MetaChat - Slade Epie. c.1992 - February 10, 2009.

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10 February 2009

Slade Epie. c.1992 - February 10, 2009. →[More:] Slade, a domestic feline of Richmond, Virginia, was fine for a very very good many years, until last night, when he wasn't. He stayed the night at the vet and those who cared for and loved him sent him off this afternoon in chemical viking style.

He enjoyed eating, sleeping, and singing in his distinctive English Schoolboy accent. He leaves behind a mysterious early life that landed him on the streets, an adoptive human mother and father, and a canine sister. After meeting both his human Grandmothers and failing to establish a positive relationship with either one, he decided that Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg was his real Grandmother. Let us hold her and her health in our thoughts today as well.

There will be no memorial service.

post by: rainbaby at: 15:05 | 27 comments

Sorry, rainbaby.

posted by danostuporstar 10 February | 15:10

posted by stynxno 10 February | 15:11

Awww, sorry rainbaby!

posted by richat 10 February | 15:14

≡ Click to see image ≡

posted by rainbaby 10 February | 15:15

Go in peace.

posted by sperose 10 February | 15:19

I'm sorry. He was a handsome cat.

posted by essexjan 10 February | 15:31

I'm so sorry, honey. RIP Slade; you made your people happy.

posted by taz 10 February | 15:55

posted by special-k 10 February | 16:01

Good night Slade. Sorry RB.

posted by doctor_negative 10 February | 16:04

Best to you. And hugs.

posted by Sil 10 February | 16:04

posted by MonkeyButter 10 February | 16:05

So so sorry - it's never easy.

Hugs.

posted by mightshould 10 February | 16:48

. 17 years is a good run for a kitty but I lost my 17 year old cat two years ago and still miss her. They pack a lot of personality into those tiny little brains.

posted by octothorpe 10 February | 16:50

Oh sweetie, I am so sorry. *hugs*

posted by rhapsodie 10 February | 16:53

I'm sorry for your loss, rainbaby.

posted by deborah 10 February | 17:12

Condolences, rainbaby and Mr. rainbaby. He appears to have been an awesome feline fellow.

posted by BoringPostcards 10 February | 17:32

Aw man. Sigh.

posted by mudpuppie 10 February | 17:35

So sorry, I hope it's not too tough on you.

posted by GeckoDundee 10 February | 17:36

Good travels, Slade.

posted by danf 10 February | 17:39

I'm so sorry rainbaby. Heck of a good obituary, though. Rest in Peace, Slade.

posted by redvixen 10 February | 17:41

Thanks, redvixen. The cat had a sense of humor. And thanks all. The house seems a little quieter tonight, but I have a s'load to do, so I'm just trying to do it.

posted by rainbaby 10 February | 19:12

(((rainbaby)))

posted by gomichild 10 February | 20:49

Ah. It's for real, he was fixated (by us, of course) on Ruth Bader Ginsberg for a long, long time.

And it'll be hard to do the house March Madness pool, as the two humans picked for the two pets on a rotating schedule. Maybe Sladey (Epie equaled e-pie, not eppie) will still get a bracket this year.

*sniff*

posted by rainbaby 10 February | 22:10

Here was our cat's viking funeral, a depiction of her journey to the next world. Oddly, it helped me to see this in my mind's eye, and I offer it in hopes that it might suit your kitty's style, as well.

My condolences.

posted by Miko 10 February | 22:31

A toast to Slade. May you find plenty of catnip, sunshine, and bits of fluff born on gentle winds.

posted by arse_hat 11 February | 01:50

*hugs*

posted by occhiblu 11 February | 02:07

:( What a robust and handsome fellow. I'm sorry.

posted by chewatadistance 11 February | 15:12

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