RIP - Bella May 1995-Feb 2006

[funkybutt]

I posted earlier this week on the pets group about Bella purring a lot and not quite acting like herself. It turned out that she had advanced lung cancer. We had to relieve her pain and let her go yesterday. We're missing her dearly.

My Love, My Bella. She made it through Katrina with us and never seemed to let all the displacement get to her. We all made it out together and now she's gone. We took her back to our home (that is still gutted) and burried her in the backyard outside her favorite window. She will never be forgotten.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

1. Remember that all animals

live in a state of grace. I'm sure Bella May is purring in comfort now.

[Olney Blue]

2. What a beauty. I'm sorry for your loss.

:hug:

[havocmom]

3. The best ones see us through our darkest time

then take their leave.

Condolences to you and yours. Look for signs that she is still looking after you. The love does not perish with the broken vessel which held it.

:hug:

[redwitch]

4. She was exquisite.

I am so sorry.

[Frustratedlady]

5. That's tough, isn't it?

Bless Bella May for bringing you joy and you for caring for her so well. You shall meet again.

[Gman]

6. Had to do the same thing last week with a dog we had for 15 years

had an advanced liver infection. I understand how you feel losing your family member. My condolences to you.

[brokensymmetry]

7. My sympathy.

She's beautiful...

[Liberal Veteran]

8. I'm very sorry for your loss.

I wish I could offer more than just words of comfort.

[NC_Nurse]

9. I'm so sorry for your loss

and the devastation of Katrina to your home. I'm glad she made it through the storm to be with you. She was beautiful and I'm sure she's at peace now.

RIP, Bella.

[cami715]

10. What a beautiful creature she is.

So sorry for your loss, but rest assured she is still with you.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

11. RIP, Bella.

So sorry. A beautiful kitty.

[AndyA]

12. I'm so sorry to hear about your loss

People don't understand how much our pets are part of the family.

I had a 17-year old cat that I had to put to sleep, and it was one of the hardest things I ever had to do. I was literally sick for a few weeks after that, things just didn't seem the same without him.

I now have 2 cats, one was rescued from the animal shelter, and another was brought to me by a neighbor after their son saw it being abused when it was just a kitten. The cat had been kicked, and thrown outside to spend the night in 20 degree temperatures! He was so small he fit in the palm of your hand.

You will eventually feel better, but please know that there are many out there who understand how you feel. Bella was a beautiful cat, and there are many who think you'll be reunited someday, when the time comes. She's not feeling any pain now, and she misses you too. Here's a site that may help you: Rainbow Bridge/Pet Loss Grief Site

[Jane Austin]

13. It always hurts to say goodbye.

I am sorry you have lost your beautiful Bella.

[davidinalameda]

14. I'm so sorry!

you and yours are in my thoughts and prayers

[hyphenate]

15. Goodbye, Bella

May you rest in peace eternally.

[MadisonProgressive]

16. What a beautiful cat!

I love the fact that you took her back home to be next to her window. You must have really loved her.

[Mikimouse]

17. What a beautiful lady she was...

she'll always be with you, checking out the path ahead, just out of sight.

[BattyDem]

18. I am so sorry for your loss

As AndyA said, pets are part of our family and it hurts just as much to lose them as it would any other member of the family. She was beautiful ... and obviously loved very much. As long as she's in your heart, she'll always be with you. :hug:

[LynzM]

19. Sharing your pain tonight....

We put one of my first cats down this morning; he was 12, and not well :(

:hug: Many hugs to you, dude. What a beautiful cat Bella was, and will continue to be in your memory. :hug:

[Maat]

20. I'm sorry for your loss, and the OP's loss.

We have two relatively young cats (3 & 4), and that's the good part.

Well, last night my TWENTY-year-old - well, I realized she's just not doing too well.

I'm afraid I'm going to have to take her to the vet, and a decision will have to be made. That's in my future the next few days.

[LynzM]

21. Thanks, Maat

I'm sorry to hear about your older one... :hug:

[funkybutt]

23. I'm so sorry for you as well

I've never had to put a pet down. It's comforting to know someone else is dealing with the same pain. Thank you for your kind words.
:hugs:

[LynzM]

27. Me neither, or at least not that I was present for

It's hard to lose someone who was part of your life for such a long time :hug: back at ya, dude.

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

22. I'm terribly sorry

She was so lovely. My condolences on the loss of your beautiful furry friend. I know how hard it is.

[KT2000]

24. She did for you and

you did for her - lots of love.
I'm so sorry.
Peace to you.

[funkybutt]

25. Thank you all

for your kind thoughts. Indeed she IS still with us.

There are parties all around us. Mardi Gras is in full force and I'm having a bit of a problem getting into it now. Even though I had planned to celebrate this holiday to its' fullest this year.

We'll be going to a costume ball "M.O.M.'s Ball" in a couple of hours. That should help me keep my mind off of it.

It means so much that all of you took the time to send your condolences. Thanks DU!

What does not kill us, makes us stronger.

[adriennui]

26. i'm so sorry

she was a beautiful cat and will always be in your heart.

[In_The_Wind]

28. RIP Bella.

She was beautiful. :hug:

[ralps]

29. Hi funkybutt, I'm sorry to read about Bella. I hope her passing was

painless, and I'm sure she'll be watching over you :hi: :loveya: :hug: :pals:

[pansypoo53219]

30. too young.

i lost my cosmo at 10. too soon always sucks. but lest another one in. have his 'mate' and 2 litter mate 'spares'. man, 3 is way fun.

[Gloria]

31. Godspeed to Bella and all the other cats and dogs mentioned

here.

All beautiful spirits.

[bigwillq]

32. So sorry for your loss.

RIP Bella May :( :cry: :hug: