Our cat Phoenix died about 20 minutes ago; I just got finished digging his grave in our backyard. He was about 13 years old; my wife rescued him when he was a kitten. As an outdoor cat, he had a pretty good life. I remember in particular the live, full-grown rabbit he somehow dragged through the cat door in the basement in the middle of the night.
Not the best picture, sorry. He was a real sweetheart, and will be missed.
That is very, very sad. He was lucky to have such a good family.
Ken, very sorry to hear to hear that. It is always hard to lose a pet. I always say never again, but the joy and fun they bring is so worth it. (the picture didn’t load correctly)
Sorry to here that Klehner
We had to have out 13 1/2 year old Lab put down about 3 weeks ago; there is still a very big hole in our lives. We just have to be happy with the life we had with our pets’ they are grate companions!
Dan…
Looking at your photo w/ daughter and cat, I am reminded of a cat my family bought just before I was born. She lived until my freshman year in college!
My condolences to you and your family, and especially your little girl, who I am guessing was very close with her kitty.
We have 2 cats and I would be sad to see either of them go. Great pets.
(note - I scored a 3 on the metrosexual test)
I’ve lost a lot of animals myself over the years, some way too soon. Sounds like you gave your cat a great life. I still have my guy Seymour, almost 23 years old, and still fighting to hang on. How long can a cat live, anyway? He has outlasted many a girlfriend, and if he could tell what he knows, I’d be sunk. Just like all my friends tell me during this really sad time, it gets a little better every day, until all you remember are the great times you had with them…
Sorry about Phoenix. Monty’s right. It’s tough for a while, but after a while you tend to remember just all the funny stuff they did. My family could sit around all day and tell stories of the several cats that have been part of our lives.
Ken,
sorry to hear. We have two and the older one is pushing 10 and still playful.
Nice picture.
Sorry to hear about the loss of your cat. It always seems to hurt. But you took good care of him and gave him a good long life. 13 years was a great run for him when the average lifespan for a feral cat is something like 18-24 months.
He looks like he was a very good kitty.
I’m sorry, Ken. (Gonna kiss my cats on the head, now).
Man 23 years old, you must be the title holder. We are down to “the last cat” and she is going on 21 years. We had to put down her brother and sister 6 and 3 mo ago. Man I felt worse about their passing than with some people. G
so sorry to hear this…my heart goes out to you and your family. that is such a tough thing to cope through…
with a family like yours you might find another little blessing to come your way soon…and it will be furry, adorable, and will carry on your family’s love and generosity.
kc
very sorry to hear, Ken. I and my family have had many cats, but I still remember when I was eight and our oldest cat died. she had been with my parents for years before I was born, and somehow that made it a great deal more emotional.
My sympathies.
Been there. Felt the pain many times both with cats and dogs in my life. Always regarded pets as family members. I have four cats(was three until a month ago until the wife rescued another one) and a black lab sharing my house.
My grandmother always used to say that you can judge a man’s character by the way he treats his animals. Obviously you’d be a good guy in her book.
Sorry to hear - as a cat lover - have had 8 in total - you cannot help but feel they are family members.
Cat’s make you work for and earn their trust - but once they have it - man - there is not much like it.
Looking at my little guy right now - I think maybe a nice way for your daughter to learn about these amazing creatures is to get her a kitten so she can grow with it!
Sad day - sorry.
my sympathies. it is ironic to see this thread as we are having a vet come over to see our 13 year old tabby tomorrow who has stopped eating and has lumps along his spine. he was the throw in cat when we adopted our 2nd tortoise shell from a shelter. who would have ever guessed that this big ole’ boy could be so full of love?
my deepest regrets to you. any suggestions on how i should break potential bad news to my little girl? any help would be greatly appreciated. did you ever get the sense, after a 5 hr ride or 2 hr run, that your cat got it more than anyone else that you needed a shower, a pizza, and a nap with your cat in that order?
best of luck,
seamus
Very sorry to hear of your loss. My own feline companion is not in the best of health and I think I may be facing this myself soon. She is eighteen and although I have only had her for 2 years I like to think it was the best two years she has had.
Thanks. Hopefully, it is not a loss yet, but we went through this 7 years ago with my best bud and childhood pet Rosie, a tempermental tortoise shell who only like my wife and myself. It’s creepy how much these little furry freak capture your heart. Thanks again,
Seamus
Sorry to hear that, Ken.
I just lost my feline “son” last month, the same day the pope died, so I can really relate. I can’t imagine a better furry companion than he was, and I get choked up whenever I think of him or see his picture on my computer desktop, but I always try to think of something to make me smile instead of cry. He was the picture of health for 12 years and I figured we wouldn’t have to deal with aging or health problems until he was at least 16, but he developed a degenerative brain condition that took him within two months. I’m very thankful I was there with him on the morning he died, no matter how awful it was.
We just adopted a new little guy two days ago. Never a replacement, but the start of a new journey with a new friend.
Being a cat (or dog) person is almost always a lifetime thing. I feel very odd not having a cat around. Maybe your daughter can pick the next kitty when your family is ready for it.