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12-27-2007, 05:23 PM
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Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Back in Philly for the fall heading to Sunshine before the snow flies
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I've had the RV for a year, just started taking the cat Sox with us on an extended trip. I saw him when I closed the front slides, apparently it scared him and he went under the bed. I started to closed the bedroom slide and heard a scrambling noise. I reversed the slide but it was too late. We rushed him 15 miles to a Vet in Greenville TN but he passed soon after we arrived. We are all heartsick over this. Please double check your pets before operating the slides. I never thought that this could happen. We had him cremated and sent home. He'll be there when we get home in April. Thanks for reading this and I hope it saves someone else from this grief. 
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12-27-2007, 05:23 PM
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Registered User
Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Back in Philly for the fall heading to Sunshine before the snow flies
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I've had the RV for a year, just started taking the cat Sox with us on an extended trip. I saw him when I closed the front slides, apparently it scared him and he went under the bed. I started to closed the bedroom slide and heard a scrambling noise. I reversed the slide but it was too late. We rushed him 15 miles to a Vet in Greenville TN but he passed soon after we arrived. We are all heartsick over this. Please double check your pets before operating the slides. I never thought that this could happen. We had him cremated and sent home. He'll be there when we get home in April. Thanks for reading this and I hope it saves someone else from this grief.
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12-27-2007, 06:17 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Fountain Hills,
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I am so sorry to hear about your loss. We have a cat also and I can't imagine what you are going thru right now. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Spartan Chassis
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12-27-2007, 06:29 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
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Condolences on your loss I have lost too many to kidney failure over the past few years and it leaves a void.
Our cat is put into a cat carrier when we operate the slides and stays there until we are done. We keep him handy when we are underway too so we can grab him and run in an emergency which we had to do when our last coach burst into flames as we were traveling down the interstate.
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2001 Winnebago Adventurer WFG35U
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12-27-2007, 09:17 PM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club Excel Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Hangin' with Sacs and the Pins
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Hondo..I would like to send our condolences also. It is very hard to lose a pet that we all know is a family member, too. Please try to enjoy the remainder of your trip as best you can and know that someone else will read this post and learn from it.
My prayers for a quick recovery of this loss are on their way to you & the family...
MM, Sacs and the 2 crated MinPins
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12-28-2007, 01:23 AM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Dolores, Colorado
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So, so sorry to hear of the loss of your cat Sox. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. And, as MM said, your post may help save another pet life. Hugs to you.
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12-28-2007, 03:31 AM
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Ford Super Duty Owner
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I am so sorry for your tragic loss.
Another good place to check for pets is your recliner. Small dogs and cats can get under there and be crushed when you operate the chair.
Ken
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12-28-2007, 06:14 AM
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Winnebago Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: FL
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Mike & Peggy,
So sad to hear of your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ron & Dee
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12-28-2007, 06:56 AM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Gilbert, AZ
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Our deepest condolences on the loss of your kitty. Ours doesn't travel with us but he is always going in there while we pack and we have to check EVERYWHERE to find him before we leave. He also loves to go under the bed so thank you for your post--we will always check there now before closing slides!!
Sox will always live in the hearts and memories of all who knew and loved him.
Blessings,
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2004 Monaco Diplomat 38 PST Surf, Luna,Sparkle, Breaker and Jitterbug the Mastiffs
Roscoe kitty too.
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12-28-2007, 02:18 PM
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Registered User
Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Back in Philly for the fall heading to Sunshine before the snow flies
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Thanks all for the kind words. Hopefully some good will come of this. Mike & Peg
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12-28-2007, 02:56 PM
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Florida Cooters Club Nor'easters Club Solo Rvers Club Appalachian Campers Mid Atlantic Campers
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Silver Springs, FL
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Hi All,
Hey Mike & Peggy,
So sad to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you both in this very sad time!
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12-29-2007, 02:54 PM
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Member
Solo Rvers Club
Join Date: Jul 2007
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so sorry for your loss, I am otherwise speechless and will definatley watch where
my little dog is when I bring in the slide.
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