No Choice
My beloved 'Spook,23 total reviews
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
Oh Chrissie, what a terribly sad story. Such a terrible thing to happen - my heart goes out to you. You must have felt awful - and then you had to tell the family. You poor thing. You tell the story so well and it must have been difficult for you to do so. Try to tell yourself that Spook had a good life with you -and a long one. She is now at peace. You'll still cry but that's OK - it will help! Take care and warm regards Dorothy xxx
reply by the author on 01-May-2017
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Oh Chrissie, what a terribly sad story. Such a terrible thing to happen - my heart goes out to you. You must have felt awful - and then you had to tell the family. You poor thing. You tell the story so well and it must have been difficult for you to do so. Try to tell yourself that Spook had a good life with you -and a long one. She is now at peace. You'll still cry but that's OK - it will help! Take care and warm regards Dorothy xxx
Comment Written 01-May-2017
reply by the author on 01-May-2017
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Hi Dorothy. Yes what a story and It was one if not the hardest thing I have ever done in my life. My tears flowed for days and even when writing this I feel sad but I do look out to see her every morning and smile at the lovey memories I have of her. Thank you so much for your wonderful review and six stars they are for Spook Many Cheers C xx
Comment from Heather Knight
You made me cry. This is so sad... I'm sorry for your loss.
Your text is very well written and full of the love you felt for your cat.
Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 01-May-2017
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You made me cry. This is so sad... I'm sorry for your loss.
Your text is very well written and full of the love you felt for your cat.
Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 01-May-2017
reply by the author on 01-May-2017
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Hi Maria Jose' Garcia. Thank you for your lovely response to my story and believe me I cried while writing this as it all came back to me but I know Spook is watching over me and bears no ill feeling. I will never replace her Cheers
Comment from pharp
Christine,
This is a very touching and heartfelt story that brought tears to my eyes. I know all too well the pain you felt in the loss of your dear cat Spook. I felt responsible for the death of my puppy (Sammy) a beautiful Shih Tzu. I left him unattended on the deck for about five minutes, I was getting ready to take him for a walk and my husband found him dead from jumping off the deck and broke his neck. It took a while for me to get over his death. I also had a Maltee Poo and I didn't realize until months later, Sammy had gotten her pregnant. So the first male that was born we named him Sammy Jr or SJ after his father. So my dear friend I know exactly how you felt. Thanks for sharing.....Portia
reply by the author on 01-May-2017
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Christine,
This is a very touching and heartfelt story that brought tears to my eyes. I know all too well the pain you felt in the loss of your dear cat Spook. I felt responsible for the death of my puppy (Sammy) a beautiful Shih Tzu. I left him unattended on the deck for about five minutes, I was getting ready to take him for a walk and my husband found him dead from jumping off the deck and broke his neck. It took a while for me to get over his death. I also had a Maltee Poo and I didn't realize until months later, Sammy had gotten her pregnant. So the first male that was born we named him Sammy Jr or SJ after his father. So my dear friend I know exactly how you felt. Thanks for sharing.....Portia
Comment Written 30-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 01-May-2017
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Hi Portia, Oh Thank you for sharing your story with me and I know exactly how you feel as ai also feel responsible for my beautiful Maltese Shitzu Danny's death as I left Danny out in the front yard after putting him inside and he ran out the front door and my son Adam and I were in the car running late for a party and I noticed Danny out and My Son said leave him Mum he will be alright so without another thought I did. ( he usually never went out the front) On the way home from the party around 10.30 pm I received a phone call from my other son Brenten who had just come home and drove in our driveway and he said " I have just ran over Danny . I saw him but he must have run under my wheel. When I finally arrived home Brenten handed him to me and we all cried and cried ( I have tears running down my face as I type this) So I also feel so responsible for his death and my son Brenten was so upset but I blame myself ( still do) because If I had of stopped and put him back in the house and not been in such a hurry it would't have happened.
So apart from my Spook story which happened las year I also think of my little Danny. It took me about 18 months before I could get another dog and I have my wonderful Huskie Bonnie now and do love her also .
Perhaps these tragic event happen to test us not sure.
I am so pleased to hear of your new puppy Sammy Jr and I know he will give you as much love as his father did.
