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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / February 2008REST IN PEACE SPIRIT 1-29-2008
Spirit went into respiratory failure this afternoon. The vet did everything he could to save him but he was suffering gasping for air at the end. I could not let him go on like that. PLEASE FOR GIVE ME SPIRIT. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. PLEASE FORGIVE ME Earlier today spirit started acting funny breathing like he had to use his stomach muscle to breathe. You could rub him up and down pick him up. He only made a squeak when he was on his side laying down but he always did something like that when you rubbed his side. He was eating normally, jumping around, drinking water wanting love putting his claws into my arm when I was not paying attention or on the phone to him so he could have a treat. I took him into the vets on the way over to the vet he started to try and gasp. I got him to the vet where he started going down hill. the vet tried everything but he told me that cats that come in condition like this have less than a 50% chance. I spent the whole time telling spirit that I loved him and scratching his head trying to keep him calm. They took him back for an x-ray where he started to gasp even worse. He started to cry out in pain unable to breath. The vet told me that his longs were not expanding and the diaphragm was probably separated. He told me Spirit was in pain and it was time. I stayed with him for the finally minutes. He went peacefully I told him that I love him so much and to PLEASE FORGIVE ME. I brought him home a little while ago and made a place for him out back. Before I put him in I told him mommy and daddy loves him so much and we will see him one day. I wrote some personal stuff on the box I used. I hurt so much I can't stop crying. Everywhere I look I see him and hear him. I pray he forgives me but I could not let him suffer. IF I would have brought him home the vet said he would have not made it thru the night and it would have been painful. I know I did the right thing but the pain tells me other things. I pray I did the right thing. I pray for forgiveness. I miss him so much. I miss his walking like a Boston terrier. I miss him talking to me. I miss him putting his paw on my arm telling me he wants a treat. I miss him talking to me telling me he wants on the back porch. I MISS MY BABY SO MUCH. He fought so hard to beating the pet food poisoning last year. The vet thinks he hurt himself somehow. I want someone to tell me why but I know no one can. The rest of the pack is wandering around dazed like I am right now. The pain clouds my vision right now. I can't see thru the tears PLEASE FORGIVE ME SPIRIT. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH I WANT MY FURBALL BACK.............................................................................. > I miss him so much. I miss his walking like a Boston terrier. I miss > him talking to me. I miss him putting his paw on my arm telling me he [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > I WANT MY FURBALL > BACK.............................................................................. I'm so very sorry. There just aren't words. Keeping them from suffering is all we can do in the end. You did the right thing. It sounds like it could also have been a heart thing. It often acts like that and nothing can save them from that. ((((hugs)))) >> I miss him so much. I miss his walking like a Boston terrier. I miss >> him talking to me. I miss him putting his paw on my arm telling me he [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Karen wrote: I'm so very sorry. There just aren't words. Keeping them from suffering is > all we can do in the end. You did the right thing. It sounds like it > could also have been a heart thing. It often acts like that and nothing > can save them from that. ((((hugs)))) I'm so, so sorry! Lots of purrs, Polonca and Soncek I'm so sorry to hear about Spirit. Purrs on the way for your broken heart. I know it's hard but you did what was best for him. He's at the bridge playing with his friends. Ann  Signatureread Sam's blog at http://kittens-3.blogspot.com/ > Spirit went into respiratory failure this afternoon. The vet did > everything he could to save him but he was suffering gasping for air at [quoted text clipped - 42 lines] > I WANT MY FURBALL > BACK.............................................................................. >...I know I did the right thing but the pain tells me other > things. I pray I did the right thing. I pray for forgiveness. ... The pain clouds my vision right now. I can't > see thru the tears > > PLEASE FORGIVE ME SPIRIT. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH > > I WANT MY FURBALL > BACK.............................................................................. Matthew, You did the right thing. The pain you feel is the pain you spared Spirit and took on yourself, instead . You do not need forgiveness for what you did. Gentle hugs and healing purrs for your troubled soul. Annie >Spirit went into respiratory failure this afternoon. The vet did everything >he could to save him but he was suffering gasping for air at the end. I [quoted text clipped - 40 lines] >I WANT MY FURBALL >BACK.............................................................................. {{{{{Matt}}}}} I know how you feel - I wish I could turn back time and make my babies better, but I can't. :( I will send my RB bostons, Jasper and Buster, to greet Spirit when he gets to the Bridge, and together they will wait for Amanda Lynn. It may not be long now, before she goes. Jasper (RB) helped raise Amanda and Tobi, and I know he is waiting for her. (tears) Mishi > Spirit went into respiratory failure this afternoon. The vet did > everything he could to save him but he was suffering gasping for air at > the end. I could not let him go on like that. I am so sorry. It's just the worst thing when you realise you can do no more. Would it be OK if I gave you a huge hug? (((((((((((((((((((((Matthew))))))))))))))))))))))) >> Spirit went into respiratory failure this afternoon. The vet did >> everything he could to save him but he was suffering gasping for air at [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > (((((((((((((((((((((Matthew))))))))))))))))))))))) I really need it thank you my friend. I must have cleaned my glass over a dozen times in a few minutes Dear Matthew, I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my most sincere condolences, from my house to yours, and may sweet memories of your darling Spirit live forever in your heart. My beloved Romeo and Tiffy passed away recently, so I totally understand your grief and sadness. Rest In Peace, dear Spirit. Please give my Romeo and my Tiffy a kiss for me when you see them. Purrs & hugs, Flippy > Spirit went into respiratory failure this afternoon. The vet did > everything he could to save him but he was suffering gasping for air at [quoted text clipped - 42 lines] > I WANT MY FURBALL > BACK.............................................................................. >Spirit went into respiratory failure this afternoon. The vet did everything >he could to save him but he was suffering gasping for air at the end. I >could not let him go on like that. >PLEASE FOR GIVE ME SPIRIT. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. PLEASE FORGIVE ME Oh God...Poor Spirit; poor Matthew. I am in tears for you both. And I am praying as I speak for you both. Odessa-Dolly, who left our world in the same way, please show dear Spirit around the Elysian Plains, where you both can run and breathe freely of the purest air, unpolluted by our human errors. I believe fervently that Spirit does forgive you, Matthew; you are a sort of person who cherishes our animals, and does not think them leser beings or creatures lacking soul; Spirit knows your heart so deeply that only The Boss, God Almighty, can know better. It is so hard to believe now, but in my gut I know that he will come running to meet you someday, and thanking you for releasing him to that place where the air is fresh and he can breathe it down to his tailbones. And he will give you the honor that is due to the brave, for there are fewer more courageous acts than letting go someone you love not for your good, but the other's. I grieve with you, and pray for your broken heart and the crossing of dear Spirit, that his way be easy and his welcome into his "retirement" gentle and joyous until you meet again. (for did he not do the best of work in being your guardian and companion?) Blessed be, Baha > Spirit went into respiratory failure this afternoon. The vet did > everything he could to save him but he was suffering gasping for air at > the end. I could not let him go on like that. > PLEASE FOR GIVE ME SPIRIT. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. PLEASE FORGIVE ME My deepest condolences, Matthew. Although it won't console you much, you did the right thing and Spirit will know this. You eased his suffering and were there for him when it counted. You'll never forget, and in that way, Spirit will always be with you whenever you want to visit him in your memories. Hugs, Yowie >Spirit went into respiratory failure this afternoon. The vet did >everything >he could to save him but he was suffering gasping for air at the end. I >could not let him go on like that. >PLEASE FOR GIVE ME SPIRIT. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. PLEASE FORGIVE ME I'm sure he felt there was nothing to forgive. May your heart find peace. Mark Edwards SignatureProof of Sanity Forged Upon Request > I miss him so much. I miss his walking like a Boston terrier. I miss him > talking to me. I miss him putting his paw on my arm telling me he wants a [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > I WANT MY FURBALL > BACK.............................................................................. {{{Matthew}}} I'm so sorry for the loss of Spirit. Hugs and purrs are coming your way. I will light a candle for Spirit. Susan M Otis and Chester > Spirit went into respiratory failure this afternoon. The vet did > everything he could to save him but he was suffering gasping for air at > the end. I could not let him go on like that. > PLEASE FOR GIVE ME SPIRIT. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. PLEASE FORGIVE ME Purrs on the way for your broken heart. As well as for the rest of the clowder as they try to adjust. Jo > Spirit went into respiratory failure this afternoon. The vet did everything > he could to save him but he was suffering gasping for air at the end. I [quoted text clipped - 40 lines] > I WANT MY FURBALL > BACK.............................................................................. Matthew, I am so sorry. I know how much you loved that kitty and how bad you're going to miss him. ((((((((Hugs)))))))))))))))0 Sherry > Spirit went into respiratory failure this afternoon. The vet did everything > he could to save him but he was suffering gasping for air at the end. I [quoted text clipped - 40 lines] > I WANT MY FURBALL > BACK.............................................................................. Oh, Matthew! I'm so sorry to hear about Spirit. Please take whatever meager comfort you can from knowing that you did absolutely everything possible for him in his last hours. I know these words pale in comparison to the hurt you are feeling now. Mistletoe sends purrs of comfort your way and I send my prayers for you. Just know that you and Spirit will be reunited when you can cross the Bridge together. Sam, supervised by Mistletoe This is how I felt when I had to put scooter dog to sleep. It isn't easy if you have warning or if you don't. I had time to decide what to do and it was this painful. Look we all know cats are smarter than people and you need have no doubt that Spirit loved you and knew you were the on that would care for him. Choices suck especially those we have to make but, the alternative would have been to show him that what YOU wanted was more important than his pain. Cry and cry and cry, I don't know if it helps but it has to be done. You did your best and that is all we can do. There are no quick fixes for this kind of pain for us mere humans. Purrrrrz and prayers. >> Spirit went into respiratory failure this afternoon. The vet did >> everything he could to save him but he was suffering gasping for air at [quoted text clipped - 52 lines] > > Sam, supervised by Mistletoe > Spirit went into respiratory failure this afternoon. The vet did everything > he could to save him but he was suffering gasping for air at the end. I > could not let him go on like that. I'm so sorry for your loss. SignatureMarina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. Dear Matthew and family, Am 30.01.2008 schrieb Matthew: > I stayed with him for the finally minutes. He went peacefully I > told him that I love him so much and to PLEASE FORGIVE ME. we are so very sorry to read your post:-( You made a hard but good and neccessary decision. We are sure, Spirit has forgiven you. You spared him so much suffering - he will be happily waiting at the bridge for you to come. Hugs and purrs for your broken heart from Inge & Volker and the catgang SignatureCatManiacs World: http://www.gwsystems.com/inge SignatureKyla's Cat sadly looked over her shoulder and watched her write this "Matthew" < > Spirit went into respiratory failure this afternoon. The vet did > everything he could to save him but he was suffering gasping for air at [quoted text clipped - 42 lines] > I WANT MY FURBALL > BACK.............................................................................. I am SO sorry for your pain........I now how it hurts....I really do, I'm crying with you...it's so sad.....you did the best you could for Spirit and he thanks you and loves you, and Spirit is Rainbow Bridge......the first day is always the hardest... You have nothing to be forgiven for..... PUUUUUUUUURS... and love Kyla and Pips, Sqweex, Mosey and Pookie > Spirit went into respiratory failure this afternoon. The vet did > everything he could to save him but he was suffering gasping for air > at the end. I could not let him go on like that. > PLEASE FOR GIVE ME SPIRIT. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. PLEASE FORGIVE ME http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=Sprit >Spirit went into respiratory failure this afternoon. The vet did everything >he could to save him but he was suffering gasping for air at the end. I >could not let him go on like that. I'm sitting here crying- so sudden Sending purrs and prayers to you and your furballs Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs > Spirit went into respiratory failure this afternoon. The vet did > everything he could to save him but he was suffering gasping for air at [quoted text clipped - 42 lines] > I WANT MY FURBALL > BACK.............................................................................. If anybody knows exactly how sad you are, Matthew, we do. We are never ready to let them go, even though they may be ready to leave us. The boys are sending you extra-extra strength purrs. > Spirit went into respiratory failure this afternoon. �The vet did everything > he could to save him but he was suffering gasping for air at the end. �I [quoted text clipped - 40 lines] > I WANT MY FURBALL > BACK.......................................................................