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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / April 2006Ping Melissa
How is dear unka Pan doing now? Just thought you could use a {{{{{hug}}}}}  SignatureMarina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. marina (dot) kurten (at) iki (dot) fi Stories and pics at http://koti.welho.com/mkurten/ Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki He's creaking along, and I cannot bring myself to make that last appointment quite yet. But there is a clear contrast between his demeanor and appearance and that of the two young healthy girl cats. And I see the weariness in his eyes that you described in Frank's eyes in his last days. We've spent the weekend doing some serious cuddling and heavy petting, and he's getting lots of treats and spoiling. He definitely knows he's loved. I'm just not brave enough yet, and I keep vacillating between he's ready/not ready. {{{Marina}}} Thanks for the hugs! They never go amiss! Melissa Pan Update: I think it's going to be tomorrow, everyone. Pan is telling me in the clearest way that a cat can that he is ready to go. I didn't believe him last week, but I do, now. I'm still not ready for this, but I am closer to ready than I was last week. Pan hasn't eaten anything since yesterday morning, and is very quiet and listless. I've been trying to coax him to eat with his favorite treat foods, but it is not working. Last night, he didn't even want a bite of my broiled chicken which was normally his favorite. Even when I held a tidbit right under his nose, he just turned his head away, and the result is the same this morning. I would take him in today, except that I have to work noon to nine, and I don't want to be bawling in front of library patrons. Tomorrow, I won't have to be at work until five p.m. which will give me some time to collect myself before I have to face the public. So please, more purrs for my old dear as he prepares to cross the Rainbow Bridge. Sadly, Melissa > Pan Update: I think it's going to be tomorrow, everyone. Pan is telling > me in the clearest way that a cat can that he is ready to go. I didn't [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > public. So please, more purrs for my old dear as he prepares to cross > the Rainbow Bridge. I feel so sad for you, but you have to believe it's the best thing you can do for Pan. I am so sorry. Hugs and purrs on the way for you both. <tears> SignatureMarina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. marina (dot) kurten (at) iki (dot) fi Stories and pics at http://koti.welho.com/mkurten/ Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki > Pan Update: I think it's going to be tomorrow, everyone. Pan is > telling me in the clearest way that a cat can that he is ready to go. [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > dear as he prepares to cross the Rainbow Bridge. > Sadly, {{{{{{{{{{{{Melissa}}}}}}}}}}}} Purrs for a gentle passing. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera) Cats leave pawprints on your heart. http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ((((((HUGSPURRSLOVE))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) > Pan Update: I think it's going to be tomorrow, everyone. Pan is telling > me in the clearest way that a cat can that he is ready to go. I didn't [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > Sadly, > Melissa So please, more purrs for my old dear as he prepares to cross > the Rainbow Bridge. > Sadly, > Melissa I'm reading this with tears in my eyes. Many purrs and prayers for a safe passing and for it to be gentle. Helen M Ah geez Melissa, I'm so sorry to hear that. Purrs for your broken heart. SignatureHugs, CatNipped See all my masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ > Pan Update: I think it's going to be tomorrow, everyone. Pan is telling > me in the clearest way that a cat can that he is ready to go. I didn't [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > Sadly, > Melissa > Pan Update: I think it's going to be tomorrow, everyone. Pan is telling > me in the clearest way that a cat can that he is ready to go. I didn't [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > Sadly, > Melissa I'm so so sorry to hear this, Melissa! We are sending lots of hugs and purrs, Polonca and Soncek > Pan Update: I think it's going to be tomorrow, everyone. SO sorry, but it is the kindest most caring thing you can do for him now. Purrs for Pan and his people. Gordon, Bandit, Snowball, Claudius & Raki In loving memory of Aries, Kensey & Pericles. So sorry Melissa, purrs on their way. Suz&Spicey I'm so sorry, Melissa. Many, many purrs for you and Pan. -- Britta > Pan Update: I think it's going to be tomorrow, everyone. Pan is telling > me in the clearest way that a cat can that he is ready to go. I didn't [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > Sadly, > Melissa > Pan Update: I think it's going to be tomorrow, everyone. Pan is telling > me in the clearest way that a cat can that he is ready to go. I didn't [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > Sadly, > Melissa Many purrs on the way for you Melissa. It's so hard to let them go, even when we know it's the best thing for them. SignatureSam, closely supervised by Mistletoe >> Pan Update: I think it's going to be tomorrow, everyone. Pan is telling >> me in the clearest way that a cat can that he is ready to go. I didn't [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] >Many purrs on the way for you Melissa. It's so hard to let them go, >even when we know it's the best thing for them. Piggybacking to say my thoughts are with you and sweet Pan. