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Cat Health & Behaviour => Health & Behaviour General => Topic started by: gailjackson on January 15, 2007, 19:10:58 PM

Title: Sad News...
Post by: gailjackson on January 15, 2007, 19:10:58 PM
Came home from work today and Felix has made the hard decision for me and gone to Rainbow Bridge himself. Can't type much through tears but just wanted to tell everyone..I'm gutted, so gutted.. its so hard, even when yiou know its going to happen...He was my friend through everything and I will miss him terribly..

We're going to bury him later in the garden, can't bear to watch...this is so painful..

Will post more when I feel up to it..
Title: Re: Sad News...
Post by: bagpussarah on January 15, 2007, 19:16:29 PM
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. It's heartbreaking when one of our furbabies dies. There are many of us on here that know what you are going through. Please take comfort from knowing he was loved, and people are here for you if you need to chat.
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Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on January 15, 2007, 19:19:16 PM
Oh Gail so very very sorry to hear that Felix has passed over to the Bridge.

My heart goes out to you hun.  Take comfort from the fact that Felix was able to end his days quietly at home when he was ready to go.  No nasty trips to the vet, no stress and no discomfort.

We are all here for you when you want us.


RIP Felix ... moved loved friend and companion to your Mum.  Play hard at the bridge old boy.
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Post by: Tiggy's Mum on January 15, 2007, 19:20:27 PM
So sorry to hear your sad news Gail, as Sarah said we are all here for you...

RIP Felix, my Benji will take care of you at the Bridge until your Mum comes for you xx

Remember Our Love

I was chosen today
I'm learning to fly
the world took me away,
but please don't you cry

And I chose you today
to try and be strong
so please don't you cry
and don't say that I'm gone

When you're feeling alone
just remember our love,
I'm up near the stars
looking down from above.

Remember our love
In a moment you'll see
that I'm still here beside you
when you're thinking of me.
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Post by: Christine (Blip) on January 15, 2007, 19:21:00 PM
I am so sorry for your loss, Gail.

xC
Title: Re: Sad News...
Post by: sonya on January 15, 2007, 19:23:54 PM
Gail,
  So sorry to hear about Felix,   :hug:  like Sarah says most of us understand how you are feeling and what you are going through.
Try and take some comfort in that he was at home, safe and warm and went peacefully to the Bridge where all our Bridge babes will be waiting to welcome him.

RIP Felix, have fun at the Bridge  Toffee will look out for you

Sonya
 xx

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Post by: ccmacey on January 15, 2007, 19:26:56 PM
So sorry for your loss Gail, just know Felix will always be with you.  :angel:
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Post by: Em on January 15, 2007, 19:53:07 PM
 :hug: :hug: :'(

So sorry for your loss. Big hugs.
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Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on January 15, 2007, 19:56:15 PM
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Title: Re: Sad News...
Post by: Yvonne on January 15, 2007, 20:03:20 PM
Gail,

So sorry to hear your sad news - rest in peace Felix xxx
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Post by: JackSpratt on January 15, 2007, 20:15:26 PM
Oh Gail, I'm so sorry. ((hugs)) Sounds as though Felix was loved a lot; and I'm sure that knowledge was with him his entire time with you.

RIP Felix. :(
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Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on January 15, 2007, 20:31:58 PM
I am so very sorry to hear of this.

RIP Felix, play hard on the Bridge.

I am thinking of you Gail  :hug: :hug:
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Post by: Michelle (furbabystar) on January 15, 2007, 23:22:03 PM
Gail sending you gentle Hugs

R.I.P ^Felix^ xxxxxx
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Post by: Iluvcritters on January 15, 2007, 23:26:23 PM
Giant hugs and prayers! He will always be in your heart! RIP Felix go play with My Thai and the others over the  bridge!
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Post by: cat campbell on January 15, 2007, 23:33:54 PM
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss Gail. I'm sure Felix will make plenty of new friends on the Bridge  :hug:
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Post by: Desley (booktigger) on January 16, 2007, 08:12:38 AM
I am so very sorry to hear this, it sounds like he picked his time to spare you any more sadness and to avoid you having to make that decision. RIP little one, and big hugs to you.
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Post by: clarenmax on January 16, 2007, 09:29:20 AM
RIP little one, have fun on the Bridge sweetheart.

