Comments on: Saying Goodbye to Buddy

By: Kat Collins

Kat Collins — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:37:56 +0000

Thank you, for your story. I went to the internet just now to research letting pets die naturally. Your story was the first I saw – and it is virtually my SAME story. Our mucho cool hombre, SLY is now 20 years old. He has been more like a faithful dog, than a feline; all 4 kids have a story about him. These kids have never known an life without this cat.
Like your Buddy, Sly has withered. I expect it to happen any minute. But, here is what is really cool – 2 weeks ago he went outside to sit in the sun (his favorite activity this past year..and he hadn’t been out in 2 weeks). He disappeared. We couldn’t find him ANYWHERE! We searched the neighborhood, under bushes, etc. He was nowhere. This isn’t how we wanted him to meet his demise. We were all heart sick. A little boy in the neighborhood said he saw him walking himself down to the Bayou behind the house (a full 1/2 block away). We couldn’t imagine him even walking that far, he was so feeble. But, we figured he was doing what animals have done for thousands of years when it it their time. We respected hi decision.
Yesterday, I saw a sign saying someone had found my cat. They had had him for 2 weeks…found him near death at the waters’ edge. Took him to the vet – who told them he was around 7 and starving to death!! So, for 2 weeks they have nursed him and loved him and hoped that his family would find him. By a miracle we did!! He is home, in his bed surrounded by his family.
I debated taking him in to put him down this morning…just like you…but after reading your story, I won’t do it. You’re right. He came home to us after being lost by a shear miracle of God…he deserves to be with us when he leaves us for Rainbow Bridge.
Like you…I am crying as I write this. He has been a faithful ole man.
On a lighter note….Sly’s life partner, Savanna, died last year at home (she was 17). Up until the week she died (of a stroke) he would “have his way” with her. We called it the “Raping Hour” because every night at about 8 PM the caterwallin’ would start, and he would “dance with his darlin” until she couldn’t take it any more. He was neutered, by the way. No Junk in his Trunk.
Thanks for sharing! Your story blessed me.
Kat

By: Lin

Lin — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:40:26 +0000

Oh, Katherine, that is a beautiful tribute to Buddy! I’m so very sorry for the loss of your friend. Losing a cat is devastating, and especially a cat that was beyond a pet–he was a “lifetime” cat–one that you will never forget.

You gave Buddy the most incredible gift, the ability to die at home peacefully and in the arms of who he felt comfortable with. You son doesn’t need to “live” with that forever, Buddy gave him an honor of trusting him so that he could pass with someone he loved and trusted so. He may be too young to understand that now, but he will in time.

I lost my Henry a year ago (he looked amazingly like Buddy!), so I know how your heart is broken and it takes a very, very long time to stop crying. I’m still crying over my Hen. I’ll say a prayer for Buddy and for you, his family, who is grieving so.

Go back to my post on last Friday–you’ll see that you do heal, although it takes a long time. And if a certain kitty just happens to appear in the meantime, grab him/her up–your cat angel, Buddy may be sending you a little something to help you heal.

Love to you all, Katherine. God bless Buddy.

By: Cherie Corey

Cherie Corey — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 16:31:10 +0000

(TEARS!!!!)) (((HUGS))) i type this as three furbabies are in my lap, on my neck and chest.. I am petting and scratching for you my dear friend. I know how hard this is. but I THINK YOU MADE TH BEST DECISION AT HOME. My kids still secretly resent they never got a chance to say goodbye to our family friend because I thought it would save them the heart ache.. you made the right chose my friend.
cherie

By: AshaLatha R.K.Prasad

AshaLatha R.K.Prasad — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 10:21:42 +0000

And by the way, just few days back, we had a new member at mom’s home. There was this cat that has been welcomed home, which came meandering. Now it is a part of a family. My brother says, it is Bruno, who is back, in the form of a cat.

We all love it, very cute, pink lipped…… I’ve posted them….. You can see her…. Ya this time Bruno has not only changed his Family, but also his gender…..

Ash…..
(http://asha-oceanichope.blogspot.com/)

By: AshaLatha R.K.Prasad

AshaLatha R.K.Prasad — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 10:17:53 +0000

I feel sorry. But I feel happy by the thought that, the cat got to live the good & lovable moments of its life with a family like yours.

I know how we feel as I have also undergone this grief. I had my doggy “BRUNO”, which was a German Shepherd. I was a college going girl when I got it from my music teachers place. As my teacher was old, she found it difficult to take care of it. since I was close to Bruno, she happily let me take the dog. Since then it was with us & after my marriage, it was with mom, my dad & brother.

But Bruno fell sick after 12 yrs. It turned form a playful, caring, watching Bruno to a tired, sick, & thin Bruno. Oh!very hard to see them in that condition. All I think is that if I feel so I can express how I feel, but they, how would they? May be they would want to do the same, may be they do in their own way, but still…. I feel helpless….

And one fine morning my mom called me up crying that our Bruno had breathed his last breath. My brother was totally insane then. He did not eat & always cried cursing himself that he could not save him. Even to this day, it becomes very hard to control our emotions, (tears in my eyes….)

I empathize you, & pray to dear Lord to bless you with the courage to hold yourself.

And may God bless our dears’ souls’.

Lots of Love & Condolences,

Ash……
(http://asha-oceanichope.blogspot.com/)