Topic: RIP Bass (Read 4543 times)

emmmy_lou · « **Reply #43 on:** February 09, 2013, 23:36:26 PM »

So sorry, i have just seen this too...

What a shock to go at such a young age too, I can't imagine what it must be like

I am sure you and Drum will help each other through this hard time

Bee · « **Reply #42 on:** February 09, 2013, 23:24:53 PM »

Thanks Stevo

She will be missed everyday, she was quite the character.

stevo · « **Reply #41 on:** February 09, 2013, 22:31:49 PM »

how awful. I've just seen this thread

The poor little baby. Such a cool name too. I was inspired to get two more and call them Happy & Hardcore !!!

don't really know what else to say... There isn't really anything else to say....

Bee · « **Reply #40 on:** February 09, 2013, 19:11:05 PM »

Thanks! Ill definitely try it

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #39 on:** February 09, 2013, 18:32:20 PM »

You can defo get it in Boots and probably most pharmacies. It's actually a human product but can be used for cats too, lots of the rescues on here have recommended it and I've used it a few years ago when Lu had a distressing incident and it seemed to help.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000YIA1B6/?tag=hydra0b-21&hvadid=9557943789&ref=asc_df_B000YIA1B6

Edit: If you're looking for a high street shop rather than online looks like Holland & Barrett, Superdug, Boots, Waitrose etc all sell it so should be fairly easy to get hold of. I've just seen they now do a spray and cream but have no idea if these are safe for cats - it's the original rescue remedy drops that are OK for cats

Bee · « **Reply #38 on:** February 09, 2013, 18:26:51 PM »

Thanks TM, I know we will get there in the end, it's just tough right now, and I worry for Drum, they are both so special to us. Where can I get this remedy and what is it? I don't think I've heard of it before...

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #37 on:** February 09, 2013, 18:20:10 PM »

She'll be very confused bless her

I think seeing Bass will have helped Drum understand what happened but she is bound to be a bit overwhelmed by being on her own after being with her sister all her life

It might be worth trying some Bach's rescue remedy too, a few drops in the water or a drop rubbed onto the outer ear. I know it's very early days for you too at the moment but one day you will be able to look back and smile about all the lovely memories you have of Bass instead of feeling emptiness and sadness that she is gone

Bee · « **Reply #36 on:** February 09, 2013, 17:49:44 PM »

Hey all

So it's been a long week and a pretty sad one but we are getting there. Should get Bass' ashes back this week, our vets sent a lovely card with some forget me knot seeds so we are thinking of scattering her ashes in a large pot and growing some things in it....
Drum is being a bit difficult, her vocalisation has increased and she waking us up most days at 5ish. Bass was always the more relaxed of the two and it feels like she has lost her equilibrium... We have been out today and got some feliway so will see if it helps... I am starting to think she might just need a friend though...

girlinleeds · « **Reply #35 on:** February 04, 2013, 21:24:31 PM »

im so sorry for you loss

Tigerlily (Allison) · « **Reply #34 on:** February 04, 2013, 08:49:50 AM »

So sorry for your loss

RIP Bass

Bee · « **Reply #33 on:** February 03, 2013, 21:52:00 PM »

Thanks you everyone, I am disappearing now for a bit as it is all a bit overwhelming but will come back to let you all know how Drum is doing.

thanks guys x

sheryl · « **Reply #32 on:** February 03, 2013, 20:52:17 PM »

Oh Bee I am so so sorry Hun, thinking of you at this sad sad time sending lots of love and Hugs for you and Drum xxx

RIP Sweet Bass - Play hard at the Rainbow Bridge beautiful girl xxx

Scooby · « **Reply #31 on:** February 03, 2013, 19:46:02 PM »

So very sorry to hear about your loss. It must have been a horrible shock for you all

The only experience I have of a cat losing a sibling and litter mate, was when my cat Paisley was killed by a car. We were devastated but what made it worse was his sister Paris missed him dreadfully and wouldn't move from the landing. She wasn't interested in food or drink and we were really worried about her. She was so depressed without him. After a few days I brought a rescue kitten home and suddenly Paris was keen to know who was behind the spare room door. It certainly gave her something else to think about. She wasn't too impressed with him initially and i don't know if what I did was the right thing for her at the time or not. However within about four weeks, she had taken Tigger under her wing, was washing him and tucking up with him in his bed. It was lucky that it worked out very well.

