Miss Kitty, my 18 year-old cat, crossed the Rainbow Bridge on Friday

[SeattleGirl]

Miss Kitty, The Queen of the Universe, had not been doing well of late.

She had not been eating; only drinking water.

She was in no pain, but I knew her time was near.

Tonight, she was lying on the couch at my feet.

I finally couldn't stand it any more, and picked her up to hold her.

Five minutes later, she passed on.

I held her for a long time, because I couldn't bear to let her go.

But, finally, I knew I had to.

The Seattle Humane Society does private cremations, where the ashes are returned to the pet's humans, so that is what I'm going to do.

This hurts so very much, and I think one reason why is that it's so close to the death of my mother

I got her from one of the Humane Societies shelters, when she was nothing more than a tiny ball of grey fur with big ears.

She's been my constant companion for all these years, and I wish her nothing but peace.

Miss Kitty (aka Missilupagous, Missasaurus, MissyWissy, HoneyPie):

[some guy]

1. I'm sorry for your loss.

:hug:

[SeattleGirl]

2. Thank you.

My heart is heavy right now. :cry: :cry: :cry:

[some guy]

3. mine too.

you remind me my kitties are nearly 20, and one isn't doing so well. :(

One day I'll know how you feel now, and I dread it.

:hug: <--- never too many of these.

[SeattleGirl]

4. I wish they could live as long as humans.

But even though they don't, they have a huge impact on our lives, don't they?

And you're right. Never too many of these--->:hug:

[some guy]

6. they do slip right into our hearts.

I had an apartment several years ago. They provided bug spray people who would come in regularly and spray under cabinets and such.

One day when I was home the guy came, rang the door bell, and my skittish kitty ran to the bathroom and hid in the cabinet under the sink. She always ran and hid when the door bell rang, so I didn't give it much thought.

The guy went into the bathroom, opened the cabinet to spray, and sheshot out like a flash and ran to hide in the kitchen cabinet.

The guy let out such a scream, and my kitty flashed past me about 1 100th of a second later.

I laughed so hard, and felt bad for my poor scared kitty. :D

[SeattleGirl]

8. Hehe!

They sure can give us "hoomans" a run for our money, can't they! :D

[some guy]

13. They are wonderful companions.

:)



:hug:

[SeattleGirl]

14. Yes, they are.

:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

[alphafemale]

5. It sounds like she was waiting for you to let her go.

Hugs to you.

[SeattleGirl]

7. I think so too

She was so weak, but on Thursday night, I went upstairs to the kitchen, and when I opened the door to go back downstairs, there was her saucy grey butt, planted on the top step. I opened the door wide, and she came into the kitchen, which she never did.

Then she went to the dog's water bowl and started to drink. MrSG held onto the dog, and I sat by the cat, petting her while she drank.

Then I picked her up and brought her back downstairs, where she slept until the moment on Friday when I picked her up, and she died shortly afterward.

[Heidi]

9. Peaceful passage, Miss Kitty.

I'm so sorry, my friend. I know how much you love Miss Kitty, and I know Miss Kitty knows that, too. :hug: :hug:

[SeattleGirl]

11. Heidi....

Thank you so much.

I know you understand, because I know how much you love Ginger Cat.

:hug:

[MissHoneychurch]

10. I am so sorry SeattleGirl

:hug:

It is unfair that they always die too early, no matter how old they are.

She willbe waiting for you on the other side :hug:

[SeattleGirl]

12. MissHoney....

Thank you so much.

I am hurting so much right now, but I'm so glad that she passed peacefully.

And yes, it IS unfair.

:hug:

[Pushed To The Left]

15. I'm sorry to hear about your loss

:hug: She looks like she was a sweet kitty.

[SeattleGirl]

16. Thank you.

She was indeed, though she could be crotchety too. But hey, so could I, so it was a battle of wits, and she usually won.

[MonkeyFunk]

17. I'm very sorry

Sounds like she had a long happy life, and a comfortable passing. You should take comfort in that.

[SeattleGirl]

18. Thank you, MonkeyFunk

She was my bestest four-legged friend, and I do hope I gave her a good life.

[Oeditpus Rex]

19. I'm so sorry, SG

I just went and gave Lucy some luvvins because you reminded me how important it is to let them know we adore them.

:hug:

[SeattleGirl]

20. Aw, that's so sweet.

Give her a hug for me and Miss Kttty.

:hug:

[ccharles000]

21. Hugs.

[SeattleGirl]

22. Thank you, cc

They are much needed right now.

[MrsBrady]

23. so sorry..

great pictures of a cute kitty. good vibes to you.

[Sanity Claws]

24. I am so sorry for your loss.

It's clear you loved her very much.

[MrScorpio]

25. I'm so sorry for your loss

She's now crossed the Rainbow Bridge in peace

[lost-in-nj]

26. I'm sorry

SG.....
but she knew it was time also......
and she was where she probably wanted to be



she looks like a beautiful girl....


:hug:


lost

[Callalily]

27. So sorry, I know your hurting.

But Miss Kitty will live on in your heart.

