My cat is dead..

[Shana-chan]

I just got home from having a very good day and.. my cat is dead. He was lying on the floor. He was still warm, so I tried CPR.. but he's gone. This happened an hour ago and I'm still crying. I wrapped him up in this lined black velvet robe I had, and put him in a box.

I can't believe he's dead.

We've had him since he was a baby. He was born Sept. 3rd, 2003, and we got him Nov. We were married Dec. 5th, and so I was always able to keep track of how old he was. He would have been 5 this year.

God, I miss his purr already. I wish I hadn't shoved him off the bed this morning. I wish I would have given him soft food with his hard food. I wish I would have come home instead of going to Walmart so I could have held him and said goodbye...

I'm still crying..

I love you, Ta-kun, my little kitty. Please Gods, let his next life be better than we could do for him in this one.

[Agaliha]

:hugz: :hugz:

I'm sorry for you loss!

Two years ago, when I got up to go to college I found one of our cats (Fitty, the mother of our two other cats) dead. It was the only time in my life besides my two rodents when I was little, that I encountered death like that. Like you I had regrets, I wasn't to nice to her the night before when I was brushing her teeth and I felt so guilty, on and on. I'm dealing with her death better now, but it's sort of scarred me. I don't think I'll ever forget it. Now I remember the fun times, the funny moments, the cute things she did. It will get easier, in time. For some, doing a ritual helps, there are some out there on the web as well as a Pagan centered book for just this topic. Let me know if you're interested in it, I'll search for the title.

RIP Ta-kun, may you be well in Kitty Heaven :)

:hugz:

[Philosophia]

I just got home from having a very good day and.. my cat is dead. He was lying on the floor. He was still warm, so I tried CPR.. but he's gone. This happened an hour ago and I'm still crying. I wrapped him up in this lined black velvet robe I had, and put him in a box.

I can't believe he's dead.

We've had him since he was a baby. He was born Sept. 3rd, 2003, and we got him Nov. We were married Dec. 5th, and so I was always able to keep track of how old he was. He would have been 5 this year.

God, I miss his purr already. I wish I hadn't shoved him off the bed this morning. I wish I would have given him soft food with his hard food. I wish I would have come home instead of going to Walmart so I could have held him and said goodbye...

I'm still crying..

I love you, Ta-kun, my little kitty. Please Gods, let his next life be better than we could do for him in this one.

:hugz:

Remember the good memories and don't make regrets. May he find peace in the arms of the Universe.

_pounce_

[MidnightFire]

:hugz::hugz:

I am so sorry for your loss. It hurts tremendously to lose a beloved pet. You are all in my prayers. May his next life be a happy one.

[Brightshores]

:hugz: Peaceful journey to him.. and I hope you find comfort in your memories.

[Moonlight's Daughter]

I am so sorry you lost your kitty.. :hugz:

[Æthelflæd]

I'm so sorry to hear about your Ta-kun. I have also lost two cats unexpectedly, so I know how much it hurts. The pain may be indescribable now, but he will always be with you in spirit and will always be in your heart. :hugz:

[WynterWynd]

:hugz: I'm so sorry about your kitty

[Flaire-FireStar]

I'm sorry to hear about your kitty, Shana. :hugz:

I lost my first fur-baby suddenly too: we think she had a heart attack. In the evening she was fine, later I went to look for her (she always followed me to bed), and she had passed away in the basement. :(

[Shana-chan]

Thank you all SO much. We were really worried that maybe it was something we did. Like maybe he choked on something or something silly. But, we thought about it and he has always been sick. He would wake up in the morning and throw up, and he always had blood when he used the bathroom. The past two weeks he was getting better, we finally found a recipe of food that he liked and that make his tummy better, but it was just too late.

He never really acted like he was sick, but the past week or so he just wasn't quite himself. He was always sweet, happy, and purring, but he wasn't playful and he slept more than usual.

