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Our Wild Pet Is Gone
The other day Gloria came over to help me move a desk. Her 4 dogs always
follow along and wait in the yard while she visits. When she was leaving I walked with her to the gate, where we saw her dog Abram shaking the little skunk that's been coming in my house. Well of course Abram got scent-sprayed and left his job undone, so Gloria finished the little guy off with an axe as he appeared to be suffering. I didn't have the heart to go right out and bury him, so I held off for an hour or so. Meanwhile Tommy found out and came to me, visibly upset. I think he had made friends with the skunk. I know Abelard had, so I kept him in the house. When I went out to dig the grave, I found the buzzards had already taken care of it. I was very sad for the next couple of days. That little skunk had never done any of us a lick of harm, he just hung around and kept to himself, and occasionally came to the door asking for a treat. |
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"Pat" wrote:
I didn't have the heart to go right out and bury him, so I held off for an hour or so. Meanwhile Tommy found out and came to me, visibly upset. I think he had made friends with the skunk. I know Abelard had, so I kept him in the house. When I went out to dig the grave, I found the buzzards had already taken care of it. I was very sad for the next couple of days. That little skunk had never done any of us a lick of harm, he just hung around and kept to himself, and occasionally came to the door asking for a treat. Oh, no! Poor little skunk, and what a traumatic experience for everyone! |
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"Pat" wrote Well of course Abram got scent-sprayed and left his job undone, so Gloria finished the little guy off with an axe as he appeared to be suffering. I'm so sorry, Pat, but that was surely the best thing to do for the poor little skunk. Many purrs to ease your and the cats' sadness. -- Marina, Frank and Nikki |
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That's so sad, I'm sorry it happened to your little friend! Purrs
for you, Tommy, Abelard, and the little skunk. And for Gloria too, bless her! I don't know if I would've had the heart to do that, even knowing it was the right thing. Hugs, Joyce |
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That is so sad! I'm very sorry for your loss.
Hugs and purrs, -- Polonca & Soncek "Pat" wrote in message ... snipWhen she was leaving I walked with her to the gate, where we saw her dog Abram shaking the little skunk that's been coming in my house. |
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"Pat" wrote in message ...
The other day Gloria came over to help me move a desk. Her 4 dogs always follow along and wait in the yard while she visits. When she was leaving I walked with her to the gate, where we saw her dog Abram shaking the little skunk that's been coming in my house. Well of course Abram got scent-sprayed and left his job undone, so Gloria finished the little guy off with an axe as he appeared to be suffering. I didn't have the heart to go right out and bury him, so I held off for an hour or so. Meanwhile Tommy found out and came to me, visibly upset. I think he had made friends with the skunk. I know Abelard had, so I kept him in the house. When I went out to dig the grave, I found the buzzards had already taken care of it. I was very sad for the next couple of days. That little skunk had never done any of us a lick of harm, he just hung around and kept to himself, and occasionally came to the door asking for a treat. I am so sorry to read this - what a shame. We will light a candle for the little skunk, and are sending purrs to you and your kitties. ------ Krista |
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In article , "Pat" wrote:
we saw her dog Abram shaking the little skunk that's been coming in my house. That's a terribly sad story; please accept my sympathies. There's something so rewarding about giving a safe haven to a wild creature. I am always so happy when the possums show up each night to enjoy some of the cats' rejected food; I'm sure you felt the same way about your little skunk friend. Art Art Temporary usercode - to be deleted when spam starts. Use MyBrainHurts at this ISP to reach me |
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Just about every time I read messages in this group I come across something
so very sad. Every time something tragic happens it brings back the memories of all the beautiful animals I have lost. I occasionally have dreams in which I am with all the cats and other animals who've shared my life in the past. Someday I will post photos of ALL of them online along with descriptions. Sort of like a "virtual pet cemetary" or memorial. "Arthur Shapiro" wrote in message news:A9c8b.25104$n94.2779@fed1read04... That's a terribly sad story; please accept my sympathies. There's something so rewarding about giving a safe haven to a wild creature. I am always so happy when the possums show up each night to enjoy some of the cats' rejected food; I'm sure you felt the same way about your little skunk friend. Art |
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