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Title: Jasper has gone
Post by: Gillian Harvey on March 04, 2009, 19:29:14 PM
My Jasper was put to sleep about an hour ago. He was 14 and had CRF, diagnosed about 2 yrs ago and had been doing well up till yesterday, although he'd had a couple of off days this past month, but seemed to pick up.  Last night he only ate a bit of tea, and I noticed he was a bit wobbly on his back legs, he did eat some biscuits at bedtime and had settled on the bed, but got off through the night and wandered around howling.

He came downstairs this morning and again only ate a little breakfast and spent a lot of the day sitting over the water bowl. I was going to phone the vet to see if she could fit me in before the end of surgery, but just went upstairs to check on him and found him collapsed and howling again, so they said to bring him straight in, vet did say they could get him on fluids and try vitamin jabs etc, but that it was only buying a bit of time, and so I let him go. He went very quickly and peacefully in my arms.
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: Mark on March 04, 2009, 19:31:40 PM
 :'( Sorry Gillian. I don't know what to say - what a shock  :(

RIP Jasper.

I think you did the right thing for him. We have already decided that for Clapton as the alternative is selfish really  :hug:
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: Team Svartalfheims on March 04, 2009, 19:32:49 PM
I'm so sorry Gillian  :'( We're all here for you  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: Christine (Blip) on March 04, 2009, 19:33:45 PM
Gillian, I am so very sorry.

xC
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: Millys Mum on March 04, 2009, 19:34:29 PM
So sorry Gillian  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: swampmaxmum on March 04, 2009, 19:36:29 PM
Gillian I am so terribly sorry and send you love and all my sympathy. I am grateful that it was peaceful at the end at least. RIP little Jasper.  :hug: xxx
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on March 04, 2009, 19:37:12 PM
I'm so sorry for your loss , Gillian :hug:
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: Topsy Turvey on March 04, 2009, 19:37:42 PM
So sorry to hear about Jasper  :hug: :hug:

Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: tigerbaby on March 04, 2009, 19:38:29 PM
Really sorry for your loss  :hug: You gave him a great life and he went peacefully in your arm - where he belonged. RIP Jasper
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: Bonkers Mad!!! on March 04, 2009, 19:38:40 PM
sorry to hear about your Jasper  :'( :hug:
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on March 04, 2009, 19:41:45 PM
So sorry Gillian  :hug: As heartbreaking as it is you did the right thing  :hug:

RIP Jasper, safe and sound at the Bridge until your Mum is ready to collect you xx
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: JackSpratt on March 04, 2009, 19:43:57 PM
I'm so sorry Gillian.

Sending you  :hug: I'm sure Jasper knew how much you loved him.

RIP, Jasper.
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: Stuart on March 04, 2009, 19:44:19 PM
I'm So Sorry Gillian  :hug: :hug:
I think you did the right thing  :hug:

:RIP: Jasper mannie safe at the bridge now
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: fluffybunny on March 04, 2009, 20:07:51 PM
Oh no Gillian what an awful shock.  So sorry  :'(  RIP Jasper xxx
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: Liz on March 04, 2009, 20:11:34 PM
Gillian so sorry for your loss, its never easy but you were with him at the end  :hug:

You have lost your son and the Bridge has gained a beautiful boy

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

Deepest symapthies from all of us here at the Clan :hug: :candle:
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: maryas on March 04, 2009, 20:22:40 PM
 :( :( :( :( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

Gillian I am truly so sorry.  You know you did the right thing but it doesn't make it any easier.

God bless Jasper - have fun at the Bridge  :hug:

Mary  :hug:
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: Michelle (furbabystar) on March 04, 2009, 20:26:58 PM
Gillian i am sorry to hear this sad news  :hug:

You showed him the greatest act of love though by letting him go.

Have fun at the Bridge Jasper until Mummy comes to get you xxxx
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on March 04, 2009, 20:37:34 PM
Oh Gillian I'm so sorry to hear the sad news.

