RIP my sweet cat

[mcar]

Last edited Tue Sep 10, 2013, 09:11 AM - Edit history (1)

Had to say goodbye this afternoon to our 14 yo friend, a totally crazy, far too beautiful chinchilla mix who had developed mouth cancer. Her passing was gentle and peaceful and all I could have wanted for her.

She was a wonderful member of our family for 12 years. Until the last couple of months, she had a grand time. Rest in peace, Jeweler. You will be missed.

On edit:

Someone downthread asked how she got her name. My younger son was 3 when we adopted the cat from friends who couldn't keep her anymore. We didn't think he had heard us talking about the new kitty but perhaps he did.

Son was obsessed with remote control vehicles at the time. He woke up the morning before we were to bring her home and told us he had dreamed of "his cat Jeweler, who was flying a remote control helicopter." How could we not re-name her? She seemed perfectly comfortable with the name change. She was Lily for 2 years, Jeweler for 12 1/2.

Thanks again to everyone for their support. It helps.

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

1. Rest in peace, pretty kitty.

[mcar]

2. Thanks 6

I appreciate the sentiment.

[RiffRandell]

3. I'm very sorry.

I'm glad she had a peaceful passing.

[mcar]

4. Thanks Riff

That's really helping me now. It was so peaceful.

[Flaxbee]

5. Aw, rest in peace, Jeweler. You loved and were loved

Sweet kitty. I'm sorry for your loss, mcar.

[mcar]

7. Thanks Flaxbee

She was loved and I know she's not suffering. We will miss her. She was a grand old gal. But it's for the best

[graywarrior]

6. So sorry, mcar.

Your post made me cry. RIP, sweet Jeweler!

[mcar]

9. Thanks gray

Our pets mean so much to us. My SO and I are remembering her fondly tonight (and raising a glass to her) .

[graywarrior]

10. !

[warrior1]

8. Rest in peace sweet kitty

[In_The_Wind]

11. Rest in peace, Jeweler

I'm sorry you had to say goodbye today.

[LiberalEsto]

12. So sorry

[Brigid]

13. Safe passage to Jeweler.

And to you, mcar.

[mcar]

14. Thanks everyone for your kind thoughts

It means so much. I know others on this board have shared the loss of a beloved pet. I have to say, it does help.

[mike_c]

15. RIP Jeweler....

I'm so sorry for your loss, mcar. We have six cats and two dogs. The oldest is a 14 year old siamese and while the youngest is only two, the next youngest is 10. All are currently healthy but we know the time for letting them go is coming. It's going to be a tough couple of years when it begins. My thoughts go out to you, my friend. The last ride to the vet is just about the hardest thing ever.

[mcar]

16. Oh it was a hard ride

We've used the same vet for 20 years and he knew our girl well. That helped quite a lot Mike.

Our first cat was a Siamese mix and I loved her dearly. She lasted till 16 so I hope yours has some more good years yet in her. Now we've got two wacky dogs, both young and wondering where their nemesis has gone.

[Phentex]

17. So sorry for your loss...

It hurts to lose a family member.

[Skittles]

18. so sorry mcar

Grieve not,
nor speak of me with tears,
but laugh and talk of me
as if I were beside you.....
I loved you so --
'twas Heaven here with you.

--by Ilsa Paschal Richardson

[mcar]

19. Awww

[Skittles]

25. may I ask the meaning of the name Jeweler

unique and pretty

[benld74]

20. RIP Jeweler

mcar check out rainbowbridge.com

Our Tigger moved on last month. She was a shelter cat. Tributes to an owners cat are used for shelters in general across the country.

[mcar]

21. I will

Thanks ben. My condolences on the loss of your Tigger.

[BlancheSplanchnik]

22. my thoughts are with you both

it is so hard to lose our furry babies. Even when it's peaceful.....when it's their time, the heartbreak for us is beyond intense.

My little Shrimpy is my heart.

[NuclearDem]

23. I'm so sorry mcar.

Maybe Jeweler can play with my dear Bootsie now.

[indepat]

24. RIP, Jeweler. May all her loved ones take comfort in her long and grand life

[mcar]

26. As my oldest son said tonight when I gave him the news

"She was a grand old broad." And she was. She truly had a great run. She was a crazy cat and gave us lots of laughs over the years. She will be missed.

Here's hoping she's enjoying lots of her favorite tuna fish juice tonight.

[GreenPartyVoter]

27. I'm so sorry for your loss. It's very hard to say goodbye to furbabies! *hugs*

[TuxedoKat]

28. So sorry

for the loss of your beloved kitty. (((HUGS)))

[Aerows]

29. I said goodbye to an 18 year old one yesterday

and I'm not over it by a long shot.

[MrMickeysMom]

30. tears for your loss

A little piece of your heart is gone...

[murielm99]

31. There have been a lot of feline losses here lately.

I am sorry. RIP Jeweler.

[roguevalley]

32. Hugs, honey. I am so sorry. Only time is your friend.

[nclib]

33. Very sorry for your loss.

[BarbaRosa]

34. I'm sorry to hear that mcar.

Rest easy Jeweler

[Blue Owl]

35. Thoughts are with you on this sad day

[fizzgig]

36. rest easy, jewler

and i so sorry for the loss of your friend

[hopemountain]

37. saddened to read about your sweet jeweler

[onestepforward]

38. So sorry for the loss

of your sweet kitty, Jeweler. How fortunate she was to be so loved and cared for.

[MadrasT]

39. I am so sorry for your loss

I have lost several dear feline friends over the years and it is always very sad

[opiate69]

40. RIP, jeweler.

We just lost both of our dogs in a 14 day period, so I can definitely relate.

[Arugula Latte]

41. So sorry.

I've been there too often. It's hard. The only thing that makes it better for me is knowing I have room to help another shelter kitty in need.

[mcar]

42. That must help

We have a dog too and we're also keeping my MIL's dog while she's in rehab so another kitty isn't in the cards right now. But maybe down the road...I love cats.