Angelmaine Pericles 23.11.98-5.02.05 RIP

I am so sorry. The love was obviously mutual.

I shan't be around much for awhile, I'm afraid, I'll need to come to
terms with things in solitude. So here are my thanks for all your
sterling companionship and good wishes & purrs over the last 14 month.

Continuing even-more-empathetic-than-before purrs to those in need.

Gordon, Bandit & Snowball.

Gordon, I am so very sorry. I kno whow completely devastating such a
loss can be. By all means take as long as you need to get some balance
back. Thank you for giving Pericles such a loving home and ensuring that
he knew he was loved during his final moments. Many purrs coming for
you, Bandit, SNowball, and Pericles.

Dan

Please oh please do not stay away long. We would like to add our support.
THis is just a terrible thing to face, I know. I am so very sorry and send
you all the cyberhugs I can. Do not feel you are burdening anyone if you are
sad or need to vent, because we all have been through similar issues but I
understand if you need some private time too. My biggest heartfelt thought
to you and yours.

((((((((hugs)))))))))
Karen

"Exocat" wrote in message
...
I'm sorry to report that the power of purr has failed on this occasion :-(

Pericles had continued to go downhill since his tests on Thursday, not
taking much in (although he managed to force down some cod & salmon as his
last meals) or letting much out, hardly moving around and with an
increasingly swelling tummy:
so swollen that his ribs couldn't be felt even up by his spine.

The lab. test results, which were available this morning (5th Feb) clearly
indicated FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis) and given its obviously
large scale I discussed and agreed with TED that euthanasia was required.

At 11.30 this morning he passed peacefully to the Bridge with his head
cradled in my hands. He didn't seem to mind being fussed over just this
once. Meanwhile in the operating theatre a Rottweiler mum was giving birth
by Caesarian section to 11 (yes, eleven) puppies, all apparently healthy.
So the ebb & flow of life continues.

Peri will be buried in my little back garden (yard) under his favourite
Hebe bush, where he spent many happy and lazy hours drowsing & waiting for
the chance to ambush any neighbour cat daring enough to cross his
territory.

Bandit & Snowball have sniffed Peri & said whatever goodbyes they can: I'm
not sure how much they understand about the concept of death. Rather they
will just come to realise that Peri is no longer here, I suspect.

I shall have to keep a careful watch on them from now on as their chances
of infection are increased. I know there's nothing to be done so will
concentrate on ensuring that they don't suffer.

I've put a farewell picture of Pericles he
http://community.webshots.com/album/94722327kAslef/1

It's the last one on the page. Please feel free to make a Guestbook entry.
He got to cyber-meet Sammy yesterday (her face can just barely be seen on
the screen beside his right ear, so thanks CN) and proceeded to protect
his recently-acquired beloved from the attentions of all comers.

I shan't be around much for awhile, I'm afraid, I'll need to come to terms
with things in solitude. So here are my thanks for all your sterling
companionship and good wishes & purrs over the last 14 month.

Continuing even-more-empathetic-than-before purrs to those in need.

Gordon, Bandit & Snowball.


I am so sorry to hear that Pericles has gone to the Bridge.
Rusty, who looks a lot like Pericles, is sending major purrs to you
and your family.

Winnie

I'm so terribly sorry for your loss, Gordon. You did all you could for him
and it was obvious that he had a happy and much-loved life with you. Many
purrs to comfort you and to accompany Pericles on his trip to the RB. Hugs,
Christine
"Exocat" wrote in message
...
I'm sorry to report that the power of purr has failed on this occasion
:-(

Pericles had continued to go downhill since his tests on Thursday, not
taking much in (although he managed to force down some cod & salmon as
his last meals) or letting much out, hardly moving around and with an
increasingly swelling tummy:
so swollen that his ribs couldn't be felt even up by his spine.

The lab. test results, which were available this morning (5th Feb)
clearly indicated FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis) and given its
obviously large scale I discussed and agreed with TED that euthanasia
was required.

At 11.30 this morning he passed peacefully to the Bridge with his head
cradled in my hands. He didn't seem to mind being fussed over just this
once. Meanwhile in the operating theatre a Rottweiler mum was giving
birth by Caesarian section to 11 (yes, eleven) puppies, all apparently
healthy. So the ebb & flow of life continues.

Peri will be buried in my little back garden (yard) under his favourite
Hebe bush, where he spent many happy and lazy hours drowsing & waiting
for the chance to ambush any neighbour cat daring enough to cross his
territory.

Bandit & Snowball have sniffed Peri & said whatever goodbyes they can:
I'm not sure how much they understand about the concept of death. Rather
they will just come to realise that Peri is no longer here, I suspect.

I shall have to keep a careful watch on them from now on as their
chances of infection are increased. I know there's nothing to be done so
will concentrate on ensuring that they don't suffer.

I've put a farewell picture of Pericles he
http://community.webshots.com/album/94722327kAslef/1

It's the last one on the page. Please feel free to make a Guestbook
entry.
He got to cyber-meet Sammy yesterday (her face can just barely be seen
on the screen beside his right ear, so thanks CN) and proceeded to
protect his recently-acquired beloved from the attentions of all comers.

I shan't be around much for awhile, I'm afraid, I'll need to come to
terms with things in solitude. So here are my thanks for all your
sterling companionship and good wishes & purrs over the last 14 month.

Continuing even-more-empathetic-than-before purrs to those in need.

Gordon, Bandit & Snowball.

On Sat 05 Feb 2005 07:59:44a, Exocat wrote in
rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
):

I'm sorry to report that the power of purr has failed on this
occasion
:-(


Gordon, sincere condolences. He was a beautiful cat, and he was very
loved.

