In Memoriam: My cat Cloyd (VANITY)

Boris | 11-25-2003 | Boris

[YankeeinOkieville]

At my home lives 3 wolf-dogs, 4 ducks, 3 fishies, and 4 humans... all ruled by 2 cats and a kitten. My oldest is 12 and like your dear Cloyd lost her brother a few years back. It's good to know she could still be around for many years to come. With empathy as well as much, much sympathy - YankOkie

[YankeeinOkieville]

Thought y'all might not mind being pinged.

Petroni - I know I missed some...

[PetroniDE]

My sympathy to you regarding this loss. This is something that ALL cat and/or dog people must face some day.

I will ping the full kitty list tonight.

[Lucy Lake]

Thanks for the ping. I'm sorry for your loss; it's always so hard. When my old white cat died, about a year passed before I could bring myself to put her toys in the closet. For that year, the little toys were in a basket under a table; I'd move them every time I vacuumed.

Someone remarked that every cat is always at his/her best. The very best cat it could possibly be.

[Lucy Lake]

# 24 was meant for you. Sorry for the mistake.

[MEG33]

Your memorial to Cloyd is just beautiful.When my tomcat ,Sassy died after 15 years I thought I couldn't bear to love another animal again.I literally wailed.I still miss him.It took several years but I found a once almost wild mother cat could win my heart..and after 8 years,break it when she died of cancer this year.

We had a thankgiving service for all the joy she had brought my family.She had climbed into my daughters attic and had kittens.I talked them into allowing me to take her home when I pointed out she was harrassed by her adult kittens!I had bonded with her and given her refuge when I visited.My cats have always loved the men in the house and they loved in return.

It is a joy to to have them and the pain is great when they are gone.I am so sorry you have lost Cloyd,so happy he had you for so many years.

[austingirl]

What a beautiful tribute to your good friend. I understand your feelings and sense of profound loss. I feel the same way about the many animal companions that I shared some years with - and I hope that I will see them in heaven because it wouldn't be heaven without them.

[dixie sass]

He will be waiting at the Rainbow Bridge. I know what it is like to lose a beloved friend like Cloyd.

Ringo misses him also. Maybe you should think of a friend for Ringo now.

[dixie sass]

Hello, Eddie. Cats are people with fur and a foreign language.

[dixie sass]

Thank you for the ping Yankee.

[eddie willers]

Hi dixie.

I'm so glad John changed the way you can view ALL the latest posts if you wish.

That way I saw this thread when I normally never click on "Chat".

[w_over_w]

Bye Cloyd . . . sniff . . .

Boris, fwiw, after we lost our 16yr. old Himi the best advice we got was from my sister, "Find a kitty that looks like her and start enjoying a new friend and missing an old friend at the same time." We offer our prayers for God to comfort your heart.

Thanks for the ping YiO!

[ringgold]

Sorry about your loss. It's always tough to lose a special pet. Back in 2000 I had to put my cat to sleep (she had diabetes) three days before my ex moved out. Needless to say, that was a rough week. I still miss that cat much more than the ex. My new wife brought Shadow, a gray tux into the marriage, and he is a great cat. He's about 13 1/2, so he's slowing down some, but we really do love him. I call him Bubba.

[PetroniDE]

Sad News Kitty Ping.

[alnick]

Remember, we know that there will be cats in heaven; Scripture specifically tells us that the lion will lie down with the lamb. If lions will be there, why not your cat?

My theory is that anything capable of love must have a soul. Cats are certainly capable of love; therefore, their soul lives on after they pass. I hope to be reunited with my pets in heaven.

[rintense]

My condolences on the loss of your beloved pet.

[Flyer]

Cloyd can look up my Ginger and they can snuggle as they wait for us.

[GodBlessRonaldReagan]

I am so sorry for your loss. The infamous Ms. Terry left me 9 Thanksgivings ago, and I still miss her terribly. They really have a way of worming their way into your heart, don't they? Sympathy from another manly cat lover...

[petuniasevan]

I was reminded of the many cats whose company I have enjoyed over the years.


Your life has been enriched by knowing such a creature as Cloyd.

Thank you for his story. My deepest sympathy for your loss.

[mass55th]

Sincere condolences on the loss of your companion. I know how you're feeling right now; I had to have my 19 year old Kong (black male cat) put to sleep 7 years ago. Although we know they won't be around forever, it's still a loss when they do have to go.