RIP Clapton 27/9/10

[JackSpratt]

Lovely photos, Mark. Clapton was such a handsome lad.

[Mark]

makes me want to get my pastels out again and draw him   

 

[Kirst]

He really was top of the 'Kitlers' 

[Gillian Harvey]

Oh that IS a fab picture of him, I love it,  makes me want to get my pastels out again and draw him   

[Mark]

How are you doing Mark??

OK Thanks - It's never easy but nothing we can do about it   

Whenever Clappy was wandering around, OH always said he was looking for the other 1/2 of his tache 

[Cooper & Peanut]

What a handsome chappie 

If he had the black markings on the other side of his nose, it would look like he had a moustache! 

How are you doing Mark??
  

[Mark]

Just came across another favourite 

I think this was taken in summer 08, just before he started to go downhill.

[Cooper & Peanut]

I think it was his way of saying thank you and goodbye

Definitely!!! Gorgeous piccie - he was a very handsome fellow 

[Feline Costumier]

I think it was his way of saying thank you and goodbye

[Mark]

Thanks to everyone that posted about our lovely gentle boy 

I collected his ashes today and they are with Willow's 

He was the loveliest cat anyone could wish for  - He never scratched and even managed ahead butt and a purr just before he died 

[puggy1975 Zoe]

Hi Mark, i have not been on for a while as busy with a house move.

So sorry to hear abour Clapton. He was one handsome boy and you did everything you could for him and gave him all the love he could ever ask for, glad he went peacefully.

Play hard at the bridge Clapton and you will be together will Willow.

  to you and Dennis

Zoe x

[Mark]

It's funny but in my 1/2 lecture in animal welfare on Monday morning before I had to leave, they showed us pictures side by side titled "pleasure or pain?" there were 2 pictures of horses, both apparently rolling in hay. One was rolling in pleasure, the other in agony with colic. There were some other sad pictures that I won't go into. This pic was taken just after clapton had several teeth removed. He was supposed to be kept in but he was head-butting the flap to get out. He drank some nasty pond water and went to sleep on the wall  (this was about 7 years ago)

[Janeyk]

That's a lovely photo of Clapton Mark 

I know just what you're feeling right now, I'm still feeling the pain of losing Byron, certain times it just gets to me more, it does get better for us with time 

[Gill (sneakiefeline)]

I know the feeling too and it takes a time to adjust and get used to special friends not being there, I say hi to Kocka in her grave when I go down the garden and gnite when I come back.

Its very early days yet Mark 

[Gillian Harvey]

Thanks everyone. You know how it is, you think you are OK then every now & then, get a stab in the heart 

Yes, I know that feeling 

Thats a lovely pic of him by the way 

[Kirst]

So very sorry Mark - I just got back from holiday and was so hoping that the title of this thread wouldn't have changed...............................


Sleep tight Clapton - you were loved so much xxxx

[Mark]

Thanks everyone. You know how it is, you think you are OK then every now & then, get a stab in the heart  - I just went to collect some washing and noticed there is still an indent in the place he laid in 'his' bedroom. I will have to change the bed at some point but going to leave it for now 

I'm not religious/superstitious and nor is OH, but we both said it would be nice to know we would see them again (I don't believe we will) OH said "bye Clap, bye Will" this morning before going to work  - Willow's ashes are in a bedside table in that room as well. 

[CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls]

Oh Mark Im so sorry sweatheart 

RIP dear Clapton xxx

 

[madpants]

Thanks Tan 

He is so missed 

I'm am so so sorry to hear about Clapton Mark. I havn't been on purrs for a while and was catching up today and have just caught this thread. I am in tears typing this, as i know how much Clapton meant to you both     Such sad news 

[JackSpratt]

Mark, I've only just seen this. I can't believe it - I'm so sorry.

RIP Clapton. The love for you will never change, it will continue always.

[Mark]

Thanks Tan 

He is so missed 

[Tan]

Oh Mark I am sooo sorry one for only just seeing that darlin Clapton was poorly and second that he has passed. 

Sending all my love over to you and Dennis. You both gave Clapton such a loving caring life and looked after him soo well. 

Rest easy sweetheart.   

[Kay and Penny]

I'm sure you're wise to wait and see for a while

apart from any other consideration, it leaves you free to step in in an emergency, even if it is just to foster for a short while

[Mark]

Mark not sure if you are ready but you always had the time for all Clapton and the girls needs so perhaps Clapton is telling his daddies there is another boy who needs the TLC you are so good at

 

It's not just that. Kylie is really coming out of her shell and I would hate to see her confidence knocked or her bullying another cat. Alice also went after Clapton. I would only do it if there was some harmony. It wouldn't be fair to a cat to bring it into a house where it was put upon by the others.