--
Cheryl

I'm so sorry. ( Consoling purrs and purr-ayers are on the way.

My Harmony is a recent arrival to the RB, herself. I'll send up a thought
to her, Misty, and Melody, asking them to show Pericles around to all the
best nap spots and places to play.

Just remember that you did all that any human could do to help him
recover. Sometimes it's just not in our or the vets' power to bring about
a cure. And at the end, you gave him the one medicine no one else could:
your presence. And your unselfishness, in allowing his suffering to
peacefully end in the only way that we humans had left at our disposal.

I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you feel up to posting again soon.
Bandit and Snowball will want their internet access restored eventually.
;o)

Donna, Captain, and Stanley

Comforting purrs on the way.
Ann

--
read Sam's blog at http://kittens-3.blogspot.com/
see pictures of Sam at http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/ann791/my_photos

"Exocat" wrote in message
...
I'm sorry to report that the power of purr has failed on this occasion :-(

Pericles had continued to go downhill since his tests on Thursday, not
taking much in (although he managed to force down some cod & salmon as his
last meals) or letting much out, hardly moving around and with an
increasingly swelling tummy:
so swollen that his ribs couldn't be felt even up by his spine.

The lab. test results, which were available this morning (5th Feb) clearly
indicated FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis) and given its obviously
large scale I discussed and agreed with TED that euthanasia was required.

At 11.30 this morning he passed peacefully to the Bridge with his head
cradled in my hands. He didn't seem to mind being fussed over just this
once. Meanwhile in the operating theatre a Rottweiler mum was giving birth
by Caesarian section to 11 (yes, eleven) puppies, all apparently healthy.
So the ebb & flow of life continues.

Peri will be buried in my little back garden (yard) under his favourite
Hebe bush, where he spent many happy and lazy hours drowsing & waiting for
the chance to ambush any neighbour cat daring enough to cross his
territory.

Bandit & Snowball have sniffed Peri & said whatever goodbyes they can: I'm
not sure how much they understand about the concept of death. Rather they
will just come to realise that Peri is no longer here, I suspect.

I shall have to keep a careful watch on them from now on as their chances
of infection are increased. I know there's nothing to be done so will
concentrate on ensuring that they don't suffer.

I've put a farewell picture of Pericles he
http://community.webshots.com/album/94722327kAslef/1

It's the last one on the page. Please feel free to make a Guestbook entry.
He got to cyber-meet Sammy yesterday (her face can just barely be seen on
the screen beside his right ear, so thanks CN) and proceeded to protect
his recently-acquired beloved from the attentions of all comers.

I shan't be around much for awhile, I'm afraid, I'll need to come to terms
with things in solitude. So here are my thanks for all your sterling
companionship and good wishes & purrs over the last 14 month.

Continuing even-more-empathetic-than-before purrs to those in need.

Gordon, Bandit & Snowball.

In article , "Exocat"
wrote:


I shall have to keep a careful watch on them from now on as their
chances of infection are increased. I know there's nothing to be done so

will concentrate on ensuring that they don't suffer.

I've put a farewell picture of Pericles he
http://community.webshots.com/album/94722327kAslef/1

Purrs for your grief.
Suz
Macmoosette
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"People that hate cats will come back as mice in their next life."
--Faith Resnick



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Dear Gordon, Bandit & Snowball,

I am so sorry for your loss. Pericles was certainly a very special kitty. My
thoughts are with you during this sad time of grief.

Purrs,
--
Flippy in Melbourne, Australia.
My Cats: http://www.flippyscatpage.com


"Exocat" wrote...
I'm sorry to report that the power of purr has failed on this occasion :-(

Pericles had continued to go downhill since his tests on Thursday, not
taking much in (although he managed to force down some cod & salmon as his
last meals) or letting much out, hardly moving around and with an
increasingly swelling tummy:
so swollen that his ribs couldn't be felt even up by his spine.

The lab. test results, which were available this morning (5th Feb) clearly
indicated FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis) and given its obviously
large scale I discussed and agreed with TED that euthanasia was required.

At 11.30 this morning he passed peacefully to the Bridge with his head
cradled in my hands. He didn't seem to mind being fussed over just this
once. Meanwhile in the operating theatre a Rottweiler mum was giving birth
by Caesarian section to 11 (yes, eleven) puppies, all apparently healthy.
So the ebb & flow of life continues.

Peri will be buried in my little back garden (yard) under his favourite
Hebe bush, where he spent many happy and lazy hours drowsing & waiting for
the chance to ambush any neighbour cat daring enough to cross his
territory.

Bandit & Snowball have sniffed Peri & said whatever goodbyes they can: I'm
not sure how much they understand about the concept of death. Rather they
will just come to realise that Peri is no longer here, I suspect.

I shall have to keep a careful watch on them from now on as their chances
of infection are increased. I know there's nothing to be done so will
concentrate on ensuring that they don't suffer.

I've put a farewell picture of Pericles he
http://community.webshots.com/album/94722327kAslef/1

It's the last one on the page. Please feel free to make a Guestbook entry.
He got to cyber-meet Sammy yesterday (her face can just barely be seen on
the screen beside his right ear, so thanks CN) and proceeded to protect
his recently-acquired beloved from the attentions of all comers.

I shan't be around much for awhile, I'm afraid, I'll need to come to terms
with things in solitude. So here are my thanks for all your sterling
companionship and good wishes & purrs over the last 14 month.

Continuing even-more-empathetic-than-before purrs to those in need.

Gordon, Bandit & Snowball.