Goodbye My Darling Whimsey

esrandall2000

TCS Member
Thread starter
Super Cat
Joined
Jul 26, 2009
Messages
750
Purraise
12
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Last week Whimsey reached a crisis where he refused to eat, hid to avoid all
pills, fluids, injections, and had a look in his eyes that broke my heart. It
was clear to me that he was saying, "Mom, I've tried to get better for you
because I love you and know how much you love me, but I can't cope anymore and I
want to go home." I've made arrangements for a mobile vet to come on Sunday to
release him and for my other cats to be present so they will know where their
friend and playmate has gone. I took today off from work and will have tomorrow
as, "Whimsey Appreciation Days." Today we stayed in bed and cuddled and he
purred and patted my face the way he does and gave the best kitty kisses. He is
not being forced to do anything that he does not want to do. Again, tomorrow,
will be another Whimsey's choice day. I've always felt guilty that my strictly
indoor cats never really left my apartment unless for vet visits. I ordered a
heavy duty pet stroller from Amazon and it arrived this afternoon. I put
Whimsey in it and we went part way down the street I live on and just stopped to
watch the cars and people coming home from work and listened to the sounds of
birds. We stayed about 15 minutes and his beautiful green eyes got big from all
the new sights and smells. There is a small park a block or two away and I
thought that tomorrow we could go there and spend some more time.

I want to thank all of the members of this group who have been so helpful and
caring. I have thought very long and hard over this. I can't ask him to hang on one more time just because it would be
devastating to lose him.

Hugs,
Elizabeth & Whimsey

 
 

jcat

Mo(w)gli's can opener
Veteran
Joined
Feb 13, 2003
Messages
73,213
Purraise
9,851
Location
Mo(w)gli Monster's Lair
I'm so sorry it's time for Whimsey to leave you. That's a very loving way to say good-bye to him.
, Whimsey.
 
  • Thread Starter Thread Starter
  • #4

esrandall2000

TCS Member
Thread starter
Super Cat
Joined
Jul 26, 2009
Messages
750
Purraise
12
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
As you know, Whimsey has crossed the Rainbow bridge. I couldn't have
wished for a more wonderful mobile vet. I held Whimsey in my arms the entire time.
We'd been cuddling all morning until the vet's arrival. I don't know if the
list members know that I live in Northern California which is New Age
country, so by definition, we're all crazy anyway. I made Whimsey promise that he
would sent me a sign that all was well. So when the time came for the vet to
leave with Whimsey's body and I went to open my front door, the door knob twisted
and twisted in my hand and refused to open. My deadbolt was working find, but
not the door knob. In order to get the blasted door open my vet (being the
gentleman that he was) borrowed my screw driver and undid all the screws to
open my front door. I think that my wonderful, darling boy made sure that when
the pain of losing him gets to be too much, I will also have something to laugh
about! Whimsey was also the wisest and most loving cat it has ever been my
privilege to know. He took care of mom right to the end!!!

Hugs,
Elizabeth & Angel Whimsey (whom, I think, just got the last laugh)


 
 

ldg

TCS Member
Veteran
Joined
Jun 25, 2002
Messages
41,310
Purraise
842
Location
Fighting for ferals in NW NJ!
Oh Elizabeth..... I'm just at a total loss for words. I'm smiling and crying at the same time. It's just so heartbreaking when they have to leave us, but I can't think of a more beautiful thing to do for your baby then the way you helped Whimsey pass when he wanted to go..... :heart3: :heart2: :rbheart: And he sure made sure you KNEW he was keeping his promise! :rub:

Please just know you're enveloped in love and hugs from afar..... :grphug2: :grphug2: :grphug2: :grphug2: :grphug2: :grphug2:

:rbheart: Whimsey :rbheart:
 

carolina

TCS Member
Top Cat
Joined
Nov 17, 2008
Messages
14,759
Purraise
215
Location
Corinth, TX
Elizabeth, I am so so sorry for your loss.... His passage couldn't have been more special.... What a gift you gave him :heart3:
Hang in there hun..... :hugs: RIP Beautiful Whimsey :rbheart:
 

feralvr

TCS Member
Veteran
Joined
Dec 30, 2010
Messages
18,474
Purraise
689
Location
Northwest Indiana
Seems your :rbheart: Whimsey was telling you that he TRULY will never leave your home. The door knob not turning - he will forever be in your heart and your home. :heart3: An incredible sign of love. :rbheart: So sorry for your loss. :shame:

Fly freely dear sweet :rbheart: Whimsey :rbheart: :angel3:
 
  • Thread Starter Thread Starter
  • #10

esrandall2000

TCS Member
Thread starter
Super Cat
Joined
Jul 26, 2009
Messages
750
Purraise
12
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Thank you ALL so much!!!  It has been 2 weeks and I can't start putting his things away.  There will be a time...just not now.

I would like to recommend a wonderful website:  www.animalsinourhearts.com

Teresa Wagner is a wonderful animal communicator (remember I mentioned that I lived in No. Calif. which is New Age country) whose ability I used extensively with Whimsey and my other cats.

Anyway, I'm taking an 8 hour teleclass (2 hours for the next 4 Sundays) called:  Legacies of Love, A Gentle Guide to Healing the Loss of Your Animal Loved One

Hugs,

Elizabeth, Angel Whimsey, Merlin, Fancy & Magic
 
  • Thread Starter Thread Starter
  • #11

esrandall2000

TCS Member
Thread starter
Super Cat
Joined
Jul 26, 2009
Messages
750
Purraise
12
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
I don't mean to sound morbid, but when I got the call that I could come and pick up Whimsey's ashes, I thought, "Now my boy is coming home where he belongs."  If I had land, he'd be buried in the most beautiful garden that I could contrive, but, being an apartment dweller, the best that I can do is bring him home so that if I move, I can take him with me.  These weeks without even a token remembrance (except for some fur that I snipped as a keepsake) of him have been awful.  Yes, I know that his wonderful spirit is with me constantly, but I find it very comforting to have a remembrance of his physical presence as well.  My baby is coming home!!!!!

Hugs,

Elizabeth, Angel Whimsey, Merlin, Fancy, & Magic
 

meowmayr

TCS Member
Kitten
Joined
Nov 28, 2011
Messages
1
Purraise
0
Location
Las Vegas, NV
We recently said goodbye to our little kitty companion Autumn. I woke up one morning and found her gone. We are still heartbroken and devastated about it as she wasn't sick, there were no signs of trauma or injury. We focus on the good times and are grateful for the memories we shared together. We are sorry for your loss.
 
Top