RIP Jasper ... play hard at the bridge baby xxxx
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: pappilon on March 04, 2009, 20:42:16 PM
Gillian, i am so sorry. :hug: :hug:

RIP Jasper. :'( :'(
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: Kay and Penny on March 04, 2009, 20:52:13 PM
and you were so happy with Lacie coming just the other day - such a shame

run free little man - no more pain at the Bridge
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on March 04, 2009, 20:55:23 PM
Oh Gillian I just dont know what to say, I am so sorry to hear this sad news  :hug: :hug:

RIP Jasper, play hard on the Bridge.
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: maryas on March 04, 2009, 20:58:58 PM
Gillian I have just spoke to Leigh and told him your sad news.  As he is not set up in his new flat yet and can't get to a pc until tomorrow at work he has asked me to send you his very best wishes.

Mary  :hug:
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: clarenmax on March 04, 2009, 21:03:42 PM
I'm so sorry Gillian  :hug: :hug:

RIP little Jasper, play hard on the Bridge little one xxx
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls on March 04, 2009, 21:10:31 PM
Oh Gillian Im so sorry  :hug:
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: Debsymiller (Rufus' mum) on March 04, 2009, 21:13:40 PM
I am so sorry hun. Play hard at the bridge Jasper xxxxxxx
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: ems on March 04, 2009, 21:14:20 PM
Oh Gillian I am so sorry for your loss  :'(

RIP Jasper
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on March 04, 2009, 21:14:48 PM
Oh Gillian  :hug:  So sorry to hear about Jasper  :'( :hug:

RIP Jasper.  Have fun at the bridge.
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: hannah (weeny) on March 04, 2009, 21:18:57 PM
so sorry  :hug:
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: The Duchess on March 04, 2009, 21:29:21 PM
so very sorry  :hug:
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: candyshandy on March 04, 2009, 21:33:51 PM
I'm so sorry to read this news Gillian. :hug:

Play hard at the bridge Jasper

xxxx
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: madkittyrescue on March 04, 2009, 21:44:59 PM
I am so so sorry to hear this news Gillian.  Our thoughts are with you.

Play hard at the bridge Jasper.... Colby is waiting for you! :hug:   and big hugs for you too Gillian :hug:
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: bonnielass on March 04, 2009, 21:56:05 PM
Just logged on  to find this sad topic. Im so sorry Gillian to hear about Jasper and my thoughts are with you all.        R.I.P. Little Jasper , safe at the bridge till Mum comes to fetch you :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: Baggy on March 04, 2009, 21:57:43 PM
Am so very sorry to hear this Gillian, what a shock for you.  :hug:

RIP Jasper, Dinah will be looking out for you at the Bridge.
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: Zenith (Liz) on March 04, 2009, 21:58:32 PM
I'm so sorry Gillian  :'(

You know he's not suffering or in pain now so you did the best you could for him

xxxx
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: ChrisB on March 04, 2009, 22:29:29 PM
So sorry Gillian  :hug:
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: Rosella moggy on March 04, 2009, 22:33:02 PM
 :hug: :hug: :hug: Gillian.  There's never anything that can be said to lessen the hurt you will be feeling at the moment except I'm so very sad for your loss and you did of course do the the best thing for your wee man.  Take care of yourself and the rest of your beautiful puds  :'(
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: Gillian Harvey on March 04, 2009, 23:30:24 PM
Thank you everyone for your kind words  :thanks: - its just really hit me that he's gone. Its not quite 3 years since he came to live here with Zeta (some of you will remember their owner Dot died and Dot's husband Reg was poorly and couldnt look after them, so Jasper and Zeta came to me via their original breeder who bred some of my other persians). Dot and Reg had had them since they were kittens and absolutely doted on them.

Jasper and Zeta were quite close apparently when they were at Dot and Reg's, although here they really werent. Jasper always slept on my bed - I can only count a few times that Zeta has, but strangely enough last night she came and slept next to him on the bed - it didnt last for long because he went off on his wanderings, but she stayed in that same spot he always slept in, for the rest of the night.

Here he is a while back when he was looking quite well (he'd lost a lot of weight these past 6 months or so)

(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb234/scruffyjoe/Cats/Jasplookinggood-1.jpg)

And here he is with Zeta, making a sandwich out of a very little Gwynnie not long after she'd arrived here!