I'm just really upset that there wasn't anything we could do for him, and that we weren't here for him when he passed. He probably passed ten minutes before we walked through the door.

It's so hard to just look at the box and know that we'll never be able to touch him again. I hope that someday we'll get another kitty who will have the same happy purr that he did.

[Shawn Blackwolf]

Mother Of All Cats :

Protectress of the City , and Land , and Realm
of the Feline Species...

I ask , as a friend of your children...take this one ,
into your Temple...

Grant the honor , and blessing , to Ta - Kun's
essence , and spirit...to be nurtured in your
sacred space , and healed , and set free to play ,
and love , with your kin...

And Mother Of Cats...please soothe the heart of his human...

[Glowy]

Thank you all SO much. We were really worried that maybe it was something we did. Like maybe he choked on something or something silly. But, we thought about it and he has always been sick. He would wake up in the morning and throw up, and he always had blood when he used the bathroom. The past two weeks he was getting better, we finally found a recipe of food that he liked and that make his tummy better, but it was just too late.

He never really acted like he was sick, but the past week or so he just wasn't quite himself. He was always sweet, happy, and purring, but he wasn't playful and he slept more than usual.

I'm just really upset that there wasn't anything we could do for him, and that we weren't here for him when he passed. He probably passed ten minutes before we walked through the door.

It's so hard to just look at the box and know that we'll never be able to touch him again. I hope that someday we'll get another kitty who will have the same happy purr that he did.



It is not in an animals nature to show when they are ill... They hide it for several natural reasons. He probably tried to go before you came home, it is really hard for an animal to pass infront of his pack. He was ill, and he left in the most loving way he could. Most animals know when it is there time, and they choose to leave the area . I am so sorry for your loss. (((HUGS))) I know there is a sweet cat out there that would love a happy home with you. That kitty will find you when it is time. again.. loving sympathy

[Know Your Rights]

Our kitties are playing together now! Wherever good kitties (and all kitties are good) go when they die.
I remember when my cat died. It was December 30th 2003, we got her Sept 30th 1990 (my 5th birthday). Just remember the good times, your cat loves you and he knows that you love him and will never forget him. You never can forget your beloved animals, they know that. I think that animals are amazingly intelligent creatures.
And I agree with Glowy, animals know when it is their time. My cat did, and she said her goodbyes... *sniffs and tears up now* ... and I will never forget waking up with her at my side and watching the world juniors that day.

Lots of love to you and your kitty!

[Routhven]

You loved your cat pet. As Bast loves humans. Your little friend is now running towards Auf-Ra, helping him with his journey through the Necher-Jertet and to kill Apofis. If you see the sun rising again, you'll know your little friend has helped Auf-Ra in his journey.

May Bast protect this little friend of yours. Drink wine, play music, dance and laugh, because mother Bast loves human's smile, human's music and human's food.

Blessings,

Routhven

[Cindlady2]

Peace to Ta-kun and to you!

[Shana-chan]

I miss him so much right now. It's so hard to sleep. He'd always cuddle with me (it usually had to be between hubby and me), and when I'd have trouble sleeping, I'd just wrap an arm around him and he'd start purring so loudly.

I can't sleep without his warmth and the sweet purring sound.

I'm trying so hard not to cry again. It's not working at all. ): :heartbrea:wah:

[Amilee]

Shana, I know what you're going though and I'm so so sorry for your loss. I know that at the moment words can't quite comfort you but we all love you and we're all so sorry for your loss. :hugz: I lost two of my fur babies (a hampy and my dog of 17 years) last year and it was just as hard.

don't worry, you'll get through but, there's nothing NOTHING wrong with tears so go ahead and cry. We're here for you to cry on.

My kitty is tapping my hand right now...she wants you to know that she's sad for your loss too.

:hugz: peace and loving prayers go with you.

[Catiana]

:hugz:

[Anthony41671]

I'm terribly sorry about your loss...I hope you find peace and comfort in the good memories.

