Our loss

[DLK]

His name was Weeble and he was the best cat that anyone could ever ask for. He passed away this morning; we had to have him put to sleep. He had lymphoma; there was a tumor in his throat and he had stopped eating and was barely drinking anything. We were having to feed him with a syringe for the past week.

It happened so fast. Early this morning he was having labored breathing and could not breathe through his nose. It was the most heartbreaking decision we ever had to make, but we were with him until the end. It was sad putting him in his carrier for the last time.

Sixteen years ago, my husband was at a mall pet store where they had various pets behind small glass windows. He had no intention on getting a second cat, but when Weeble climbed over a pile of kittens to come up to the glass and meow at him, he had to have him. My husband was a poor college student at the time and spent his weekly $25 grocery budget to get him. It was the best $25 he ever spent. When he walked he wobbled, but never fell down. That is how he became Weeble.

I met Weeble six years later and became his mama. He was the sweetest cat I have ever known and I feel like my heart is breaking. He always liked to please us, never did misbehaved and let the vet do anything to him.

I am going to miss coming home and seeing him in the window, sitting on couch, having him come up to me and reaching out to be held or petted, looking across the room and seeing him in his bed, hearing him meowing at night while carrying around his stuffed orange rat, getting into bed with us and snuggling, waking me up by licking my eyelashes and biting my chin. I could go on and on - I loved him so much.

I wish the pain would stop. I have cried all day.

Thank you for reading my story. This is my tribute to Weeble. He was my sweetpea and he will be missed. You know I will never, ever forget you. You will forever be in our hearts.

[Edwina's Secretary]

I am so very, very sorry for your loss. What a beautiful tribute you have written. He was wonderful.

Godspeed Weeble.

[Fuzzy317]

I am very sorry for your loss. :(

[LoudLou]

I am sorry about the loss of Weeble. You have written a beautiful touching tribute to him.

Godspeed to the Rainbow Bridge Weeble.

[kuhio98]

I am so sorry for the loss of your baby Weeble. If you and your husband would like to talk to others who are grieving the loss of their pets, the http://pub70.ezboard.com/fpetlossfrm1 message board is a wonderful place to come. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

A Place in our Hearts

They will not go quietly;
the cats who've shared our lives,
In subtle ways they let us know
their spirit still survives.
Old habits still make us think
we hear a meow at the door.
Or step back when we drop
a tasty morsel on the floor.
Our feet still go around the place
the food bowl used to be,
And, sometimes, coming home at night,
we miss them terribly.
And although time may bring new friends
and a new food dish to fill,
That one place in our hearts
belongs to them....
and always will

by Linda Barnes

[rg_girlca]

Welcome to Pet Talk DLK. I wish it was under happier circumstances.

I am so sorry for your loss. Weeble's was a very handsome boy. I just love tabbies.

May the loving memories of Weeble, comfort you and help you overcome the pain.

We have all been through this ourselves, so we know what you are going through. It's hard, but it will get easier with time.

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

I am so sorry for your loss. I can only hope that in time, you will find comfort in all the good memories of Weeble. Ending his suffering was one final act of love, and the kindest thing you could have done under the circumstances, although it was so hard for you.

Have fun at the Rainbow Bridge Weeble

(((HUGS)))

[slick]

Dear DLK: first off I'd like to welcome you to Pet Talk. In time, you will realize that this is the place to come to for comfort and support. I'm sorry that your first post has to be such a sad one.
Weeble looks exactly like my 16 yr old fem. Speckles. Same markings and everything. Please know that you will meet again some day and Weeble knew how much you loved him.

Weeble: I know that you are romping around at the RB chasing butterflies and micies. Please watch over DLK and do your best to take the pain away. I know by now you've met my RB kitties Casper and OJ and you are all playing together. Have fun kitties and save a spot for DLK.

[NoahsMommy]

Oh, I'm so sorry you had to say goodbye to such a wonderful cat today. :( :( :( I hope in time, you can only remember the happy times you all shared.

[CatDad]

Welcome to PT, I just wish it could have been under better circumstances.:(

I wish there was something that I could say to take away the pain, however there is not. You will go through the grieving process like any normal parent.

I can only offer my condolances for you loss of such a wonderful baby. I cried as I read you post, because I know how you feel and I know how much you are hurting. Just know that you are not alone, most of us have lost our babies, some more then one. Two years ago we lost our 21 year old Flicka to kidney failure, and that was one of the hardest times that I have gone through.

Weeble have a safe trip to the rainbow bridge and have fun with my Flicka and all of our babies. You will now be able to romp and play without any health issues.

I know that kuhio98 posted a site that has a forum for greving parents. You may also come her and share your felling with us. Everyone here is very understanding and very good listeners.;)

Send prayers and thoughts of comfort to your family. Also a very big {{{{{{{HUG}}}}}}}} to you.

[catmandu]

RIP Dear Weeble , and know at the Rainbow Bridge , that there is a party planned in your Honor!Codolences to your Guardians!

[Kona & Oreo's mom]

I am so sorry for your loss. I understand that you are suffering a deep sorrow. It sounds like Weeble was a fantastic kitty and I am sure that he knew that he was loved very much. With condolences--

Oh poor Weeble, rest in peace at the Rainbow Bridge!!
My Sydney is there too and will be most happy to play with you!!

[catcrazylady]

I'm sorry that Weeble has passed over. I know the pain and it will lessen in time as the good memories take over. You will never forget him and you will always love him. Your tribute to him was beautiful and brought tears to my eyes. He sounds like he was a very lucky kitty to be so loved and to have had you who gave him such a wonderful life. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Peace to you from me and my nine.

