My cat Buddy died today, and I miss him

[Presidentcokedupfratboy]

He was my friend, companion and family for 15 1/2 years. I adopted him when he was six months old. I still remember the first time I met him. Buddy survived for five years with diabetes. I kind of knew the end was near but it still hurts.

At least he isn't suffering anymore.

I love him, and I will miss him so much.

[bigwillq]

1. So sorry for your loss.

:hug:

[Presidentcokedupfratboy]

4. thank you.

I needed to say something, and DU is one of the best places for a pat on the back....

[bigwillq]

8. We're here for you.

:hug:

[miss_american_pie]

2. I'm so sorry

:hug:

[Presidentcokedupfratboy]

6. thank you.

It helps.

[Sannum]

3. Oh

I know how you feel. My beautiful siamese died last September after a battle with kidney disease and it still hurts. I think of him daily and there isn't anything I wouldn't do to have him back with me, perfectly healthy. I loved him so much and still do. :cry:

Here is a :hug: for you

[Presidentcokedupfratboy]

9. Thanks

It's hard to lose someone.

[japple]

5. Sounds like Buddy had a good life with you. He was a lucky cat

to have such a caring human companion. May your sweet memories of him give you comfort. :hug: Rest in peace dear Buddy cat.

[Presidentcokedupfratboy]

7. he was a good fella.

Thanks.

[Neoma]

10. Oh No!

Sorry for your loss. :pals:

[Oeditpus Rex]

11. I'm so sorry

:hug:

[Whoa_Nelly]

12. So sorry.

:hug:

My Buff was with me from when she was about 2 years old, taking her in with a broken hip, until a sudden renal infection brought her life to an end at age 17.

I miss her still. One of the most loving animals I have ever had.

[SeattleGirl]

13. I'm sorry for your loss

:hug:

[Haole Girl]

14. Hugs to you

[Presidentcokedupfratboy]

15. Thanks to everyone I haven't personally replied to....

And anyone else who responds to my post.

I'm still in that shocked stage and I'm just coming into the "weepy" part. This all happened about 11am PDT, so I'm just starting to have the whole impact of Buddy's passing set in.

It's still hard to grasp.

[LaurenG]

19. I'm really sorry

It is so hard. :hug: :cry: :hug:

[Brigid]

16. I am so sorry to hear this.

I lost a 13-year-old cat last year to kidney failure. I miss him too. :hug:

[Kajsa]

17. I'm so sorry.

I've lost many cats myself, during the 40+ years I've
had them as companions.

They quickly become members of the family.

The pain will ease with time, but we
never forget them.

A big hug to you at this time.:hug:

[SammyWinstonJack]

18. !

:hug:

[applegrove]

20. Sorry

[tinfoilinfor2005]

21. I'm so sorry for your loss...

He may come to visit you. Our Scotty died about a year ago and for several weeks afterward we felt him jump on our bed as he always did at bedtime. I read somewhere afterward that this isn't an unusual thing for cats to do.

:hug:

ps - my DU friends really helped a lot getting over the first few days.

[Presidentcokedupfratboy]

22. thanks a lot....

<<- my DU friends really helped a lot getting over the first few days.>>

DU is one of the best places on the web, politically and spiritually.

[xchrom]

23. ...

Poem For Cats

And God asked the feline spirit
Are you ready to come home?
Oh, yes, quite so, replied the precious soul
And, as a cat, you know I am most able
To decide anything for myself.

Are you coming then? asked God.
Soon, replied the whiskered angel
But I must come slowly
For my human friends are troubled
For you see, they need me, quite certainly.

But don't they understand? asked God
That you'll never leave them?
That your souls are intertwined. For all eternity?
That nothing is created or destroyed?
It just is....forever and ever and ever.

Eventually they will understand,
Replied the glorious cat
For I will whisper into their hearts
That I am always with them
I just am....forever and ever and ever.

Author Unknown

[Presidentcokedupfratboy]

27. That was sweet.....

I miss him so much but Iknow he'll always be with me...

[blue neen]

24. So sorry to hear of your loss.

Our pets are such a big part of our lives.

[zanne]

25. Big hugs.

I know how hard that can be. If you can't mourn your kitty with other people you know, just come here and pour your heart out. We'll understand. ((((((( )))))))

[chookie]

26. It's a heartache

It's painful, even excruciating, to lose such a sweet, beloved friend.

My cat Pazuzu lived to be 21 -- I had her since she was a tiny lost kitten. I'm never going to get over losing her.

My deep sympathies at this sad and difficult time.
:hug:

[Tony_Illinois]

28. I'm Sorry To Hear Your Sad News--This Will Not Always Hurt.

I have lost three very special cats and each of them is still very much a part of my life. I feel their presence sometimes through the cats I have now. Buddy may be gone--but your love for each other is not. That is with you forever.

http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=0&cat=1494&articleid=635

[lavenderdiva]

29. I am so very, very sorry to hear about your loss...

I understand your feelings, as we lost our sweet Emma, a cocker spaniel rescue, 3 months ago from kidney failure. The pain you feel will get better, but there will always be a special place for your little angel. :cry: :pals: :cry: :hug:

[KittyWampus]

30. The love you and Buddy shared will always be there!Sorry to hear he's gone

[veganred]

31. Sorry

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. We lost our cat suddenly a few months back and it was very hard. My thoughts are with you. What helps me is the fond memories he gave us in the 4 years I had him. He was 7.

