In Memory of The Kitty (Jan.11, 1986 - May 9, 2000)



She closed her eyes and went to be with the Lord, and I am grateful for the time I had with her, and look forward to the day I see her again. I picture her sitting in some sunny spot in heaven, feasting on minced mice and bird, pausing only to observe a butterfly. If someone has a copy of Rainbow Bridge, can you post it?

-- kritter (kritter@adelphia.net), May 09, 2000

Answers

Kritter, I'm so very sorry.

-- helen (home@the.farm), May 09, 2000.

kritter,

I feel for your loss, as I know how important our animals are to us. Be assured that kitty is now at peace, and that you indeed one day will see kitty again.

-- (Sheeple@Greener.Pastures), May 09, 2000.

Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to some- one here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water, and sunshine and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who have been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; his eager body begins to quiver. Suddenly, he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together...

-- Anon. --

-- with my condolences, Sis (Sis@thefarm.zzz), May 09, 2000.

Sorry for your loss, kritter. Ive lost three over the years. Its never easy.

Love the Rainbow Bridge. Hadnt seen it before.

Blessings.

Diane

-- Diane J. Squire (sacredspaces@yahoo.com), May 09, 2000.

Kritter, I too am very, very sorry for your loss.

On a day like today, I'd like to set aside my differences with the other members of your board, and say a prayer for you and your precious departed one.

Kritter, when my pets die, I try to throw myself into a new project because I'm less likely to focus on the pain if I'm distracted. Take it easy for the next week, because I know you're a woman with a kind heart, and the passing of this pet is going to be difficult to live with for awhile.

I also learned something important with the passing of my last pet. I wish to this day I had kept the remains of my kitty. I think having him around in some form, even if it were just his ashes, would make his death more bearable. If you've already buried her, that's great, if not, ashes in an urn might help later. If you find it doesn't help, you can always spread her ashes later...you can't go back and get her ashes though.

-- (Ladylogic@...), May 09, 2000.

you can't go back and get her ashes though.

That should read, "You can't go back and get her body though."

(If you hadn't changed the password, I could have gone in and fixed that myself :o)

-- (Ladylogic@...), May 09, 2000.

Thank you all. I did bury Kitty in the yard, next to her old pal Jake, who's buried there as well. I love "Rainbow Bridge", it is most comforting. I'm dealing with this death a bit better than I thought, mainly because I knew how sick and unhappy she was. I feel her spirit here in the house, she is free. The kids are already talking about getting "the next cat" and that has them feeling a bit better. I'm glad her suffering is done. I'm glad my suffering is done! and so it goes... :-) Thanks again. (and the kitty thanks you!)

-- kritter (kritter@adelphia.net), May 09, 2000.

So sorry for you Kritter. We have had many pets pass over the years, it never gets easier. (((Kritter)))

-- LillyBear (bearslilly@hotmail.com), May 09, 2000.

A soft furry paw

Reached out and with just one swipe

Captured my heart's depths.

.

-- Tricia the Canuck (jayles@telusplanet.net), May 09, 2000.

My beloved coon cat, who passed away at the ripe age of 19 just a few years ago, had been with me almost my entire adult life at that point. To the extent I finally "grew up", I did it with her at my side. I will always associate her with some of life's greatest adventures, joys and heartbreaks. And now an abandoned coon has come into my life, reminding me of Boomer in so many ways I can't help but wonder if it could be her and I didn't have to wait until I passed on to see her again.

After 14 years, I'm guessing you will have similar memories. You had a tough decision ahead of you, I'm relieved to hear she made it for you.

((((Kritter and her Kitty)))

-- Brooks (brooksbie@hotmail.com), May 10, 2000.

Looks like my Evinrude. Rudy was the best damned cat I ever had. Condolences my friend.

-- Carlos (riffraff@cybertime.net), May 11, 2000.

I found this site while looking for some sort of prayer or saying that I could send my daughter. You see, her cat of 18 years became very sick, very suddenly. My daughter came home for the weekend from school back east. (coincidence?) We took old sparkey to the the Vet. After many tests and a night in the Vet, some intervenious fluids and he looked abit better. He was very dehydreated. I was told today the his prognosis was very bad. I will not go into all that was wrong. Anyway, I had to make that desision to let him go.

Of all the cats I have had in the past, this cat was the most fantasic, loving, involved cat. I have never met at cat like this one. All those times I told him to get down or to leave me be..... That is all I wanted today, and he gave it to me even though he was sick.

He did not want to go. He never closed his eyes. What a galent prince!

I buried him tonight, about an hour ago. I put a picture of him and my daughter in a small tin and sealed it and wrapped it in with him. I said a prayer for him and for my daughter.

He will be missed.

Bye Sparkey

-- Jay T (Jaytyz@pacbell.net), April 27, 2004.

(((((((Jay and daughter))))))

So sorry for your loss!

-- Gayla (privacy@please.com), April 28, 2004.