Topic: I think Tiffy hasn't got long left (Read 18667 times)

Philip · « **Reply #112 on:** September 17, 2008, 13:11:25 PM »

I had a dream about him last night.

He looked happy.

Christie · « **Reply #111 on:** September 17, 2008, 12:10:30 PM »

My most sincere condolences to you, Philip. Tiffy was a handsome lad, and I'm sure he knew how much he was loved. My beloved Lucia was pts on 1 January and I still cry for her every day.

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #110 on:** September 17, 2008, 09:24:00 AM »

I'll definitely second everything that Maddiesmum has said about how wonderful the support Purrs gives us all. I hope you are taking care of yourself too Philip. You were an amazing dad to your Tiffy and he'll always live on in your memory. I hope the people at work are understanding and caring too.

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #109 on:** September 17, 2008, 07:02:11 AM »

Thank you for sharing the video of Tiffy, he certainly looks full of energy. It must be difficult for you to watch right now but I am sure, in time, it will bring you comfort to see how happy he obviously was. You know Philip Purrs is such a special place it's like belonging to a big warm family. Everyone here is so kind and supportive and I know they are all here for you in this time of need. take care of yourself and try to rejoice in the wonderful times you and Tiffy had together and in the fact that he knew love and contentment.

Philip · « **Reply #108 on:** September 16, 2008, 22:38:49 PM »

I made a short film of Tiffy about 4 years ago.

http://s61.photobucket.com/albums/h61/cheekee_munkee/?action=view&current=Tiffyrunningdownstairs.flv

Its a nice way to remember him.

Philip · « **Reply #107 on:** September 16, 2008, 22:30:29 PM »

God you are all so lovely.

Its helping having 4 mad ragdolls around me.

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #106 on:** September 16, 2008, 22:23:01 PM »

Quote from: Maddiesmum on September 16, 2008, 22:03:47 PM

It's not long until the 25th and Tiffy is in your heart forever, it's just his ashes coming home, his soul is within you.

I couldnt have put it better myself -

Philip take it a day at a time, You are still in shock at the moment and that is why you feel numb , its the bodys way of protecting you from the pain (i dont need to tell you this as you are a nurse)

Sending You much love, Thinking of You xxx

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #105 on:** September 16, 2008, 22:03:47 PM »

I can only imagine how difficult work must have been for you. It's not long until the 25th and Tiffy is in your heart forever, it's just his ashes coming home, his soul is within you.

Philip · « **Reply #104 on:** September 16, 2008, 21:55:17 PM »

Work was really hard today. I'm a senior staff nurse and I was in charge today.

I just felt like running away.

I have arranged his cremation today. I cant do it to the 25th as I haven't got enough money till then. I'm gutted that his body has to stay at the vets till then. I wish I could do it sooner.

I still cant believe he's gone. 19 years. Thats over half my lifetime.

Tomorrow at my choir practice I'm going to sing my heart out in honour of him

ChrisB · « **Reply #103 on:** September 16, 2008, 20:32:58 PM »

So sorry Philip - gorgeous Tiffy had a wonderful, happy, life filled with love - thinking of you.

Zenith (Liz) · « **Reply #102 on:** September 16, 2008, 20:12:11 PM »

I'm sorry for your loss

You did the most decent thing you could for him, just hold that in your heart!

Susanne (urbantigers) · « **Reply #101 on:** September 16, 2008, 19:56:23 PM »

So sorry to read this thread, Philip

Like everyone else, I'm shedding a tear here. Knowing when to let them go has got to be the hardest decision we ever have to make and the fact that it was the right thing to do will be of no consolation to you right now. But he was lucky to have owned you and you were lucky to share you life with such a precious little boy. He was gorgeous right up until the end and will be having a ball at rainbow bridge now. RIP Tiffy and say hello to Magpie for me.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #100 on:** September 16, 2008, 16:28:15 PM »

I am so terribly sorry and am thinking of you at this sad time

MrsR · « **Reply #99 on:** September 16, 2008, 12:46:13 PM »

Thinking of you hun

Yvonne · « **Reply #98 on:** September 16, 2008, 12:36:18 PM »

So very sorry to hear this - it will get easier as time progresses, you just need to take each day as it comes

Take care

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #97 on:** September 16, 2008, 12:16:04 PM »

Oh Philip I am so so sorry

Sharing Your pain with my own tears right now.