A horrible, tough time for you all at the moment - but take some comfort in the fact that when it was her time to go, Bass was at home and with her sister.

Bee · « **Reply #30 on:** February 03, 2013, 19:06:40 PM »

Thank you everyone. We will never be able to replace Bass I don't think x

cazzer · « **Reply #29 on:** February 03, 2013, 17:36:46 PM »

so sorry to hear that you have lost your beuatiful girl

x

maryas · « **Reply #28 on:** February 03, 2013, 16:33:04 PM »

So sorry.

Mary

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #27 on:** February 03, 2013, 14:37:08 PM »

I am so very sorry Bee

Such an awful shock

RIP beautiful Bass

Our Billy seemed inconsolable when we lost his best friend Aslan to an RTA. He just sat quietly looking out the window........ waiting. It was heart breaking. We rehomed Fred as a friend for Billy and of course to ease our pain and had a nightmare few months but, to our complete amazement, they became best of friends ..... until Noni arrived 18 months later and stole Billy's heart.

As Drum and Bass were siblings and both deaf, this may present more concerns when considering a possible friend for Drum but time really is a great healer and you will find a way through this awful situation you are now in. My heart goes out to you, your OH and Drum

Skiddaw · « **Reply #26 on:** February 03, 2013, 14:28:12 PM »

Such sad news. What a beautiful girl she was.

I can only echo what everyone else has said. It may be that Drum will be happier with another companion in time than as an only cat, but I should let things settle for a while before making a decision.

Mymblesdaughter · « **Reply #25 on:** February 03, 2013, 14:12:16 PM »

It's so sad, poor drum. This is something I've been thinking about recently. My two cats are coming up for two years old in May. When my last cat died myself and my husband were devastated but now I keep thinking one of my two babies is going to go before the other, they are so attached to each other it's going to be devastating for them too. It's so difficult to know what they are thinking but I'm sure they understand more than we think.

Bee · « **Reply #24 on:** February 03, 2013, 13:24:07 PM »

Thank you everyone, our hearts are so broken right now. But mostly I'm just so sad for Drum. I so badly wish we had another cat so she had someone to share her pain with... I think she understands Bass isn't coming back. When we found Bass it was clear her fur had been licked. She behaving ok, she's eating and is being very affectionate, she often gets in the bed with us anyway and still is (Bass never did) i haven't moved anything yet and think I will keep the fur covered travel case that Bass slept on every night, she has sat on it a few times....

catkim · « **Reply #23 on:** February 03, 2013, 12:16:55 PM »

What a pretty girl she was. I hope your pain fades away quickly. So sad x

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #22 on:** February 03, 2013, 12:10:32 PM »

I am so sorrty to hear about Bass and send loads of cuddles to Drum

Misa missed both Napoleon and Ducha and wandered around looking for Ducha, it has taken 6 months for Misa to come back on my bed where both my boys always used to be, and he was pining for ages.

I think with cats its the same as with humans and its time and loads of attention from you that will help Drum.

RIP Bass taken too young, play hard on the Bridge

maddercow · « **Reply #21 on:** February 03, 2013, 11:58:50 AM »

That is so so sad. Horrible news, a dreadful shock for you all.

You take care.

XXX

Susanne (urbantigers) · « **Reply #20 on:** February 03, 2013, 11:08:09 AM »

So sorry to read this, Bee

RIP Bass - play hard with all our Purrs babies already gone to the bridge.