[Maddy McCall]

28. I am sooo, sooo sorry.

R, I am so so sorry about this. :hug: :loveya:

[BuelahWitch]

29. She was beautiful

:hug:

[zanne]

30. I'm so sorry, Seattle Girl.

I'm glad you were holding her when she passed. And I'm glad you and Miss Kitty had a long time together, even though that might make it hurt more now. I'm sure you'd say that she was worth the pain. Good vibes coming your way. :hug:

[ikojo]

31. So sorry for your loss

:hug:

[terrya]

32. I'm so sorry for your loss.

What a beautiful companion.

Safe passage to Miss Kitty. RIP.

[Inchworm]

33. Such a sweety

You guys gave each other 18 years of joy.

Sorry she is gone.

:hug:

[malta blue]

34. Many hugs for you SeattleGirl

:hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:

I know all to well the pain you are in right now.

[sniffa]

35. ...

:hug:

What a beautiful kitty.

[bertha katzenengel]

36. Oh, SG

I know it was hard when she died in your arms, but it seems she chose it.

I am sorry.

:hug:

[stuntcat]

37. *Miss Kitty*

Her pictures make me wanna cry even though I know they all have to pass on sometime and she was just a very lucky girl to have you loving her! :hug:

[Missy Vixen]

38. SeattleGirl, I am so sorry

Your sweet girl is frolicking at the Rainbow Bridge with all of her new friends.

Mojo and Oscar, the freakishly large Maine Coon boys, send headbutts and kisses.

:hug:
Julie

[nuxvomica]

39. That was a fine tribute to your friend, SeattleGirl

Peace to you. :hug:

[madmom]

40. I know how it hurts to loose a furry friend/kid my condolences.

[ThomCat]

41. I'm sending you lots of love.

I'm glad that her passing was peaceful, and that you were there for her.

[Robeson]

42. I'm so sorry, SeattleGirl...

...words can't convey enough...:hug: :grouphug:

[Wcross]

43. It's hard to lose a friend like that.

I am sorry for your loss, right now she is probably taking a little nap while waiting for you at the bridge. It must have been a great comfort to her that she was in your arms when she passed on. I can't think of a better way to go...........:loveya:

[Lavender Brown]

44. Beautiful kitty.

I am so sorry, SeattleGirl. :hug:

[Justpat]

45. Oh my.

I'm sorry for the loss of your Miss Kitty.


Eighteen years is a long life for a cat, but not long enough for an owner.

:hug:

[Midlodemocrat]

46. Oh, sweetie. I'm so very, very sorry.

:hug: to you.

[Bullwinkle925]

47. I know this is very difficult for you . . .

she was lucky to have you and vice versa.
You are in my thoughts.

big hugs . . .
BW925

[speedoo]

48. So sorry for your loss, SeattleGirl.

She was a sweetheart.

[warrior1]

49. Bless her heart

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Mary

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

50. I know it hurts so much

Especially coming closely upon the loss of your mother. I'm sure your mother is petting Miss Kitty in heaven now. I'm so sorry. :hug: :cry:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

51. My dear SeattleGirl...

Oh, sweetie...

My heart goes out to you...

She had a wonderful life, don't ever forget that!

And now she has gone, but she will live forever in your heart...

Safe passage to her...

Hugs for you...:hug: :hug: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya:

[texas1928]

52. I am sorry...

They leave such a big hole when they go.

I am still seeing stuff for our Tiger all over.

[LeftyFingerPop]

53. I am very sorry for your loss SG...

:hug:

[Flaxbee]

54. Sweet Miss Kitty, I'm so sorry for your loss, SeattleGirl ...

...though what a great way for her to go - in your arms, at home. You know how people say that when they die, they hope it is peacefully, in their sleep? Miss Kitty probably wished she could die in your arms, peacefully, once she knew you'd acknowledged that she was failing and wouldn't be around much longer.

:hug: The kitty boy love of my life is getting up there in years, and I hope when he decides to cross the rainbow bridge, he does it the same way Miss Kitty did.

[Brigid]

55. I'm sorry to hear about Miss Kitty.

At least she died in the arms of her mommy. Tell her to say "hello" to Hamlet for me.

[loveable liberal]

56. My 18yo cat died about 6 or 7 years ago.

I decided to get a cat while i was in college and one of my buddies cats had a litter. I went over to his apartment and picked the kitten who had climbed the highest on his drapes.

18 years later I found her dead on my basement floor, splayed out like she normally was. She had lived through constant movement of apartments, a divorce, a remarriage and the birth of a child. (she didnt particularly like my boy either, but that was ok).

Anyway, her passing was sad and it also meant that an era of my own life came to an end.

It took 3 months to find a replacement kitty, and after all that we found out the boy was allergic. We had to give "kitty furpaws" (this is the name my 2yo son picked out) to my sister in law.

Anyway, I feel your loss and hope she didnt suffer.

