I Lost my sweetheart Lenny Last Night :(

howiej · Oct 30, 2006

I finally made it into work today after a very difficult weekend +, and I am feeling a bit beter after reading everyone's kind words for our family. I know if my heart that Lenny is right here beside me, meowing, and just staring at me with his beautiful, expressive eyes. I am so happy that I found this board and I do plan on being on here more often that have been in the past few months.

Thank You all agai, and hopefully the SPCA Greif counseler can help me out as well.

rosiemac · Oct 31, 2006

Oh my this is so sad

Lenny it's quite obvious how much you were loved, and that love will be carried on with all the other cats and kittens over at Rainbow Bridge

Have a wonderful time at your new home but keep looking down on those who love you so much

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howiej · Nov 1, 2006

The administrator at my vet today, called me up to tell me that he made a mistake in the "pickup time and date" and that Lenny would be at the vet until next Tuesday, which is the regular pick-up time.

AS you know, I am in a sad mood right now and am trying to make myself happy. I can honestly say this is the best Veterinary facility I have ever been to in my life, overall. However, it appears as though unless I com down there, pick up Lenny's frozen body, and drive 2 hours North, I will have to wait 3 weeks for him. My wife most likely would not go, I am upset and confused

I really like these people.

This is what I plan on doing tomorrow though: Instead of calling the facility and having to explain my story, etc, I am going to call the guy back, and calmly explain, quickly, that I am " a bit upset." I am asking him to contact the facility to find out how much and extra visit to tei facility, as quickly as possible, would cost. I would ask the hospital to pay half and I would pay half . Does this sound fair? Should I do more?
Please, I still can't believe this is happening to me at a time like this in my life.

Thank you everyone who cares.

howiej · Nov 1, 2006

Forgot to mention that I had spoken withe the guy two days ago, he told me that he would be picked up on Monday or Tuesday at the latest of this week. and he did not inform his staff. One of them contacted us, asking us what we wanted to do with Lenny's body. I then told her that I had spoken with the other person, etc, and I asked her as well, "He will be picked up today, correct?" She said "yes. " Then he called me at around 8 tonight to tell me the news..

Sorry i forgot those facts

batgirl2good · Nov 1, 2006

Oh, I am so sorry that you lost your Lenny. I am praying for you.

carmen · Nov 1, 2006

I am so very sorry. I know exactly how it feels. I lost my dear Nena two weeks ago and I had her only for one year and one day. I am still crying every day and miss her a lot. The only difference is that now I don't cry on the streets [though I think neighbors can hear me sometimes] and I can concentrate better on my work.
RIP Lenny

bunchofkitties · Nov 1, 2006

Originally Posted by howiej

For those of you who remember me, I had been on this board a few months back, detailing the illness of our sweet, older guy Lenny. He was diagnosed with Hyper-Thyroid and cystic liver disease back in May. My wife and I had to give him fluids and 4-5 injections, on top of two trans-dermal creams every day. Lenny was the sweetest, most beautiful Orange tabby I ever met. My wife and I adopted him together when he was 6. He was at the SF SPCA outreach @ a festival. There were ten kittens, and Lenny. He was a bit dirty and thin, and they did not know his previous status. Anyway, my wife and i were still dating at this point and I got Lenny to be a big brother to my sweetie Ragdoll, Vinnie. When my wife moved in with us 6 years ago, she brought her baby Jimi. Lenny was the definite Alpha cat, who had the sweetest disposition, and was extremely friendly and always talking. He had the most beautiful eyes, that I can't stop seeing.

About a month ago, we took Lenny in to our vet for a checkup, and his Liver results improved so much that the Vet called him the Miracle cat! His Thyroid levels were still very high, which left him at about 7.2 pounds (he used to be around 12). We loved him so much and took care of him as best we could. I took days off of work to be with him when he was sick.

My wife and I arrived home from work last night at the same time (rare), opened the door and saw Vinnie and Jimi. When we went into the bedroom, poor Lenny had gone over Rainbow Bridge and was on the floor

( I guess the only happy thing I can think about right now, as I cry profusely, is that at least he passed at home with his brothers around him, and we did not have to take the trip to the vet. However, I think I will be grieving for a very long time, as will my wife. I can not eat anything, and I've smoked 8 cigarettes already today.

I would like to really thank everyone on this board who has helped me in the past..

I am sorry that I did not visit this site lately, but I've been working two-three jobs to pay off my vet bills (still have 2k to go) and have not been on the net much lately. I sincerely appreciate the existence of this forum and all of the wonderful people here.

Most non cat lovers do not understand the love one can feel for a cat. We do not have children and our cats are our babies, and I would do anything for them. I often wonder if Lenny was in too much pain, but I know that the Veterinarians that I see are truly the best, and he had the best care during his ordeal, and I can't thank them enough. They even stayed open for us last night so that we could bring Lenny in until we can decide what to do. Thank You Linda mar Vet Hospital !!! All of the doctors there and the staff as well are the best !

Thank you all for listening. I am going to go see my therapist and the SPCA Grief counselor to hopefully calm me down.

Long Live Lenny !!! We will always love you sweetie "Lenny-Love."
Thanks for listening

Howie and Claudine

I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my Suzy yesterday so I know how you feel.

Yes these gentle wonderful creatures are our children. You loved him and he loved you. You gave him peace and he will be waiting for you on the Rainbow Bridge one day, whole and well.

You are wonderful.

laylasmybaby · Nov 1, 2006

I know how badly you hurt, I have been there a few times. It is the sickest feeling in the world, an empty, coldness. Time will help, I promise you that.
There is nothing wrong in grieving the loss of a family member and that is what our kitty babies are. It is a deep hurt and we have every right to be sad, cry and when we are there we need to take especially good care of ourselves.

Your baby is whole now, healthy, happy and having a blast just waiting for you. He will never be hungry, cold, abused, mistreated or lonely again, as he might of been before he came to you. He is better off than you or I are right now. Try to concentrate on the day that it is your turn to go and meet your loved ones and he will be among the first. You will get the biggest kiss, purr and rub you have ever gotten in your whole life and I am sure he will get a big hug, rub and kiss from you.

Try to remember the funny, happy, loving and warm years you spent together, as long as you live and he lives in your heart and thoughts, he will always be with you. Don't forget that.

bimbo · Nov 4, 2006

My heart goes out to you. I am new to this forum, I found it today, looking for some kind words as I had to put down my 16 year old cat named Snow. She too had the most beautiful blue eyes, and , like you, I keep seeing them. I will pray for you and your family and for Lenny. They are our babies, our family, and when death comes, it is so unbearable, there are no words really . Take care and know that others feel for you.

batgirl2good · Nov 4, 2006

Originally Posted by howiej

I finally made it into work today after a very difficult weekend +, and I am feeling a bit beter after reading everyone's kind words for our family. I know if my heart that Lenny is right here beside me, meowing, and just staring at me with his beautiful, expressive eyes. I am so happy that I found this board and I do plan on being on here more often that have been in the past few months.

Thank You all agai, and hopefully the SPCA Greif counseler can help me out as well.

I hope so, too. My 2 cats are my ONLY familt at all, and it'll kill me when something happens to them. I am praying for you, My name is Bobbie. PLEASE PM me if you need to vent or cry or whatever!

booktigger · Nov 5, 2006

i am so sorry to hear this, RIP little one.

AbbysMom · Nov 6, 2006

I'm very sorry to hear of Lenny's passing. My thoughts are with you. I hope everything worked out OK with your vet.

RIP Leanny

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