(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb234/scruffyjoe/CATS%20-%20ALL/GwynJaspZeta2.jpg)




Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: ronandcats on March 04, 2009, 23:32:46 PM
Rest in peace little one you will never be forgoten :candle:   so sorry Gillian  :hug:
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: Judecat (Paula) on March 04, 2009, 23:33:52 PM
So sorry. Play hard on The bridge until Mum comes to meet you.
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on March 05, 2009, 00:26:35 AM
Jasper is a stunning boy and didnt realize he had been with you only 3 years.  I am sure you must miss him terribly and will for ages but he will always be there watching over you and always with a pawprint in your heart  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on March 05, 2009, 00:32:42 AM
I remember when Jasper and Zeta came to live with you.  That is a lovely pic of him and Zeta squashing poor Gwynnie!
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: bunglycat on March 05, 2009, 00:59:26 AM
 :RIP:  Jasper.

So sorry to hear this news- what a gorgeous boy he is .
My thoughts are with you at this sad time  :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:  to you and the furry family
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: Bazsmum on March 05, 2009, 02:30:18 AM
OMG Gillian I am so sorry hun!  :hug: :hug: :hug:

RIP Sweet Jasper xxx
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: Maddiesmum on March 05, 2009, 07:35:02 AM
I am so sorry Gillian, you must be devastated.  RIP beautiful Jasper  :hug:
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on March 05, 2009, 08:13:11 AM
i am so very sorry to read this, I remember those two coming to live with you. Even when we know they are ill, it is still a shock when it actually happens, especially when they go downhill so suddenly. RIP little one.
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: tab on March 05, 2009, 08:29:37 AM
Im so sorry
RIP Jasper PLay well at the bridge baby
love
Tab
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: Sonnie on March 05, 2009, 08:37:29 AM
 :hug:

Im so sorry to hear about your furbaby Jasper.

RIP Jasper
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: Leanne on March 05, 2009, 08:56:11 AM
Gillian I am so sorry to hear about Jasper  :hug:

RIP Jasper, play hard on the bridge
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: sheryl on March 05, 2009, 09:16:00 AM
Oh Gillian I am so very sorry - thinking of you Hun  :hug:  :hug: :hug:

RIP Jasper - play hard at the bridge sweetheart xxx
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: Dawn F on March 05, 2009, 09:34:41 AM
I'm so sorry to hear this Gillian  :hug:
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: puddypaws on March 05, 2009, 10:20:20 AM
So very sorry, Gillian  :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: LeighK on March 05, 2009, 11:39:51 AM
So sorry to hear your sad news Gillian,

Play hard at the bridge Jasper.

 :hug: :hug:

Leigh
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: Sootyca on March 05, 2009, 12:32:12 PM
So sorry to here this news.  :hug:

Karen
x
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: Catbird on March 05, 2009, 14:13:05 PM
So sorry you have lost Jasper - what a beautiful boy.

C.
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: LesleyW on March 05, 2009, 14:14:29 PM
Just caught this thread - I am so sorry Gillian, but take comfort in the fact that you gave him love and did what was right for him when the time came.  Take care Jasper, play hard with all our babies.   :hug: :hug: :hug: to you Gillian.
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: Mojo on March 05, 2009, 14:15:10 PM
So sorry to hear about Jasper Gillian  :'(

Take care x
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: Jasmine on March 05, 2009, 14:31:47 PM
So sorry Gillian, the house must seem really empty today. :'(
 :hug:

God Bless Jasper, a beautiful boy.
X
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: Angiew on March 05, 2009, 15:14:27 PM
RIP Jasper and take care Gillian
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: CarolM (Wendolene) on March 05, 2009, 16:43:09 PM
So sorry to hear this  :hug:  :hug:
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: MrsR on March 05, 2009, 16:47:28 PM
Oh sweetheart I am so sorry  :hug:

If you need to talk let me know ok and I'll send you my number.    I do mean it as well ok.

My Sofa and Sylvester will be looking after Jasper I know.

