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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / March 2007Zak; RB
While I have been hanging around the cat groups almost since they were created I tend to be pretty quiet so few of you know me. Some of you I have seen posting since before the split and some of you are "newer" than that. Quite a few of you have given me a good laugh at times or touched me and I hope my few posts have touched at least a few of you over time. I have always been a "One cat" person and was adopted by my first cat while still living with my parents many years ago. I lost that cat when she was way too young. I was about 26 at the time and adopted my second cat, a black and white boy with a vocabulary to rival some of the college students I meet at my current job. He lived 15 years and died suddenly. I remained alone for a month or two and then adopted Zak. That was about 10.5 years ago and some of you may know Zak has been fighting kidney failure for about 10 months. Last night I took him for his final visit to the vet and we decided to allow the final kindness of an easy passing. Easy for Zak but not for me. My well sized two bedroom apartment is now very quiet to this 52 year old single guy. There is no one underfoot to help me tumble to the floor and no reason to close the bedroom door before I go to work or leave the window shutter open for. I am happy his discomfort is over, heartbroken that he is gone, proud I kept my promise to him, guilty I kept my promise to him and much more. I miss him so much already. I would gladly have kept spending money or time if it would have saved him but .. At this time I don't plan to adopt another cat. I don't have much more to say at this moment. I appreciate all the purrs and good thoughts many of you have sent me and Zak over the last months. It did help. Andy > While I have been hanging around the cat groups almost since they were > created I tend to be pretty quiet so few of you know me. Some of you [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > > Andy You have my sincere condolences, Andy, I've lit a candle for Zak. http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=Zak%20  SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera) Cats leave pawprints on your heart. >>While I have been hanging around the cat groups almost since they were >>created I tend to be pretty quiet so few of you know me. Some of you [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > You have my sincere condolences, Andy, I've lit a candle for Zak. > http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=Zak%20 A candle is lit. Purrs, Polonca and Soncek http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=Zak%20 > http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=Zak%20 Thanks, I appreciate it. I added my own to the group. Andy > http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=Zak%20 I lit a candle for Zak yesterday. Purrs to the OP for his loss. Jill We will purr and pray for a safe journey for Zak to the RB. Condolences to you. Lily & her mama SignatureIrulan from the stars we come to the stars we return from now until the end of time. > While I have been hanging around the cat groups almost since they were > created I tend to be pretty quiet so few of you know me. Some of you I [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > > Andy My sorrows Andy > While I have been hanging around the cat groups almost since they were > created I tend to be pretty quiet so few of you know me. Some of you I [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > > Andy > While I have been hanging around the cat groups almost since they were > created I tend to be pretty quiet so few of you know me. Some of you I [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > > Andy (((((((((Andy))))))))) It always hurts. Joy > While I have been hanging around the cat groups almost since they were > created I tend to be pretty quiet so few of you know me. Some of you I [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Andy Aw Andy, I'm sorry. My beautiful baby Punkers spent her final day with me yesterday too. And it's empty and it's quiet here tonight. My heart goes out to you. You were a good dad to Zak and he had a fine life. Go with that. I haven't many words of wisdom...still too many knots in my stomach...and I can't send purrs, but I'll be thinking of you and Zak. PatM Deep condolence purrs for Andy and PatM. The death of a furbaby is too horrible for me to contemplate. In your position I think I would have to go numb.| > Aw Andy, I'm sorry. My beautiful baby Punkers spent her final day > with me yesterday too. And it's empty and it's quiet here tonight. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > PatM My condolences to you too, Pat, this has been a very sad day. I've lit a candle for Punkers. http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=Pnkrs SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera) Cats leave pawprints on your heart. >>Aw Andy, I'm sorry. My beautiful baby Punkers spent her final day >>with me yesterday too. And it's empty and it's quiet here tonight. