So very sad today..earlier this morning one of our beloved cats died..

[JESW]

Little Natsumi hadn't been feeling well for a while and we had her at the vet's back around New Years. Dh brought her back to the vet Monday morning and they did various tests but couldn't find one major thing wrong so they had him bring her to the local Animal Hospital. She was in icu and had numerous other tests done - again, no major things but lots of "smaller" issues. Dh & I went up and saw her last night and she was hooked up to an iv and really out of it - poor baby.

They called us just after 12:30 this morning to tell us she had passed...we are devastated as we never expected this outcome. She was only going to be 2 next month. We have had many cats and our last two lived until they were 18 and 20 so losing one so young seemed unthinkable. Her brother and litter mate is hanging around up here a lot today and we wonder if he knows she is missing. We also have two other cats and they probably figure out something is going on.

Our "little one" was tiny but she was the boss of the other three so we thought that scrapiness would save her. Unfortunately she had too many strikes against her.

We didn't tell the kids this morning so we could get them off to school ok but they will be devastated. Dh is going to get her after work and we will bury her in the (snowy) yard.

We have gone through this before so I know the pain will lessen, but today I am just so sad.... I know there are many of you on here who know what I am going through and understand.

Jill

 

[Dancemom03]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is to lose a feline family member.

 

[Mrs. Charming]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

 

[It'sWDW4me]

I'm so sorry for your family's loss.

 

[SundaeAfternoon]

I am so sorry.

 

[tinkntraining]

I am so sorry. Losing our furbabies is absolutely devastating, because so quickly, they crawl into our lives and our hearts. I'm thinking of you and your family today.

 

[ambgoph]

So sorry for your loss - especially so unexpectedly & so young. to you & your family.

 

[wdwmom2]

Sorry for your loss. They sure do become a beloved member of the family, don't they

 

[AlleyKat]

I know there are many of you on here who know what I am going through and understand.

Jill

 

[Angelhalo]

We lost a beloved kitty last month so I feel your pain. I am so sorry OP!!!

 

[DarthKTrava]

It definitely hurts to lose a kitty family member. I've lost so many over the years, mostly they'd just disappear.... I had to call my aunt when her elderly kitty, Roman, died a year or so ago... (she's buried outside our living room window).

 

[Planogirl]

Did they ever find out what was wrong? The poor baby.

I'm so sorry.

 

[npmommie]

I am so sorry

 

[XTinabell]

I'm so sorry. It's unfortunate they couldn't figure out what was wrong. So so sad.

 

[ginna74]

sorry for your loss...

 

[Dan Murphy]

So sorry to hear that about Natsumi, Jill. So sudden. Now she is there with your others from past years.

Rainbow Bridge

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...​

www.petloss.com




http://www.indigo.org/rainbowbridge_ver2.html



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[DizBelle]

It certainly does suck when we lose our loved ones seemingly before their time. Take comfort in the knowledge that you did everything you could for her.

You now have an opening in your heart and home for another kitty. Giving another cat a home could be the best tribute to your little Natsumi.

 

[KristaTX]

I am a fellow kitty lover, and I am so sorry to hear of your sad news .

 

[OK!]

I am so sorry for your loss.

 

[Silent1CB]

I am so very sorry for your loss. As a pet owner & lover, I unfortunately know all to well the pain of losing a beloved pet that is a family member. I will be thinking of you & your family.