Fly with the angels, my darling Sven

mrsgreenjeens

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My heart is broken in a million pieces, yet I am at peace, knowing my Sven is no longer suffering from his aches and pains.  He left this world on Wednesday, March 29th after a 3 year battle with kidney disease.

Last weekend he was in his big comfy bed, and nothing I did could get him to purr.( He was always my purr machine).   Finally I looked him right in the eyes and asked him if he was ready to go to the bridge, and suddenly he started purring just as loud as can be!  I knew then that it was time.  Funny, because about 6 months ago he wasn’t eating and I asked him if that was his way of telling me it was time, and suddenly he jumped up and started gobbling his food down, telling me adamantly that “no, it’s NOT time yet!”)

We adopted Sven in 2002, when he was 7 years old.  He was always the best kitty…always so well behaved.  I don’t think his previous owner allowed him to be on the furniture, because it took years for him to understand that it was a good thing to be on the bed with us!  Once he figured it out, though, that’s where he liked to be.  One little cat in the middle of a California King Sized bed.  So cute.  And what a purr he had.  I could just look at him across the room and he would start purring, LOUDLY.  Plus he had so many differently meows.  I especially will miss his “I Love You” meow.  It melted my heart, and he said if often, though not too much lately. 

We used to have a ritual where he would lie on my chest and rub his face again mine, then I would massage him starting with his face and proceeding down his shoulders and back, with him purring up a storm the entire time, then when he got tired of all the attention, he would get down and go over to his blankie and start kneading it.  BUT, when I would start to walk away, he would reach out and grab me as if to say “just ‘cause I’m not on your chest anymore doesn’t mean you have to leave”. 

Well, now he’s just a wonderful memory.   I love you, Svennie.  You were very special to me, and I'll never, ever forget you.  (Daddy won't either)



 

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He was a beautiful boy, and I'm very sorry for your loss. He sounds like he was a total love bug. RIP, Sven,
 

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Aw, Sven.....he sure knew his family loved and cherrished him. 

God bless his little soul......
  Andy many higs to you and your broken heart.
 

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I am so sorry for your loss. The pain is awful, I understand.

He was a beautiful boy, loved and cherished, he knew that and returned that love every day.
 

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Oh Sally honey, I am so sorry for your loss..... :hugs:
Your love for Sven came through in every one of your posts.... He became part of our families, and he will be missed dearly :heart3:
Sending many comforting thoughts, vibes and hugs your way :vibes::vibes::vibes: :hugs:
Fly free darling Sven :rbheart:

 

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Awww, what a handsome little man!  <3((((((((^^))))))))<3 Sven, safe and healthy and forever Loved, watches over those he loves and waits to be reunited with in due time.  
 

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Sally :hugs::hugs::hugs: Sven :rbheart: was a beautiful, sweet boy. I am so very sorry you lost him. You gave him such a wonderful life and I am sure he brought you much, much joy too. :heart3: He will be missed by all of you, kitties included. :rub: Sending heartfelt hugs and love to you during this sad time as you try to adjust to life without Sven :rbheart: :hugs::hugs::hugs::hugs:

FLY FREELY - handsome man :rbheart: Sven :rbheart: you will be greatly missed.......
 

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I'm so sorry for your recent loss of your beloved Sven. What a wonderful 10 years he had with you, full of love and comfort and care, all the good things in life a cat could ask for.

:rbheart: :angel: Sven :heart3: :heart3: :heart3:
 

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A few days ago LDG sent me your link to read, as I'm transitioning my kitties from dry to canned.

So I read about Sven, the way you knew, dreading the vet visit and all.

I make it a point to avoid this forum, it brings up too many memories for me, and the reality that someday I will lose my girl, but I had to tell you I'm so sorry Sally.

I know you and your husband and kitty family are still adjusting to his absence.

Hugs.
 

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Your Sven was a beauty.  I am so sorry for your loss.  Rest in peace sweet kitty.  You are loved and missed.
 
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