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > candle for Punkers. > http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=Pnkrs A candle is lit. Purrs, Polonca and Soncek >> While I have been hanging around the cat groups almost since they >> were created I tend to be pretty quiet so few of you know me. Some [quoted text clipped - 35 lines] > > PatM I will also be thinking of you. I appreciate your sharing a kindness even in the midst of your own grief. Andy > Aw Andy, I'm sorry. My beautiful baby Punkers spent her final day > with me yesterday too. And it's empty and it's quiet here tonight. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > PatM I'm so very sorry! Lots and lots of hugs and purrs, Polonca and Soncek > While I have been hanging around the cat groups almost since they were > created I tend to be pretty quiet so few of you know me. Some of you I [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Andy Sending comfort purrs your way, hoping that soon the pain of Zak's loss will be overshadowed by the pleasant memories of his time with you. And lighting a candle to help Zak on his journey to the Bridge. Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe > Last night I took him for his final visit to the vet and we decided to > allow the final kindness of an easy passing. Easy for Zak but not for me. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > moment. I appreciate all the purrs and good thoughts many of you have sent > me and Zak over the last months. It did help. I'm so sorry your best friend had to go now, Andy. Many many purrs for your aching heart. I know what you are going through, the relief (that he's not in pain any more) mixed with the guilt (I killed him). In the end, we just have to believe we've done our best for them in an imperfect world. SignatureMarina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. Stories and pics at http://koti.welho.com/mkurten/ Pics at http://s120.photobucket.com/albums/o185/frankiennikki/ http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki I am very sorry for your loss, Andy. I understand how you must be feeling right now. I lost my own angel Tiffany last month to kidney failure. Rest In Peace, dear Zak. Purrs, Flippy in Melbourne, Australia. Catpage: http://www.flippyscatpage.com > While I have been hanging around the cat groups almost since they were > created I tend to be pretty quiet so few of you know me. Some of you I [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > > Andy > While I have been hanging around the cat groups almost since they were > created I tend to be pretty quiet so few of you know me. Some of you I [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Andy I'm very sorry, Andy. I think you did the right and the kindest thing for Zak though, if it helps right now. Sparing a beloved animal pain is part of the deal. But they do leave a tremendous emptiness behind, as I know from experience. Melissa >While I have been hanging around the cat groups almost since they were >created I tend to be pretty quiet so few of you know me. Some of you I [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > >Andy I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss. I too, am a 'one cat' person, now. I think that if you only have one cat, the loss is much, much worse: you don't have any other kitties to help ease the pain, and fill in the gap when you lose your only cat. I've lost two kitties; so I know your pain. I do hope at some time in the future you consider adopting another kitty or two; there are so many wonderful cats waiting in shelters for someone like you to save them from life in a cage. When you are ready, of course. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Life without cats would be only marginally worth living." -TC, and the unmercifully, relentlessly, sweet calico kitty, Kenzie. How you behave towards cats here below determines your status in Heaven. - Robert Heinlein Life is very difficult. Once you understand that, life becomes easier. -Buddha I am very sorry for the loss of your friend. I am very proud of you for being respectful of that friendship and doing what was best for him, Lee > While I have been hanging around the cat groups almost since they were > created I tend to be pretty quiet so few of you know me. Some of you I [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Andy > While I have been hanging around the cat groups almost since they were > created I tend to be pretty quiet so few of you know me. Some of you I [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > > Andy I'm so sorry you had to make this hard decision, I hope it was a comfort to you and to Zak that you could be there in his final moments. It has been two months since I lost my Sesame to the same kidney failure and I still miss her every day and think about her all the time. It really is heartbreaking, please know there are many of us here who understand how you are feeling. Kathryn >Last night I took him for his final visit to the vet and we decided to >allow the final kindness of an