Frederick Ludovick, Destroyer of Stuff, has died

[intaglio]

at the age of 16 months. Struck by a car on a road near us. As far as we can tell it was near instantaneous

He will be greatly missed

[shenmue]

1. {{{Fred}}}

[klook]

3. THIS is the moment you choose to post this bit of "constructive" criticism?

Just for your information, a pet cat who spends some time outdoors and some (or most) time indoors is not a "feral" cat.

[intaglio]

5. Living in Cornwall, UK "letting it roam" is normal behaviour

We do not live directly on a road. Fred was not feral, he was fully inoculated and spayed, the majority of his life was with us, he slept in the house, came for cuddles, greeted us, ate prepared food and, like any cat, explored a large territory. Regarding "average life span," our last 5 cats have lived until they were late teens early 20s. 2 died of kidney failure, one died due to malpractice by a local vet, one of heart disease and one of cancer.

If you want to jump in with your ignorant assessment please verify all the facts - otherwise piss off and let people grieve.

[TorchTheWitch]

10. Please refer to the SOP for this group

located here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/11612104

We don't allow members to derail other peoples' threads with contentious issues. In particular threads about the loss of a beloved pet should never include anything so inappropriate and even downright obnoxious as blaming and shaming someone in their thread sharing the grief and sorrow of their pet's death. Kicking someone when they're down is inexcusable and particularly so when it comes to the loss of a loved one human or animal.

Please consider self-deleting so your post doesn't need to be removed, and I believe you owe the OP an apology for such crass behavior toward someone who is clearly hurting over their loss and posted about it in order to express their pain over the loss.

[Granny M]

4. So sorry, Intaglio.

Frederick looks so much like my Belle, who is also a destroyer. I hope the happy memories of his antics will bring you peace.

[alsame]

6. RIP over

the Rainbow Bridge, Fred

Condolences to all who loved him

[klook]

7. Frederick looks like a cat I had, many years ago.

He helped get me through a very tough time in my life.

My little guy was somewhat "dog-like," in that he was friends with everybody in the neighborhood -- even people I didn't know. He'd greet me every time I came home and he was outside...knew the sound of my car and would jump up on the top of the car door when I opened it, purring.

He slept at the foot of my bed every night, like a good watchcat keeping evil spirits away.

He was simultaneously mischievous, independent, and loving. When he died, I felt like my gut had ripped out, and I cried like a baby.

Losing a little furry family member is so tough.

[ReRe]

8. So sorry, intaglio

I know those eyes. I had a cat that looked just like him. My cat's name was Einstein. Son named him that because he was the one in the litter that did everything first. He was and indoor-outdoor cat too. And one day he wondered away and never returned. We looked high and low for him for weeks, but he never answered to his name as he always did. We now have two more cats and they also are indoor-outdoor cats, 7 and 10 years old. What I told myself when Einstein disappeared was "We gave him a good life. He was loved. And now he is gone." It was enough to get me through my sorrow. Thank you for sharing the news about Frederick.

[TorchTheWitch]

9. I'm so sorry for your loss

Such a pretty kitty he was.

[intaglio]

11. Thanks to all - (with one obvious exception) n/t

[Phentex]

12. Oh no!

I'm so sorry!

What a little cutie!

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

13. Aw, so sorry!

RIP, Frederick Ludovick, Destroyer of Stuff. Beautiful cat, wonderful name.

[Freddie]

14. So sorry!

The 2 nicest cats we've ever had were both named Frederick, both orange tabbies. Fred I was my very first cat and lived to be 18, and years later when we got another orange boy he had to be another Frederick (Freddie, my DU alias); he's a roly-poly Velcro cat.
BTW where in Cornwall are you? I'm in touch with a distant cousin in Hayle. Beautiful place I mean to visit someday.

[Inkfreak]

15. My sympathies, intaglio.

I know your pain and wish you peace. Thank you got sharing & being an animal lover.

[roguevalley]

16. i had two of those. i was walking home from the store ... maybe 11 or 12 and looked down in the

Gutter and there was my cat. Had to take stuff home and go back to get him. I am sorry for your loss. I feel it. What a beautiful baby.

[Stinky The Clown]

17. He looks like he was quite the kittycat

My deepest condolences.

[Tetris_Iguana]

18. ...

[get the red out]

19. I am so sorry for your loss

He was beautiful. I love black cats.

[magical thyme]

20. godspeed Fred

I am so sorry for your loss, Intaglio.