A Wee Ode To My Cat

[Patsycat]

Saturna started to have almost epileptic fits at 2.20 in the morning of the 16th of Feb on the floor - so i got her up on my bed where she had a few nore fits and then seemed to go to sleep.

I sat and carressed her and talked to her with baby cat things about going to heaven etc. for two hours

I made a camp in there - made coffee, got my cigs, book to read, I dunno but she was happy i was there.

She purred up until about 10 minutes before she died - loved and respected. But she, as is her wont, died at 4.00 am so big me tears and what do i do and calling up all the sos vets here in CH - cant do nothing until my vet opens at 8 am

She was 14 years old which in "our years" is around 75.

I am going on Monday to get her ashes - and i shall spread them in a special place.

I wanted to put a song but will in the next tjingy - perhaps it will remind you all of a pet that unfortuntely is not there anymore and that you miss - in next thread i will call it Satura's song.

Well, anyway,

I loved her and everyone loved her and she is in my heart forever.

[473geo]

A loyal cat makes for a great companion...

[Carib]

Patsycat,

Your pain is known to me, we humans are the ones to survive most of our animal companions. You were with her, and she was loved, let that be some comfort to you.

Hope you will recover from your pain.

C

[Patsycat]

I know - but we miss her.

I have another cat who she "adopted" 8 years ago and he is climbing the walls.

Well, life goes on i suppose.

And she was loved all her life. Not like some of the cats and dogs i see in Thailand - she was a great big european fat cat--- spoilet till the end..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqDV77r8244

[Patsycat]

Sorry, got a bit carried away ... sad

[Carib]

Sorry, got a bit carried away ... sad

..... but perfectly understandable.

[Patsycat]

Thats her song and i shall stand by it.

I think the fact that the vet rang me up a couple of days ago and said that i could get her ashes threw me a bit and i realised that she will never annoq me again with her wee moaw wow again.

I know the song is for lovers - but i found it quite nice for cat or dog lovers as well..

[Patsycat]

My wee babie will never be here again ater 14 years

[endure]

I've done the ashes thing too Patsy

Before:

After:

Best wishes from me and Max

[sbk]

You have my deepest sympathies Patsy, my lovely cat Lizzie died a few years ago, unfortunately for me, I was in the US at the time as my mother had been ill from breast cancer and needed my help. It was a terrible struggle for me to be so far from my kitty, knowing she was dying, but I am sure she knew I loved her as her 17 years with me had shown her again and again.

Just remember how lucky and happy your cat was and what a great companion she was for you over the years, I know it gave me peace when my cat died.

[Sheryl]

So sorry for your loss, Patsy. There is simply nothing like a cat.

It may help to get another cat especially for the remaining one's benefit.

[Patsycat]

Thanks Sheryl,

I have been offered numerous kittens over the past few weeks - must be birthing season!! Spring and all that...

But at the moment, I can't see myself taking on another one.

A bit of history - 12 years ago I sub-rented a flat for six months with the addition of 4 cats attached to it. There was Neptuna, Jupiter, Altair, and Saturna. To cut a long story short I ended up living there for six years - Neptuna had to be put down because of jaw cancer on my 40th birthday, Jupiter moved next door, Altair (who was Saturna's daughter) ran away when I moved to another place. But Saturna stayed all the way through and the only time I had to take her to the vet was for her vaccinations and to get a microchip. Then Jimmy moved in. And she took him under her paw, so to speak!!

I have some photos on my phone which i shall try to put on here.

Thanks everyone for you kind words, they have made me cry - but in a good way.

It's strange - I still walk in a funny way to my kitchen - but there is no cat between my feet anymore...

[eek]

Oh patsy, i just read this now. I really know so well how connected a person can be with their cat. For me my cats have always been more than mere pets. Obviously I cant compare them to how someone feels about their children (plus I have not had kids yet), but the feelings I had for them were so strong. When one cat I had had for 14 years died, I couldnt believe how badly it pierced me.

Just remember what a happy life she had and what a contented kitty Saturna was being in a loving caring environment. Treasure those memories and try not to feel sad.

[Patsycat]

Thanks

As i write this she should be sitting on my lap.

She was bilingual - spoke english and french

I havent gone to the vets to get her ashes yet - I actually asked a friend to do it for me cos i cannot face that

[tutsiwarrior]

goddamit, patsy; yew made me cry thinkin' about my beloved Delphi. She was hit by a car, however...I didn't find out 'till I got home from spendin' the night at sum woman's house that I didn't even like...maybe if I would've been home...

she was well loved; when she died I received more condolences for her than when my mom died from folks that also knew my mom.

please receive mine, now.

Edited March 9, 2009 by tutsiwarrior