easy passing. This is not a good day to be a slave! Two cats at once! Outsider, I am so sorry to hear about Zak Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs I'm so sorry to hear this. Many purrs for Zak's crossing to the RB. SignatureBritta Purring is an automatic safety valve device for dealing with happiness overflow. Check out pictures of Vino at: http://picasaweb.google.com/badwilson > While I have been hanging around the cat groups almost since they were > created I tend to be pretty quiet so few of you know me. Some of you [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > > Andy Dear Andy, Am 21.03.2007 schrieb Outsider: > Last night I took him for his final visit to the vet and we decided to > allow the final kindness of an easy passing. I'm so sorry, Andy:-( Comforting purrs are coming over to you from Inge & Volker and the catgang SignatureCatManiacs World: http://www.gwsystems.com/inge > While I have been hanging around the cat groups almost since they were > created I tend to be pretty quiet so few of you know me. Some of you I [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Andy You have my sympathy. Take comfort in knowing you gave Zak a good life, and now he's whole again. Theresa > While I have been hanging around the cat groups almost since they were > created I tend to be pretty quiet so few of you know me. Some of you [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > > Andy I'm sorry for your loss, Andy. I know how it feels. kili >While I have been hanging around the cat groups almost since they were >created I tend to be pretty quiet so few of you know me. Some of you I [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > >Andy Purrs for you and Zak. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh Make Levees, Not War > I miss him so much already. I would gladly have kept > spending money or time if it would have saved him but .. At this time I [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Andy I share your pain. When Tux died I said "not again" but a couple years later I "just happened into the nearby shelter" and I was lucky enough to be chosen by the best cat ever. Your heart aches in pain just now. Before long (I hope) it will ache for the company of another wonderful furrball. SignatureJoey DoWop Dee Remember: It is To Laugh I'm so very sorry. ((((Hugs)))) > While I have been hanging around the cat groups almost since they were > created I tend to be pretty quiet so few of you know me. Some of you I [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Andy > While I have been hanging around the cat groups almost since they were > created I tend to be pretty quiet so few of you know me. Some of you I [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Andy I know you miss him but he is fine now. Whatever adventure awaits him at the Bridge is better than suffering and you and he are always together in your hearts. Take care of yourself and the fist step is very likely going to be finding another cat. That's not for everyone who loses a cat but it is for most. Will in New Haven -- "Never try to out-stubborn a cat" - Robert A. Heinlein "I am not stubborn, Mr. Heinlein, I am in charge." - Feather I really appreciate the kind words from everyone. If anyone would ever doubt it, it DOES help. The candles were a real boost today as I sat at my desk in my office I looked in on them. Thanks for everyone who lit one. Those of you who, also, just lost a loved one - what can I say? - just know my thoughts are also with you. Andy >Last night I took him for his final visit to the vet and we decided to >allow the final kindness of an easy passing. Easy for Zak but not for me. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I know the feeling only too well, having fairly recently lost Speckles, my sweetie, my little shadow, to renal failure after nearly a year of struggling for her survival. But there comes that time.... I'm so sorry for your loss and hope the pain will ease for you, replaced with happy memories. Jeanne >>Last night I took him for his final visit to the vet and we decided to >>allow the final kindness of an easy passing. Easy for Zak but not for [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Jeanne The same to you on your loss. I know time will help and I know both of our friends needed to be let go. We still miss them though, don't we. Andy "Outsider" <not@this_address.com> wrote in message news:ns98FAB720E5040outsideroutnet@69.28.186.158... > Last night I took him for his final visit to the vet and we decided to > allow the final kindness of an easy passing. Easy for Zak but not for me. [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > sent > me and Zak over the last months. It did help. I'm so sorry for your loss Andy. I'll be sending thoughts to you and Zak tonight. Susan M Otis and CHester > "Outsider" <not@this_address.com> wrote in message > news:ns98FAB720E5040outsideroutnet@69.28.186.158... [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > Susan M > Otis and CHester Thanks. > I miss him so much already. I would gladly have kept > spending money or time if it would have saved him but .. At this time I > don't plan to adopt another cat. I don't have much more to say at this > moment. I appreciate all the purrs and good thoughts many of you have sent > me and Zak over the last months. It did help. I'm so sorry to hear that you lost Zak - purrs for him and for you. Deb. 