In Memoriam: My cat Cloyd (VANITY)

Boris | 11-25-2003 | Boris

[Nea Wood]

From one cat lover to another, my deepest sympathies.

[Not A Snowbird]

Thank you for this wonderful description of your kitty. I recently lost my P Bear (also 19), who was very much like your Cloyd. I have other cats who are constantly begging for affection, but P Bear maintained her dignity... such begging was beneath her, you see. But she was content to live in my room, sleeping on my pillow, until her last day on this earth. When she did show affection (generally grooming the top of my head or rubbing her head against mine) I knew she really meant it and it wasn't conditional.

I believe we will see our kitties again. I don't think God would give us these wonderful creatures only to be separated from them forever.

[Not A Snowbird]

Oh, my goodness. That kitty is identical to my P Bear, down to the eye color and markings around the face. Is it yours?

[Cinnamon Girl]

Do you have a picture you could post, boris?

[MizSterious]

Boris, this is a fine tribute to Cloyd. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[boris]

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

I've said something similar but it was not original.

From The Wicker Man, Lord Summerisle, played by Christopher Lee (now starring on the $20 bill):

"I think I could turn and live with animals. They are so placid and self-contained. They do not lie awake in the dark and weep for their sins. They do not make me sick discussing their duty to God. Not one of them kneels to another or to his own kind that lived thousands of years ago. Not one of them is respectable or unhappy, all over the earth."

--Boris

[Allegra]

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear friend.

I lost a 19 year old cat in '99 whom I'd had as a kitten so I can empathize.

You gave Cloyd a long and wonderful life he would not have had if it hadn't been for your love and care.

God bless you.

[Lady Jag]

My prayers and deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved Cloyd. All my life has been surrounded by cats and dogs and sundry pets. My heart smashes to smithereens whenever one goes and hearing of your loss hurts my heart all over again. God bless.

[4catsinmaryland]

So sorry for you loss. I was 40 before I got my first cat, Rudy. He has changed my life forever. He is only 5 but I know there will never be another one like him and I don't even want to think about when his time comes. All you can do is love them special everyday and it sounds like you did.

[SuzanneWeeks]

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...

With my deepest condolences.

Suzanne

[Lucy Lake]

Ping... Grab a tissue first.

[exDemMom]

I'm sorry for your loss. I've been through it too many times myself.

I lost my first cat, Missy, from kidney failure on Sept. 25, 2000, after 19 years together. My other kitties did their best to comfort me; the one who is now the oldest (almost 13) knew Missy was going, and began comforting me about a week before it happened. She had never paid attention to me previously.

A few months ago, I came home to find my 3 1/2 year old bunny dead on the floor, as if he had sat down to rest and failed to get up. The kitties thought he was lost and looked all over for him, but could not find him for me.

Both of them have left voids in my heart that will never fill.

[w_over_w]

Is it yours?

No . . . I often visit Dailypetphoto.com and just remembered this kitties sad face. Yours must be a beauty!

[Not A Snowbird]

Yours must be a beauty!

Yes, she was. She passed away last month, but she was a joy. She adopted me sixteen years ago... my pillow just isn't the same without her!

[Not A Snowbird]

the one who is now the oldest (almost 13) knew Missy was going, and began comforting me about a week before it happened.

Isn't it interesting how cats know what's going on? When my P Bear passed away last month, Phoebe (aged 10) wouldn't leave her side for the last two days she was alive. After P Bear left us Phoebe moped around the bedroom for days, looking for her friend. She now has adopted P Bear's spot on my pillow as hers, and has taken over as my "groomer".

[Xenalyte]

Dennis, Dolly and Spot want me to bat at your eyelashes. As it is, I'll settle for sending a big hug your way, and reminding you that Cloyd and Gidney are now reunited, and waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge.

[fnord]

very nice article ... glad you got to enjoy each other's company all those years

[exDemMom]

Isn't it interesting how cats know what's going on?

It is. It's also interesting how Jumper completely ignored me for 9 years, then became inseparable from me when Missy was dying. She still spends a lot of time with me, even 3 years later.

I'm sorry about your P Bear. I hope she had a long life with you; the ones whose lives are cut short are always the hardest to lose.

[iceskater]

I am so sorry to hear of your cat. 19 years is a lifetime, isn't it? I can't imagine the empty place in your heart. I've had my Bubba since he was 6 weeks old and he's 15 years old now. I will be devastated when he leaves me, I just know it.