Spydee cat

On Sunday April 10th 2005 I found my cat Spydee, dead, inside our dryer. Why she was in the dryer, I will never know. That was not one of her places to play, hide, sulk, sleep or anything. She stayed away from our washer and dryer and for the life of me, I can't even think as to why she would even be in there. The washer and dryer are in our garage and there's tons of places for her to hide if she was scared or being chased by our other cat. Unfortunately, she was in the dryer while it was on for about an hour and when I pulled her out, the tops of her poor little ears were badly burnt and she was gone. I don't know if she was already gone before I turned the dryer on or not. I didn't even see her in there or jump in. There were no cries for help and there was no 'mess' in the dryer. I'm feeling extreamly guilty about this because she trusted me unconditionaly and I feel that I did not protect her by checking if she was in there or not. I've lost a dear companion that followed me everywhere I went and seemed to only want to be by my side.

She was only 10 and had just had her 10th birthday on March 17th. She showed no signs of being sick or anything and I can't believe I let this happen to her. My wife has tried to console me, but, I continue to cry for her every day. Especialy when I try to go to sleep for the night. She was a very vocal cat and very social as well. She always greeted me when I came home and would jump up in my arms and rest on my shoulder and whatever room I was in, she was in. I really miss my little friend.

Lighting the way toward the light

Oh how very sad, My heart goes out to you. There is nothing to say but you are in my Thoughts and many prayers go out to you.

Oh, many to you! How tragic, I wish I had the right words to help ease your pain. You will be in my thoughts. RIP Spydee

Thank you Halfpint and Stormy, every little bit helps.

There is definately a huge hole in my heart now and I know now how others feel that have posted their loss on this board. My heart goes out to them big time.

How sad, I'm so sorry you are going through this, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

That's really sad. I'm am also sorry you are having to go through with it. I hope you feel more at peace with it soon.

Oh Brian, I didn't know that is how she died. I am so sorry. They just sometimes get into the most strangest places to sleep. My heart goes out to you-

Brian, I am so terribly sorry for your loss. My heart is with you in your time of grief.

Brian... Your post brought tears to my eyes. You obviously loved your kitty so very much -- I also lost my dear Comere in March and I know it is so painful to lose our furry loved-ones. You are not alone in how you feel.

You are in my thoughts and my heart truly goes out to you...

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you can later find some comfort in the fact that she has crossed RB. My Girls just crossed RB in the last couple months. I am sure they will help take care of her up there.

I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your sweet cat will be in my thoughts and prayers.

babygirl, eatrawfish, hissy, valanhb, Amy-DHH, ciera23, eilcon, thank you so very much for your thoughts and prayers. It does help through this tough period. It's unfortunate that you all couldn't get to know Spydee when she was still here. I raised her from when she was a kitten not even weened from her mom yet and had to make sure she was eating and drinking enough so she could get strong and grow up healthy. I think that's why I feel so guilty is because she trusted me and I feel that I let her down by not being more careful because I didn't check the dryer to see if she was in there.


She was such a good cat, she wouldn't bite or scratch you, she would just kind of knaw on you and grab you with her claws but they would never sink in. She was also very well mannered, because she wouldn't beg for food when you ate and would not stick her nose in your food. As a matter of fact, the only people food she would eat was the white cake from doughnuts and milk if it had a sugary cereal in it. I loved her very very much and there is a big void in my life right now. I know in time it will pass, but, I hope on the other side she is with my grandma, grandpa and my aunt and I hope that Spydee and them will be waiting for me when I pass. I am very much looking forward to that reunion.......not right now, but in time.

Thank you again everyone for your kind words and prayers and thoughts.

Spydee is up there watching over you as we speak. I know that you are going through a difficult time and we all understand how you are feeling inside. I have had many long nights and days of crying and feeling depressed still even now and I am sure will for a long time. But, know in your heart that she loved you and she knows how much you loved her!! I am sure that she is up there with your grandma, grandpa and aunt and they are all going to take very good care of her. She is still with you just in a different way now.
If I may suggest, here are some sites that I went to when I lost my girls. I created tribute pages and read poems. It really helped.
http://www.youns.com/memoriam/addpal.asp
www.petloss.com

I have found alot of strength, encouragement and comforting words here on this board. I hope you do as well.

You are very much in my thoughts. I first came to this site the day I lost my Charley and it helps so much to have the folks here who understand and care. I still cry most days and Charley is never far from my thoughts as I'm sure Spydee will never be far from yours forever....

RIP Spydee

Oh I am so sorry to hear this!

I am so sorry about this Brian.

I am sorry to hear of your loss. I will pray that God grants you peace about your little Spydee. She will be waiting at the bridge to be reunited with you someday. Hugs.

ciera23: Are your tributes for your girls still on the site the www.youns.com? I would love to read those. I've cried every day since she died (I know, not very manly of me) and I just promise myself that I will never forget her. There's just something special about about these cats that find their way into our hearts.

Alexa: I'm so sorry to hear about Charley, I dont think it matters if they are sick and you know they don't have much longer with us or it's an accident, it still hurts the same. I am very thankful that Spydee came into my life as I am that Charley was in yours. I will say a little something for Charley tonight before bed.

WellingtonCats: Thank you for your condolences. I am trying to make a web page for Spydee, so all can get to know her.

HopeHacker: Thank you very much. It's too bad we all meet under these circumstances.

carolcat: Thank you as well for your thoughts and prayers. I never imagined that this would be so hard.

Originally Posted by brians

ciera23: Are your tributes for your girls still on the site the www.youns.com? I would love to read those. I've cried every day since she died (I know, not very manly of me) and I just promise myself that I will never forget her. There's just something special about about these cats that find their way into our hearts.

Alexa: I'm so sorry to hear about Charley, I dont think it matters if they are sick and you know they don't have much longer with us or it's an accident, it still hurts the same. I am very thankful that Spydee came into my life as I am that Charley was in yours. I will say a little something for Charley tonight before bed.

WellingtonCats: Thank you for your condolences. I am trying to make a web page for Spydee, so all can get to know her.

HopeHacker: Thank you very much.

It's too bad we all meet under these circumstances.

carolcat: Thank you as well for your thoughts and prayers. I never imagined that this would be so hard.

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Yes, they are posted there, here is the addresses:
http://www.youns.com/memoriam/memorial.asp?ID=1162
http://www.youns.com/memoriam/memorial.asp?ID=1189
Do not be ashamed that you cry. It's a natural emotion for everyone including men although most don't want to admit it. Your tears are a release and it is good for you to get it out.
Hugs your way in this difficult time...

ciera23, oh my, you just lost them. Im so very sorry. Looking at their ages, I guess you can just never tell when they might be gone.

I'll make sure I'll say a little something for Jessie and Punkin.