RIP little one, play hard.
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: Janeyk on March 05, 2009, 18:39:15 PM
Gillian, I've only just read this and am so sorry, just remember you gave him a lovely home when he needed one and did the kindest thing in the end for him  :hug:

Godbless lovely boy Jasper xx
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: koscha (Ruth M) on March 05, 2009, 18:47:20 PM
RIP Jasper  :(

 :hug: For you Gillian at this difficult time.
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: Kirst on March 05, 2009, 20:43:33 PM
Oh Gillian I'm so very very sorry :hug: :hug: - he was a lovely little man and I shall always remember him trying to steal my sandwich!!

RIP Jasper - you shall be missed terribly. :'(
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: maryas on March 05, 2009, 20:51:58 PM
Kirsty, you was truly one lucky person to have met him.

 :hug: :hug: for you Gillian.

Mary
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: 2d on March 06, 2009, 00:19:04 AM
I'm really sorry.
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: Gillian Harvey on March 06, 2009, 13:57:19 PM
Thank you so much everyone  :thanks: I've just read through all your lovely messages again, in tears again but I do feel I did the right thing for him at the right time. Jasper was so scared when he first came to live here, having lived with Dot and Reg since a kitten, but it didnt take him long to come out of his shell (much to Harry's chagrin - they never saw eye to eye!). He had a peculiar sounding meow and it seems quiet now.
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: maryas on March 06, 2009, 14:47:01 PM
It seems strange that it can ever be quiet with all your lot.  As I said in my PM Gillian I do hope they are not fretting and they are looking after you.

Mary  :hug:
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: Gillian Harvey on March 06, 2009, 19:56:39 PM
It seems strange that it can ever be quiet with all your lot.  As I said in my PM Gillian I do hope they are not fretting and they are looking after you.

On the whole, my lot are quiet, although Honey and BB are a bit more vocal than the rest. Jasper was very vocal  :Luv2:

I'm not really noticing any difference in the others since Jasper went, maybe they think he's just away for a little while and will be returning, who knows?
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on March 06, 2009, 20:01:57 PM
Its good if they are not missing him cos they will then allow you to cope without having to worry about  cats in mourning......I guess they have their own little way of dealing with things and as long as they have you , that makes them happy  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: madasacatter on March 06, 2009, 20:53:39 PM
I am so sorry to hear your bad news, you are very brave posting about him.  I suppose a cat that has always "talked" more than some do, will be missed in the normal way, but also because you will be listening for him.

You most definitely did the right thing by him, and he will be grateful for that.  You were attentive to his needs to the end, and that is the what a good cat owner would hope to do, and you should find peace in your heart that you did.

Take care, and give the others a little extra fuss from all of us on Purrs.
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: Gillian Harvey on March 07, 2009, 22:14:47 PM
Thank you  :thanks:

Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: Yvonne on March 07, 2009, 22:35:11 PM
So sorry to hear about Jasper - believe me I know the pain

With heavy hearts; and a tear in our eyes
after all these years; we must say goodbye
Please understand; we've done all we could
if there was anything we could do; you know we would

I'm sitting right here; gently rubbing your ears
while I talk to you softly; trying to hold back the tears
The memories you gave us; we'll never forget
especially the ones; of the day we all met

One last hug; and one last kiss
you have no idea; how much you'll be missed
To look into your eyes; this one last time
you tell me it's ok; you know it's your time

Dream of that special day and time
when we'll meet at the Bridge; and all will be fine
We'll run and play; side by side
with a soft warm feeling; deep down inside

Your memory will live on; in each one of us
you'll always be number 1; to all of us
So with heavy hearts; and tears in our eyes
just for now my friend Jasper; we say goodbye.


 :RIP:   JASPER



 :candle: :candle: :candle: :candle:
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: Lynds on March 07, 2009, 23:04:50 PM
I'm deeply sorry to hear about your baby Jasper.

Lynds x
Title: Re: Jasper has gone
Post by: Gillian Harvey on March 08, 2009, 21:23:52 PM
Thank you again everyone, and thank you Yvonne for the poem,  :thanks: