Goodbye Bobby...

[kis123]

This may seem somewhat silly to some, but I think true pet lovers will understand.

Last Wednesday, I lost one of my kitty cats. His name was Bobby and he gave me 3.5 years of wonder, fun, and joy. He got sick suddenly Weds morning and as I was taking him to the vet, he died in my arms.

He was 11 years old and was an unusual sort. If you were sitting down, he'd give you love and affection. If you walked towards him, he'd run in a total fear-panic! I affectionately called him my anti-social, psycho-kitty!

He also was a kitty with a foot fetish. I got my gratuitious foot rub every morning! He was a great companion and friend. Me and Buttons (my other cat) miss him terribly.

I know most people are not cat lovers. But for those who are, I know you can feel my pain right now.

R.I.P

 

[sole seeker]

I am very, very sorry for your loss. I have three cats, and I share your pain, having felt it in the past.

 

[ticklkitten]

Awww kis... I feel bad for you.

I haven't talked about my kitty on here much but Marco who was once "the kitty whose life I saved" has now become Marco "the biggest pain in the ass on the planet" He wont leave me alone EVER. He is so loving and so grateful the purring machine needs to be pressed against my body every moment he is near me. He is sweet and young and playful and yet, I can't help but want to kill him. 🙂 His newest place to sleep is either in my bathroom sink or my cupboards curled up in my pots and pans.

It's funny, I wouldn't give him up if I had the chance.

 

[some1somewhere]

Awww kis... I feel bad for you.

I haven't talked about my kitty on here much but Marco who was once "the kitty whose life I saved" has now become Marco "the biggest pain in the ass on the planet" He wont leave me alone EVER. He is so loving and so grateful the purring machine needs to be pressed against my body every moment he is near me. He is sweet and young and playful and yet, I can't help but want to kill him. 🙂 His newest place to sleep is either in my bathroom sink or my cupboards curled up in my pots and pans.

It's funny, I wouldn't give him up if I had the chance.

I have two cats that are sometimes like that.

Kis sorry about your loss.

 

[Mz Chaos]

Please accept condolences from a dog person.
Bruno, my big guy means the world to me, and I'm going to be totally lost when it is his time to go.
I have lost other pets in the past and know just how devistating it can be. Losing a beloved pet is just as painful as losing a family member.
I will keep you in my thoughts and will hope you and Buttons find the comfort in each other needed to see you through this hard time.

 

[Knox The Hatter]

As everyone knows, I can really relate to this.

You have my heart today, honey.

 

[isabeau]

aww kis hon i'm so sorry.. believe me i know what its like to lose a precious pet... love you kis..

isabeau

 

[kis123]

All of you have been so kind. A part of me does feel somewhat silly. The other part of me remembers the last look he had in his eyes as he took his last breath and fell limp in my arms. About an hour before he died, I initially selfishly thought "The boss is going to be so pissed about me being late." "What a fine time for the cat to get sick!"

I found him hiding in my daughter's room-I keep thinking to myself, "What if I would've not looked for him?" "What if I would've ignored his crying?" He would've died alone huddled in a corner in my kid's room. My daughter would've never slept comfortably in that room again!! At least he died in my arms knowing that someone loved him enough to try to save him and he didn't die alone.

Sorry for the dramatic approach-I"m back in tears again typing this to you. Thanks for the understanding, condolences, and support. I knew if no one else in this world would understand, you guys here on TMF would.

 

[isabeau]

o kis dont feel silly.. ahhh hon you need a hug. now i'm starting to cry also, remembering when our cat stevie died summer before last. if david hadnt decided to go in and check on her, she also would have died alone. we knew she was dying , we had known all day long. and in the middle of the night we got up to use the bathroom and noticed stevie had tried to move somewhat. so david went in and placed her back on the blanket, and decided to stay there with her for a while. i heard him crying a short while later, and realized she had died. never feel sillly kis, and maybe this will help... bobby waited for you to find him before he died... i believe that honestly

isabeau

 

[venray]

There is nothing to be sorry about here hon. Whether we are dog or cat or bird people, it makes no difference.....

At one point or another all of us have experienced the loss of a friend who has given us unconditional love and brightened our days...

There is no shame in mourning the loss among friends, nor is there shame in celebrating Bobby's life with us....

It helps to share the loss with others and we are here for you.....


Ray

 

[Dário F]

I too know what it is like to lose a precious pet... I share your grief, knowing that you gave him the most important thing you could have... Your love and a happy life.

 

[Knox The Hatter]

As per both of my recent experiences, it seems that when the cat goes into hiding in some tight, none-too-accessable corner of the house, it's a red flag that the situation's become untenable.

We're finally getting over Snoopy...but especially with the Miz, it's still very fresh. Very soon, we're gonna be getting a couple of kittens, so that Star will have some kind of feline playmates in the house...and I get to choose one myself. I'm having fun with the prospects of this...

We're with ya, kis. All the way.

