Farewell, My Dear Little Friend

Jay Norem · November 3rd, 2009, 05:47 PM

Goodbye, Jack.

paulmock · November 3rd, 2009, 05:50 PM

Sorry Jay. I lost my 14 year old Maggio in July. I know the pain.

jazzbluescat · November 3rd, 2009, 05:56 PM

I'm very sorry for your loss.

It's painful; critters have a way of finding your heart.

xtombronx · November 3rd, 2009, 06:14 PM

My sincere condolences. Its never fun when something your attached to must leave.

Zack Selk · November 3rd, 2009, 06:35 PM

That's harsh man. What happened may I ask?

Jay Norem · November 3rd, 2009, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zack Selk

That's harsh man. What happened may I ask?

He was very sick. He was dealt a lousy hand.

jkelman · November 3rd, 2009, 07:36 PM

Aw man, Jay, I am so sorry. We lost our Jack Russell, Posey, earlier this year, I've a good idea how you're feeling...

Here she is in an undignified position, waiting to go out in the coooold Ottawa winter:

And here she is in a much happier state, dragging someone's purse (as big as she was!) to her basket:

Best wishes,
John

xybert · November 3rd, 2009, 08:10 PM

That's tough Jay... I get a major twinge in my heart when ever i think of my cat of 14 years moving on... don't even want to think about it. Sympathies and best wishes.

engelbach · November 3rd, 2009, 08:22 PM

They depend on us.

I wonder if they ever know how much we depend on them.

My friend and I, cat lovers both, drank a few tequilas to Jack tonight.

Cheers,
Jer

page · November 4th, 2009, 03:15 AM

Oh Jay, I'm so sorry for this happening. I know how much you love your cats. My cat is doing alright now, did recover from the thing I told about some months ago. It is like Jerry says, we depend as much on them as they do on us!
Take care, page

Borys_Pomianek · November 4th, 2009, 04:01 AM

I'll raise a few to Jack this thursday, also to his namesake!

pele_trane · November 4th, 2009, 05:00 AM

Jay,

Very very sorry to hear about this. My cat died of cancer in 2008 (had to be put down) at the age of 13---it was absolutely devastating--she was less than 4 and half pounds at the very end.

I don't believe people who say, "well, it's just an animal". No, no, no. You never forget your little friends.

pele_trane · November 4th, 2009, 06:05 AM

Ten Commandments for Pet Owners

My life is likely to last 10 to 15 years. Any separation from you will be very painful.

Give me time to understand what you want from me. Do not break my spirit with your temper, though I will always forgive you. Your patience and understanding will teach me more quickly those things you want me to learn.

Treat me kindly, my beloved friend, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for your kindness than mine. Don't be angry with me for long, and don't lock me up as punishment. After all, you have your job, your friends, your entertainment. I have only you.

Speak to me often. Even if I don't understand all your words, I understand your voice when it's speaking to me. Your voice is the sweetest sound I ever hear, as you must know by my enthusiastic excitement when your footsteps fall upon my waiting ear.

Please take me inside when it's cold and wet. I'm a domestic animal and no longer am accustomed to the bitter elements. I ask for little more than your gentle hands petting me.

Keep my bowl filled with clean water; I cannot tell you when I'm thirsty. Feed me good food so that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to be by your side, and stand ready, willing and able to share with you my life, for that is what I live for. However you treat me, I'll never forget it.

Don't hit me. Remember, I have teeth that could easily crush the bones in your hand, but I choose not to bite you.

Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I am not getting the right food, I've been out in the sun too long, or my heart is getting old and weak.

Take care of me when I get old. You will grow old, too.

When I am very old, when I no longer enjoy good health, please do not make heroic efforts to keep me going. I am not having fun. Just see to it that my trusting life is taken gently. And be with me on that difficult journey when it is time to say "goodbye". Never say, "I can't bear to watch." Everything is easier for me when you are there. I will leave this earth knowing with my last breath that my fate was always safest in your hands. Remember - I love you.
-- Author Unknown

Pie-eyed blue · November 4th, 2009, 06:11 AM

You're going to be okay Jay. I'm sorry to read this. But you're a survivor and a person who prevails.

I lost our cat Marge in June 2008. She was 18 years old, we got her as a kitten from the pound. She was a wonderful pet, had a wonderful life, at least until the last few years when she was alone a lot while Helen and I were in Houston battling her lymphoma. She made great friends with the two friends we had looking after her though.

I lost Helen in October 2007, and then Marge. It was hard. And yet the universe gave me a wonderful lover just as I was losing Marge, and I got through.

Saundra Hummer · November 4th, 2009, 11:03 AM

Isn't it wonderful to have fun filled fond memories?

November 3rd, 2009, 05:47 PM	#1
Jay Norem Composer/Drummer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Just outside the perimeter! Posts: 5,906	Farewell, My Dear Little Friend Goodbye, Jack.

November 3rd, 2009, 05:50 PM	#2
paulmock Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 93	Sorry Jay. I lost my 14 year old Maggio in July. I know the pain. __________________ Paul M. Mock

November 3rd, 2009, 05:56 PM	#3
jazzbluescat Unregistered and feral Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spring Lake, NC Posts: 1,947	I'm very sorry for your loss. It's painful; critters have a way of finding your heart. __________________ A lot of good arguments are ruined by some fool who knows what he's talking about.

