My sweet Mariko.....The best friend I ever had.

[Liberal Veteran]

Who could have imagined that this cute little thing 18 years ago....



Would turn into such a great friend?



Last night was first time in years I haven't woken up and had to move M'iko off my chest so I could get up and I miss her contented purring and excitement at seeing me when it was time to go to sleep at night.

Rest in peace, my dearest fur friend.

(Yeah, I am pretty depressed over losing her so unexpectedly. I figured she was just not feeling good because of she had an infection or something yesterday and took her to the vet and her blood work showed severe kidney failure and I decided to help her go peacefully and painlessly.)

[4morewars]

1. I'm sorry for your loss

She was a beautiful cat(and I'm a dog guy)

[nicolemrw]

2. so sorry

it hurts so much when you lose one it almost makes you wonder if its worth it. but then you think of the good 18 years and you know it is.

[auntAgonist]

3. how sad ...

I'm sorry for your loss, we have 3 cats, a pain at times, but oh how I'd miss them.

<hugs>

Rainbow Bridge


Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of 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 had 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 quivers. 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....

Author unknown...

[Maiden England]

22. I cry every time I read that.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[Maiden England]

23. I cry every time I read that.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[madmax]

4. You gave M'iko a wonderful life and she returned

your love with love. :hug:

It's so hard to lose our fur babies.

[Kathy in Cambridge]

5. I'm so sorry

:hug:

She was a beauty-what a sweet face!

[WildClarySage]

6. {{{sorry}}}

what a dolly-kitty. I know she had a happy life with you, and is waiting for your reunion on the other side.

[skygazer]

7. I'm so sorry

What a beauty! They live just long enough that we cannot possibly imagine living without them. :hug: I'm so sorry for you loss and so happy that you had 18 wonderful years with her.

[flamingyouth]

8. What a beautiful kitty

Again, my sincerest condolences on your loss. :cry:

[Catshrink]

9. So sorry, LV

My little Ryno Angel Girl died about a month ago also due to kidney failure. I miss her so much!

You will carry that sweet fact and her comforting purr in your heart forever.

:grouphug:

[Lex]

10. Sorry for your loss.

It sounds like she was a great friend to you, and you to her.

A nice tribute to her, too.

Peace.

[susanna]

11. I'm so sorry for your loss.

I have an elderly dog and I'm dreading what is coming.

Our pets are such wonderful companions and friends, and losing them hurts so much. Mariko was a beautiful girl, and she was well-loved if that is any comfort. You take care.

[UrbScotty]

12. Rest in peace, dear friend.

:hug:

[oxymoron]

13. I lost my best friend last Friday.

Your post really tore me up. I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts.

~Mark

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

14. Condolences to both you and Liberal vet

Sorry for your loss...our animals are our family. :hug:

[Liberal Veteran]

15. Thank you....One of the things I love about DU is how...

...everyone is so supportive and kind and understanding how important our furry friends are to us and how we grieve when we lose one.

[Zuni]

16. I'm so sorry

it is hard to lose a family member. She was a gorgeous Siamese. I love Siamese cats

[barb162]

17. me too, I am terribly sorry you lost this little baby. I have a 16 year

in chronic renal failure too and I know one of these days....

[Gemini Cat]

18. What a beautiful furry friend.

Rest in peace, Mariko.

[NamVetsWeeLass]

19. My cat and Best Friend of 18 years, The rather round and

very Black and White Junior was poisoned. He went into Kidney Failure and my Mother had him Put down. I cried so hard for that little cat. He spent the first night of his life WAILING. He grew up to be a good cat, the kind I could dress up and walk in a baby stroller, without so much as him even looking at me funny. He was a wonderful boy, I can relate to your loss, and I am sorry for it. They are wonderful friends and when they die, they leave little paw print shaped holes on our heart. My Old man-Ace- is rapidly approaching 13 years old, and I can't imagine not having him with me.

[Darth_Kitten]

20. I'm so sorry......

:hug:

[Lorien]

21. (((((HUG)))))

I'm so very sorry for your loss. I feel like I know her from your sig line and your posts about her. Yes, you did the right thing (and I had to do the same with my 18 year old kitty earlier this year). My father had a beloved cat that died of kidney failure. He couldn't bear the thought of putting his friend down, but did in the end because poor Pippin was in so much pain. Thank goodness you let Mariko go before she ever came to that state. You are a wonderful kittydad, and she was blessed to have been yours (as you were hers). :hug:

[mitchum]

24. Good night, sweet Mariko

I am so sorry for your loss

[Skittles]

25. I know the feeling

when I had to have my 14 year old feline baby L.B. put to sleep, I remember returning home and sitting on the couch in dead silence, wondering how it all could have ended so quickly. Then the blubbering started. It was weeks before I was myself again. Give yourself time. Mariko was as lucky to have you as you were to have her.

[sleepyhead]

26. So sorry for your loss.

Siamese are the best! Mariko had a good long life with you and was so lucky that she didn't suffer.

[latebloomer]

27. I'm so sorry

that you lost your sweet beautiful kitty.

:hug: