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18 October 2005

As difficult as it may be, I think Miss Dixie needs her own thread.

RIP, Miss Dixie. I'm sure you had a great life.

Cheers.

post by: mudpuppie at: 23:03 | 35 comments

*gets up to hug Boing extra tonight, hopes that she never, ever dies, hushes the cat during the inevitable screaming*

I'm sorry, brainwidth.

posted by interrobang 18 October | 23:08

Any cat who is loved enough to live 17 years had a great life. I am so sorry, brainwidth, and I will give both my cats an extra hug tonight from Miss Dixie.

posted by yhbc 18 October | 23:10

posted by bmarkey 18 October | 23:10

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posted by mudpuppie 18 October | 23:11

I feel for you brainwidth.

posted by Slack-a-gogo 18 October | 23:13

So sorry, brainwidth.

posted by mygothlaundry 18 October | 23:15

Jesus, this is going to make my cry. I'm so sorry, brainwidth.

*runs to hug cats*

posted by goatdog 18 October | 23:17

From the Rainbow Bridge...

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
***********

For William who loved me so much, for Pookie who brought me joy, and for Zoe,for whom life was just a bowl of cherries. And, too, for Miss Dixie, who is mourned even by those she never knew.

posted by puddinghead 18 October | 23:25

So sorry, brainwidth.

posted by jrossi4r 18 October | 23:28

RIP, Miss Dixie. Condolences to brainwidth. I've lost pets. It sucks.

posted by jonmc 18 October | 23:28

posted by arse_hat 18 October | 23:33

I'm so sorry, brainwidth. My cat is 17, I've had her (that always sounds weird to me; we've had each other) since I was 12, and she's been through a lot healthwise in the last year. Although I can't imagine how hard today must be for you, I do understand how much you can love one of those little furballs, and you have all my sympathy.

posted by amro 18 October | 23:41

posted by moonbird 18 October | 23:58

posted by quonsar 19 October | 00:09

17's a nice long life, but it's never enough is it? My condolences, brainwidth. I've got some furry puddins to go kiss.

posted by PinkStainlessTail 19 October | 00:23

posted by dg 19 October | 00:25

posted by me3dia 19 October | 00:34

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They are family!

posted by brujita 19 October | 00:52

Big drag. Very sorry. I dread this day for our 13 year old cat.

Condolences.

posted by teece 19 October | 01:11

So sorry to hear that brainwidth. I lost one of my pooches last winter. Last thing he did in life was to go to the front door and wait for me to come home. Saddest day in my life, and it still brings tears to my eyes.

posted by eekacat 19 October | 01:28

posted by dodgygeezer 19 October | 05:40

posted by gaspode 19 October | 08:00

posted by bunnyfire 19 October | 08:10

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[Autumn Joy and Buju thank Miss Dixie for the extra hugs they got last night, and for the peanut butter and bonito]

posted by tr33hggr 19 October | 09:05

posted by kalimac 19 October | 09:39

I had to put my cat, Dizzy, who I had for 18 years, down last year. It sucked so bad. The vet who did it, at this big NY animal hospital, channeled Saint Francis, though, apologized to me, apologized to my cat (for real, and meant it) he whispered I'm sorry. Then he sent me a card saying how sorry he was. The minute I strike it rich that place is getting the biggest donation in that guy's name. He made it easier, but it still sucked, it seems to stop hurting mostly at about 3 months out. I'm very sorry for your trouble.

posted by Divine_Wino 19 October | 10:06

posted by Mrs.Pants 19 October | 10:33

posted by Schyler523 19 October | 10:36

Ah, geez, I'm really sorry to hear this.

My condolences for your loss; I'm sure your cat was thankful.

posted by Hugh Janus 19 October | 11:36

I had to put my favorite cat to sleep two weeks ago and it still hurts. It was one of the most difficult decisions I've ever had to make.

You have my sympathies and condolences.

posted by malocchio 19 October | 12:19

posted by Hellbient 19 October | 13:30

I'm so sorry, brainwidth. Losing our wee beasties truly sucks.

posted by deborah 19 October | 14:00

posted by Specklet 19 October | 14:56

I'm so sorry brainwidth! My oldest cat was 22 when he started having seizures, and we had to make that decision. It's been two years, and I still miss my cat. I have two more that are 20...I totally understand the "long term cat" thing.

Big hugs to you and the wife!

posted by PsychoKitty 19 October | 22:49

Phil was 12 and i didn't get to be there for most of the last year or else he probably wouldn't have had died and it turned out we had never really needed to be separated at all--
so i envy you in a sense that you got to be there for more than just the last bit
but not only did the following happen the other night but last night he made an odd appearance at my friend's house.

Phil was not your average cat. nothing against anyone else's cat. but in addition to having his own media mentions, presence and fans, he was my "inverse familiar", in the sense he kept me grounded to the big ball we're spinning on--

main man, black maine coon, i fell in love with you all over every day
and you taught people and my parents more than most people know in a lifetime--
soldier on protector of kittens and mr. "mom i swear i don't know her or why she's screaming at the door"

we will meet in another life when we are both cats

and to quote sammy davis junior:
"You gotta love it when the young cats dig ya."

Cats purr when they feel things profoundly.

My last two waking have been a bit odd, as they were both preceded by dreams that took place my bedroom current bedroom. which hasn't happened before. in its current configuration. which is brand new.

This last time, my dearly departed only ever true love was awake and at my side, like he was in life, making cursory attempt to wake me as he would, climbing on to my pillow and brushing against me.
His earnest attempts to rouse me would have involve headbutting and pats on the cheek, and in extremis, taking his tiny front teeth close to the root of my hair for tugs.
With the furniture moved, the open window is above the pillow. and i thought, good for cats, that, and thought to flick at the shade i'd made so he could notice he could the window open for him to in the screened ledge.
It was all one smooth movement, from usual salutation to him discovering the window and jumping to it, as he loved the fresh air, and in lieu of bring me outside with him, would go on his own
and as he disappeared behind the blind
i opened my eyes.

i'd gone to sleep happy, the first time in a long while, and i woke feeling content. peaceful, even.
i stayed that way for a nice while as well

posted by ethylene 20 October | 04:21

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