November 3rd, 2009, 06:14 PM	#4
xtombronx Musician Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 34	My sincere condolences. Its never fun when something your attached to must leave. __________________ "A genius is one most like himself." -Thelonious Monk

November 3rd, 2009, 06:35 PM	#5
Zack Selk Drummer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 617	That's harsh man. What happened may I ask? __________________ Borys Pomianek: I have written this before but it never seen much daylight: The people who have something to say, have to edit their writings to the max, often, in order to abide board policy. Those are the ones that are respectful. Those who have nothing to say or don't say much, pass as full of respect for everyone here - [I]the wise man keeps his mouth shut[/I] kinda defeats the purpose of a public forum.

November 3rd, 2009, 07:36 PM	#7
jkelman AAJ's Big Nose Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 4,930	Aw man, Jay, I am so sorry. We lost our Jack Russell, Posey, earlier this year, I've a good idea how you're feeling... Here she is in an undignified position, waiting to go out in the coooold Ottawa winter: And here she is in a much happier state, dragging someone's purse (as big as she was!) to her basket: Best wishes, John Last edited by jkelman; November 4th, 2009 at 07:12 AM. Reason: Add Images

November 3rd, 2009, 08:10 PM	#8
xybert audience Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NZ Posts: 254	That's tough Jay... I get a major twinge in my heart when ever i think of my cat of 14 years moving on... don't even want to think about it. Sympathies and best wishes.

November 3rd, 2009, 08:22 PM	#9
engelbach Piano/Compose/Arrange Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 3,754	They depend on us. I wonder if they ever know how much we depend on them. My friend and I, cat lovers both, drank a few tequilas to Jack tonight. Cheers, Jer __________________ Jerry Engelbach, piano/arrange/compose Engelbach Music Weaver of Dreams

November 4th, 2009, 03:15 AM	#10
page vocals Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,800	Oh Jay, I'm so sorry for this happening. I know how much you love your cats. My cat is doing alright now, did recover from the thing I told about some months ago. It is like Jerry says, we depend as much on them as they do on us! Take care, page

November 4th, 2009, 04:01 AM	#11
Borys_Pomianek Electric Guitar Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Birmingham Posts: 2,379	I'll raise a few to Jack this thursday, also to his namesake!

November 4th, 2009, 05:00 AM	#12
pele_trane Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,443	Jay, Very very sorry to hear about this. My cat died of cancer in 2008 (had to be put down) at the age of 13---it was absolutely devastating--she was less than 4 and half pounds at the very end. I don't believe people who say, "well, it's just an animal". No, no, no. You never forget your little friends. __________________ "Music, for me,has always been a place where anything is possible-a refuge, a magical world where anyone can go, where all kinds of people can come together, and anything can happen. We are limited only by our imaginations. I believe that what we do and learn inside this world of music can affect what goes on in the world outside in a big, positive way. Music is so important--like food and water. There are so many possibilities, so many doors yet to be opened".--Bill Frisell

November 4th, 2009, 06:05 AM	#13
pele_trane Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,443	The 10 Commandments for Pet Owners Ten Commandments for Pet Owners My life is likely to last 10 to 15 years. Any separation from you will be very painful. Give me time to understand what you want from me. Do not break my spirit with your temper, though I will always forgive you. Your patience and understanding will teach me more quickly those things you want me to learn. Treat me kindly, my beloved friend, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for your kindness than mine. Don't be angry with me for long, and don't lock me up as punishment. After all, you have your job, your friends, your entertainment. I have only you. Speak to me often. Even if I don't understand all your words, I understand your voice when it's speaking to me. Your voice is the sweetest sound I ever hear, as you must know by my enthusiastic excitement when your footsteps fall upon my waiting ear. Please take me inside when it's cold and wet. I'm a domestic animal and no longer am accustomed to the bitter elements. I ask for little more than your gentle hands petting me. Keep my bowl filled with clean water; I cannot tell you when I'm thirsty. Feed me good food so that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to be by your side, and stand ready, willing and able to share with you my life, for that is what I live for. However you treat me, I'll never forget it. Don't hit me. Remember, I have teeth that could easily crush the bones in your hand, but I choose not to bite you. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I am not getting the right food, I've been out in the sun too long, or my heart is getting old and weak. Take care of me when I get old. You will grow old, too. When I am very old, when I no longer enjoy good health, please do not make heroic efforts to keep me going. I am not having fun. Just see to it that my trusting life is taken gently. And be with me on that difficult journey when it is time to say "goodbye". Never say, "I can't bear to watch." Everything is easier for me when you are there. I will leave this earth knowing with my last breath that my fate was always safest in your hands. Remember - I love you. -- Author Unknown __________________ "Music, for me,has always been a place where anything is possible-a refuge, a magical world where anyone can go, where all kinds of people can come together, and anything can happen. We are limited only by our imaginations. I believe that what we do and learn inside this world of music can affect what goes on in the world outside in a big, positive way. Music is so important--like food and water. There are so many possibilities, so many doors yet to be opened".--Bill Frisell

November 4th, 2009, 06:11 AM	#14
Pie-eyed blue Hater of Jazz Snobbery Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: AusTex Posts: 1,704	You're going to be okay Jay. I'm sorry to read this. But you're a survivor and a person who prevails. I lost our cat Marge in June 2008. She was 18 years old, we got her as a kitten from the pound. She was a wonderful pet, had a wonderful life, at least until the last few years when she was alone a lot while Helen and I were in Houston battling her lymphoma. She made great friends with the two friends we had looking after her though. I lost Helen in October 2007, and then Marge. It was hard. And yet the universe gave me a wonderful lover just as I was losing Marge, and I got through. __________________ Only the mediocre are always at their best. Jean Giraudoux

November 4th, 2009, 11:03 AM	#15
Saundra Hummer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: West Coast Posts: 15,062	Isn't it wonderful to have fun filled fond memories? __________________ Sandi from Hermosa Beach

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