No post today. My cat died last night. A friend found her on the doorstep one cold and rainy night some 14 years ago, an overgrown abandoned kitten, but Bo’s weird intensity was too much for my friend’s cats to handle, so I took her in. After a long and, I think, mostly happy life (she was a bit cranky, and more or less hated everyone but me), she developed a lung problem that really wasn’t treatable, and it was only a matter of time. Still, most of the time she seemed like her old un-sick self, and I somehow still hoped she’d magically revive and stick around a little while longer. Then over the last couple of days she really started to go downhill, and finally tonight she died. I will miss her enormously.
*hugs*
I’m so sorry, David.
*hugs* too.
Sending my love and support… Rest well, Bobo.
David, hope you have the time and means to properly and adequately grieve her loss — the worse pain is in losing and being rushed back to the daily grind!
Oh, David! I’m so sorry 🙁
Thanks!
I keep expecting her to come trotting into the room. I’ve never lived in this apartment sans Bo.
Been there before, David. It’s hard… again, my sympathy and support for you!
*Hugs* It’s terrible losing a buddy. Bobo sounds like my Max. Everyone waited until after he died to tell me how mean he was. 🙁 I think I was the only one he loved.
David, I’m very sorry to hear this. I’m going to make a donation to the local cat resue in Bobo’s memory.
I am so very sorry for your loss David.
*sending hugs*
Hugs from me too.
I am so scared of our family cat dying. >.<
God.
I’m so sorry David. She was lucky to have such a devoted owner in life.
I’m so sorry. 🙁
So sorry David. To lose a cat that has been part of your life for so long is very hard.
So sorry to hear that, David.
*internet hugs* I’m sorry for your loss.
Losing a pet is damn hard.
Condolences.
I’m sorry david :/
Sorry for your loss, David.
Oh my 13 1/2 yo stray is currently wheezing his way thru the start of winter and the Vet says he should hopefully last through but maybe not or maybe another couple of years. We rescued him from the gutter after a street sweeper ran over him as a bedraggled approx 6 month old malnourished stray. I had to borrow money at the time to patch him up and he occasionally wept blood tears where the sweeper got under his eyelids and the vets couldn’t fix it. But he has been treasured ever since as I am sure Bobo was. I lost the last stray dog we rescued last year and feel for you. While you probably feel like you could have done more to stave off the inevitable, just think what might have happened if your paths had never crossed. Bo was obviously well loved. If there is a cat afterlife I would put good money on the fact she is currently raising a glass and toasting that funny bloke who spent a lot of time on his computer who taught her you can actually trust some people and they will love you no matter what.
So sorry about Bobo. 🙁
I’m very sorry, too.
Hugs!
My condolences. Losing pets sucks.
Sorry for your loss, David! She sounds like she was a lovely animal.
So sorry for you, David. I’m quite sure this won’t console you, but none of the cats I had in my life ever even reached the age of ten. Bobo had indeed a very long cat-life.
🙁 Sorry to hear. Poor grouchy cat; is this like Death Week or something?
Never commented before but had to today just to give you hugs. So sorry for the loss of your sweet baby. I lost my kitty boy last week and am still crying. I can’t say anything helpful but just let you know I sympathize. The hardest thing is all the places that were “his”. The only solace is that those places remind me of the joy and friendship he was kind enough to give this stupid human. Wishing you comfort and peace.
I’m so sorry. Losing a companion is so very hard. 🙁
*hugs* I’m sorry, David. I know how hard it is to lose a pet.
Rest in peace, kitty. <3
🙁 Sorry.
I’m so sorry David. Loosing pets is always very sad and you’ll probably keep seeing her for a while untill your used to not seeing her. I lost my cat a couple of years ago and we still see her occasionally sitting on the cairn we muilt her, especially if I burn intense for her.
Dave, I’m so sorry. No, it will never be quite the same. You know that, and you knew it was coming, but that’s cold comfort.
I know just how you feel, and for much the same reason.
I’m so sorry for your loss David:( Kitties are wonderful companions and it is always painful to lose a wonderful friend:(
Sorry to hear this, David. Bobo sounds a fine cat.
Very sorry to hear this, David. It’s so hard to lose the grouchy little purr machines. It sounds like you gave her a very good life.
I’m so sorry too. 🙁
I’m sorry too. Cats are such wonderful companions, and I’m sure Bobo was lucky to have you. Take as much time as you need to grieve.
I am very sorry for your loss, David. (((hugs))) if you would like them.
My condolences. I’m sure she had the best life possible in your care, and was a happy cat. Losing a pet is always hard. 🙁
🙁 poor kitty. My condolences.
I’m sorry David 🙁 poor Bobo
*hugs if you want them* I’m sorry David, that sucks. Take all the time you need, we’ll all be here for you.
Dude, that blows. My condolences
hugs for you david. I’m so sorry for your loss. Do you have someone to come stay with you so that you can grieve properly?
I’m so sorry. 🙁
I’m sorry for your loss. Losing a pet is horrible.
My condolences David.
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. Treat yourself well for the next few days and remember her 🙂
Sorry to hear your sad news.