Goodbye to an old friend Forums

Waleem

Hi Guys
I know this part of the forum seems to be mainly for dogs, but.......
When I gave up work in 2002 with mental health problems, I had a lot of trouble staying in the house on my own. Our previous cat had died shortly before and I happened to visit our local Cattery with my Dad. They told me about a cat they had who was being paid for by Social Services as her owner was in a Nursing Home-she was due to be put down before long as she was unwell. When I first saw Tink ("Tinkerbell"-the name she came with) she had very little fur and excema all over her body. Because of this, she was very aggressive and although small, could do a lot of damage ! Anyway, once home, she quickly settled and her skin and fur recovered-the Vet felt that it was stress-related. She became an essential part of our family for the next five years and helped me so much on my own road to recovery.
Unfortunately, when we got her, she was already a mature cat and over the last six months her age started to catch up with her. She lost her spark, and recently started to suffer from epileptic fits. We prepared the kids, and took her to the vet for the last time on Monday. She was put to sleep as nothing more could be done.
We are all very upset by her passing, and as I sit typing this now, I realise how empty the house is without her and am again moved to tears.

Goodbye Tink-we all miss you greatly, and you will never be forgotten.

roboughton

Sad to hear hope you can see the extra life you gave her and i am sure she will be ever grateful for the family you provided.

Chin up, now go rescue another and give that one a bloody good life too Wink

cneate

Hi Waleem

A sad time for you mate.

Know exactly how you feel. Our last CAT Fidget travelled all over the Uk with us in our van. She suddenly became ill when we were driving down to the coast 14 months ago & died in the van...we drove all the way home to bury her in the garden. We still miss her now all this time later. We chose not to get another as we travel so much-the first time in 20 odd years without a Cat inthe house...it still feels weird.

All the best

chris

Fuzzyfelts

Hi Waleem - You gave her a lovely life - and I agree, time to find another who will give you unconditional love in return.

TinaGlenn

Hi Waleem,
So sorry to hear of your loss, it always amazes me how something so small can leave such a large space. It sounds like you rejuvinated Tinks in the years you shared healing together.
Blessings
Tina

Mikemoss

That's so sad for you, John, and I really do sympathise. We love them so much, and they love us so much, that it's really grim when they go.

Sue, I and our daughters all went pretty much to pieces when Rosie (our Mk 3 border collie) died suddenly, but the arrival of little Roxy (Mk 4 border collie) did so much to ease the pain. As somebody once said to me, going straight out and finding not a replacement, but a rejuvenation, is in many ways the greatest compliment you can pay to the animal which you've just lost.

Thinking of you, and hoping you can find another feline friend who will need you every bit as much as you need him or her.

Chin up etc

patnles

Sorry to hear of your loss. You gaveTink a good life and she will be now enjoying life at rainbow bridge with all the other animals.
Lesley

geraldandannie · Moderator

Hi, John

We're more 'cat people' than dog, but there's no doubt they grab just as big a place within us.

One of our three went out one night last year, and didn't come back. She wasn't well, and we think she just took herself away. The grandchildren of our neighbour went out around the local streets looking for her - she was the only one of the three we had who would let them play with her.

It's always hard to lose a loved one, even if they're quite small. I hope things look a little brighter for you soon.

Gerald

GypsyRose

OH, that made me cry.... Crying or Very sad

However, I think tears of sadness for YOU but partly tears of happiness to for your Tink!! Confused

What a pretty cat once the hair re-grew....I wonder what would have become of her if you had not had her...you gave each other support and lots of happiness so try please not to be too sad now...hard I know!! Ana xx

lindyloot

Hi Waleem, sorry to hear of your loss. our animal friends cease to be animals and become part of the family. When I met Rich 4 years ago he had a german shepherd, he'd had him from a pup and was his constant companion through his divorce and 4 years on his own. Then 8 mths into our relationship he (dillon) suddenly died , Rich was devastated, especially as it was fathers day. two months on my older yorkie was put to sleep and we were left with gizmo's other half , she