God bless Tiffy, Run free at the bridge now until Daddy comes to get You xxxxxxx

(I have just edited this as noticed i clicked the wrong smiley....and its not the first time...can a mod more the ROFL away from the HUG please ?)

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #96 on:** September 16, 2008, 10:28:12 AM »

I am so sorry for your loss, Philip. You did what was best for Tiffy.

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #95 on:** September 16, 2008, 10:18:28 AM »

tab · « **Reply #94 on:** September 16, 2008, 10:09:45 AM »

Im so sorry
RIP Tiffy Play well at the bridge baby

love
Tab

Philip · « **Reply #93 on:** September 16, 2008, 10:01:12 AM »

I feel numb right now.

I cant believe he is gone.

My special little boy.

newmum · « **Reply #92 on:** September 16, 2008, 09:32:18 AM »

Oh Phillip i am so sorry.

I know that words cannot help ease your pain but we are all thinking of you and admire you for having the strength to make the decsion in Tiffys' best interests.

Thinking of you

Bless you Tiffy

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #91 on:** September 16, 2008, 09:22:35 AM »

those are the most lovely photos of Tiffy, Philip. He's so beautiful. You have loved each other for such a wonderfully long time. You made him know how special he was for so long and done all you can for him. Right now I am sure you are feeling beyond everything as the loss is all so painful so this is just to send you love and hugs as words can be of very little comfort. RIP little Tiffy, now in peace and play and not suffering any more.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #90 on:** September 16, 2008, 07:56:29 AM »

i am so very sorry to hear this Phillip, I could see the sadness in the first pics you took yesterday. I think you did the right thing by letting him go even though the vet said he may have had more time, this way you ensured he went with dignity, and not the risk of him suffering. I am glad he went peacefully and with someone he loved, and who loved him, you gave him a wonderful life. RIP Tiffy

Stuart · « **Reply #89 on:** September 16, 2008, 07:41:12 AM »

I'm So Sorry Philip and I feel your Pain, after having a furbabe for so long It really is hard to let go

But deep down I'm sure you know you have made the right decision and Tiffy is in a better place now

Thinking of you

Tiffy, play hard at the Bridge

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #88 on:** September 16, 2008, 06:10:46 AM »

Goodnight, God bless you Tiffy. You are a much loved fur baby and your daddy made the unselfish decision to free you from pain because he loves you so much. Smile down on him. So sorry Philip

Dawn (DiddyDawn) · « **Reply #87 on:** September 16, 2008, 02:21:18 AM »

So sorry Philip, you made the right decision for him and freed him from pain

Tiffy, sweet dreams, xxxxxxxx

Gwen · « **Reply #86 on:** September 16, 2008, 00:57:02 AM »

God I'm in floods here,you did the right thing for Tiffy Philip and thats what most important,he is free from pain now and is looking over you and your other puddys,he will always live on in your heart

RIP little one

Mark · « **Reply #85 on:** September 16, 2008, 00:18:27 AM »

So sorry Philip. It must have been the most difficult decision you have ever made but the right one for Tiffy's sake. He was a gorgeous boy that deserved to be freed from pain

HaneyHarperIndyMum (Val) · « **Reply #84 on:** September 15, 2008, 23:43:45 PM »

I'm so sorry. Your story of how much you loved Tiffy has brought tears to my eyes. RIP Tiffy

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #83 on:** September 15, 2008, 23:20:48 PM »

In tears for you Philip

he was ready to go.

Baggy · « **Reply #82 on:** September 15, 2008, 22:31:07 PM »

What a beautiful boy. Am so sorry to hear he has gone, but you did the kindest thing by letting him go, it's so hard.

