Lost my Best Friend, Yesterday

Mag · « **on:** 28 Sep 2012, 12:51 am »

Mourning the loss of my cat Princess, who died yesterday. She was lying on the bathroom floor yesterday when I got up to go to work, looking almost dead. I picked her up off the floor and carried her to my chair. Caressed her on her face gently and I left for work. She had passed away before I got home, must have died shortly after I left, with her eyes still open.

She was a very smart cat communicating with me in various cat's sound vocabulary. Always demanding attention to be petted, caressed on the face and ears. Never clawed my speakers or furniture.

She is already missed knowing she's not there, coming home to an empty house.

Spring 1995 to Sept.26, 2012

SteveFord · « **Reply #1 on:** 28 Sep 2012, 12:53 am »

Sorry, losing pets really leaves a void.

JfTM · « **Reply #2 on:** 28 Sep 2012, 12:59 am »

Sorry for your your loss.

I'm not sure this is a better thing, but the cats I've lost over the years have just disappeared. Coyotes mainly.

PRELUDE · « **Reply #3 on:** 28 Sep 2012, 01:15 am »

Sorry for your loss.

Rclark · « **Reply #4 on:** 28 Sep 2012, 01:17 am »

When I was a kid I had a cat that looked like the one pictured and acted exactly as you describe. Maybe they were related somehow. Sorry for your loss.

ratso · « **Reply #5 on:** 28 Sep 2012, 01:36 am »

my kitty is sitting next to me right now, she has a name but i have always referred to her as "stupid cat". her tongue always sticks out the side of her mouth like a dog and a while ago she lost one of her front fangs. i took her to the vet, laughing about it as i was sure the vet would tell me we need to start brushing her teeth. the vet said she has a tumor in her jaw. so now, we just enjoy the time we have with her. it's funny that some people don't think that a man could be as close to a cat as a dog (i happen to love both actually), but it's amazing how close you grow to your pets. so sorry for your loss.

dflee · « **Reply #6 on:** 28 Sep 2012, 01:48 am »

I and my numerous cats feel for you right now. How did you come by Princess? Did you
have her for most of her life? What kind of music and musician did she prefer? I have several that
are into Mozart, a couple like Beethoven and some that don't have a preference but will sit with me
whoever is on.

JRace · « **Reply #7 on:** 28 Sep 2012, 01:53 am »

Sorry for your loss

I've got three cats all over 12.
All completely different, and all very special to me.

Mag · « **Reply #8 on:** 28 Sep 2012, 02:27 am »

Quote from: JfTM on 28 Sep 2012, 12:59 am

Sorry for your your loss.

I'm not sure this is a better thing, but the cats I've lost over the years have just disappeared. Coyotes mainly.

I let her outside when she was big enough to fend for herself. So she was always an outdoor cat that stayed pretty close to the yard. There was a chance she could've gotten run over crossing the street, but she always came back. With the new bylaw cats have to be licensed and you pretty much have to keep them indoors or risk a fine. I still let her outside after the bylaw came in effect and never licensed her.

Mag · « **Reply #9 on:** 28 Sep 2012, 02:40 am »

Quote from: dflee on 28 Sep 2012, 01:48 am

I and my numerous cats feel for you right now. How did you come by Princess? Did you
have her for most of her life? What kind of music and musician did she prefer? I have several that
are into Mozart, a couple like Beethoven and some that don't have a preference but will sit with me
whoever is on.

Princess was the name I settled on for no particular reason, but I usually called her Puddy. Picked her from the litter because she did not jump out of my hand like the other kittens.

As for music I would tap rhythm or beats on her back, with no indication she understood or was into music. She would instead play bite my hand.

SET Man · « **Reply #10 on:** 28 Sep 2012, 02:47 am »

Mag, sorry for your loss.

I'm sure she had a good long happy life with you and she passed away peacefully.

Take care,
Buddy

Douger · « **Reply #11 on:** 28 Sep 2012, 03:24 am »

Very sorry. Remember the good and funny times!

djmckaytx · « **Reply #12 on:** 28 Sep 2012, 03:39 am »

Very sorry for your loss. I have 2 dalmatians left (down from 6) and they are both over 11 years old. Hits hardest after a few days - take good care of yourself.

Buseto · « **Reply #13 on:** 28 Sep 2012, 06:31 am »

Sorry for your loss.

Our cat passed away quit a few years ago and in someway she is still connected to us.

Anonamemouse · « **Reply #14 on:** 28 Sep 2012, 06:51 am »

I am very sorry for your loss.

We lost one of our cats a few months ago (I called in sick, so I was there for her when she passed away), we still miss her tremendously.

alexone · « **Reply #15 on:** 28 Sep 2012, 07:54 am »

sorry to hear about your loss, Mag. sad story indeed.

al.

James Tanner · « **Reply #16 on:** 28 Sep 2012, 10:36 am »

Hi Mag,

I know that empty feeling all to well - time will heal.

james

FullRangeMan · « **Reply #17 on:** 28 Sep 2012, 12:07 pm »

I sorry to know this loss, really a deep pain to live with.
RIP

Guy 13 · « **Reply #18 on:** 28 Sep 2012, 12:10 pm »

Sorry to hear your lost.
Hope one day it can be replace...
Even if it will never be the same...

Guy 13

JakeJ · « **Reply #19 on:** 28 Sep 2012, 12:21 pm »

I'll add my condolences as well. Hurts so much...for a while. Then after you heal you will hopefully find a new friend fill the hole.

My Leela (nick name Lil' Bug) has some similar behaviorial traits. However, her "play biting" often draws a couple of drops of blood. She does stop when I say "OW!"