He was always a loving, sensitive soul who gave and received affection easily. He would harm a fly (he frequently hunted and ate the flies on the windows) but would never harm a mammal. As a kitten he suffered being carried around by my kids with never a bite or scratch. We once found him watching a mouse with a pleasant amused expression but it apparently had not occurred to him to chase it or bother it. He loved to hang out in the sun, to sniff the catmint, and to lick his adopted brother’s ears. Unfortunately he had a heart murmur and suffered heart failure this afternoon. He had a mostly happy, carefree, well loved life until his last hour.
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Comments
Ognjena wrote:
I’m sorry for your loss, dear Anelson… Know how it feels, been there…
Cherish the memory of your beloved cat, loved ones are always in our hearts…
RIP, sweet kitty… :-(
Posted on 21 Jun 12 (11 months ago)
HollyBee wrote:
Sorry for the loss of your beloved kitty.
Posted on 21 Jun 12 (11 months ago)
ClarendonFlower wrote:
I hope your memories will bring you comfort. So sorry to hear of your loss.
Posted on 21 Jun 12 (11 months ago)
rosemarieGardener wrote:
So sad; I’m so sorry for your loss.
Posted on 21 Jun 12 (11 months ago)
Mamabluestem wrote:
So so very sorry. I would be devastated if we lost Oliver (and your boy could have been Oliver’s twin!).
Posted on 21 Jun 12 (11 months ago)
Cherokee_Motley wrote:
Clearly a kind and gentle soul. I hope his days in the afterlife are filled with Catnip and soft spot to lay under the morning sun. I am sorry for your loss.
Posted on 21 Jun 12 (11 months ago)
sheepandwool wrote:
I am so sorry for your loss. :( I’m sure that while he was with you, he was a happy and content kitty, though. You very clearly love him.
Posted on 21 Jun 12 (11 months ago)
Bojickwoman wrote:
Aw, sorry for your loss. I lost mine about 3 months ago due to heart failure as well. He was suspected of having kidney disease, the vet did a kidney flush and it caused him to go into congestive heart failure. It is very hard to loose a beloved furry baby. :(
Posted on 21 Jun 12 (11 months ago)
flowerweaver wrote:
Oh no! So sorry for the loss of your beloved cat. He was quite handsome! I hope his life was filled with many wonderful days!
Posted on 21 Jun 12 (11 months ago)
Matriarchy wrote:
I am so sorry! It sounds like he had a wonderful life with you, and that is what counts.
Posted on 21 Jun 12 (11 months ago)
laurieann wrote:
Very sad news – I’m so sorry. From those gorgeous pics of him, it looks like he lived a very happy and content life. Take care.
Posted on 21 Jun 12 (11 months ago)
HazelJ wrote:
I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope he’s having a great time at the rainbow bridge.
Posted on 21 Jun 12 (11 months ago)
cristina wrote:
I’m sorry, Anelson. They always leaves a huge emptiness.
Posted on 22 Jun 12 (11 months ago)
Tralamander wrote:
So sorry to hear that, he was a beautiful cat. Take it easy, An. :)
Posted on 22 Jun 12 (11 months ago)
anelson wrote:
Thank you everyone for your kind words. He used to like to watch me gardening and I haven’t had much desire to do any since his death. I keep thinking it must all have been a dream and I will find him in one of his favorite places and he will look at me and purr and roll on his back to entice me to pet him. But it is nice to think that he did have a great and well-lived life, over 10 years long, and a mercifully short, though painful, dying.
Posted on 22 Jun 12 (11 months ago)
plantingrid wrote:
Poor puss, poor you.
Posted on 22 Jun 12 (11 months ago)
goddessjoy wrote:
Sorry for your loss. He looks a lot like my Ziggy boy, who also enjoys helping me in my garden. hugs
Posted on 23 Jun 12 (11 months ago)
LouiseM wrote:
Sincere condolences. It’s heartbreaking to lose a family member and I can well identify with you expecting to see him at any minute. Hope your pain eases soon and your wonderful memories of him bring you some comfort.
Posted on 24 Jun 12 (11 months ago)
Caterpillar wrote:
So sorry for your loss. What a beautiful cat and such sweet memories you have of him.
Posted on 24 Jun 12 (11 months ago)
Fhaith wrote:
All those happy memories have enriched your life! RIP dear little kitty – and hugs to you Anelson. I want an unlike button.
Posted on 24 Jun 12 (11 months ago)
nickyn wrote:
I am sorry for your loss ): The pictures are lovely.
Posted on 26 Jun 12 (11 months ago)
glgardener wrote:
Hugs to you. So sorry to hear about the loss of your boy. Not sure if his name was sweet kitty or just your sentiments. :-) but he certainly does look like a sweet kitty. :-)
Posted on 26 Jun 12 (11 months ago)
ZahnwehZombie wrote:
I’m sorry for your loss. It’s never easy to lose a cat, especially one you love. :(
Posted on 28 Jun 12 (11 months ago)
redloon wrote:
So sorry to hear that you have lost your handsome garden buddy!! It sounds and looks like he had a very happy tenure in your household. Rest in peace, garden cat. And hugs to you.
Posted on 03 Jul 12 (11 months ago)
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