�....... Purrs for your broken heart Matthew. I think that Spirit understands your decision. Suz&Spicey > I miss him so much. I miss his walking like a Boston terrier. I miss him > talking to me. I miss him putting his paw on my arm telling me he wants a [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > dazed like I am right now. The pain clouds my vision right now. I can't > see thru the tears I am so very sorry, Matthew. I know how much it hurts. Our furkids know when it's time, and I firmly believe that they do appreciate being saved from pain and suffering. They're no need to ask Spirit for forgiveness - I'm sure he is relieved to be free from pain again. What you did for Spirit is the most loving thing you could have done. The pain really does get better - really. Dan > Spirit went into respiratory failure this afternoon. The vet did everything > he could to save him but he was suffering gasping for air at the end. I [quoted text clipped - 40 lines] > I WANT MY FURBALL > BACK.............................................................................. Oh Matthew, I am so very sorry about this. How very brave to make the decision which gave him peace and to stay with him all the way through. You will meet him at the rainbow bridge. love Bettina I'm so sorry to hear that. Many purrs to you and your remaining furballs. We lost Blacky last october and are still missing him very much. Kind regards, Micha > Spirit went into respiratory failure this afternoon. The vet did everything > he could to save him but he was suffering gasping for air at the end. I [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > I WANT MY FURBALL > BACK.............................................................................. SignatureSquare Dance is friendship put to music Andrea and Michael with furballs Merlin and Mark Pics from late and current masters see: http://fotoalbum.web.de/gast/zwinkiekater/Katzen-Cats > Spirit went into respiratory failure this afternoon. The vet did everything > he could to save him but he was suffering gasping for air at the end. I > could not let him go on like that. > PLEASE FOR GIVE ME SPIRIT. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. PLEASE FORGIVE ME So sorry to read this Matthew - it is such a hard thing to go through, but Spirit knows you did the kindest thing possible for him and it is the only choice you could have made. Purrs for Spirit and your broken heart - 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 am so sorry, there is nothing to forgive you did what was best for him, that is a truly honorable thing, and sometimes the honorable thing hurts, Lee > Spirit went into respiratory failure this afternoon. The vet did everything > he could to save him but he was suffering gasping for air at the end. I [quoted text clipped - 39 lines] > > I WANT MY FURBALL BACK........................................................................ ...... Matthew, I'm so sorry to hear this. Of course you did the right thing and Spirit will thank you for ending his pain. I know how you feel, though, I felt the same about Bandit - and because of it I probably waited a few days too long (and *that's* what I need her forgiveness for). Purrs and purr-ayers for your breaking heart and a candle will be lit tonight to help guide Spirit to the Rainbow Bridge. Hugs, CatNipped > Spirit went into respiratory failure this afternoon. The vet did > everything he could to save him but he was suffering gasping for air at [quoted text clipped - 42 lines] > I WANT MY FURBALL > BACK.............................................................................. > Spirit went into respiratory failure this afternoon. The vet did everything > he could to save him but he was suffering gasping for air at the end. I > could not let him go on like that. > PLEASE FOR GIVE ME SPIRIT. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. PLEASE FORGIVE ME There is no need to ask forgiveness. You gave him a great gift, one that cost you a great deal. He is off on a great adventure, which we cannot even imagine. Or he is off to the Rainbow Bridge, which we have been allowed to imagine by a generous universe. Either way, he can breathe now and he will have lots of friends and fun while he waits for you and his other loved ones to join him. He kNOWs you love him and he really doesn't understand what's to forgive. You did what you could. The vet did what the vet could and the little feller knows all that now. Forgive you? He feels bad for YOU. Of course you can't stop crying but you will. And he will always be with you and eventually you may see him again and he will SWAT you if you ask forgiveness. Will in New Haven -- > Earlier today spirit started acting funny breathing like he had to use his > stomach muscle to breathe. You could rub him up and down pick him up. He [quoted text clipped - 35 lines] > I WANT MY FURBALL > BACK.............................................................................. > I miss him so much. I miss his walking like a Boston terrier. I miss him > talking to me. I miss him putting his paw on my arm telling me he wants a [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > dazed like I am right now. The pain clouds my vision right now. I can't > see thru the tears//// {{{{{{{MATHEW}}}}}}}} I am so very, very sorry to hear this Mathew. We'll light a candle for him to have a safe journey. Helen M > Spirit went into respiratory failure this afternoon. The vet did > everything he could to save him but he was suffering gasping for air [quoted text clipped - 44 lines] > BACK................................................................... > ........... This is so horrible. I wont tell you that you did the right thing because in your brain you already know that. I will only tell you my thoughts are with you. Andy > Spirit went into respiratory failure this afternoon. The vet did everything > he could to save him but he was suffering gasping for air at the end. I > could not let him go on like that. > PLEASE FOR GIVE ME SPIRIT. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. PLEASE FORGIVE ME Nothing I can say can ever ease your pain. This is a decision I've never yet had to take; in my heart I know that someday I will have to. I hope that day is long in coming, but I hope fervently that when it does come I will take the courageous decision that you did. Rest in peace, Spirit and purrs for your broken heart, Matthew. John, servant to their Imperial Siamese Majesties Rhia and Amy. This thread is so truly sad, and the responses are so kind and wonderful, I'm just sitting here weeping... God bless your hearts, you're wonderful people... HUGS Love Puuuuuuuuurs Kyla%b I am so sorry to hear that Spirit has crossed RB. I know that he forgives you for the suffering that you saved him. You did all you could and then you helped him to cross when there was nothing else. Purrs for Spirit's crossing and purrs of comfort for you and your family. Debbie > Spirit went into respiratory failure this afternoon. The vet did everything > he could to save him but he was suffering gasping for air at the end. I > could not let him go on like that. > PLEASE FOR GIVE ME SPIRIT. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. PLEASE FORGIVE ME <snipped> ((((((((((Matthew)))))))))) Gennie and Marietta >Spirit went into respiratory failure this afternoon. The vet did everything >he could to save him but he was suffering gasping for air at the end. I [quoted text clipped - 40 lines] >I WANT MY FURBALL >BACK.............................................................................. I am so very, very sorry for your terrible, tragic loss. Having it happen so suddenly, with almost no warning, must make it just that much worse. I know I am late, but I have lit a candle for Spirit in my very special candle holder in the shape of a sleeping cat; the cat is curled around where the candle goes. My two RB kitties are doubtlessly playing with Spirit right now, rolling over and over in the warm grass in the sunshine. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ "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 Lightingh a candle for his journey, and sending hugs and purrs to those left behind. SignatureSteve Touchstone, faithful servant of Sammy, Little Bit, Spot, Princess and Furby with loving memories of Rocky (RB) video clips at http://tinyurl.com/29o8ck photos at http://tinyurl.com/22pfn8 > Spirit went into respiratory failure this afternoon. The vet did > everything he could to save him but he was suffering gasping for air at > the end. I could not let him go on like that. > PLEASE FOR GIVE ME SPIRIT. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. PLEASE FORGIVE ME Matt, I am so, so sorry. Three years ago, I had to make Sade's decision to leave this earth and go on to the Rainbow Bridge. For three long days, I sobbed uncontrollably. My heart seemed to be destroyed. Of course I survived the heartache, but as I read your feelings, I hurt all over again. :( God bless Spirit. Signature·.·´¨ ¨)) -:¦:- ¸.·´ .·´¨¨)) Laurie ((¸¸.·´ ..·´ -:¦:- ((¸¸ ·.· *~*LiveLoveLaugh*~* All that I am or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother. ~Abraham Lincoln > Earlier today spirit started acting funny breathing like he had to use his > stomach muscle to breathe. You could rub him up and down pick him up. He [quoted text clipped - 37 lines] > I WANT MY FURBALL > BACK.............................................................................. |
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