[devilgrrl]

57. I am so sorry for the loss of your dear friend Miss Kitty

:hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:

[grasswire]

58. Miss Figgy was there to meet her.

My dear old calico Miss Figgy passed several years ago. I'm sure things are going swimmingly on the other side. No care, no illness.

RIP, faithful companion Miss Kitty.

[ScreamingMeemie]

59. What a beautiful cat.

I am so sorry. It's never enough time.

[Starbucks Anarchist]

60. I'm so sorry, SG.

:hug: :hug:

[NewEnglandGirl]

61. I am so very sorry for you

I know the hurt that you feel. Please console yourself in knowing that you gave your little angel a very wonderful life.

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

[I Have A Dream]

62. I'm so sorry that you lost your buddy, SG.

:(

:hug:

[applegrove]

63. So sorry for your loss.

[SeattleGirl]

64. Thank you, everyone, for your very kind words.,

:grouphug:

[GreenPartyVoter]

65. I am so sorry *hugs*

[Call Me Wesley]

66. Safe passage, Miss Kitty.

Might you be free from suffering. Peace and comfort to you and yours, SeattleGirl. :hug:

[Forkboy]

67. Sorry to hear about Miss Kitty.

She was a cutie. Looks like this one's mother...

Mr. Frisco


Sorry about Miss Kitty. :hug:

[sandyj999]

68. Sweet Kitty.

For her to have 18 years says that you were a great "pet parent". And when the time came you did the most unselfish thing anyone can do for their pet, you let her go.

[NC_Nurse]

69. Awww, I'm sorry, SG.

RIP, Miss Kitty!

[Iggo]

70. Based on my limited exposure...

...I gotta say that cat shore knew how to lounge.

Sorry for your loss.

[ThatsMyBarack]

71. RIP, sweet girl.

:cry: O8) :hug:

[Name removed]

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[KC]

73. I'm so sorry SG

This is one of the hardest things to go through but I bet she is playing at Rainbow's bridge with our Rascal right now.
RIP Miss Kitty and I hope she'll give our Rascal a big lick / kiss for us.


KC

[FKA MNChimpH8R]

74. So sad to hear

I am very sorry for your loss. She looks like such a sweetheart. :cry:

[Haole Girl]

75. Hugs for you SG

Sounds like she was a very sweet kitty.

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[Mutley]

76. I'm sorry, SeattleGirl.

:(

:cry:

:hug:

[bluethruandthru]

77. I'm so sorry SeattleGirl!

What a beautiful girl. You two were so lucky to have each other for 18 years! RIP Miss Kitty. :hug:

[noel711]

78. Hi Seattle... welcome to the Kitty Lonely Hearts Club...

There's quite a few of us out here in DU land,
who have allowed our kittehs to move into the next cuddle world.

OUr hearts are broken, but because of our beloved kittehs,
we've known unconditional love.

You were privileged to be loved by her,
and especially because she passed in your arms.
She loved and trusted you that much.

Treasure the love she gave you, and know she's still padding
around in your heart... you might hear a little 'maiow'..
and it's her.

My Noel passed in April, but I still feel her watching me.

Love never dies.. it changes sometimes, but it never dies.

[S n o w b a l l]

79. I'm so sorry Seattlegirl....

:cry:

My heart breaks for you.

:hug:

[Mad_Dem_X]

80. My deepest condolences

I'm sure she appreciated that you held her as she crossed over. :hug:

[flvegan]

81. RIP, Miss Kitty.

My condolences to you, SeattleGirl.

[regnaD kciN]

82. R.I.P. Miss Kitty...

:hug:

[Withywindle]

83. I am so so sorry.

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:


To have such a long and loving life and to die so peacefully in your arms is a huge blessing. That may not be much of a comfort right now, but with time it will be. No cat could ask for better.

Well, except for the quality of catnip at the Rainbow Bridge, that is.

[KT2000]

84. This is so sad

they really are our best friends. I am so sorry for your loss.
Peace to you SeattleGirl and I hope she visits you in your dreams.

[mnhtnbb]

85. I'm so sorry, SeattleGirl. Hugs to you.

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[begin_within]

86. What a sweet and cuddly looking kitty.

She's very lucky to have had you for her human.

[texanwitch]

87. So sorry to hear about Miss Kitty.

I have 18 year old cat.

Rest in Peace, Miss Kitty.

:hug:

[NanceGreggs]

88. I am so sorry for your loss, SG ...

Losing a beloved pet is always a such a heartbreaking experience.

:hug:

[texanwitch]

89. I hope this helps.

www.indigo.org/rainbowbridge_ver2.html

[SeattleGirl]

90. Oh my.

That was so beautiful.

I can just picture Miss Kitty there in the meadow.

Thank you so much.

[texanwitch]

91. This video helped me when my dog and cat passed on.

I still cry when I watch it.

I didn't know if it was the right time to post it or not.

Glad the video helped.:hug: :hug: :hug:

[SeattleGirl]

92. It did.

And I truly appreciate it.

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[imperial jedi]

93. I'm sorry for your loss.

:hug:

[catzies]

94. May you find comfort in your memories of unconditional love

I lost my furbaby in March. :hug: