Saying good bye to a dear friend...

SteamWake · 07-21-09, 04:49 PM

We have a cat, her name is Screech. She is nearly 20 years old and has reached her end she is tired and ready to give up.

She is a beautiful cat with jet black fur and yellow eyes.

She had a very strong will to live and has led a long and good life. She has lived through being hit by a car, attacked by dogs, being lost annd then found yet through it all she still showed affectoin to us.

We 'got' her when I freed her tail stuck in my fanbelt as a tiney kitten. Somehow she dident get killed then and i losened the belts and she ran off. A day or two later she was around again and we fed her and eventually took her in.

Tonight I went to feed her and found her laying in the back yard with erratic breathing glazed and darting eyes. She does respond but when I pick her up she is limp and when I put set her down she flops on the ground like a rag doll. Im assuming she had a stroke or something. She has had some difficulty just walking for some time but always found her way up to the deck somehow and was able to get by and not in pain. But now this is different.

Even now when I pick her up and pet her she purrs but I know her time has come.

We will bring her in in the evening and let her sleep on the bed. If in the morning she is still paralized I will have to have her put down.

I cant express how sad this makes me.

Happy birthday to me /sniff

GoldenRivet · 07-21-09, 04:52 PM

sorry to hear it

Platapus · 07-21-09, 04:57 PM

So very sorry for your loss.

Quote:

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.

There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.

There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.

The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...

You gave your friend a long and safe life filled with love.

bookworm_020 · 07-21-09, 04:58 PM

I'm sorry to hear of how your cat is. We have a cat, still just a kitten and he's become such a big part of our lives already that we would be greatly upset if he was not around.

You have had your cat for that long and have become close.

My wife and I (and our cat) are think of you.

Stealth Hunter · 07-21-09, 05:02 PM

My sincere condolences.

PeriscopeDepth · 07-21-09, 05:08 PM

Sorry to hear that, losing a pet sucks.

PD

mookiemookie · 07-21-09, 06:45 PM

We made the mistake of letting our cat Tasos go too long before taking him in when his liver started failing. Do Screech a favor and let her conclude her journey on Earth.

But know this, as Screech knows this too, I believe: Her purpose on this Earth was to give you love, affection and joy. I'm sure she's done a wonderful job in doing this. And in doing so, she has fulfilled her mission. Now it's time for her to rest.

I feel for you, man. It's never an easy thing, but give the poor dear the rest that she's earned.

UnderseaLcpl · 07-22-09, 03:02 AM

Wow, that's harsh. You have my deepest sympathies, SW. If there's anything worse than having a treasured animal companion die, it is seeing it paralyzed, blinded, or otherwise suffering before it goes.

It may not mean much, but I think that all animals die with pure souls, and that they are bound for a better place. How can a God that forgave mankind of all sins through the sacrifice of His only Son hold animals without true sentience accountable for their actions or inaction, as the case may be?

I pray that your pain might be dulled, and that Screech will find peace in the hereafter until she finds joy when she meets you again.

Oberon · 07-22-09, 08:42 AM

Screech, a unique name, I like it

I've lost two feline brothers over the past three years, the last of whom really fought, right to the end, but his body failed his spirit.
SW, there are no words that can take away the pain, the gap that Screech will leave, but take strength in the knowledge of the years (a good many years at that) that Screech has never gone hungry or thirsty or not known that she was loved. You were there for her as much as she was there for you, and in this final moments, you are there for her when she needs you the most.

Our thoughts are with you.

Oberon, Isis, Nikita, Mishka and Tiggers

SteamWake · 07-22-09, 10:24 AM

Thank you all for your kind words.

Screech left us at 9:05 am this morning.

She fought a little but really would have no quality of life without being able to walk . A quick injection and moments later she was gone.

I dont think she suffered really and we buried her this morning.

Bye Bye dear friend.

This is not Screech but looks just like her and she did the same exact thing. Reminded me of her alot.

mookiemookie · 07-22-09, 10:33 AM

Rest in peace, Screech.

Tchocky · 07-22-09, 10:43 AM

Ah that's too bad

Any cat that's that old is blessed with a happy home

August · 07-22-09, 11:10 AM

After reading this thread last night I gave both of our cats a good petting. Sorry for your loss SW.

Geno_Mariner · 07-22-09, 01:54 PM

Aw, sorry to hear that

Losing pets really sucks. I've lost several dogs (some were as young as a couple months old) and cats and two Mexican Walking Fish/Axolotls. I know how it feels.

I still have my two cats. Had 'em since they were kittens. They're nearing 20 years of age but still can be pretty funny. Lost track of age but I think they're around 17 years (80 years on the cat calendar). And still got my black Axolotl who remained alive, I've finally got his environment right.