I lost one of my cats back in December and I still have moments. He is still with us though, we had him creamated and is on the mantle of loved ones over our fireplace.

[Shana-chan]

I'm terribly sorry about your loss...I hope you find peace and comfort in the good memories.

I lost one of my cats back in December and I still have moments. He is still with us though, we had him creamated and is on the mantle of loved ones over our fireplace.

I think I wish that I had enough to get him cremated, I don't really know for sure. I don't think I'd keep his ashes, I'd probably put them in the forests here. But I don't. I guess he's gonna have be to buried, I'm just really worried that it won't be deep enough and the stupid wood animals would come after him or something.

I wanted to get some Lamb's Ear to plant on top and I can't find any. ): The Lamb's Ear is gray like his fur and incredibly soft like his ears...

[Shana-chan]

One of my husband's friends came over yesterday and gave us money to get him cremated. So at least I'll be able to keep him with us until we get our own home and can bury him there. I don't think he'd like to be buried at the in-law's place; she's not a nice person and the wind always scared the crap out of him.

I'm really missing him today. Yesterday I only stopped crying when people were near me. It's really hard to sleep with out my kitty. I don't know if I'll ever be able to take a nap again; he would always come and snuggle with me and keep me company and help me sleep. Even though we were his owners, he always took care of us and made sure we slept properly (or tried his hardest; he'd lay with me until I feel asleep and then would wander off to do kitty stuff, and come back when he was tired and lay back where he was so I wouldn't think he had left. :/ ).

I don't know why he had to die. I really wish I had come home sooner so I could have tried to help him. I hope he knew that we loved him. I really hope he wasn't lying there for 2 hours sick before he passed. ): :wah:

We sort of had a warning he was going to go soon. I just didn't think it would be this soon. About a week and a half ago, he got really sick and was vomiting everywhere, and after it passed he was laying on the floor panting. So I put him in the bathroom where it was cooler and fed him a little food and water with an eyedropper so he had *something* in his tummy. And after about 30 minutes he was okay again. Which is why I think if we got home sooner, he wouldn't have passed. ):

I didn't take him to the vet because I had JUST taken him there about a month before asking wtf was wrong, because the kitty wasn't pooping properly and was going outside of his box and etc., the doctor just said it was food allergies and hairballs. So I didn't take him again because I figured he would just say the same thing. I really wish I had taken him to someone else. ;_;

[Annorah]

I'm so sorry to hear about your kitty.

May you find comfort in your memories of your happy times together.

:hugz:

[Earthy]

Oh, I am so sorry for your kitty loss :hugz: :hugz:

[GalenaFaolan]

:hugz: I lost my beloved Seamus this past November. I didn't stop crying for a month. Everywhere I looked, everything I did reminded me he wasn't there. Seamus and I were very close and he was never far from my side. I have lots of pics of him and when I was digging out back to bury him, I found a little winnie the pooh child's toy. That sits on top of my bookcase with my crystals, shells and candles.

He was sick for about a month before he died. He never even showed he was sick for who knows how long before he showed he was sick. The first clue we knew that anything was wrong was we noticed he was losing weight. Took him in and was given a vague diagnosis of maybe a virus. He had blood in his stool as well. Other than that he ate really well for quite a while until the meds. Then he stopped eating at all. The meds we gave him made him much worse. He fought the good fight though and hung on for longer than I had thought he would. The day he died, we took him in to have the vet give him "the shot" (I hate the term putting to sleep). He had collapsed at home and one look in his eyes told me it was time.

Below in my sig is his pic in a banner I made for him. In time your tears will slow and you will be able to look at his picture without tears, just smiles. I imagine that Ta-kun and Seamus are now romping together and having great fun! Big Big :hugz: for you and energy too.

[Toby Stimpson]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[blueangel]

Hope that things are ok now. Sorry to hear about your cat. I suspect I'll be just the same when my cat goes....