[Liz]

Mark not sure if you are ready but you always had the time for all Clapton and the girls needs so perhaps Clapton is telling his daddies there is another boy who needs the TLC you are so good at

[Mark]

I never expected it to be be putting the brakes on more cats. Dennis told me about another cat today that is 8 years old and has just had all of his teeth out due to having cat flu as a kitten. He also has IBS. I'm just not sure. I don't want to upset Kylie or Alice and not sure if I have the time to commit.

[Liz]

Mark when the time is right I'm sure you and Dennis will make whatever decision suits you all and your lovely ladies

The pain of loosing them does lessen with time having lost 3 last year and Darling Jazz our JRT somehow we haven't got around to another doggie as Sky and Sunny don't seem to need a third wheel on their world but we still have Jazz's bed in situ as Sky gets upset when we go to move it - Bailey is now sleeping in it

[zoe (tiggy + pipins mum)]

Im not about much atm so only just seen this. sending lots of to you and OH xx

[Mark]

Thanks everyone 

There will be no rushing - in fact the more I think about it, the more I don't want any more animals as it is too painful. Also it is me that does everything in the house so I don't want more trays to clean, vet visits etc etc. Although never say never, I don't think I want any more in the foreseeable future. OH even mentioned getting a dog this morning. I nipped that one in the bud 

[Daisymac]

I have just seen this Mark,  I am so sorry,  RIP Clapton,   sending you and Dennis loads of love x

[Susanne (urbantigers)]

Thanks 

Not sure if this is the proper place to post, but OH has really surprised me.

I had a nap and when I came down, he was looking at the homing pages  - He said that the idea of taking in another needy cat appeals and would be what Clapton would have wanted - especially a shy one with health issues. I am keeping out of this. All I have said is that bearing in mind, the care is down to me, forget any cats that need a lot of grooming - ie Persians. Apart from that I am open to the idea. We would have to bear in mind that we have 2 tough old birds in Alice and Kylie. I wouldn't want noses out of joint or Kylie being sidelined again. I don't think this will be something we rush into.

I think that is a good idea and imo it's not so much the right time as the right cat.  Eventually, I'm sure you'll come across a cat that will fit in perfectly with Kylie and Alice and one who will really benefit from what you and Dennis can offer.  You'll know when s/he comes along.

[Pinkbear (Julie)]

Aw, Mark, I think it's natural to look for something positive or to look to the future after a blow like this. Dennis is only trying to make sense of it in his head. This is the second loss you've suffered in a year and it's bound to have a cumulative effect. 

I am sure you'll know when the time is right... although I do remember you saying you didn't want any more cats, so that's worth saying to Dennis when things are less raw. 

[hOrZa]

Sorry Mark

[Sylvia]

I've only just seen this.

I'm so very sorry 

[Cooper & Peanut]

Take your time Mark...you've suffered a great loss. Do what feels right for both of you x

[Tiggy's Mum]

That would be the greatest tribute to your special boy but you'll both know when is right for you 

[Michelle (furbabystar)]

Thanks 

Not sure if this is the proper place to post, but OH has really surprised me.

I had a nap and when I came down, he was looking at the homing pages  - He said that the idea of taking in another needy cat appeals and would be what Clapton would have wanted - especially a shy one with health issues. I am keeping out of this. All I have said is that bearing in mind, the care is down to me, forget any cats that need a lot of grooming - ie Persians. Apart from that I am open to the idea. We would have to bear in mind that we have 2 tough old birds in Alice and Kylie. I wouldn't want noses out of joint or Kylie being sidelined again. I don't think this will be something we rush into.

Awwww I think thats lovely!
As you say, take a back seat and let Dennis do what he needs to do....

but there is one very lucky cat out there somewhere 

[Mark]

Thanks 

Not sure if this is the proper place to post, but OH has really surprised me.

I had a nap and when I came down, he was looking at the homing pages  - He said that the idea of taking in another needy cat appeals and would be what Clapton would have wanted - especially a shy one with health issues. I am keeping out of this. All I have said is that bearing in mind, the care is down to me, forget any cats that need a lot of grooming - ie Persians. Apart from that I am open to the idea. We would have to bear in mind that we have 2 tough old birds in Alice and Kylie. I wouldn't want noses out of joint or Kylie being sidelined again. I don't think this will be something we rush into.

[Fire Fox]

So sorry Mark and Dennis.  Hopefully in time you will be able to think that the purring meant you allowed Clapton to go peacefully not a day too early nor a day too late. 

[Mark]

Thanks everyone 

OH said he felt guilty this morning as he felt emotionless. I said I'm sure it will come back in waves 

I just keep getting flashbacks of his little face  . I was trying to gently massage his eyes closed but they wouldn't stay closed