 

[isabeau]

here is a link where you can post pictures of your cats and also there is a bereavement page.

http://www.catster.com/

you can share your story with others hope this helps.

isabeau

 

[Mimi]

Oh kis sweetie, I am so so sorry. As one of the forums biggest cat lovers, trust in the fact I am sitting here, weeping unconsolably, right along side of you. I am very glad that he had you there with him, holding him, loving him, and helping him bring an end to his ails. May your broken heart heal as soon as possible.

Sending my love, hugs, thoughts and prayers,

Mimi

 

[kis123]

You guys are beautiful!!

It's been a rough weekend! I've been struggling over wether or not to adopt another cat. I thought Buttons would want to be the "king" around here. I got my answer this afternoon when my daughter found him crying. I've had that cat 11 years and he's never cried before. I will start working on getting him a companion this coming weekend.

You all are compassionate, considerate, and understanding. Thank you for your support and words of encouragement.

 

[ticklkitten]

You guys are beautiful!!

It's been a rough weekend! I've been struggling over wether or not to adopt another cat. I thought Buttons would want to be the "king" around here. I got my answer this afternoon when my daughter found him crying. I've had that cat 11 years and he's never cried before. I will start working on getting him a companion this coming weekend.

Wow... two posts in a day... this is a lot for me as of late.

Animals really do value their companions. I clearly remember being 18 when my beloved collie died after battling severe epilepsy for years. I also owned a Siberian Husky at the time. I'd had her even longer. THe night my collie died Kishia climbed to the highest point in the yard and howled at the moon. That dog rarely made a single sound. She mourned the loss of her friend.

Get your kitty a friend. It's the right choice.

 

[Mastertank1]

I know where you're coming from;

I still miss Blue Boy, the huge Blue Merle collie I grew up with.
He loved to play with cats because he was raised in a house with kittens.
When I stood 6'1", he could stand on his hind legs, put his front paws on my shoulders, and rest his lower jaw ON TOP OF MY HEAD!
I loved him so much. He was 15 when I was 17, and passed away in his sleep. I couldn't help crying. But he was old and in pain, and it was his time.

Mastertank1

We who play and dance are thought mad by they who hear no music.

 

[lightninbug]

My sympathy Kis

These angels in animal fur leave a gigantic hole when they leave us; we don't really ever 'get over it' but it does become slightly more bearable. It will take some time- I know. My prayers & good wishes are with you at this most heartbreaking time.

BUG

 

[crydun]

kis....

I can relate to you. If something happened to Oatmeal, I'd be heartsick.

Also, I have lost 5 cats previously(when you live in the country, that happens) I know what it's like to lose one.

Anytime you need me kis, you know how to reach me..

 

[ticklingfeet4fu]

That is so sad sweetie. I am so sorry Kis. I understand having had a cat for 17 years and now with Sadira's cat being 19 years old. They ARE family. I am saddened for you.

 

[kis123]

I just got home from a really long day and found a sympathy card in my mailbox from the vet who pronounced him and helped take care of his body. So now I'm teary-eyed all over again! Buttons looks miserable too-I have to get him another companion! He's getting too old to live life alone.

Once again, thank all of you for your condolences and words of support. I really didn't realize how difficult this would be.

 

[Adam]

Condolences for your loss. I have a cat myself. Penny, who is going to be 9 years old soon. She has diabetes, so I find myself thinking about her mortality sometimes. She's doing fine on her shots, but still. Just letting you know I feel for you. 🙂

 

[chrisheaven]

Your wonderful cat is fine now and he feels no pain-They live on exactly as we do.
You will see your lovely cat again and he (and you) will be healthy and just as you were both intended to be.
Please trust me on this ...I know it is totally true.
Feel free to PM me if you ever want to discuss it.
Lots of love to you both,
Chris

 

[kis123]

Well, I thought that Buttons wanted to be a single cat again-boy was I ever wrong! He's been crying all week, running around the house and looking for Bobby. I couldn't take it anymore, so yesterday I went to the shelter and got a new kitty.

Her shelter name is "spike"-can you imagine someone naming a female cat something so tacky! All my cats had names that began with the letter "B", so I'm trying to work on a name for her. Any ideas will be considered! 😛

Right now, it's "cat wars" at my house. But I think that they'll eventually learn to like each other.

Thanks again everyone for your condolences and words of encouragement

 

[slap'n'ticklee]

Oh no :-(

I'm so so very sorry to hear of your loss of Bobby.

I have a gorgeous persian cat called Honeybear, who we nickname him Shag Nasty as he loves to shag jumpers and dressing gowns etc.

I had to take him to the vets a coupla weeks ago because he suddenly started to lose weight and when the vet felt underneath him I had to look away as I wonder about tumours etc. When I looked back at the vet she said to me that he has very enlarged kidneys and she isn't even sure if he has tumours on them and whether or not the tumours could be cancerous. I really surprised myself by not crying there and then but my Dad was with me to support me. As he is coming up to 15 in June she said it wouldn't be worth doing blood tests or a biopsy as there is nothing they can do anyway. He is now on meds (a pill a day) for life. On top of that he also has a heart murmur. I just gotta give him all the love I can and look after him which I have done since he was born. I love him to bits and dread the day we will have to make that awful decision.

Here are a coupla pics of my baby...