[SatinDoll]

I know this is a dog thread, but last night when I went to go to bed, I found my cat Sugar dead on her favorite chair in my bedroom. She died in her sleep.

Sugar had been a bedraggled, pregnant stray dumped at the local shelter. She was pure white with green eyes, and a wonderful loving character. I adopted her out of the shelter as a companion for my invalided mother, dying of lung cancer. Mom passed away in 2006 and Sugar decided to cozy up with my Dad, who was afflicted with Alzheimers. When Dad went into assisted living mode, Sugar moved into my bedroom, I suppose deciding it would be the best place to sleep during the day, right under the covers.

She probably never experienced good nutrition when young, and had an array of allergies and health problems that we eventually controlled. She was loving towards people and other animals, especially towards my English Springer Spaniel. She fostered a couple of kittens I had taken in as rescues and maintained a close affectionate relationship with them when they became adult cats.

Sugar will be missed, and not just by myself. She loved people and loved attention. There was not a mean streak in her.

For everyone who has a good canine and feline friend, I know your pain. It will be a long time before the emptiness leaves me. Good thing I have six more cats and two dogs.

[MachIV]

It’s difficult. I lost an 11 year old female cat 2 years ago to kidney failure. That seems to be the achiles heal of older cats who manage to avoid parasites, car tires, and coyotes. I still have an old male tabby who will be 14 next month. He worked through the urinary tract issue when he was 10 and hasn’t had a problem with that since. I have noticed he seems to have slightly more difficult jumping up onto the bed at night, but relatively speaking he seems to be in good cheer.

[Slings and Arrows]

I know this is a dog thread, but last night when I went to go to bed, I found my cat Sugar dead on her favorite chair in my bedroom. She died in her sleep

I'm very sorry for your loss.

[doorgunner69]

Thank God she went peacefully, in one of her favorite spots, near you, while she slept. We all should wish for such an exit from life.

Remember her well.

[ColdOne]

Sorry for your loss.

[CatherineofAragon]

SatinDoll, I’m so sorry about the loss of Sugar. God bless you for adopting her and giving her a good, happy life full of love.

[Nowhere Man]

I’m very sorry for your loss, I know what it is like. I lost Whitey, my half Snowshoe Cat, two months ago.

[edpc]

I am very sorry to hear that. Take comfort in the fact she passed in a place where she was cared for and loved.

[spetznaz]

God bless and keep you Satin Doll.

[Shadowstrike]

I am so sorry for your loss, but you know where she is, and that you will see her again.

[Gefn]

I am so sorry for your loss.

[beaversmom]

So sorry about your sweet companion. :(

[Ditter]

It is so hard when we lose our furry little friends but she was as lucky to have you, as you were to have her, maybe more so.