[Crystal Willowtree]

:hugz:im so sorry for your loss :hugz:

[KiNoRonin]

I think I wish that I had enough to get him cremated, I don't really know for sure. I don't think I'd keep his ashes, I'd probably put them in the forests here.


Then do what I am planning to do when my TwoWhiteSocks eventually Passes Away.

For the moment, Wrap Up your Ta-Kun in some Plastic and put him in the Freezer.

Then when you get a Weekend to go off to the Country, go to where they allow Bonfires and Build a Big Faggot of Wood.

Do a Death Ritual for Ta-Kun and then Light The Bonfire and let the Fire Cremate your Ta-Kun.

I plan on after doing that with TWS, I will taking some of the Ashes left over from the Fire and putting them in a Canopic Jar and Preserving them on my Personal Altar.

When I Die, I will want those Ashes Cremated along with me.




Also, I do an Afterlife Tarot Spread for Pets and Familiars.

Would you like me to do an Afterlife Tarot Reading for your Feline Familiar?


KNR - 3X3

[Moonlite Faery]

:hugz: for you! its so hard to loose a dear friend like a kitty. When i lost clover, it will be 3 years this summer, i was able to have her cremated, and they were so nice at the vet's office they had her cremated and gave me her ashes back in a beautiful cedar box. they also included a certificate to have a memorial placed at the pet cemetary, also free grief and loss counseling at one of the non profit pet shelters. i think the whole process cost a little under $100, it was a lot, but well worth it

[KiNoRonin]

One of my husband's friends came over yesterday and gave us money to get him cremated.


Ichiban Shinsetsu na Tomodashi-San to Imasu!!!

You have a Very Kind Friend!!!

That saves you from having to Build a Funerary Bonfire to Cremate your Fur Baby in.

KNR - 3X3

[Raxeph]

Your pain... very much reminds me of my own when my beloved pet budgerigar Budgie passed away from cancer a few years ago. The day before, he was okay, but suddenly went downhill in the afternoon and then passed during the night. I remember cradling his lifeless little body in my arms with the tears pouring out of my eyes whilst my mother was crying and wailing beside me. :ack:

I then prepared a coffin for him out of a wooden box I had crafted myself for something earlier, and lined it with silken materials, gems and my kindest words on paper about him. Then I had to say goodbye for the last time as the coffin was shut. It completely broke me and tore my heart out... during that time, I was undergoing severe torment from school, and he was the only thing that brought me joy. And he was gone. We were so close, an inseparable bond. He pined without me, and I pined without him.

And only a year later, I lost my second budgie, Edmund Roy, to the same disease, this time caused by his neglect and starvation at the hands of his former alcoholic owner whom I have never forgiven to this day. :flamer: At least Edmund was put down when it was time... but it still finished me off nonetheless, having the same act repeated only a year later. But I still have their memories, their photos, and many of their soft feathers stored away. :sniffsnif

So know this, dear Shana-chan. You are most certainly not alone in your woe and grief, and you have my greatest sympathies in your loss. Remember that he still lives on in this existance in your memories, and in your heart. May you meet sweet Ta-kun again some day, and share the brightest of joys and friendships once more. :hugz:

[BlueMoon13]

:rubhead:

[HappyFire]

I am so sorry. One of my dear cats passed away on Wednesday so I understand your pain. :hugz:

[mephistopheles]

Not to sound insensitive, but is it possible to get another cat? You could rescue a kitten from a shelter... Then you'd have someone to cuddle up with and remember your other cat. If one of mine died, I'd cry awhile, and go get one so the other wouldn't be lonely.

:rubhead: :hugz:

[scorpiochick77]

I'm so sorry for your loss, Shana. I had a tabby cat awhile back with the same symptoms and my veterinarian finally diagnosed him with feline leukemia. We were told there was nothing they could do for him and for us to just love him. He died several months later and I always wondered if it's because of something I'd done. I finally realized it wasn't my fault. This isn't your fault either...it was your kittys time to go.

*Hugs*