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Till We Meet Again Derby...
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2003 6:25 pm
by Stephanie
We had to put him to sleep this afternoon. He wasn't eating and just lying around and crying. We originally had an appointment to take him this evening for fluids, but we kind of knew that it might turn out this way. Marty e-mailed me at work and said that he had vomited and wasn't eating and Marty was beside himself. We decided that we should take care of it as soon as possible and Marty, the ex-cat hater took him. I couldn't leave work because of budgets and I am an hour away. I've been saying my good-byes to him over the last few weeks.
Thank you so much honey for being with me for 16 years. I hope that I've been the best Mommy I could've been for you. You'll always be my "Boyfriend".
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2003 6:53 pm
by Rainband
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2003 6:54 pm
by StormCrazyIowan
Awwwww I am teary-eyed just reading that! It is sooo sad to lose a pet, they are part of the family too! I'm sorry for your loss!
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2003 7:03 pm
by Lindaloo
Steph.. you already know how I feel about this!! I was praying he would get better!!
(((((HUGS)))))
Love ya!
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2003 7:11 pm
by Guest
Oh Stephanie, that is such a hard thing to do. You have 16 wonderful years to look back on with him. I'm sorry.
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2003 7:51 pm
by ColdFront77
Stephanie, I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your cat.
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2003 9:09 pm
by Miss Mary
Stephanie - being a cat lover also, I sympathize with you. So sorry you had to have your beloved pet put to sleep. I teared up too reading that.
Hugs going out to you!
Mary
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2003 9:09 pm
by coriolis
Stephanie, I'm sad to hear about this. 16 years is a good old age. I'm sure that he had a happy and content life, and you have lots of good memories.
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2003 10:22 pm
by azskyman
Been three years since our sixteen year old pal, Sasha, was put to sleep and laid to rest.
I have a framed photo of her just inside the back door...right where she waited for me faithfully every day. We still talk sometimes.
She's just around the corner and that makes me smile.
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2003 10:26 pm
by azsnowman
Big ol Snowman {{{HUGS}}} for ya Steph........really don't what else to say, it's hard lossing a pet, it's as bad as lossing a family member......that sounded silly, they ARE family. Take care kiddo!
Dennis
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2003 10:28 pm
by Guest
Stephanie - cherish the memories of 16 years you had with Derby. He's in a better place with no pain.
Having lost our cat earlier this summer - we are here for you.
Patricia
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2003 10:33 pm
by vbhoutex
My condolences to you and Marty for your loss Stephanie. BTDT with 2 of our dogs in the last 5 years. Bawled my head off both times!!
{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2003 9:15 am
by Stephanie
Thank you everyone!
I've also been dealing with one mean cold so I think I've been too sick to cry. He was a great cat - very jealous of the other cats and protective. I als called him "My goofball"!
I feel him with me and I know he's happy now.
Thanks again!
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2003 9:18 am
by BaltimoreGirl
I am so sorry for the loss of your feline friend. My thoughts are with you.
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2003 10:09 am
by Amanzi
Aww Steph... {{{{HUGS}}}}}
I love animals.. and have my cat with me 24\7. His name is Taffy, but he has so many nicknames.. mouse is the latest.
I lost a cat I grew up with she was 18 years old when we had to have her put to sleep. I know just how you feel, Im so sorry! Take care of yourself and your cold.
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2003 10:35 am
by opera ghost
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am the thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glint on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn’s rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight,
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there, I did not die …
Mary E.Frye 1932
This poem was a comfort when the cat of my childhood- Katycat passed away about 7 years ago... and I always held on to it- she was my best friend growing up as we moved around a lot.
It is now a comfort since my mother-in-law (Who was a true mother to me) passed away unexpectedly a few months ago... I hope it will be a small comfort to you as well.
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2003 11:20 am
by j
so sorry to hear of your loss Steph. I have had many cats, the oldest made it to 20. There is nothing like the inner peace, comfort and tranquility that only a cat can bring to you when they lay on your lap and purrrrrrr, and close those eyes to tiny slits.
My present cat, a siamese named SinSei, likes to lay on either my chest or my wive's, (for some reason - he prefers her's)..usually alternating between us at night when we go to bed. He purrs and occasionally decides to take a little nibble on the chin.
Take a little time...then get yourself another. They say dogs are a man's best friend...I say nothing beats a cat.
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2003 11:42 am
by Stephanie
Thanks agian guys! That means alot!
j - I have three other cats and a dog. I think that people that don't like cats have never really got to know one.
Opera - I've always liked that poem! Thank you!
Nice to meet you Baltimoregirl!
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2003 12:16 pm
by Colin
I'm not much of a cat-lover, but I know it's hard to lose any kind of pet...
I'm very sorry, but he'll always be with you in spirit.
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2003 12:42 pm
by raine
Steph, my heart goes out to you, my prayers are with you and Marty, here is to the thought of Derby and Sinje meeting for the first time, hanging out in the special place that God has for out beloved furry family members.
Take good care hon, I'll keep you covered
Blessings, Raine