BS: Loss of a dear friend II

Subject: Loss of a dear friend II
From: Midchuck
Date: 23 Feb 01 - 05:05 PM

The Right Honorable Captain Sir Edward Roger Toes, late of Her Majesty's navel (not a misspelling) forces, departed this plane about 2:00 pm today, with the assistance of the surgeon who had presided at the last two of the three successive removals of the massive tumor on his back, which we had been fighting with for the last 3+ years.

He was a sturdily built ex-tom with classic tuxedo coloration and the largest white feet yet seen on a feline who was not a snow leopard. He had a unique combination of perfect dignity and a love of play, that should have been mutually contradictory - but some cats can bring it off.

He will be greatly missed. But watching him be gradually crippled would have been worse.

Give your cats some pieces of leftover chicken tonight in his honor.

Peter.

Subject: RE: BS: Loss of a dear friend II
From: harpmolly
Date: 23 Feb 01 - 05:10 PM

Good God! Mercury *is* in retrograde this week--at least for cats. Someone's got it in for the feline race, and I want to find out who it is and smack them around a bit. This is just too damn much. :PPP

My sympathies :(

Moll

Subject: RE: BS: Loss of a dear friend II
From: Hawker
Date: 23 Feb 01 - 05:18 PM

My kitties Marmaduke, Shadow and Tipsy all send their condolences with mine, at least he will have another catters cat to chat with in Kitty heaven, Godbless, Lucy

Subject: RE: BS: Loss of a dear friend II
From: Jock Morris
Date: 23 Feb 01 - 05:20 PM

Peter,

Ain't life a bitch at times?

I'll spare a thought for your loss while weeping over my own.

Scott

Subject: RE: BS: Loss of a dear friend II
From: Kim C
Date: 23 Feb 01 - 05:27 PM

Oh great, now you have me wondering if HRH Thumper will still be alive when I get home...

Buddycat the Mighty Hunter went to Kitty Heaven three years ago this July, on account of a heart attack/stroke that would have left his back legs paralyzed. When we got home from the vet that evening we found that our budgie Cactus had decided to go with Buddy. Very strange. So we buried two little friends in the pet cemetery.

As I told Scott, pets are special and it's hard to see them go. Some people don't understand this... they can kiss my tattooed white behind.

I think the Right Honorable Captain and Buddycat will be fine friends.

Luv---- Kim

Subject: RE: BS: Loss of a dear friend II
From: CarolC
Date: 23 Feb 01 - 05:32 PM

Midchuck, I'm very sorry for your loss as well.

Carol

Subject: RE: BS: Loss of a dear friend II
From: catspaw49
Date: 23 Feb 01 - 05:50 PM

Well Peter, I could barely believe it when I saw a II on this thread.........indeed a sad day. You made a good decision on behalf of your friend, but its never easy.

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Loss of a dear friend II
From: Sorcha
Date: 23 Feb 01 - 06:33 PM

I'm so sorry, Midchuck. We knew Feb. was a bitch for us 2 legs, it seems it is also for the 4 legs. My condolences to you and yours.

My 2 legs kids had another crisis this week--a 19 yr old friend hung himself and services were today. One of my "Other Boys" was a pall bearer, and Kate and Luke aren't holding up too well this evening. I didn't know the young man, and have done all I can do for the kids, so they are out with friends, "Waking Randy". What a life, sometimes.

Subject: RE: BS: Loss of a dear friend II
From: katlaughing
Date: 23 Feb 01 - 06:51 PM

Sorry to hear that Midchuck. Please be sure to see Spaw's link to the Rainbow Bridge in the other thread. My six left sent their merrrrows of support and sorrow, too.

kat

Subject: RE: BS: Loss of a dear friend II
From: Morticia
Date: 23 Feb 01 - 07:17 PM

I am so sorry MC....he sounds like a fine fellow and I am sure he is having the best time somewhere, up to his rear-end in fish, wool and girl cats.

Subject: RE: BS: Loss of a dear friend II
From: SINSULL
Date: 23 Feb 01 - 07:35 PM

So sorry, Peter. My three are healthy for now and I treasure the moment.

Subject: RE: BS: Loss of a dear friend II
From: Ebbie
Date: 23 Feb 01 - 08:30 PM

How does that song go: There's a new star in heaven tonight? It's easy to believe that for our animal friends !

Your Captain knows the valiant fight you put up together. What do you want to bet he sends you another friend to fill the void?

Ebbie

Subject: RE: BS: Loss of a dear friend II
From: Midchuck
Date: 23 Feb 01 - 10:22 PM

I posted the message at the top of this thread to another list, and got, among others, this reply:

May the Lady bear him in her arms to a place where the birds always fly-- a little too low.

Peter.

Subject: RE: BS: Loss of a dear friend II
From: DancingMom
Date: 23 Feb 01 - 10:23 PM

My condolences. Our animal friends do become part of the family.

Subject: RE: BS: Loss of a dear friend II
From: Gypsy
Date: 24 Feb 01 - 12:22 AM

Again, read the Rainbow Bridge ('Spaw, where are ye with a clicky when i need one?) You did the right thing...your dignified friend didn't understand the pain, and would hate the crippling. On the other side, he is joyful, running (after felas, no doubt) playing, and awaiting your arrival. All my best to you

Subject: RE: BS: Loss of a dear friend II
From: wdyat12
Date: 24 Feb 01 - 11:02 AM

Scott and Midchuck,

I am sorry about Cleo and Roger Toes. You will probably still feel their presense for a long time. I lost my cat Rosie ten years ago and every night when I get home I'll put the key in the door and can feel her at my feet trying to get into the house before me.

wdyat12

Subject: RE: BS: Loss of a dear friend II
From: Hollowfox
Date: 26 Feb 01 - 10:06 AM

Even when you know it's the right thing to do, it still isn't easy. He doesn't hurt anymore. Your decision was an act of friendship and courage.