A shared story for both of us
As alway my friend Cheers
Comment from Gloria ....
Oh boy, this is so sad. But you did the best thing and my heart goes out to you because it must've been very difficult.
This story is well told and your painful emotion reverberates clearly.
Best wishes to you in the contest.
Gloria
reply by the author on 01-May-2017
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Oh boy, this is so sad. But you did the best thing and my heart goes out to you because it must've been very difficult.
This story is well told and your painful emotion reverberates clearly.
Best wishes to you in the contest.
Gloria
Comment Written 30-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 01-May-2017
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Hi Gloria, Thanks so much for reading my story and yes for me it was one of the most saddest days in my life I was devastated and even writing this made me cry but I know I did the right thing and her memory is always with me Cheers for your best contest wishes
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Hi Gloria, Thanks so much for reading my story and yes for me it was one of the most saddest days in my life I was devastated and even writing this made me cry but I know I did the right thing and her memory is always with me Cheers for your best contest wishes
Comment from Thomas Bowling
I know how you feel my wife and I had a beautiful Bengal cat When he died it was devastating. I was glad that it was raining when I buried him. The rain hid my tears.
reply by the author on 01-May-2017
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I know how you feel my wife and I had a beautiful Bengal cat When he died it was devastating. I was glad that it was raining when I buried him. The rain hid my tears.
Comment Written 30-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 01-May-2017
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Hi Thomas, Thanks for reading and reviewing my story and yes the loss of any pet is very sad as they are definetly part of the family and I can acknowledge your tears in the rain as it was a stormy day when this happened and we all cried. Cheers
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Hi Thomas, Thanks for reading and reviewing my story and yes the loss of any pet is very sad as they are definetly part of the family and I can acknowledge your tears in the rain as it was a stormy day when this happened and we all cried. Cheers
Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)
I am so very sorry, my friend. It is so difficult to lose a beloved pet, especially one having been with you for so long. I lost my very special beagle a couple of ears ago, but God blessed me with one even more special. You are in my prayers~Debbie
reply by the author on 01-May-2017
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I am so very sorry, my friend. It is so difficult to lose a beloved pet, especially one having been with you for so long. I lost my very special beagle a couple of ears ago, but God blessed me with one even more special. You are in my prayers~Debbie
Comment Written 30-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 01-May-2017
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Hi Debbie, Thanks you so mich for your lovely words and sharing your story with me. I think our pets are as much a part of our family as any human member and this was so hard for me due to the circumstances and I still cry thinking of her
. I am glad you have a new companion. A beagle LOL they are a very busy little dog I have my sons beagle here with me for a week while he and his girlfriend are in Thialand and Buddy beagle is at Nana's LOL he loves it here because I spoil him so I have him asleep on my couch while my dog Bonnie a Huskie asleep on the chair. But I must admit Buddy has also won my heart.and I do forgive his digging in my garden and eating everything in sight Ha Ha. He and Bonnie get along fine and I will walk them after lunch. Lovely to hear from you Cheers
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Hi Debbie, Thanks you so mich for your lovely words and sharing your story with me. I think our pets are as much a part of our family as any human member and this was so hard for me due to the circumstances and I still cry thinking of her
. I am glad you have a new companion. A beagle LOL they are a very busy little dog I have my sons beagle here with me for a week while he and his girlfriend are in Thialand and Buddy beagle is at Nana's LOL he loves it here because I spoil him so I have him asleep on my couch while my dog Bonnie a Huskie asleep on the chair. But I must admit Buddy has also won my heart.and I do forgive his digging in my garden and eating everything in sight Ha Ha. He and Bonnie get along fine and I will walk them after lunch. Lovely to hear from you Cheers
Comment from nuthead
Oh my ... what a heart wrenching story. *tears* I've always had cats, from childhood to now. They become members of the family and their loss is felt, but your story, oh, what strength it must have taken for you to spare him further suffering. :( It took a lot of strength to write this as well. Thank you for sharing. ((( HUGS )))
reply by the author on 01-May-2017
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Oh my ... what a heart wrenching story. *tears* I've always had cats, from childhood to now. They become members of the family and their loss is felt, but your story, oh, what strength it must have taken for you to spare him further suffering. :( It took a lot of strength to write this as well. Thank you for sharing. ((( HUGS )))
Comment Written 30-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 01-May-2017
