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In Loving Memory Cats => Rainbow Bridge - In Loving Memory => Topic started by: JackSpratt on March 04, 2023, 19:53:54 PM

Title: Rest now, Little Powerhouse ~ Astryd, 3rd March, 2023.
Post by: JackSpratt on March 04, 2023, 19:53:54 PM

Rest now, little powerhouse.

Having to make the decision for such an indomitable spirit was never going to be easy, Astryd.

You’ve been through so much. And at every stage of it, you showed a fierceness I intend to try and emulate with every obstacle life gives me.

You came into my life when you were around two and a half months old, not long after I’d lost my boy, Toby. And I fell in love with you the minute we met.

You were always such a strong personality. You never let the other cats push you around, and won over Jack so much he’d sleep in the big bed with you. You were cheeky and clever; SO clever. But gentle too.

As you got older you dealt with some serious health issues with a tenacity that is inspirational. You developed hyperaesthesia because you were confused when someone left; but you found a way past it. You even learned to trust and love another human despite that.

You got diagnosed with brain tumours and had successful surgery to remove them; a week later you were scaling a floor to ceiling cat tree. Two years later you suffered a mini stroke that incapacitated you for two weeks, but you still let us know when you needed the litter tray so we could help you to it. They discovered hyperthyroidism and then arthritis. You kept battling through. A few months ago you started to struggle a little more than usual; I watched you keep fighting through until it was just too much and you were too tired. And I made the call that no one wants to make when they love someone. And it hurts.

But even now, even as it’s hurting, I’m remembering your lesson, Astryd. Things can keep trying to knock you down but you kick ass right back. You will forever and always be my hero. You will forever and always be loved.

Rest easy, our beautiful girl.

Title: Re: Rest now, Little Powerhouse ~ Astryd, 3rd March, 2023.
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on March 04, 2023, 20:07:58 PM

RIP Astrid, your tortitude showing to the end.

Title: Re: Rest now, Little Powerhouse ~ Astryd, 3rd March, 2023.
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on March 15, 2023, 10:57:36 AM

One of the toughest little cookies I have ever met.   I remember the day I met you and took you to your new home with "JackSpratt".  RIP Astryd play hard at the bridge little lady.

Title: Re: Rest now, Little Powerhouse ~ Astryd, 3rd March, 2023.
Post by: dawnf on March 17, 2023, 11:32:14 AM

 :hug:

Title: Re: Rest now, Little Powerhouse ~ Astryd, 3rd March, 2023.
Post by: Stuart on March 17, 2023, 21:07:58 PM

 :'( :hug: :hug: :hug:

Title: Re: Rest now, Little Powerhouse ~ Astryd, 3rd March, 2023.
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on March 28, 2023, 18:47:03 PM

A fitting tribute to a beautiful cat soul.  Talk about fortitude.   :Luv:  Dancing across the bridge with the lightest touch and the former resolve.  'Bye beautiful.  Xxx

Title: Re: Rest now, Little Powerhouse ~ Astryd, 3rd March, 2023.
Post by: Lyn (Slugsta) on March 30, 2023, 21:38:44 PM

I'm so sorry that your beautiful girl has had to leave you  :hug:

Play hard at the bridge Astryd.

Title: Re: Rest now, Little Powerhouse ~ Astryd, 3rd March, 2023.
Post by: souffle on May 23, 2023, 08:26:53 AM

I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Play well at the bridge beautiful Astryd x

Title: Re: Rest now, Little Powerhouse ~ Astryd, 3rd March, 2023.
Post by: JackSpratt on June 27, 2023, 14:34:23 PM

In six days, it’ll be four months since we had to let our girl go. We still miss her immensely. Even when her health deteriorated at the end, her beautiful personality still shone through.

Love you always, Peanut.❤️