 :hug: to you Gail, so sorry for your loss xx
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Post by: smudgepickles on January 16, 2007, 09:38:34 AM
Rest is peace little precious one be happy at the bridge and look out for Reggie today

Hugs to you gail

xxxxxxx
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Post by: Déborah on January 16, 2007, 12:31:07 PM
Gail, I'm really really sorry to hear of your loss  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:

I know you must ne very upset, but try to take comfort in the fact that Felix died peacefully in his own house, surrounded by familiar objects and scents...

RIP lovely Felix

xxxxx
Title: Re: Sad News...
Post by: gailjackson on January 16, 2007, 14:27:42 PM

Hi Everyone, Thank you SO SO  much for all of your lovely messages. It is so kind of you all and I have found a lot of comfort in them. I guess this feeling is the price we pay for having our furbabies....I'm at work today, on my own and am ok for a while until I stop to think...

Luckily it was my OH who got in from work before me yesterday and found Felix. He was 'asleep' on his usual spot on the stairs and it looked lke he'd just drifted away...He was buried in my back garden last night, wrapped in a piece of my old dressing gown that he used to prod.

I will miss him so much, I know he has gone the best way possible and that he decided to take the 'big' decision out of my hands which I am relived at as I was dreading it. He was nearly 16 and I had had him from a tiny kitten when he was found by a rescue in a carrier bag in a hedge along with his siblings who sadly did not survive.

He has been through numerous house moves, disastrous relationships, a divorce and the additions of a staffordshire bull terrier and two other cats, and has taken it all in his stride - the model kitty.

Felix was, and still is my best friend, and I know that he will be waiting for me at Rainbow Bridge when I get there one day..

..here come the tears again, sorry to post such a waffling mess but I just needed to talk..xxxx

Title: Re: Sad News...
Post by: Ela on January 16, 2007, 14:34:49 PM
I am so sorry  to hear of your loss
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Post by: clarenmax on January 16, 2007, 15:08:57 PM
We're all here for you hun, so talk as much or as little as you need to  :hug:

He'll be looking down from the Bridge right now chuffed to bits that he had such a loving mum for all these years, and he won't want you to be sad, but to remember all the great times you've shared xx
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Post by: Parée on January 16, 2007, 15:11:30 PM
Gail
I'm so sorry for your loss. This was given to me when I had Blue cremated, as I typing this I have tears in my eyes, our baby's have gone but will never be forgotton


IF IT SOULD BE

If it should be that I grow weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then you must do what must be done,
For this last battle can't be won.
You will be sad – I understand,
Don't let your grief then stay your hand,
For this day more than the rest,
Your love and friendship stand the test.
We've had so many happy years,
What is to come hold no fears,
You'd not want me to suffer so,
When the time comes please let me go,

Take me where my needs they'll tend,
Only stay with me till the end,
And hold me firm and speak to me,
Until my eyes no longer see,
I know in time that you we see
It is a kindness you do to me,
Although my tail its last has waves,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.
And please don't grieve it should be you
Who has to decide this thing to do.
We've have been so close – we two - these years
Don't let your heart hold any tears
Title: Re: Sad News...
Post by: sheryl on January 16, 2007, 20:30:09 PM
So very sorry Gail, thinking of you at this sad time xxxx

RIP Felix - forever in your Mummies heart
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Post by: Teresa Pawcats on January 16, 2007, 20:56:56 PM
Gail so very sorry sending big hugs to you, Barney,Thomas and Snowball
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Post by: Desley (booktigger) on January 16, 2007, 21:54:59 PM
Gail - feel free to waffle as much as you like if it helps your grieving. I know it is one of my ways of dealing with things, and we are all here to listen and help you through this.