Ki'y

is short for Kitty...my girlfriend and I adopted her from a friend. We couldn't decide on a name, so....

That was 17 years ago. I'm married now (to a different girlfreind!), but my Ki'y was always with me. She was 20+ years old. Last night, my vet and I placed her into the arms of the angels. I held her in my arms while her spirit slipped away...putting her body on the table and leaving her at the vets was one of the hardest things I've had to do. I'll get her remains back after cremation.

Ki'y was always a "guy's cat". Never one to sit around and preen and cuddle, but race and play and fight. I have to say, not many people really liked her all that much. Those that stuck around for a while loved her though.

I miss her quirky twitches and meows...and watching her look at the water drain out of the tub, fascinated. I miss watching her sleep in the sunshine, and moan while she watched the squirrels in the yard.

As she grew old, I expected her to slow down and get sick more. But that never really happened...she was able to reach the kitchen counter (where the butter dish was frequently exposed) from the floor until late 2006. She was a big kitty in her prime...exceeding 14 pounds at one point!

At the end, she only weighed about 6 pounds. I think she could have lived another year or more, but she had gotten frail, and a bit dehydrated, not eating real well, and she looked sad. I didn't want to wait until she got really sick and was in pain and miserable. They tell me I did a good thing, then why does part of me feel like I betrayed her?

I find it hard to talk to most people about this, seems like most people don't grieve for their pets as much as I do. I know it's only been a day, but sometimes I feel like this will go on and on.

Anyway, I just wanted to get some of this out....I find it hard to talk about even to my family. They don't seem as heartbroken as I am. Of course, Ki'y has been with me longer than anyone else in my everyday world other than my brother.

I've lost a life companion. I miss her so much.

I am sorry for your loss. You have come to right place to find people who understand how you feel.

What a great tribute about Ki'y. Just try to remember all of the great years you had with her, and how much she loved you back..RIP sweet Ki'y. Play happy and free of any ailments at the RB.

RIP Ki'y..play safe and well over the Rainbow Bridge. Your daddy misses you!

Rest in peace Ki'y

Its not a easy thing to do, but it sounds like it was time. you gave Ki'y
a long and happy life. A life with a home and people that cared and loved her.
what better life could a kitty ask for?

As time goes on, you will remember the good things, the stuff she did, the things that made you smile and laugh more the pain you feel now. I dont think the feeling of loss ever leaves, but the smiles and memories are worth it.

Know that you're among people who know and understand what you're going through. You are not alone. How lucky that you and she got to spend such good years together. Sometimes people come and go in our lives; how wonderful that she was your constant, and you hers, for over 17 years.

I'm sorry for your loss. She was more like family than a pet, so why wouldn't you grieve? Here we understand.

i am so sorry for your loss. Sadly, the majority of us know what you are going through, and are here for you. In no way did you betray her - letting them go peacefully and painlessly is the last act of kindness we can do for our beloved pets, and I believe it is something they are grateful for, esp when they aren't enjoying life anymore. Also, good on you for letting her go now, rather than making her continue and being unhappy, it truly is a hard thing to do. RIP little one, and hugs to you, things will get easier with time.

What a wonderful girl Ki'y sounds Know that you will see your little girl again one day, and she'll be the one giving you the biggest headbutt when you cross Rainbow Bridge

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Have faith and hope that Ki'y is happy and healthy playing at Rainbow Bridge. I lost my Simba one month ago and I still grieve for him so I do understand how you feel.

I am so so sorry for your loss. Your words brought tears to my eyes. Please don't doubt that you did the right thing. I know it is easy to second guess yourself and play the what-if game. I have done the same thing since I had to let my girl Alley go in December.

What you did though, is to give your girl the most loving gift you ever could, which is freedom from pain and suffering. She is healthy and whole again with the angels. She knows you did what was best for her and she loves you for it.

Someday you will see your sweet girl again.

Oh what a speical little lady Ki'y is She was obviously loved and cared for and had a treasured place in your life


RIP Sweet one, you are in a special place now, look down now and then your papa missed you so

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. You really are in the right place to come to talk to people who understand how you feel.
RIP sweet Ki'y. Run free.

Thanks to all of you for your kind words. I felt I could count on all of you after reading some of the other posts here.

Three days later now, and I'm better, but still can't walk into "her room" without looking at "her chair". Each time, I'm let down and saddened. I took the cat box out of the house yesterday and washed her dinner and water bowls and put them away. Even doing this brought tears to my eyes...heck, even typing it brings tears!!

I'm somewhat surprised that it's been so difficult, given her age and downward trend in health and activity. I thought I was more "ready" to deal with this. It's just so hard to be apart from someone that's been there almost as long as I can remember. It's especially hard to realize she's not coming back, and that chair will always be empty.

It's even possible to miss the smell of a litterbox...Cuz I do.

You lost a member of your family. Your not going to forget that overnight.
In fact you never will forget. There are times i still dream, and think of my rb kitty and that has been years since she left for the bridge..

you never forget loved ones

I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.

RIP Ki'y

Ki'y had a long wonderful life with you and was well-loved by you! She is now over the bridge, young and healthy again! Rest peacefully, sweetie!

I understand you, I have a 16 and a half year old cat and I can´t even imagine what it´ll be like one day when she leaves us. She´s been around since I was 6 years old. So hold on, my thoughts are with you.

Ki'y was a special kitty, and it sounds like you gave her a wonderful, long life. You gave her one final gift of releasing her from this world before she was in pain or suffering. What you did was selfless, and Ki'y will always be grateful to you for being there with her. I'm very sorry for your loss.

I totally understand how you feel. When my Cinnamon Bear passed away after a childhood of memories (I remember the first morning we had her when she was a kitten and I was 5) people said, "It's just a cat..." when I cried. They didn't understand that a cat is more than just cat. They are precious companions who comfort us when we're sad and keep us company when no one else is around. They listen to us patiently, no matter how many times they've heard how much we hate our job or how someone broke our heart. You'll see each other again someday at the Rainbow Bridge. Right now she's waiting for you, and maybe playing a game with Cinnamon Bear in the meantime... "