[jenluckenbach]

Welcome to pet talk. I am so sorry that your first post had to be such sad news. I wish we all had the opportunity to know Weeble. The part about the $25 food budget just sent me crying. I hope you stay around pet talk and in time the memories will out weigh the sorrow. For right now, you may borrow any (or all) of our kitties as your own. {{{{HUGS}}}}

[jazzcat]

I'm so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful kitty boy. May he rest in peace and be forever happy at Rainbow Bridge.

[PayItForward]

What a beautiful and heartbreaking story of Weeble life. :(

He loved you and was loved in return, it sounds like he was a very happy cat and he left you with a lifetime worth of memories.

Play well on the bridge Weeble.....Caramel, Mr Stray and my childhood kitty Linda will be happy to show you around.

Welcome to Pet Talk :)

[catlady1945]

That's very sad. Take consolation in his long and happy life.

[Lallypop11]

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss of Weeble, your story brought tears to my eyes, I know exactly the warmth of having a cat in your life can bring, and I know the sorrow and emptiness you feel when they are taken from us. It sounds like it was his time to go to the Rainbow Bridge, his health conditions seemed unbearable, you gave him peace after his long happy life with you and you were there with him till the end. I would have done the same, I would hate to see him suffer. I lost my first cat when she left one day and never came back, and my second to kidney failure. I hope you can find comfort in his memory and find a way to memorialize him in a suitable way, such as an engraved plaque to put in the garden or simply a nice framed picture on the mantle. He will always be with you and will live on forever in your heart. Your hurt will heal with time, good luck.

Kuhio 98 posted this poem several threads ago and I thought it was so perfect, I hope it gives you comfort (and I hope they don't mind if I use it :):

If It Should Be

If it should be I grow frail and weak
And pain prevents my peaceful sleep.
Then you must do what must be done
When this last battle can't be won.
You will be sad, I understand.
Selfishness might stay your hand.
But on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship take the test.

We've had so many happy years
That what's to come can hold no fears.
You'd not want me to suffer. So,
When the time comes, please let me go.

Take me where my needs they'll tend.
Only -- stay with me until the end.
Hold me firm and speak to me.
Until my eyes no longer see.

I know, in time, you, too, will see
It is a kindness that you do for me.
Although my tail it's last has waved,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.

Do not grieve it should be you.
Who must decide this thing to do.
We've been so close, we two, these years...
Don't let your heart hold any tears.

Author Unknown

[catland]

That was a beautiful tribute. So many of us here have gone through the pain that you feel right now. :( It can be such a gut-wrenching experience.

Weeble - you sounded like such a wonderful friend and companion to your humans. Rest in peace sweet Weeble.

[DLK]

Thank you everyone for your kind words and thoughts. Last night was difficult. I have a four month old daughter who still wakes up during the night to be fed. Weeble would usually sit on the couch with us. Last night I just cried while looking at his empty bed, even though its had been about a week and half since he has been himself. I was hoping that his lymphoma would go into remission. We had started chemotherapy and various others drugs on Saturday morning, but I think it was too far advanced. He deteriated quickly. They think it was probaly in his nasal cavity, as he had chronic colds and sinus infections for the past year and a half.

We have two other cats and I think think they can sense what is going on. Their names are Putty and Daisy; I will tell you more
about them at a later time. Putty seems sad and Daisy meowed all night.

Thanks again for all of your support. It means the world to me.

Attached is another picture of Weeble wearing my Daughter's socks that I just love!

[jenluckenbach]

more tears. I know how hard it is. What a cute picture, though.

[lynnestankard]

DLK - a big welcome to Pet Talk - it's so sad the circumstances are so unhappy.

You're amongst friends here - we've all lost a dearly loved pet at one time or another - and shed millions of tears - in private and on the board. We all understand exactly what your going through, the agony, the heartache and the 'what if's'.
You did all you could for your beautiful Weeeble - those photos., are wonderful. Like others, I've cried as I read your beautiful tribute to such a much loved furboy. Give Putty and Daisy extra cuddles they must be wondering where on earth their fur brother is.
(((Hugs))) across the miles.

RIP beautiful Weeble and play at the Bridge with all our very special 'kids'.

Lynne

[PayItForward]

Originally posted by jenluckenbach
more tears. I know how hard it is. What a cute picture, though.
Totally, what a sweetie.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Welcome to Pet Talk DLK. I'm so sorry that your first post had to be such a sad one.:( I'm also sorry to hear about your loss.:( I'm sure that Weeble is now up at Rainbow Bridge playing happily and pain free.
I had to put my Pepper to sleep in Feb. of this year so I know what you're going through. The people here helped me a lot and I'm sure they'll help you too. Just take it one day at a time and remember that Weeble will always be alive in your heart. Please take care. RIP sweet Weeble.

[sirrahbed]

Hi DLK,
I am so sorry to hear about your RB Weeble. His pictures are so very sweet! I also lost a well loved kitty this ;ast April to kidney failure - his name was Ernie. I think all of us here have probably been through this but it is never quite the same pain ans it never really goes away because every pet is ifferent and special to us for different reasons. Thank you for sharing jis pictures!! I hope that eventually, you will feel like sharing your other cats with us also! Weeble is such a cute name! "Weebles wobble but they don't fall down!" Very cute!!:)

[trayi52]

DLK
I am sorry for your loss, I know how you feel. May Weeble play hard at Rainbow Bridge. Weeble Looks so cute with the socks on.

Your story also brought tears to my eyes too. Sounds like Weeble picked your husband and was very lucky to get you too. Two people to love him, I am sure he is happy at Rainbow Bridge.

Weeble, rest in peace.