A sad introduction

On 2008-02-19 20:58:04 -0600, "22brix" said:

I have been lurking for awhile and have been impressed with what a nice
bunch of cat slaves you all are. I've been meaning to introduce myself
and my herd of cats but today I had one of those days that all pet
slaves dread--I had to say the final goodbye to one of my dearest. The
following is my tribute to my sweet Tortle.

Dear Tortle,

You have been part of my life for almost ten years. You are much too young
to leave me. I remember when I first saw you--tiny enough to fit into my
pocket. You were the mistress of the inaudible meow even then, although you
broadened your repertoire into a wonderful assortment of meows, maus,
mrrrrraghs, and other untranslatable verbalizations. You have been with me
through many other difficult farewells--you would sit on my shoulder
(sometimes on my head!), your head pressed up against mine, purring,
purring, purring.

You were beautiful--as only a tortoiseshell kitty can be. Soft,plush light
colored tortie fur competing with the odd bit of orange tabby--big, round
green eyes. You looked so different from your brother Hailey--he always was
bigger than you, long haired color point manx that he is. But you could
always outrun him. I remember you chasing him, screaming like a banshee,
just for the hell of it. You made me laugh. Even after you'd gotten a
little older you were always playful--more than any other of my cats you
always acted like a kitten.

I still remember the time you inadvertently got chased outside at night by
Kellie, our dog; I remember my DH having to climb the neighbor's fence in
only his socks and underwear and a flashlight clenched between his teeth, to
catch you and how he only found you by your eyes shining in the light.

I have a row of puncture marks on my side of the table where you would hook
the table with one paw, asking for some attention (and the odd bit of people
food you could purloin). I remember you sitting on my DH's chest, kneading
biscuits so very vigorously he'd sometimes cry out in pain. When you were
sick, you'd crawl under the covers at night for warmth and comfort--I
finally had to kick you out of the room as you began to recover because in a
joyous ecstasy you'd give me love bites and you'd bite hard.

You've been seriously ill several times--once with pancreatitis and then
last year with acute kidney failure. Each time you fought it (and any
medical intervention) with great diligence and vigor. You lost your best
cat friend, Molly, last spring when you were so sick. You battled back
stronger than ever and the last eight or nine months have been an absolute
joy.
I knew that you might eventually lose your battle with your sick kidneys but
I was hoping to put it off, put it off indefinitely, maybe forever. But
hoping doesn't always work. You left me much too soon, you should be
enjoying many more years with us. You got sick so quickly--Saturday you
looked perfect--today I'm saying farewell.

Goodbye, Tortle, sweet dreams--I will be looking for you when I reach the
rainbow bridge. I miss you so much.

Bonnie

I'm so sorry to hear this. (((((hugs))))))

"Daniel Mahoney" wrote in message
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Goodbye, Tortle, sweet dreams--I will be looking for you when I reach the
rainbow bridge. I miss you so much.

Bonnie

That is a very sweet tribute. Very sad, but very sweet.

When I read that I had to go hug Amelia. my chubby tortie girl.

Dan

Thank you for your kind words--it means a lot to me. Give Amelia a hug for
me, too!

Bonnie

"Granby" wrote in message
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Purrrrrs and prayers for your pain at haveing to say good bye to such a
friend.

Thank you so much for your kindess. Bonnie

""STEELER"" wrote in message
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The blessing of having one of these fur babies gracing our lives is truly
heaven on earth. My condolences to you and many heartfelt purrs to you.


And it's so hard to let them go...

Bless you for your kind words.

Bonnie

"sam" wrote in message
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Beautiful tribute, Bonnie.

Sam, supervised by Mistletoe

Thank you, she was a beautiful kitty.

"Marina" wrote in message
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22brix wrote:

Goodbye, Tortle, sweet dreams--I will be looking for you when I reach the
rainbow bridge. I miss you so much.

welcome to the group, bonnie. i'm so sorry for your loss. tortle sounds
like such a purrsonable cat.

--
Marina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki.


Thanks, Marina,

She truly was. I have had to say goodbye to a number of cats over the years
and she was pretty special.

Bonnie

"jmcquown" wrote in message
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Oh Bonnie, how very sad. I'm very sorry for your loss. Purrs for an easy
crossing for Tortle, and for your broken heart.

Jill


Thank you, Jill

As hard as it is--I know in my head that she is in a much better place,
romping with her friends at the bridge. My heart has not yet come to the
same conclusion.

Bonnie

"Joy" wrote in message
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(((((((Bonnie))))))))

--
Joy

Thank you Joy, I need all the hugs I can get right now!

Bonnie

"Susan M" wrote in message
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22brix wrote:

I knew that you might eventually lose your battle with your sick kidneys
but
I was hoping to put it off, put it off indefinitely, maybe forever. But
hoping doesn't always work. You left me much too soon, you should be
enjoying many more years with us. You got sick so quickly--Saturday you
looked perfect--today I'm saying farewell.

Goodbye, Tortle, sweet dreams--I will be looking for you when I reach the
rainbow bridge. I miss you so much.

I so sorry for the loss of your Tortle.

Susan M
Otis and Chester

Thanks for your kind words.

Bonnie

"Kreisleriana" wrote in message
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What a lovely tribute. She must have been wonderful. Welcome, and feel
free to tell us more about her and other kitties in your life.



She was an incredible kitty. Thanks for the welcome--when I'm feeling a bit
better I'll reintroduce myself and the rest of my merry troup.

Bonnie