RIP Fox (a cat)

[Brad Little]

Too short a time with us, Fox had to be put to sleep yesterday. A rescue from a feral queen who had a habit of giving birth in our yard, he had five years with us, probably more than he might have survived. Developed heart, kidney and respiratory problems and would no longer eat. After several weeks of frequent vet visits, we made the decision. He was one of a kind.

 

[davismanLV]

Awwwww, what a sweet guy. He looks like a right individual. So sorry, Brad.

 

[Guildedagain]

Cherish the moments, and the memories.

 

[GGJaguar]

Sorry to hear that Fox crossed the rainbow bridge.

 

[Opsimath]

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)


So sorry Fox had to leave so soon.

 

[wileypickett]

Tough decision, but the right and responsible decision when the time came. Always hard to lose the animals we love.

 

[zulu]

RIP Fox. A magnificent, sweet and proud looking cat.

 

[chazmo]

Awww.... RIP, Fox! So sorry to hear it, Brad!

 

[DrumBob]

Very sorry to hear of your loss. We have lost more than several cats over the years. It's never easy.

 

[merlin6666]

I lost my companion of 10 years last week also due to kidney failure. He was black, very elegant and had a huge and demanding personality. His name was The Bhoodoo.

 

[secndshft]

 

[walrus]

Thoughts to both of you - so tough to lose a beloved pet...

walrus

 

[Boneman]

Tough times, I’m sad for your loss. He looks cool standing there with one pupil all open and the other still just a small little slit. Great pic

 

[twocorgis]

Very sorry to hear this Brad. I think all of us animal lovers have been there a few times, and it never seems to get any easier.

 

[RBSinTo]

Brad,
Sorry for your loss.
Being a life-long animal lover and on the staff of many kitties I know how you feel. My sympathies to you and your family.
RBSinTo

 

[Brad Little]

Thanks for all the condolences, greatly appreciated. Of all the cats we've had (currently 7,er 6), Fox was the quirkiest and while hard to forget will be very easy to keep in our hearts.

 

[richardp69]

Sorry Brad. I too, love cats. Never used to be a cat person but with age sometimes comes wisdom. They are so cool and special. I can't imagine my life without my cats and dogs as my companions.

Good thoughts sent out to Fox and you and your family.

 

[Brad Little]

Today, we picked up his "paw print," an option offered by our vet. Made me think about other pets past, some are buried in our yard, including two bunnies. It may be anthropomorphism, but it seems to me that a couple of his siblings miss him. Animals do miss their companions, I can attest to this, When one of our bunnies died, our daughter said leave her in her lair so her sister can mourn. A few hours later, her surviving sister had ripped strips from the newspaper at the bottom of the cage and covered the body.
Fox's paw print:

 

[Opsimath]

I lost my companion of 10 years last week also due to kidney failure. He was black, very elegant and had a huge and demanding personality. His name was The Bhoodoo.

He's beautiful. So sorry he's gone.

 

[Cougar]

Sorry, Brad.