Chuck, what a wonderful cat. I loved reading about him. I know you will miss
him terribly, but how lucky you were to have him for so long.

My goodness what a wonderful, smart and amazing cat. He lived a long
life and you were so lucky to have him so long. I wish every cat were
as loved and has as great a friend as  you were to Chumley.

I'm so sorry for your loss. Our sincerest condolences and many soothing
purrs.

Sincere condolences for your loss. You were lucky to have each other. One
more furry guardian angel.

Condolences on losing Chumley. May the many years of
happy memories eventually come to console you.

Purrs
Gordon (lifelong Bessie Smith fan)
Bandit
Snowball
Claudius
Raki

Sincere condolences for your loss.
--
Adrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera)
A House is not a home, without a cat.
http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk

Deepest condolences on your loss.
Annie

I'm so very sorry for your loss.  Chumley was indeed a great cat and you
went the extra mile to provide him his own apartment!  There are not many
people in this world who would consider such a thing; bless you.

Jill

I have the feeling Chumley was the first cat to ever own you so completely,
and I know how bad it hurts. Your tribute to Chumley had me sobbing before I
got halfway through. Your writing reminds me somewhat of reading one of my
favorite authors, John McPhee.

I am so sorry for your loss.

Ginger-lyn

Home Pages:
 http://www.spiritrealm.com/summer/
 http://www.angelfire.com/folk/glsummer (homepage & cats)
 http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~summer/index.htm (genealogy)
 http://www.movieanimals.bravehost.com/ (The Violence Against
                        Animals in Movies Website)

It sounds like you and Chumley had some wonderful times together.
He'll still be around you, I'm sure, since you had such a close bond.

Candace

I'm so sorry for your loss, Chuck.  Chumley sounds like a great character to
have known and loved.  Purrs coming to help heal your broken heart and a
candle will be lit tonight to help guide Chumley on his way to the Rainbow
Bridge.

Hugs,

CatNipped

I'm sorry to hear you've lost your best mate. Its an incredible story, and
you truly are a great cat person for continuing to rent an apartment just fo
the sake of Chumley. Of course, though, how could you say "no" to such a
handsome boy?

Have you heard of Rainbow Bridge? Perhaps it might provide you some solace:

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet
goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run
and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and
comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor;
those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we
remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each
miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops
and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body
quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green
grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet,
you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy
kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and
you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from
your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...

Yowie

Chumley must have been a really extraordinary cat.  It sounds like he
had a lot of intelligence and character; his picture gives me the
impression of a cat with tons of personality.  It's wonderful that you
were able to enjoy his friendship for so many years and from what
you've written it sounds like he enjoyed good health until the very
end; that's a bonus. You gave him everything a cat could want and more.
I'm really sorry for your loss.

I'm so very sorry to hear this.
Lots and lots of purrs,

I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how you are feeling as do most of us
here.

Judith

On Sat 24 Sep 2005 01:19:28a,  wrote in rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
(news:1127539168.380767.152900@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com):

Condolences for your loss Chuck. I enjoyed reading about Chumley, and
the story of how you got him to come in is so amazing! How smart he
was!

Thanks for sharing his story.

Many condolences, and a few good, rumbling purrs for your dear Chumley's
peaceful crossing and the gentle healing of a broken heart. No doubt
Chumley's giving some love and comfort to one who was taken by Katrina,
and awaits the ahppy reunion you'll someday have.

Blessed be,
Baha