Dancing Bear has passed

I've never posted about him on this site but he was one of our 3 'foster' kitties that were left behind when his owners decided to move. He was about 15 when they left a couple of years ago and we took him in to give him a home. We never knew his medical background.

Dancing Bear 1994 - 11/30/2011

Dancing Bear crossed over to the Rainbow Bridge today (November 30 2011) at about 11:25 am with the help of his vet.  

His body was just too tired to go on anymore even though his mind wasn't ready yet. His blood sugar went up too fast in the last few months and when he went in a few weeks ago (when we noticed a sudden change in water intake and weight loss in the last few weeks),  even if we were to have started the insulin shots it still may not have had much, if any, affect on his health.

I feel like such a bad mom for not trying harder. If only ...........
 :sad2

He was only with us for about 2 years (his owners just left him and the brothers behind when they moved). Maybe he had it all along and we didn't know..............

He is such a sweet cat who loved attention, combing, baths, any kind of food (esp. tuna and baby food) and treats (he'd hear the bag rattle and come running from the other end of the house demanding to have his share 'NOW' - his meow even sounded like NOW).

He is one of our 3 bullies (if you will) although he was never mean or hurt anyone - he just liked to keep Fang on his toes (he never harassed anyone but Fang.) We'll have to see who takes his place. (The other tormenter of Fang is Lil' Jag) We're lucky that none have been hurt (other than ego, stress and some fur loss - no injuries needing meds, stitches or separation.)

I'm sure that the cats are going to miss him some (some more than others) when they realize he's not coming home. Buster is probably going to miss him the most because they were buddies. Even Smudge looked up to him as a big brother.

We're having him cremated (like we did with Sphinx) and having his ashes returned in a cedar urn.

Rest in Peace young man. He's now dancing - young, pain free and healthy again at the RB with all of the others - waiting to be with their families again.

What a kind heart you had for stepping in for Dancing Bear when others he depended on just decided to casually leave him to fend for himself. You took on an older cat, among others and much responsibility. Sounds like he gave back quite a bit in goodness to you, too. I am sure he was grateful that you gave so much love to him.

   You are not a bad mom...you gave him care when you noticed an issue and you made educated decisions that were good for your boy, based on his needs. If that disese was going to take Bear, there was no need for you to put him through trauma and get no good result from it. He had dignity, was surrounded by compassion and love and you made the choice he would have asked you to make if he could. There is no good time ever to lose our babies. I am so sorry for you. I lost my boy in the pic on Thanksgiving Day. Maybe Dancing Bear, being the wise elder, has met my boy and taken to looking out for him. I am glad Bear found a REAL home with so much love and you were there when he needed you most.

Brenda                    

You were there for him when he needed a home and love, and I'm sure he appreciated that. RIP, Dancing Bear,

Dancing Bear

Oh my gosh - what a great thing you did, taking in Dancing Bear at age fifteen and giving him so much love the last two years of his life. I am so sorry he is gone but he will forever be in your heart :heart3:..... Always

Play Peacefully at the bridge Dancing Bear

Thanks to all of you for replying. It means a lot.

I hope he is happy and helping to guide any youngsters that need help.

I'm so sorry for your loss, but it's lovely to know that Dancing Bear had you in his life even if it wasn't for long

Thank you Rosiemac. You're so kind.