He was a lucky cat to spend his 19 years with someone who cared so much

Philip · « **Reply #81 on:** September 15, 2008, 22:16:51 PM »

I took these in the last hour before I took him to the vets.

I feel you can see the sadness in him.

19 years is a long time. He was like a son to me.

I'm just glad he isn't suffering anymore.

Lynds · « **Reply #80 on:** September 15, 2008, 22:13:57 PM »

I don't think words written here can express how sorry I am that you have had let your baby go.

Lyndsey x

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #79 on:** September 15, 2008, 22:12:20 PM »

RIP Tiffy, safe and sound at the Bridge until your Dad is ready to collect you

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #78 on:** September 15, 2008, 22:02:54 PM »

Oh Philip .... I know there is nothing I can say that will make you feel any better at the moment.

You know you gave Tiffy all the love and care that any cat could possibly ask for and I have no doubt he repaid you 10-fold.

You were both so lucky to have had each other and I can only begin to imagine how much you must be hurting.

Take care hun

RIP Tiffy ... Daddy's special friend through good times and bad. Much loved and sorely missed. Play hard at the bridge little man.

clarenmax · « **Reply #77 on:** September 15, 2008, 22:01:55 PM »

I'm so sorry sweetheart

RIP Tiffy, sleep well baby

MrsR · « **Reply #76 on:** September 15, 2008, 22:00:20 PM »

Oh hunnie I am here in tears so I cannot even start to know how you feel.

There are no words that I can say to help but you did the kindest thing and it took a lot of strength for you to do that. I have looked at my cats all evening and have thought of you and Tiffy and have sent you both our love and strength.

RIP Tiffy, have fun across the rainbow bridge sweet pea.

bonnielass · « **Reply #75 on:** September 15, 2008, 21:59:36 PM »

Tiffy and play hard at the bridge, philip lots of

im thinking of you and feeling your pain, but you did the right thing by Tiffy and he will be waiting for you at the bridge

Liz · « **Reply #74 on:** September 15, 2008, 21:59:04 PM »

So sorry for your loss after 19 years its like loosing your child

I hope that you cuddle the others

Only ever borrowed never owned but always a pawprint in your heart

Again so sorry for your loss

Liz and the Clan Cats

Philip · « **Reply #73 on:** September 15, 2008, 21:49:53 PM »

Feeling really distressed I took Tiffy to the vets.

He didn't complain about being in the carrier which I knew was a bad sign.

I took him into the consulting room and discussed with my vet about whether or not it would be of any benefit checking his BUN levels etc.

She examined him and put him on the floor. I hadn't realised, but he had lost a lot of his sight.

He must have had a mental picture of my place in his brain which allowed him to navigate without me noticing.

She then told me that she felt he wasn't quite at the stage where it would be the humane thing to send him to the bridge, but it wasn't far away.

I felt then in my heart that I had to make the decision. I gave him a kiss and told her I felt he no longer had a quality of life that I felt was good enough to sustain him any longer. I signed the consent form and gave him lots of cuddles.

She gave the first injection and I held him telling him how much I loved him and how special he was to me. I told him to give his sister Jemilla a big hug from me. He gently fell asleep in my arms. I was sobbing uncontrollably at this point but I kept telling him what a special boy he was and that I loved him. I told him he would soon be a young cat again in his prime jumping around on the bridge.

Then I gently lay him down so she could give the second injection that sent him to the bridge. It was peaceful and he felt no pain. I promised him that I would give him a good grooming after at home and thats what I did. He hadn't let me groom him for a few days so I wanted him to look beautiful.

I feel I made the right decision for him. I'm hurting really bad right now, but thats part of the loving relationship you have with a cat. Part of the responsibility you have towards them when they need you the most.

God bless all of you for you're kindness, thoughts and prayers for Tiffy. I hoped that we might have some more time together, but it was his time. I was amazingly lucky to have 19 wonderful years with him. Something that I will always treasure in my heart.

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