On January 24 I lost my 15 year old cat. He had been diagnosed with CHF a month before. Realizing something was wrong, I asked a friend for a recommendation for a vet. He recommended a man who I’m convinced is an angel on earth Dr. Glen Romney
From our very first visit to Dr. Glen (as he’s lovingly referred to by his clients) to Salt’s last breath, he is by far the most compassionate and caring veterinarian I have ever met.
Life happens and if you’re moving with pets you’ll need a good doctor for them. They literally don’t get any better than this incredible man who eased my baby’s suffering and allowed him to cross the rainbow bridge. I am eternally grateful that this precious cat got to live out his last 3 months basking in the sunshine and chattering with the birds and iguanas in the trees off our balcony. I miss him horribly but know his spirit is soaring in paradise.
Of note, no one on the island does specific pet creamation. You can pay the human creamation company the human rate ($1000) or you’ll have to bury your pet. Salt is buried on a dear friend’s property overlooking Orient Bay and St. Barth’s beyond that. It’s a beautiful location for his final resting place.
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So sorry for the loss of Salt. It is so hard when we lose our for legged children😢
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Thank you. Salt was the first pet that I ever had that was truly “mine”. We bonded almost instantly when I got him at 6 weeks of age. While losing a pet is never easy, this one was particularly difficult for me as he was most assuredly a momma’s cat.
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Wow! I love that he enjoyed his time on the balcony! Sounds heavenly and a heavenly resting place!
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I am sorry for your loss. Losing a pet is a very difficult part of life😢
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Thank you, Anne. It is very difficult indeed.
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Vanessa, my heart breaks for you. The connection between we and our furry family is so special. There is the love bond, but there is a very real and unique spiritual bond. They communicate with us through feelings. Those of us who experience that language and it is one of love, gain so much in our lives through the connection, but the emptiness of the loss is deep. I know your loss, we’ve helped our various little loves over that bridge so many times and each time the space the spirit shared with us is so empty. We fill it again with more love. How is your other kitty doing? We’ve had pets that truly grieve their lost friend, too. Take care, know that others share your love for our earthly furry family and we send our light to help you through this time. Yes, Salt will always be “there” and you will always want to reach out and touch him and in your heart you do.
We also know about the pet burial issue on SXM. I’m so happy that you found a home where he can continue to enjoy the Sint Maarten sunshine. It is something we think about when we head to the island with MR Smokey. Yvonne
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She’s doing way better than we thought she would and is loving the fact that she can actually join us on the bed now. She is eating and drinking fine, showing no signs of depression. I think she’s going to be ok.
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So very sorry for your loss. You are right Doc Glen was our vet for years and he and his staff are amazing. Your little one had a great life the past few months in SXM.
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We are sorry for you both… It is hard to think of losing our own beloved “gata” who has traveled with us for the past 11 years, and are loving every day with her.
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It’s hard for sure. I miss him every day but know he’s at peace.
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