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My Bear
Apr 7, 2012 11:59:10 GMT -8
Post by lynxlady on Apr 7, 2012 11:59:10 GMT -8
I am beyond devastated...Yesterday morning when I went to clean the catteries.. I found my precious boy Bear, dead on the floor. He was fine Thursday night when I checked on everyone.. I had a necropsy preformed on him and there was no apparent cause of death.. heart, lung, liver, kidney and brain all normal and healthy. My vet said it happens, very seldom, but it does happen. It is the same as a older person feeling fine, going to bed and just not waking up, Bear passed with out pain he just never woke up.
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My Bear
Apr 7, 2012 17:39:17 GMT -8
Post by Jackie on Apr 7, 2012 17:39:17 GMT -8
Oh Arlene....I am so sorry to hear about Bear How old was he? Ron and I have spoken about our guys and how they are all so close in age.
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Post by ron on Apr 8, 2012 5:58:18 GMT -8
So sorry Arlene. My thoughts are with you.
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My Bear
Apr 8, 2012 12:47:09 GMT -8
Post by lynxlady on Apr 8, 2012 12:47:09 GMT -8
Thank you .. I will answer all your questions soon.. right now I just can't. sorry
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My Bear
Apr 8, 2012 18:47:57 GMT -8
Post by Dan on Apr 8, 2012 18:47:57 GMT -8
Oh no, Arlene... Both Sugar & I are so sorry to read this. I know how close you were to Bear, it just breaks out hearts. We are so sorry.
Let us know if there is anything we can do.
Dan & Sugar
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Post by deb on Apr 9, 2012 5:52:48 GMT -8
Oh Arlene, I am so, so sorry! He was a wonderful boy and I know that everyone who met him loved him. I can only imagine how I would feel if that happened to one of mine.
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ali
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Post by ali on Apr 9, 2012 5:55:02 GMT -8
Hi Arlene
I'm so sad to hear of your loss. I never met Bear, but from the pictures I've seen, he looked like a magnificent cat. May his memory shine in your heart like a warm light of love.
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My Bear
Apr 9, 2012 12:51:12 GMT -8
Post by lynxlady on Apr 9, 2012 12:51:12 GMT -8
I would really like to thank everyone from the bottom of my broken heart for all the kind words. I still don't understand it or how or why it happened. Bear was just 11 yrs old, although that is 77 in people, he was very healthy, buff and in great condition. Still waiting on the Tox results but can't imagine that being anything but normal as well.. I really don't remember much of a lot of what happened.. Kim said he heard me scramming all the way from the barn, he said he found me on the ground with Bear in my arms and just screaming. I got up and drove to the vet ( I don't remember doing that) but my vet said I just walked in his private office entrance and handed him Bear and said to fix him .. talk about a nut job.. he asked if I wanted a necropsy and he said I said just make him well again and left.. because I was covered with mud the vet thought I found him outside so he was looking for fight and bite marks first..so he called Kim and Kim said yes to do the necropsy for me. So unless Bear was bitten by a poison spider or snake which I also doubt, because he would have shown signs of feeling bad, vomiting or seizing which he did not . So then it will forever remain one of life's cruel mysteries.. Now I look at Simba, Big Stuff and Tarzan and they are also 11.. Bears full brother and litter mate "Sam" is 11 and fine..I have girls that are 14, 15, and 16 that are still just fine. Please don't worry about your kids. They really don't all go at the same time.. So today Bear was laid to rest next to Cinnamon and Momma Kitty ( He thought Momma was cute) and she would sometimes come and lay outside his outside compound to keep him company and I think she thought he was sure a good looking guy. This will still take me time to get over the shock of it, but I will try to get my normal back :-)
Again Thank you for all the kind words.
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My Bear
Apr 10, 2012 10:08:54 GMT -8
Post by Jackie on Apr 10, 2012 10:08:54 GMT -8
Oh boy Arlene.....I'm sitting here soaked in tears. My heart goes out to you and Kim. God Bless
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My Bear
Apr 12, 2012 16:24:25 GMT -8
Post by lynxlady on Apr 12, 2012 16:24:25 GMT -8
Thanks to you all for all the kind words.. I'm healing, it is very slow but I will get there.. I'm already planning a few breeding for myself :-) If there are any extra kittens I'll let you all know but for now I will be keeping a baby from Simba and Tarzan, might keep a male & female from each .. not sure, just have to see what I get.. I am also doing a breeders choice breeding with Monster ( Bears son ) for me to get another Snow leopard male.. it will be tough and might take a few times but I think I have it worked out in my head with the help of Mike Bloodgood from the registry.. I've been reading everything I can get my hands on about the sudden death of a healthy cat, and I'm so surprised to find it is not that uncommon..it's like SIDS with children.. just so cruel.. At least I don't have to dodge being sprayed when I clean the cattery or walk by his compound any more.... I miss it. The little ones are growing so fast, soon they will be gone too.. man !!
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My Bear
Apr 13, 2012 7:33:54 GMT -8
Post by Dan on Apr 13, 2012 7:33:54 GMT -8
Again Arlene, we are so sorry about Bear. I can't imagine the shock and sorrow. Glad you are doing better...
Your new breeding program sounds interesting, it's gotta be like Christmas morning seeing what you get when the package is opened!!!
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My Bear
Apr 14, 2012 13:25:01 GMT -8
Post by lynxlady on Apr 14, 2012 13:25:01 GMT -8
I have to do something or go crazier.. It just keeps me going. I need something to take my mind off other things right now so this is it I will actually be surprised if they don't turn out the way I plan .. but these little devils like to play tricks on us as we know.. so you could be right ;D
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My Bear
Apr 14, 2012 22:31:16 GMT -8
Post by sclemo on Apr 14, 2012 22:31:16 GMT -8
Arlene........
Remember.....as of right now.....Jax is still intact!!!!!
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