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.

CaptainHaplo · 07-21-09, 06:52 PM

May your family member rest easy.

Takeda Shingen · 07-21-09, 07:24 PM

My dog is a member of my family, as I know Screech is of yours. I am certain that none of my words will serve as any comfort to you, but know that you have my empathy in this situation. I was in a similar position with my beagle several years ago. I can understand your agony.

Biggles · 07-21-09, 08:17 PM

I do not understand how you feel, but I know, that in some years I will understand more than well, since my two cats are getting older and older...

I am so sorry.

Task Force · 07-21-09, 08:26 PM

yea, sucks to loose a pet...

Buddahaid · 07-21-09, 08:39 PM

I do know how you feel as I've outlived a few cats. They can really be great friends and you can be very attached to them. Took us almost six years before we could have another after losing three in the space of one year. But here we are now with three and they are black with yellow eyes as Screech is. I hope for good news, but if not, don't wait as long as we did.

I'll give you cat angel of a sort. Some at Ubisoft may remember this as one of my minions after Socko, but it can serve better here.

Buddahaid

Sorry about the size. Photo bucket says it's 160 x whatever and it never changes.

mookiemookie · 07-21-09, 08:48 PM

I went and hugged my little buddy (my kitty named Girl) tightly after reading this thread.

SteamWake · 07-21-09, 10:24 PM

I have outlived several cats. At least a half dozen or so.

Screech was more than just a 'cat' she was family.

Yes indeed it does 'suck' to lose a pet, but in this case thats a bit shallow.

She has not gotten better but is paralized from the chest down.

She is still in good spirits and greedely accepted kitty treats with purrs and kitty licks.

Tommorow I say goodbye.

nikimcbee · 07-21-09, 10:39 PM

Hey,SW
I can't think of anything profound to say other than "I feel you pain." I wish there was something I could do to help with your loss.

This was how I dealt with the loss of Niki last year. I made the video more for me than anyone else.

A year later, It's still painful, so I made this one:

Hope it helps.

Ol' McBee

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.

07-21-09, 06:52 PM	#8
CaptainHaplo Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,404 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	May your family member rest easy. __________________ Good Hunting! Captain Haplo

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

07-21-09, 07:24 PM	#9
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	My dog is a member of my family, as I know Screech is of yours. I am certain that none of my words will serve as any comfort to you, but know that you have my empathy in this situation. I was in a similar position with my beagle several years ago. I can understand your agony.

07-21-09, 08:17 PM	#10
Biggles Silent Hunter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sweden (I'm not a Viking...) Posts: 3,529 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I do not understand how you feel, but I know, that in some years I will understand more than well, since my two cats are getting older and older... I am so sorry. __________________

07-21-09, 08:26 PM	#11
Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	yea, sucks to loose a pet... __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time"

07-21-09, 08:39 PM	#12
Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 9,319 Downloads: 162 Uploads: 0	I do know how you feel as I've outlived a few cats. They can really be great friends and you can be very attached to them. Took us almost six years before we could have another after losing three in the space of one year. But here we are now with three and they are black with yellow eyes as Screech is. I hope for good news, but if not, don't wait as long as we did. I'll give you cat angel of a sort. Some at Ubisoft may remember this as one of my minions after Socko, but it can serve better here. Buddahaid Sorry about the size. Photo bucket says it's 160 x whatever and it never changes.

07-21-09, 08:48 PM	#13
mookiemookie Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,404 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 1	I went and hugged my little buddy (my kitty named Girl) tightly after reading this thread. __________________ 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.

07-21-09, 10:24 PM	#14
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I have outlived several cats. At least a half dozen or so. Screech was more than just a 'cat' she was family. Yes indeed it does 'suck' to lose a pet, but in this case thats a bit shallow. She has not gotten better but is paralized from the chest down. She is still in good spirits and greedely accepted kitty treats with purrs and kitty licks. Tommorow I say goodbye. __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

07-21-09, 10:39 PM	#15
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Hey,SW I can't think of anything profound to say other than "I feel you pain." I wish there was something I could do to help with your loss. This was how I dealt with the loss of Niki last year. I made the video more for me than anyone else. A year later, It's still painful, so I made this one: Hope it helps. Ol' McBee __________________