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 miss him so much already. I would gladly have kept >> spending money or time if it would have saved him but .. At this [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Deb. Thanks Deb. >Last night I took him for his final visit to the vet and we decided to >allow the final kindness of an easy passing. Easy for Zak but not for me. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >moment. I appreciate all the purrs and good thoughts many of you have sent >me and Zak over the last months. It did help. Aaaahhh! That's so sad! What a hard final duty for a kitty daddy. >>Last night I took him for his final visit to the vet and we decided to >>allow the final kindness of an easy passing. Easy for Zak but not for [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Aaaahhh! That's so sad! What a hard final duty for a kitty daddy. The last one. The hardest but most important. > Last night I took him for his final visit to the vet and we decided to > allow the final kindness of an easy passing. Easy for Zak but not for me./// I am so very sorry to hear this Andy. We'll light a candle for Zak and keep him in our purrs and prayers for a gentle journey. Helen M >> Last night I took him for his final visit to the vet and we decided >> to allow the final kindness of an easy passing. Easy for Zak but not [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Helen M Thanks. The animal hospital sent a nice card to me. I even got a call from one of the woman there saying how sad she was about it. Everyone who met my little guy could tell he was special! >Last night I took him for his final visit to the vet and we decided to >allow the final kindness of an easy passing. Easy for Zak but not for me. Our condolences on Zak's crossing the RB. Signatureannoyed@net.spammers Craig, Kathi & "Cat Five" the tabby girl >>Last night I took him for his final visit to the vet and we decided to >>allow the final kindness of an easy passing. Easy for Zak but not for >>me. > > Our condolences on Zak's crossing the RB. Thank you. > While I have been hanging around the cat groups almost since they were > created I tend to be pretty quiet so few of you know me. Some of you I [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Andy {{{{Andy}}} I am so sorry for your loss. Wishing you gentle healing. Ginger-lyn >> While I have been hanging around the cat groups almost since they >> were created I tend to be pretty quiet so few of you know me. Some [quoted text clipped - 32 lines] > > Ginger-lyn Feeling a little bit better as I realize it was for Zaks benefit but I will miss him for a long long time. Most sincere condolences, from one who dealt with a beloved cat's kidney trouble for many years before his "retirement." I call it that because he's never far even now and sends whispered meows and purrs from his rest home in a happy climate; telling my Louie to watch out for Mama and telling our five furry owners to knock the toilet paper into the filling bathtub because those human cusswords are funny. And I can feel him thank me for having the guts to let go. You'll feel that from Zak after a time; and after your own "retirement" he'll be there to say it personally. It's never easy, but it does get better. In your post I see a guy who must have a lot of love to give. Someday you'll maybe walk by a shelter's display in a pet store and a little one who needs you will rush to the front of her cage and grab your sleeve and say "I want YOU!" like my Brandy did after Fritzie crosswed over. You'll know in your gut when the next time comes for adoption, and maybe that other cat will too. Maybe Zak will send a new friend, a new love, a new little so-and-so to dump your toilet paper into a bathtub. You'll be surprised where you'll hear him. Again, my condolences, and a special Brandy kiss, guaranteed to part clouds and let sunlight in. Blessed be, Baha >While I have been hanging around the cat groups almost since they were >created I tend to be pretty quiet so few of you know me. Some of you I [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > >Andy > Most sincere condolences, from one who dealt with a beloved cat's > kidney trouble for many years before his "retirement." I call it that [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > Blessed be, > Baha That is just how I got Zak. He picked me not the other way round. MAybe after some time I will visit the shelter or something. > While I have been hanging around the cat groups almost since they were > created I tend to be pretty quiet so few of you know me. Some of you I [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Andy I'm so very sorry to hear that. Lots and lots of purrs and hugs, Polonca and Soncek |
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