At least Screech lived a good long life

07-21-09, 04:49 PM	#1
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Saying good bye to a dear friend... We have a cat, her name is Screech. She is nearly 20 years old and has reached her end she is tired and ready to give up. She is a beautiful cat with jet black fur and yellow eyes. She had a very strong will to live and has led a long and good life. She has lived through being hit by a car, attacked by dogs, being lost annd then found yet through it all she still showed affectoin to us. We 'got' her when I freed her tail stuck in my fanbelt as a tiney kitten. Somehow she dident get killed then and i losened the belts and she ran off. A day or two later she was around again and we fed her and eventually took her in. Tonight I went to feed her and found her laying in the back yard with erratic breathing glazed and darting eyes. She does respond but when I pick her up she is limp and when I put set her down she flops on the ground like a rag doll. Im assuming she had a stroke or something. She has had some difficulty just walking for some time but always found her way up to the deck somehow and was able to get by and not in pain. But now this is different. Even now when I pick her up and pet her she purrs but I know her time has come. We will bring her in in the evening and let her sleep on the bed. If in the morning she is still paralized I will have to have her put down. I cant express how sad this makes me. Happy birthday to me /sniff __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

07-21-09, 04:52 PM	#2
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	sorry to hear it __________________

07-21-09, 04:58 PM	#4
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I'm sorry to hear of how your cat is. We have a cat, still just a kitten and he's become such a big part of our lives already that we would be greatly upset if he was not around. You have had your cat for that long and have become close. My wife and I (and our cat) are think of you. __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

07-21-09, 06:45 PM	#7
mookiemookie Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,404 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 1	We made the mistake of letting our cat Tasos go too long before taking him in when his liver started failing. Do Screech a favor and let her conclude her journey on Earth. But know this, as Screech knows this too, I believe: Her purpose on this Earth was to give you love, affection and joy. I'm sure she's done a wonderful job in doing this. And in doing so, she has fulfilled her mission. Now it's time for her to rest. I feel for you, man. It's never an easy thing, but give the poor dear the rest that she's earned. __________________ They don’t think it be like it is, but it do. Want more U-boat Kaleun portraits for your SH3 Commander Profiles? Download the SH3 Commander Portrait Pack here.

07-22-09, 03:02 AM	#8
UnderseaLcpl Silent Hunter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Storming the beaches! Posts: 4,254 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Wow, that's harsh. You have my deepest sympathies, SW. If there's anything worse than having a treasured animal companion die, it is seeing it paralyzed, blinded, or otherwise suffering before it goes. It may not mean much, but I think that all animals die with pure souls, and that they are bound for a better place. How can a God that forgave mankind of all sins through the sacrifice of His only Son hold animals without true sentience accountable for their actions or inaction, as the case may be? I pray that your pain might be dulled, and that Screech will find peace in the hereafter until she finds joy when she meets you again. __________________ I stole this sig from Task Force

07-21-09, 05:02 PM	#5
Stealth Hunter Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Y'ha-Nthlei Posts: 4,262 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	My sincere condolences.

07-21-09, 05:08 PM	#6
PeriscopeDepth Sea Lord Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 1,894 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Sorry to hear that, losing a pet sucks. PD

07-22-09, 08:42 AM	#9
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Screech, a unique name, I like it I've lost two feline brothers over the past three years, the last of whom really fought, right to the end, but his body failed his spirit. SW, there are no words that can take away the pain, the gap that Screech will leave, but take strength in the knowledge of the years (a good many years at that) that Screech has never gone hungry or thirsty or not known that she was loved. You were there for her as much as she was there for you, and in this final moments, you are there for her when she needs you the most. Our thoughts are with you. Oberon, Isis, Nikita, Mishka and Tiggers

07-22-09, 10:24 AM	#10
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Thank you all for your kind words. Screech left us at 9:05 am this morning. She fought a little but really would have no quality of life without being able to walk . A quick injection and moments later she was gone. I dont think she suffered really and we buried her this morning. Bye Bye dear friend. This is not Screech but looks just like her and she did the same exact thing. Reminded me of her alot. __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

07-22-09, 10:33 AM	#11
mookiemookie Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,404 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 1	Rest in peace, Screech. __________________ They don’t think it be like it is, but it do. Want more U-boat Kaleun portraits for your SH3 Commander Profiles? Download the SH3 Commander Portrait Pack here.

07-22-09, 10:43 AM	#12
Tchocky Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,874 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Ah that's too bad Any cat that's that old is blessed with a happy home __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

07-22-09, 11:10 AM	#13
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,213 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	After reading this thread last night I gave both of our cats a good petting. Sorry for your loss SW. __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

07-22-09, 01:54 PM	#14
Geno_Mariner Weps Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 369 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Aw, sorry to hear that Losing pets really sucks. I've lost several dogs (some were as young as a couple months old) and cats and two Mexican Walking Fish/Axolotls. I know how it feels. I still have my two cats. Had 'em since they were kittens. They're nearing 20 years of age but still can be pretty funny. Lost track of age but I think they're around 17 years (80 years on the cat calendar). And still got my black Axolotl who remained alive, I've finally got his environment right. At least Screech lived a good long life __________________