In times of deepest despair...

When I hurt the most, cry the most, love the most, I come here - to you,
the cat people, who understand what it is to lose a friend.

Today I said goodbye to Mr Fast, my grey tabby boy, aged 20.

He came into my life at about one year old, he moved into my garden then
into my heart. He was timid at first, I threw cat treats to him through
the window. Gradually, we would sit together on the back step, as I gave
him food. I took him to the vet for the 'snip' - he put his paws around my
neck when I went to collect him.

Mr Fast outlived many of my fur people but age caught up with him - first
he lost all his teeth, then his kidneys became a problem, then he became
deaf - over the last week or so it was apparent he was going blind.

My lovely grey tabby boy was walking into doors and getting lost in the
house.

After much soul-searching I analysed on his behalf 'quality of life'.

Four hours ago, I cried while Mr Fast left this world.

I would like the thank the Veterinary profession for being here to help us
to ease our friends from their pain and confusion - I waited while Mr Fast
fell into the endless sleep and peace he needed.

Dusty will miss him, she loved to curl up next to him.

I will miss him - he was my eldest boy, my constant cat.

Rest well, my Fast... I love you

in article , ~Kathy~ at
wrote on 9/10/03 6:22 AM:

When I hurt the most, cry the most, love the most, I come here - to you,
the cat people, who understand what it is to lose a friend.

Today I said goodbye to Mr Fast, my grey tabby boy, aged 20.

He came into my life at about one year old, he moved into my garden then
into my heart. He was timid at first, I threw cat treats to him through
the window. Gradually, we would sit together on the back step, as I gave
him food. I took him to the vet for the 'snip' - he put his paws around my
neck when I went to collect him.

Mr Fast outlived many of my fur people but age caught up with him - first
he lost all his teeth, then his kidneys became a problem, then he became
deaf - over the last week or so it was apparent he was going blind.

My lovely grey tabby boy was walking into doors and getting lost in the
house.

After much soul-searching I analysed on his behalf 'quality of life'.

Four hours ago, I cried while Mr Fast left this world.

I would like the thank the Veterinary profession for being here to help us
to ease our friends from their pain and confusion - I waited while Mr Fast
fell into the endless sleep and peace he needed.

Dusty will miss him, she loved to curl up next to him.

I will miss him - he was my eldest boy, my constant cat.

Rest well, my Fast... I love you







What a loving tribute. I'm so sorry.

Karen

"Karen Chuplis" wrote in message
...
in article , ~Kathy~ at
wrote on 9/10/03 6:22 AM:


What a loving tribute. I'm so sorry.

Karen


Thank you, Karen, through my tears, and with one elbow at an odd angle as
I type because it rests upon Bagster's head -why can cats NOT leave us alone
while we are on the puter?

I will never be without the love of a cat - (I peg them up on the
clothesline by the ears until they mew 'I love you')

All of my fur people have been special and have a place in my heart.

When I reach the Rainbow Bridge I will be bowled over by the cranky old lady
Belle, my first ever cat Whiskers, my second cat Dewey, the old grumpy man
Humphrey, the pillow - hog Zaphod, the 'cat stalked by birds '- Sam, the
most broken and patched up ever cat Villain, the timidest Muffin, the
bossiest Sascha, my wonderful Max, the Imperial Princess Buki, Earth
Mother Sherry, and my sweet Mr Fast.

They have all left me to grieve and mourn their passing.

Which leaves me with the 'cat-with-no-tail' Bagster, the crazy Dusty and
introducing (11 months old) Boopie Nana Girl (okay her real name is
Sally) who sleeps on my pillow and lets me hold her paw in my fingers until
I fall asleep.


Thank you, Karen


Kathy

On Wed, 10 Sep 2003 20:52:28 +0930, "~Kathy~"
wrote:

Today I said goodbye to Mr Fast, my grey tabby boy, aged 20.

Oh, Kathy, I'm so sorry. Please accept my deepest, heartfelt
sympathy. Our kitties send their most tender purrs for Mr Fast's
journey to the RB. You gave him a wonderful, happy life and a kind
and gentle passing, and I hope your loving memories of him will soon
ease the ache in your heart.

Jeanne

"~Kathy~" wrote

Rest well, my Fast... I love you

Our sincerest condolences on your loss, and purrs to ease the pain.

--
Marina, Frank and Nikki

Death is a gift, Kathy. To a body destroyed by accident, ravaged by
disease, or exhausted by age, death is a release of the soul, a renewal to
go bounding forth with new energy into another world of discovery, Old
friends and family found, new friends made. I think the problem, such as it
is, lays with us, those remaining, who have a somewhat selfish view about
it.
I'm sorry you miss your buddy, but, not meaning to sound callused about
it, would you deny your friend the new experience, at the cost of remaining
with you? As a caring person, I think not.
You might as well cheer up, Mr. Fast is likely doing just fine at the
moment, but concerned about you being in the dumps.
Jack

Rest well, my Fast... I love you

He was very lucky to have you. I will keep you both in my prayers

I am so sorry for your loss. Twenty years is a good long life...he is just as
much a part of your family as the humans are. I know you'll miss him
dreadfully. I hope you are able to celebrate his life and remember him with
only joy and fondness soon.

Sherry

~Kathy~ skrev i
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| When I hurt the most, cry the most, love the most, I come here - to
you,
| the cat people, who understand what it is to lose a friend.
|
| Today I said goodbye to Mr Fast, my grey tabby boy, aged 20.

Purrs for his passing and for you all!
lovely tribute!
--
lewe
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Glad you came to share your sadness with us. We will light a candle for Mr
Fast's safe journey to the RB. He will be happy there. Sympathies to you.
Jazz & his mama

--

Irulan
from the stars we came, to the stars we return
from now until the end of time


"~Kathy~" wrote in message
u...
When I hurt the most, cry the most, love the most, I come here - to
you,
the cat people, who understand what it is to lose a friend.

Today I said goodbye to Mr Fast, my grey tabby boy, aged 20.

He came into my life at about one year old, he moved into my garden then
into my heart. He was timid at first, I threw cat treats to him
through
the window. Gradually, we would sit together on the back step, as I gave
him food. I took him to the vet for the 'snip' - he put his paws around
my
neck when I went to collect him.

Mr Fast outlived many of my fur people but age caught up with him - first
he lost all his teeth, then his kidneys became a problem, then he became
deaf - over the last week or so it was apparent he was going blind.

My lovely grey tabby boy was walking into doors and getting lost in the
house.

After much soul-searching I analysed on his behalf 'quality of life'.

Four hours ago, I cried while Mr Fast left this world.

I would like the thank the Veterinary profession for being here to help us
to ease our friends from their pain and confusion - I waited while Mr
Fast
fell into the endless sleep and peace he needed.

Dusty will miss him, she loved to curl up next to him.

I will miss him - he was my eldest boy, my constant cat.

Rest well, my Fast... I love you