A cat forum. CatBanter

If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.

Go Back   Home » CatBanter forum » Cat Newsgroups » Cat health & behaviour
Site Map Home Register Authors List Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read Web Partners

RIP My old friend



 
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old November 24th 09, 02:39 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes,rec.pets.cats.health+behav
~*LiveLoveLaugh*~[_2_]
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 323
Default RIP My old friend

"Matthew" wrote in message
g.com...
I just got back inside from burying my old friend of 15 plus years.
His name was Phantom; my grouchy Old man. I buried him next to Spirit. I
wrapped him in some towels and a nice box. I decorate the grave in red
tone chipped bricks.

Last night after I asked for the purrs. Phantom became much weaker.
He tried to jump up on a table and fell. He just laid there in a odd
facing fashion and did not move. When I picked him up to move him back to
his perch after making sure he was ok. He was very weak barely able to
stand. He has not been eating much, drinking water yes. His kidney were
giving out from my final observations today. I laid awake most of the
night thinking about this and checking on him. He had been a big cat
going from about 16 pounds to 6 pounds since his hyperthyroidism set in.
He had not been himself for a few days. I was hoping it was like before a
few months ago. This morning I knew it was time to face one of my greatest
fears.

Me and Mom drove him to the emergency clinic that he was taken too not
to long ago when we found out he had hyperthyroidism. I did the special
whistle I had been doing for him over the last 15 years. Every time he
heard before in the past. He would pop up from where ever and come to me
for loving and kisses. He meowed a few times and had his special purr that
he does, all the way to the end. I held his head in my hands and focused
into his eyes. I told him I love him so much and thanked him for being my
friend for so long. It was very quick before the vet was even done he
was gone. I closed his eyes after the vet checked and told him travel
safe my friend I Love you. I was crying like a baby when I said this. I
still am as I write this.

The vet and the staff were very pleasant and compassionate. The
gentleman vet put his hand on my back and told me I was a very lucky man
to have him in my life for so long. I know I was. I already feel so empty
though. The vet also told me that I was a good man for giving the
greatest gift I could give. Am I a good man ???. I don't feel like it. I
will always have my doubts when the time was right. I think we all have
felt this way. It is a demon I must face once again. I miss him so much
already. I know I will see all of them again when it is my time. I pray
the gods find forgiveness in their hearts to let me be with my proud
masters of before. I pray for redemption for any trespasses I might do or
have done in my life to be with the ones that I love.

Travel safe across the bridge My friend. I love you so much


Matthew,

What a beautifully written post. You've got me in tears. I'm so sorry you
had to make the ultimate choice for Phantom. No matter how we prepare
ourselves... it is just too difficult to describe. God speed to Phantom as
he arrives at the bridge and is greeted by many friends....

--

·.·´¨ ¨)) -:¦:-
¸.·´ .·´¨¨))
Laurie
((¸¸.·´ ..·´
-:¦:- ((¸¸ ·.·

*~*LiveLoveLaugh*~*

All that I am or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.
~Abraham Lincoln






 




Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
A friend of a friend has two d*ggies needing a home. Fred Williams[_3_] Cat community 1 September 30th 09 04:45 AM
Cat as Our Friend? Is it Possible? castellor Cat anecdotes 1 June 15th 08 08:05 PM
Cat as Our Friend? Is it Possible? castellor Cat health & behaviour 0 June 13th 08 05:29 AM
Cat as Our Friend? Is it Possible? castellor Cats - misc 0 June 13th 08 05:24 AM
Cat as Our Friend? Is it Possible? castellor[_2_] Cat community 0 June 13th 08 05:22 AM


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 03:17 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ©2004-2024 CatBanter.
The comments are property of their posters.