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05 May 2008

One of our cats died this morning. →[More:] His ruined kidneys had finally failed and last night it was obvious he was on the way out...

post by: misteraitch at: 08:19 | 41 comments

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When my time comes I can but hope there's a kindly lady veterinarian at hand to administer the final injection, then check my pulse has stopped, and lay me out on a fleece blanket.

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It was strange to witness a death on such a beautiful spring day, and my sadness felt oddly out of place in the sunshine & the birdsong & the fragrant breeze, as I sat on the empty cat-carrier, waiting for my taxi home.

posted by misteraitch 05 May | 08:20

Oh misteraitch, I'm sorry. He looks like a wise old guy - he's in a better place. May the spring and beautiful weather make it easier to let him go. (((hugs)))

posted by chewatadistance 05 May | 08:28

(((misteraitch)))

posted by gomichild 05 May | 08:28

Looks like he was a wonderful kitty.

posted by JanetLand 05 May | 08:34

So sorry to hear this, misteraitch! *hug*

He really was an awesome-looking cat.

posted by BoringPostcards 05 May | 08:36

Oh, that is sad. I loved that cat! He lives on - the "cum back I R stuck" LOLCAT version resides over at my mom's house as her monitor background.

posted by fluffy battle kitten 05 May | 08:40

So, so sorry about the sad news. My condolences.

It's hard when an older kitty goes, even if they are failing. Hope you have some time to think about all the love you shared with him. Hugs to you.

posted by mightshould 05 May | 08:42

Aww. Oh, (((misteraitch))).

posted by rainbaby 05 May | 08:43

Awww, I'm so sorry. What was his name?

No animal could ask for more than a loving carer, and your cat certainly had that.

posted by essexjan 05 May | 08:45

essexjan—his name was Zazu.

Thanks, everyone, for all your kind words: they’re much appreciated.

posted by misteraitch 05 May | 08:54

I'm so sorry misteraitch. He looks like quite the character.

posted by AcornCup 05 May | 09:02

So, so sorry. I've been there, not so long ago, and it was likewise a beautiful spring day when Malibu left us.

Hope your little buddy is chasing butterflies right now, and facing endless fields of catnip.

{{{hugs}}}

posted by tr33hggr 05 May | 09:09

You have my condolescences. Zazu looked to be quite the character.

posted by lleachie 05 May | 09:11

I'm so sorry. It sounds like you did a good job taking care of him; make sure you're taking care of yourself now.

posted by occhiblu 05 May | 09:19

Oh, misteraitch, I'm so sorry. The photos are entrancing --- Zazu has such an amazing face, like a fierce Roman senator.

posted by Elsa 05 May | 09:22

I am so sorry. .it's never easy. . .our back yard is a pet cemetery, and every death is wrenching. The blessing is that our vet comes to the house and does it, and does not charge.

posted by danf 05 May | 09:25

I'm sorry for your loss.

posted by drezdn 05 May | 09:32

Sorry :-(

posted by ThePinkSuperhero 05 May | 09:46

Oh, honey, I'm so sorry! I know how much you love him, and how hard this is. Rest in peace, Zazu.

posted by taz 05 May | 09:57

Aww. He has some awesome expressions. Take care.
::hugs::

posted by casarkos 05 May | 10:05

I'm sorry about Zazu. He looks very snuggly.

posted by Stewriffic 05 May | 10:14

So very sorry for your loss misteraitch. He was a very lucky guy to have found you.

posted by arse_hat 05 May | 10:17

I'm so sorry to hear that misteraitch, my condolences. What a beautiful memorial you have given beautiful Zazu here. He was obviously a great cat.

posted by msali 05 May | 10:28

(((misteraitch)))

posted by deborah 05 May | 10:39

posted by interrobang 05 May | 10:44

I'm sorry, misteraitch. What an impressive-looking cat.

posted by elizard 05 May | 10:53

Zazu looks like he was a cool guy. So sorry.
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Sincerely hope you don't find this in bad taste.

posted by Hellbient 05 May | 10:54

So sorry for your loss, misteraitch. He was beautiful.

posted by gaspode 05 May | 10:59

My condolences, misteraich. May Zazu rest in peace.

posted by me3dia 05 May | 11:10

I am so sorry misteraich, what a wonderful feline who was obviously well-loved and attended to. Your photos of him are lovely.

posted by jessamyn 05 May | 11:47

That's one great looking cat! How lucky you were to have had each other.

posted by Atom Eyes 05 May | 12:30

What beautiful amber eyes he had!

*hugs misteraitch*

posted by brujita 05 May | 12:34

He looks like an owl or a stern captain of a spaceship.
So sorry, mister h.
My little Bees will be a funny old lady, then this Master Blaster act will become mandatory.
He was loved and that is so much more than many can say.
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posted by ethylene 05 May | 12:35

Hi there Misteraitch, I'm sure that he couldn't have had a better life than with you.

I'm stroking my own cat. Contemplating his mortality while he lies here purring...

posted by jouke 05 May | 12:36

What a beautiful and obviously well loved cat. I am sorry for your loss.

(goes to hug kittens)

posted by By the Grace of God 05 May | 14:10

(whuffles)

*Sniffles*

it's just something in my eye, honestly... *hugs cat extra long*

posted by dabitch 05 May | 14:20

Those pictures are absolutely beautiful, particularly the one in the sunbeam. I'm saddened by the loss of such a lovely animal, but echoing jouke I'm sure he had a very happy life with you.

I'm now going to let my big white fluff ball of a cat get hair all over my dress as I hug her and not complain one bit.

posted by miss-lapin 05 May | 14:45

Ah man... I'm sorry for you loss. We went through something similar this fall. No matter how expected it is, you're never really ready for it.

posted by bmarkey 05 May | 18:13

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. This is such a hard thing to bear. He was a majestic cat, from the looks of things.

posted by redvixen 05 May | 18:58

Hugs, and hugs. What a beautiful animal.

posted by typewriter 05 May | 22:47

Zazu is lying stretched out in a sun shiny spot getting da belly rub everytime you think of him.

Sorry to hear about your good friend going to that bright sunlit spot, too soon. It's always too soon.

posted by alicesshoe 05 May | 23:44

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