Three years ago today - not for the better, a tribute to a special cat and her owner

duchess15

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Three years ago today - you passed away, in pain, and I'm so sorry. Renal failure is never easy to deal with. If I would have known what I did then, I would have had you PTS. My mom wanted you to be with us, because she was afraid that the vet would not let her take you home afterwards. You were hers afterall. I promised Tedi I would not do the same to him. I would do everything I could to extend his life, but only if it was a good quality of life.

Sadly, my mom, your owner has also passed away. She also suffered horribly and it does not make it any easier. These three years have been cruel - moreso to my parents than myself. Being a caretaker is one of the hardest jobs that anyone can experience in life. Your owner was caring and loving and always put you first. She never did ever get another cat. You were one of a kind.


I hope that the two of you are able to reconnect now. I miss you both very much.
 

laureen227

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Duchess was really, really beautiful! i'm sure she was waiting for your mom at the bridge, & that they're together, now...
 

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I'm so sorry for your loss. Finally Duchess is with her mommy and they are both whole again. My prayers for you in your grief.
 

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I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone. On November 24, 2002 my Mom passed away and three months later my Dad passed away. It is not easy and the only thing that keeps me going is knowing that they are surely somewhere hovering just above and looking out for me and my pets. I've lost several pets since Mom and Dad passed but I feel they both are taking care of them as they would have done if they were alive and with me now. Loved ones are not so far away if you believe their spirit is still alive in your heart.

I truly hope this has helped in some small way.
 

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It is so difficult to be the one left behind, isn't it?
I am glad that your mom has her precious little princess to be with her over RB - what a happy reunion that was for them, and someday, you will get to join them, too.
Sending prayers and vibes for healing and comfort out to you during these difficult days of grief I'm also praying that you get a sign that your mom is okay - I've lost some close loved ones, and getting a sign can really help.
With my nephew ( I was his mother's Lamaze partner and his duena when he came home from the hospital) there was a beautiful rainbow cloud (parhelion) that began over the cemetary and lasted till evening. With my brother, it was a rainbow that formed in a perfectly clear sky when the sun evaporated the snow which rose up, hit cold air in an inversion layer, and snowed back down. Later on, I was feeling very down one evening, couldn't stop sobbing, and I asked for a sign & 2 ravens flew by, very low, between my horse & me & then landed on a rock nearby & cawed to me 3 times then flew off.
 
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