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com Make Levees, Not War Just saw your news of Pan on Tweed's thread. Many purrs of comfort for you and I'll light a second candle tonight for his journey. SignatureSam, closely supervised by Mistletoe >So please, more purrs for my old dear as he prepares to cross >the Rainbow Bridge. >Sadly, >Melissa ((((((((((Melissa)))))))))) Prayers for strength & comfort to you as well at this sad time. Signatureannoyed@net.spammers Craig, Kathi & "Cat Five" the tabby girl > Pan Update: I think it's going to be tomorrow, everyone. Pan is telling > me in the clearest way that a cat can that he is ready to go. Big hugs to you and purrs for Pan. I'm really sorry. Susan M Otis and Chester > So please, more purrs for my old dear as he prepares to cross the > Rainbow Bridge. Sadly, Melissa Purrs for Pan and for you. It sounds like he's telling you the best way he knows that he's ready to move on. I'm so sorry. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca I wish I had known Pan even better than through this medium. My heart goes out to both of you. I'm back from the vet's office with an empty cat carrier, and a sad, but not empty heart. Nina and Francesca are still here, after all, and I'll have them both for a long time to come. Pan crossed the Rainbow Bridge very gently and quickly, and it is my hope that he and Isadora are together again on the far side, now. He pretty much collapsed before Dr. Mell had even finished giving him the injection, and I had quite a while to sit beside his thin little body and stroke him, saying last goodbyes. The saddest time will be when I get into bed tonight, and he won't be there to curl up on top of me under the covers. I'm very sad, of course, but okay. I had left it too long in Isadora's case two years ago, which I vowed I would not do for Panther. He had a gentle, dignified end. Melissa >I'm very sad, of course, but okay. I had left it too long in Isadora's >case two years ago, which I vowed I would not do for Panther. He had a >gentle, dignified end. I was wondering about dear Pan today and how you were holding up. I'm so sorry. He's feeling much better now. Let the rest of your family help you grieve. Jane > I'm back from the vet's office with an empty cat carrier, and a sad, > but not empty heart. Nina and Francesca are still here, after all, [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > Isadora's case two years ago, which I vowed I would not do for > Panther. He had a gentle, dignified end. {{{{{{{{{{{{Melissa}}}}}}}}}}}} My sincere condolences. I will light a candle for Pan. Hugs and purrs. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera) Cats leave pawprints on your heart. http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk > I'm very sad, of course, but okay. I had left it too long in Isadora's > case two years ago, which I vowed I would not do for Panther. He had a > gentle, dignified end. Purrs for you, and for Pan's journey to rejoin Isadora, which he surely will do. Deb & furry family. Signaturehttp://www.scientific-art.com "He looked a fierce and quarrelsome cat, but claw he never would; He only bit the ones he loved, because they tasted good." S. Greenfield I'm so sorry Melissa. I'll light a candle tonight to help guide Pan on his journey to the bridge. Purrs for your broken heart. SignatureHugs, CatNipped See all my masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ > I'm back from the vet's office with an empty cat carrier, and a sad, > but not empty heart. Nina and Francesca are still here, after all, and [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Melissa > I'm very sad, of course, but okay. I had left it too long in Isadora's > case two years ago, which I vowed I would not do for Panther. He had a > gentle, dignified end. > > Melissa I'm so very sorry. But he will be met by good friends at the Rainbow Bridge. Piggybacking on Dan's message as I missed your original post, Melissa. Our condolences on the passing of Pan. We are lighting a candle for Enid tonight and will add another one for Pan. The will both enter the RB together. Lily & her mama SignatureIrulan from the stars we come to the stars we return from now until the end of time >> I'm very sad, of course, but okay. I had left it too long in Isadora's >> case two years ago, which I vowed I would not do for Panther. He had a [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > I'm so very sorry. But he will be met by good friends at the Rainbow > Bridge. Big hugs for you and a candle for Pan. I'm sorry that he had to go and I'm glad that he had a gentle goodbye. Susan M Otis and Chester > I'm back from the vet's office with an empty cat carrier, and a sad, > but not empty heart. Nina and Francesca are still here, after all, and [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Melissa > I'm back from the vet's office with an empty cat carrier, and a sad, > but not empty heart. Purrs of condolence to you and all who cared for Pan Gordon & the FF > I'm back from the vet's office with an empty cat carrier, and a sad, > but not empty heart. Nina and Francesca are still here, after all, and [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Melissa ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) I will miss Unka Pan :( I'm so sorry Melissa, and we're all thinking of you. > I'm back from the vet's office with an empty cat carrier, and a sad, > but not empty heart. Nina and Francesca are still here, after all, and [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Melissa {{{{{{{Melissa}}}}} and purrs from us, too. Christine > I'm back from the vet's office with an empty cat carrier, and a sad, > but not empty heart. Nina and Francesca are still here, after all, and [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > case two years ago, which I vowed I would not do for Panther. He had a > gentle, dignified end. {{{{Melissa}}}} <tears> SignatureMarina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. marina (dot) kurten (at) iki (dot) fi Stories and pics at http://koti.welho.com/mkurten/ Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki Marina, My hope is that Panther and Isadora are having a good gossip with Frank and Nikki tonight and telling "Would You Believe What Our Hoomins Used To Do" stories on the far side of the Bridge. =o) But they do leave an empty place behind, don't they? {{{{Marina}}}} Melissa > Marina, > > My hope is that Panther and Isadora are having a good gossip with Frank > and Nikki tonight and telling "Would You Believe What Our Hoomins Used > To Do" stories on the far side of the Bridge. =o) But they do leave an > empty place behind, don't they? Oh, I like that image! I can just hear Nikki saying "... and then she sat on me *again*." SignatureMarina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. marina (dot) kurten (at) iki (dot) fi Stories and pics at http://koti.welho.com/mkurten/ Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki > Oh, I like that image! I can just hear Nikki saying "... and then she > sat on me *again*."//// And Sir William is probably sat there too, saying "Pshaw! that's nothing! Let me tell you about the time she tried to clip my claws!" Helen M Awww, so sad :-( Hugs and purrs, -- Britta > I'm back from the vet's office with an empty cat carrier, and a sad, > but not empty heart. Nina and Francesca are still here, after all, and [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Melissa Purrs to heal your heart Melissa. Panther will have some wonderful RB frieds at the Bridge. Hopefully one of them is holding up a sign so he'll kbow how to find the RPCA-RB kittys. Suz&Spicey > I'm very sad, of course, but okay. I had left it too long in Isadora's > case two years ago, which I vowed I would not do for Panther. He had a > gentle, dignified end./// I am sitting here shedding tears for a cat I'd never met but had very much come to love through your posts. Purrs for a safe passage to the bridge. It is so very hard to let a beloved friend leave with their dignity intact. {{{{HUGS}}}} Helen M >I'm back from the vet's office with an empty cat carrier, and a sad, >but not empty heart. Nina and Francesca are still here, after all, and [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > >Melissa {{{{{Melissa}}}}} I am so sorry for your loss. I am glad Pan had a gentle end to his loving life. May your heart heal in time, and may Nina and Francesca help in the healing. My heart goes out to you. Blessings, Ginger-lyn Home Pages: http://www.moonsummer.com 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) They already are, Ginger-lyn. =o) But I feel rather like I've lost a four-legged husband. Even with this sadness though, If I had to do it all all over again, I'd still take that little green-eyed black fuzzball of a kitten home with me. The first day Pan and I met, he climbed right into my lap and started purring. I took it as an indication that my right kitten had found me. You can't put a price on eighteen years of unconditional love, and it's worth the sorrow of parting, I think. It's more than worth it. Thank you all for the kind wishes. They are incredibly helpful, right now. Melissa >They already are, Ginger-lyn. =o) But I feel rather like I've lost a >four-legged husband. Even with this sadness though, If I had to do it [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > >Melissa I know what you mean. I always believe the sorrow is far outweighed by the joy of the time we have with them. And 18 years is wonderful, although it is never long enough. Thinking of you, Ginger-lyn Home Pages: http://www.moonsummer.com 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) > I'm back from the vet's office with an empty cat carrier, and a sad, > but not empty heart. Nina and Francesca are still here, after all, and [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Melissa "....Rise up slowly Angel. It's hard to let you go..." Sincere condolences in the loss of your old companion. MLB > I'm back from the vet's office with an empty cat carrier, and a sad, > but not empty heart. Nina and Francesca are still here, after all, and [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Melissa We are sending lots of purrs and hugs and we are thinking of you, Polonca and Soncek ((((((((((Melissa))))))))) Hugs and purrs for a gentle crossing. Although at times like these I never really know what to say. I know from sad personal experience that nothing I can say or write will help right now. Hopefully, the messages of support from people who truely understand your loss will help in the days ahead. When Rocky died I saved the many messages I received, many of them unread. Eventually, they WERE read, and they DID HELP. >I'm back from the vet's office with an empty cat carrier, and a sad, >but not empty heart. Nina and Francesca are still here, after all, and [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > >Melissa SignatureSteve Touchstone, faithful servant of Sammy, Little Bit and Spot with loving memories of Rocky (RB) stouchst@JUNKsirinet.net [remove Junk for email] Home Page: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/index.html Cat Pix: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/animals.html > I'm back from the vet's office with an empty cat carrier I think that's one of the saddest sights in the World, someone standing outside a vet's with tears running down their face and the empty cat carrier.... Shiral all I can say is you did the best for Pan and he was so much loved. I haven't been on this list for too long (just over a year) and I felt I knew him and I wish I'd known him longer...All I can offer is a hug and a prayer for both of you Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs |
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