Jaffa was very confused and unsettled after his brother Magpie went to the bridge too.

sheilarose · « **Reply #19 on:** February 03, 2013, 11:04:15 AM »

Bee, this is very sad news, and an awful shock, I'm so sorry. Poor Drum.

Pursley went very quiet and clingy for around 10 days after her pal Chubby passed on. She was never a cuddly cat but seemd to draw comfort from sleeping between her humans at night and curling up behind her Dad's head on the sofa in the evenings. She's getting better now, but has adopted Chubby's old sleeping place (which I've left un-cleaned so his scent is still there for her) and she seems to find comfort in this.

In another life, one of our young cats was run over on our driveweay by a neighbour. Her brother pined for days and we too brought another cat home to try to soothe his pain, but it was a bad idea and he hated the new kitten (although I was ignorant of correct introduction methods back then).
It took months before they would sit together in the same room and I regretted it for his sake as he just wanted his sister back.

I hope you are able to find some comfort in each other, and in time Drum will learn to be happy again with your help.

Jiji · « **Reply #18 on:** February 03, 2013, 07:23:48 AM »

Bee I am so sorry to hear this very sad news

nickynoo93 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 02, 2013, 23:14:55 PM »

I'm so very sorry for your loss, RIP Bass.x

JackSpratt · « **Reply #16 on:** February 02, 2013, 22:24:06 PM »

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Bee · « **Reply #15 on:** February 02, 2013, 22:13:15 PM »

Thanks tab x

tab · « **Reply #14 on:** February 02, 2013, 22:07:57 PM »

Amber was rarely vocal and after Mogs died she got clingy. I tried another cat but she tried to kill it scaring us all
Its a hard thing to do and I hope you work it out

Bee · « **Reply #13 on:** February 02, 2013, 22:03:18 PM »

Drum is usually very vocal but she's silent right now... Just wandering quietly about... She can't seem to settle... If anyone has had an experience of their cat finding another companion that has died i would love any advice/support....

tab · « **Reply #12 on:** February 02, 2013, 21:59:56 PM »

I dont know how an animal copes but I do know that after Mogs passed Amber was more clingy and more possive but when my parents lost thier collie Kip left behind couldnt cope alone and howled until he got a new companion
Its awful
xxxx

Sootyca · « **Reply #11 on:** February 02, 2013, 21:49:12 PM »

Bee · « **Reply #10 on:** February 02, 2013, 21:42:17 PM »

I'm not sure she understands, but she was here when she died, we weren't. We were away for the evening, we fed them before we went (6pmish) & got a call from our landlord just as we were leaving to come home at 11am as he popped by to feed them. We don't know when she died but Drum was in the house alone with her... We asked the landlord to close the door to the room Bass was in but maybe we should have let her stay with her...

I'm so confused...

jezebel · « **Reply #9 on:** February 02, 2013, 21:29:45 PM »

Oh, that's so sad. poor Drum. Give her lots of cuddles and headbutts from us.

Bee · « **Reply #8 on:** February 02, 2013, 21:23:55 PM »

Thanks everyone, trying to be strong for Drum, she keeps looking for her & it's breaking our hearts...

jezebel · « **Reply #7 on:** February 02, 2013, 21:21:24 PM »

Aw Bee, I'm so sorry to hear the news. She was far too young - but at least she was loved and had a wonderful home for her short life.

tab · « **Reply #6 on:** February 02, 2013, 20:37:23 PM »

Im so sorry its bad enough if you know they are ill but a shock is awful
I hope you all can cope

Janeyk · « **Reply #5 on:** February 02, 2013, 20:19:39 PM »

I'm so sorry to read this, such sad news. Hugs for you and big snuggles for Drum, poor baby

God bless Bass sweetheart xx

Mymblesdaughter · « **Reply #4 on:** February 02, 2013, 20:16:46 PM »

I'm so sorry Bee, you must be devastated.

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