4 years ago that my Katz went to the RB (many pics)

[Kirsten]

On May 3rd, 2000, I had to make the toughest decision to bring my best friend and soulmate Katz to the vet to have her PTS. She had just turned 14 two days before and she was so sick (feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy & congestive heart failure), and her condition got so bad that day that I couldn't stand it to see her suffer any longer. :( She lived with me as a single cat for 14 years and meant the world to me.

It's 4 years ago now that she passed over and I'm still missing her but I know that also good things can result from such a tragedy; I know I wouldn't have Luna in my life if Katz did not go to the RB at that time, and I love my Luna with all me heart and I'm happy I've met her! :))

Anyway, I would like to remember Katz on the 4th anniversary of her passing, and would like to share some of her pics. Since she was already a RB kitty when I came to PT in 2000, you never really "met" her, but I hope you'll enjoy her photos. She's my sweet little soulmate and I will never forget her.

R.I.P. Katz, and have a lot of fun at the Bridge! :)


Katz as a tiny kitten, spring time 1986:
(I got this picture from a former friend a couple of years ago when she was already at the RB, and this picture means a lot to me)

http://home.t-online.de/home/0554132997/babykatz.jpg

Here's Katz as a kitten after she has moved to my place:
(Yes, I know I looked somewhat different at that time!!!)
http://home.t-online.de/home/0554132997/katz3.jpg

Some more pics:
http://home.t-online.de/home/0554132997/katz1.jpg
http://home.t-online.de/home/0554132997/katz2.jpg
http://www.tillyschanze.de/pix/me_katz.jpg
http://home.t-online.de/home/0554132997-0003/cats/katz2.jpg
http://home.t-online.de/home/0554132997-0003/cats/katz6.jpg

One of the last pictures of her, she was already very sick at that point (millennium night 1999/2000):
http://home.t-online.de/home/0554132997/katz5.jpg

And the tribute I've made for her (I got it framed at home):
http://www.tillyschanze.de/pix/katz_sky.jpg

Her tribute page, (http://home.t-online.de/home/0554132997-0003/cats/katz.htm) made the night I have lost her...

Kirsten

[Steffi N]

Your page is such a heartbreaking and beautiful tribute to your dear Katz. I know you cherish every day you had with her. I hope you can comfort yourself with extra cuddles with Luna and Lily today.
{{HUGS}}

[Logan]

Kirsten, I remember your Katz well, after "meeting" her through your early posts at Pet Talk, and through your special website, devoted to those we have lost.

Rest in peace, sweet Katz, you paved the way for the two precious girls that your mama loves so much these days. :)

Logan

[lizzielou742]

Kirsten,

I haven't been posting here for long but your tribute page made me cry!!!! What a sweet baby kitty. I hope you get to see your baby in the afterlife. She was beautiful!!!

[kimlovescats]

What a beautiful tribute to a special girl! She was so very precious .... love that tiny baby pic ... and she grew into such a gorgeous and loving companion! Many sweet memories to a special girl who will forever live in your heart and soul!

[Twink]

Aw, Kirsten, Katz was beautiful! I love her kitten picture. Every time you mention Katz, it's obvious how much you loved her. She must have been such a special, wonderful girl! Thank you for sharing her with us. I hope Luna and Lily have the sense to give their meowmie extra snuggles today!

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

Kirsten, I am finding it hard to type through the tears right now. What a wonderful gift, to be able to share your life with Katz for 14 years. You are such a wonderful Meowmie, and so good to your precious girls Luna and Lily.

Your final act of love was to sacrifice your own feelings, so that she did not have to suffer any more pain. I know that Katz will always have a special place in your heart, and she is watching you from the Rainbow Bridge, like a Guardian Angle.

Thankyou for sharing your special Katz with us. (((HUGS)))

[Kirsten]

Thanks everyone! :) The night I've lost Katz, somebody told me I would meet her soul again, in some shape... and I hope I will recognize her.

Luna has just been so sweet! :) It's the hour of Katz' death 4 years ago now, and Luna just curled up on my chest purring. Who knows where she would be if Katz' time hadn't come that year... Maybe she would be in a place where daily peeing and pooping on the floor wouldn't be tolerated...
I would probably have met Lily because she was born at my friend's house, but I would never have met precious Luna!

Kirsten

[PayItForward]

Kirsten,

What a lovely tribute to your RB Katz :) :(

I believe in fate you had to met Luna & Lily as it was meant to be. (and yes thank goodness most people get fed up with a pooing cat, you are a saint )

[Kirsten]

Naahhh, not a saint... :o It's just that Luna won my heart the day I got her, and I love her no matter what! :) She helped me so much to cope with the loss. But how couldn't she with such a face? ;)
http://home.t-online.de/home/0554132997-0002/luna/luna2.jpg

Kirsten

[nibblets]

Kirsten, that is a very sweet memorial for Miss Katz. She had a good life with you! {{{hugs}}}

[Kirsten]

Thanks! :) Yes, I hope she felt she had a good home!

Kirsten

[catmandu]

Dont worry about Katz , as I have it , on Good Word , that he is on The Rainbow Bridge , and is a Captain , in the Cat angel army. and is doing a Wonderful Job , of helping the New arrivals! And is Bestbuds with the Found Cat Angels! And will be there , when your time , comes!Wonderful Pictures!!!

[EssTer]

I'm so sorry that Katz isnt with you.. :(
But those photos are really great! :)

[Kirsten]

Thanks! :)

It's a nice thought that Katz is having a good time at the Bridge and is caring for those who have just arrived... :)

Kirsten