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Hi Shirley Thank you for your review and hugs. I needed one after this happened and my neighbour was lovely as was my daughter she came staight up to help me. I know I did the right thing as hard as it was to do but I knew there was nothing else I could have done ( I am a trained nurse) So with out hesitation It was quick and done with and then my grief and sadness set in and even now I cry thinking of her and yes my tears flowed writing this but I am glad I did. So your lovely review is appreciated Cheers
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Hi Shirley Thank you for your review and hugs. I needed one after this happened and my neighbour was lovely as was my daughter she came staight up to help me. I know I did the right thing as hard as it was to do but I knew there was nothing else I could have done ( I am a trained nurse) So with out hesitation It was quick and done with and then my grief and sadness set in and even now I cry thinking of her and yes my tears flowed writing this but I am glad I did. So your lovely review is appreciated Cheers
Comment from royowen
That would have been absolutely devastating for you Christine, one reads of parents accidentally running over their own child, that would be something one could never recover from! But yours is similar, although seventeen is a good age. We too have many sad tales of beloved animals, dear pets we have loved, and loved us in return! Marvellous, there's a contest similar to your sad, poignant memory, well done, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 01-May-2017
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That would have been absolutely devastating for you Christine, one reads of parents accidentally running over their own child, that would be something one could never recover from! But yours is similar, although seventeen is a good age. We too have many sad tales of beloved animals, dear pets we have loved, and loved us in return! Marvellous, there's a contest similar to your sad, poignant memory, well done, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 30-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 01-May-2017
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Hi Roy Oh this was one of the worst day of my life. I was devastated and cried for day and even tesr up thinking about this but yes I did have Spook for 17 years and her memory is very much alive. Our pets are part of our family and I currently have my lovely Huskie Bonnie. But I can't bring myself to get another Cat
. This was supposed to be in the contest you speak of and Tom has now put it in so I thank you for your lovely words Cheers ?
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Well done
Comment from wondertwin
I probably have two reasons for the '6'... First, you've written the piece from the heart and your words reflect it...very honest, open, showing emotion and love. Almost as if the reader can hear the words being spoken...
2nd our family lost a cat in the same manor, backing out of the driveway & it plays so much into the complexity of heartbreak. -just wanted you to know you're not the only one...
Blessings, AmyJo
reply by the author on 01-May-2017
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I probably have two reasons for the '6'... First, you've written the piece from the heart and your words reflect it...very honest, open, showing emotion and love. Almost as if the reader can hear the words being spoken...
2nd our family lost a cat in the same manor, backing out of the driveway & it plays so much into the complexity of heartbreak. -just wanted you to know you're not the only one...
Blessings, AmyJo
Comment Written 30-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 01-May-2017
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Hi AmyJo. Thank you so very much for your wonderful review and six stars. As much as this was so hard to write I am pleased that I did and your response is so appreciated. I am sorry to hear of your loss and heartbraking can't describe the devastation it leaves one with so I share your sadness and send you a hug Cheers my friend
Comment from aryr
First and foremost I send my condolences and some healing hugs. It is extremely difficult to loose a pet or rather what I prefer to think of as a family member. They do indeed become an important part of our lives. It was a brave thing that you did, you ended her suffering and let her pass while being wrapped in love. Healing thoughts to you. Blessings
reply by the author on 01-May-2017
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First and foremost I send my condolences and some healing hugs. It is extremely difficult to loose a pet or rather what I prefer to think of as a family member. They do indeed become an important part of our lives. It was a brave thing that you did, you ended her suffering and let her pass while being wrapped in love. Healing thoughts to you. Blessings
Comment Written 30-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 01-May-2017
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Hi Ayr. Wow Thank you very much my friend for your lovely response and rating/ review for my short story. Yes I felt I didn't have a choice so I just did it quick and let her pass with all my love and sadness. I still tear up thinking about her and writing this was difficult but I felt it was the time to share my beautiful Spook in this way. You kind words are uplifting to me so hugs back to you Cheers
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You are very welcome, You did an act of kindness and love. Thanks for the hugs.