[swag]

32. So sorry to hear this.

It sounds like he was a wonderful friend.

Take care.

[swag]

33. So sorry to hear this.

It sounds like he was a wonderful friend.

Take care.

[roguevalley]

34. I'm so sorry. Poor angel. Was true blue and good as only an

animal could be for his whole life. I feel for people who never get the chance to love and be loved by a cat or dog or other animal. They learn the meaning of devotion if they do. Hugs to you and your family. I put my little Tippy in the sig line so I can see him each time I post. It helps with me missing his genuinely lovely little soul.

[Hissyspit]

35. I share your grief. Time to give another cat a home.

Someone is waiting.

[texanwitch]

36. So sorry to hear about your Buddy. He had a great life with you,

he will always be with you.

www.indigo.org/rainbowbridge_ver2.html - 4k

I hope this video brings helps.

[Presidentcokedupfratboy]

45. I miss him so much already

That was beautiful.....

[deadparrot]

37. I'm so sorry.

May Buddy rest peacefully.

:hug:

[kedrys]

38. I'm so very sorry

:hug: Thanks for being such a good parent to a wonderful kitty all those years. :hug:

[MaggieSwanson]

39. Oh, pcfb - I'm very sad for you.

Tonight will be hard. Tomorrow morning will be harder. But Buddy shared his life with you, and it sounds like you gave him a wonderful one, full of love.

You each gave the other a great gift - your friendship and love - and although it hurts so much to say goodbye, that gift will last forever.

I lost my cat, Spock, in March. I've never lost a pet before. I will miss him always.

Thinking of you,

:hug:

Maggie

[AtomicKitten]

40. Condolences.

I am so sorry for your loss. Their life cycle is so unfairly short.

Our dear friends are so precious. They will live forever in our hearts.

Cheers to how lucky you were to have such a wonderful, dear companion.

[henslee]

41. 15 1/2 years? The last 5 w/diabetes? Sounds like Buddy was

all heart and quite a cat and that he knew he was loved and cared for by you. As far as cat's lives go, it doesn't get much better. Hang in there.

[Presidentcokedupfratboy]

42. Again, thanks to all of you.

It's good to know I have such good friends in cyberland.

Buddy would thank you too. He'd give you each a tuna-flavored cat treat.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

43. RIP, Buddy.

:hug:

[u4ic]

44. I'm so sorry

you lost a cherished friend. :hug:

[UrbScotty]

46. Much love, dear

:hug:

[RevCheesehead]

47. I'm so very sorry.

That pain is awful. Just remember that grief is a good thing, in that it shows us how much we loved others.

:hug:

[devilgrrl]

48. I am so sorry for your loss.

:hug:

I lost my BIG cat this past winter and I still miss him horribly, so I know how you are feeling right now. :-(

[SparklyJr]

49. I'm so sorry to hear that

And on mother's day, too... My deepest sympathy.
He's in a better place now, I'm sure. Think of all the Fancy Feast he must be enjoying right now because he was such a good cat. :)
Take care.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

50. I'm so sorry...

It's so hard to lose them... :hug:

[StellaBlue]

51. One more DUer's thoughts are with you.

Sorry to hear about your loss.

:hug:

[City Lights]

52. I am so sorry for your loss.

:cry: :hug: I've lost two feline friends in my life, and both hurt so much. My Tigger was the same age as your Buddy was when he died. Tigger came into my life when he was about six weeks old. He died on 3.17.03. I still miss him a great deal. My Watson was only five when he died unexpectedly of a heart attack. Even though we have six other cats, I still miss him more than words can say. :( My kids still hurt from Watson's loss too. Our home just isn't the same without him.

Hang in there, and don't be afraid to grieve for your loss. :hug:

[nicknameless]

53. I am so sorry you lost your little Buddy.

It's hard to get over missing them ... if we ever do get over it.

You sound like the best kind of parent a pet could have.

When you're ready, another little one somewhere will be blessed to have the love and comfort you provide.

:hug:

[Dangerously Amused]

54. Awww, sweetie. Big hugs to you.

I hope you find solace in the knowledge that you gave him a long, comfortable and happy life, and reaffirmed your love for him every single day by taking care of his physical needs as well as providing a source of unconditional love.


Here's a hug for you:






And a candle for Buddy:

[Dangerously Amused]

55. oops. dupe.

[imperial jedi]

56. I'm so sorry for your loss...

:hug:

[driver8]

57. Aw, man...I hate when people lose their pets. I am so sorry for

your loss...it is never easy when our pets leave us as they are such an important part of the family.

I lost my Border Collie, Cody, almost a year ago and I still miss him. Just remember all of the good times you had together and know that he is no longer suffering.