Fister is at the RB - 20/5-96 - 2/2-2013

It was with a very heavy heart I went to the hospital where Fister is and had him put to sleep at 13.20. It hurts SO bad it’s unbelievable! :( :( :(

My neighbor, who is a nurse came with me, she was a good support and could explain the test results to me again.

Fister went peacefully. I spent half an hour with him and I had brought his catnip toy, his brush, his pillow and my night shirt to lay on. There were no one other than us, so I had time to say properly goodbye. The last thing Fister did was to lick his catnip toy. I held his head and his paw, kissed him a thousand times and told him how much I love him and wished him a safe journey to the RB.

I miss him so much!!! My flat feels empty and I feel I have lost the ones who are closest to me.

To me, Fister was the sweetest and most handsome cat in the whole world and it’s so unfair that he is not with me.

I want to go to bed and reach out for him - and he would lay in front of me with his paws on my arm, then go and lay next to my head when the lights were turned off. Oh, how I will miss that and his headbumpies in the mornings.

Fister’s liver was not working properly, there were several things wrong and he was being fed and getting water through a tube in his leg. The vet said it would be a bad idea to take him home, if only for a couple of days. So I had to make the hardest decision I ever have made. I don’t think I’ll ever stop crying.

I have scanned in the tests he had done, will attach them here:

http://PetoftheDay.com/talk/attachme...0&d=1359831518
http://PetoftheDay.com/talk/attachme...1&d=1359831539

Rest in peace, beloved Fister, now reunited with your beloved Jonza. The pain and struggle are now over, but do, please, send some comforting rumbling purrs to Randi when she sleeps, so she knows you still love her, and will always be with her, in her heart and mind.

And of course, you will always have your page as Cat of the Day! http://catoftheday.com/archive/2002/August/29.html

Oh, Randi, I am so very, very sorry. My heart goes out to you. I wish I could reach through the screen and hug you and let you cry on my shoulder.

Rest in peace, dearest Fister, loved so much. You are free of pain and illness now at the Rainbow Bridge with John. Please send some purrs down to Randi to comfort her and let her know you are waiting to welcome her Home.. One Fine Day.

{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}} and ~~~~~~~PURRS~~~~~~~ and :love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:,
Pat (and cats)

Randi, my heart hurts for you. This is a struggle to bear I know. :( Please know you did all you could and Fister knew that. He went in peace on wings of love to the Bridge. :love:

All of us are with you and are here for you.

Fister, Godspeed to the Bridge, honey. You are so loved. :love: Send purrs of peace to your Mom - she'll miss you so.

Love, Maggie, Coop & Pinot

Randi - I'm so sorry. I know what you're going thru, and not a day has gone by that I haven't shed at least a few tears for Sparky - and he passed on last October. The hurt just never goes away, tho it will lessen in time. {{{Hugs}}}

RIP dear Fister. Goodnight - and may you be blessed with sweet and happy dreams for all eternity. :love:

I am heartbroken for your loss. Fister was one of the grand gentlemen of PT, and we won't ever forget him.

Randi, I was afraid all day that you had to let Fister go. I cannot tell you how sorry I am. And it is so close to the date when you lost John eight years ago. I really hope they are together now.
Sending hugs and love.

Randi...I am crying...HUG...a long hug. You must know you did every single thing you could for your most beloved Fister. Remember his love for you.

Fister, do let your mom know you are safe and free...comfort her in some way from where you are.

:love::love::love:

Randi,
My heart continues to break for you. I am so sorry to hear that we have lost Fister, one of my favorite orangies. How I remember well the taming of Fister over the years, from the boy that liked to be outside, to the boy that became comfortable in the flat. Though different in colour, Fister always reminded me of RB Tex, my heart kitty. May you allow all of us to comfort you, though right now nothing soothes, and know many, many of us are praying for you, holding you tight in our thoughts. I just know Jon and Fister have reunited.

Much, much love,
Johanna

Oh my Gosh, Randi.... :( My heart breaks for you; I don't know what to say right now, that's quite a shock! :(

I had so hoped this would not be the case. Randi, I am so sorry for your loss. RIP Fister.
:(

Reading this has made me feel as though I have been kicked in the stomach in the worst possible way and the pain just goes on and on.

Randi you are in my prayers and you know that John has greeted Fister and he is now pain free and feeling like his old self.

You have angels around you Randi - just stop and feel them and let them do their healing work for you.

You are loved and a dear friend.

Randi as with others my heart breaks for you and I feel the pain you are feeling for your loss of such a dear, sweet boy:(. The only consolation is knowing he is now with Jonza.

Godspeed dear Fister - it was an honour and a pleasure knowing you. Sleep sweetly:love:.

Oh, Randi, It is so hard to write through the tears. Fister was one of my favorite Pet Talk kitties. I know how big the hole is in your heart right now. Please know you did the best thing for him. He is with Jon now and they both know how much you love them. Prayers for peace for you!!! :love:

I'm so very sorry. You will see him again - one fine day :love:

Randi, I am crying with you. I have been there with my Sylvester Senior. It is so painful and I am so sorry that you have to go through this. Our Lord, who knows all the pain your are feeling right now, He will help you through this painful time. Fister is with your husband at the Rainbow Bridge in Heaven. He missed him so bad and he is happy to be with him. God bless you and may He help heal your broken heart. Please know that there is someone in Saint John, Indiana who is crying with you and you will be in my thoughts and prayers. :(

Oh, Randi. ((((HUGS)))) I am so very sorry to learn this sad news. I agree with everything that everyone has already written. (((HUGS)))

Randi, my heart breaks for you. Nothing I can say will truly console at this, the hardest of losses, but know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Rest in Peace golden Fister boy. You were a true prince among cats.

I am crying too. I always looked forward to seeing pics of your handsome orange boy. Let the tears come. They are healing. Know that he is in a better place now. You made the right decision although it is a very difficult one to make. I just think our kitties should live much longer darn it!

My thoughts are with you.

I am so sorry for your loss..Fister is a beautiful boy, who will be missed here..but most of all he is now locked in your heart forever..and no one can take that away from you..ever. It may not seem so now, but you did the greatest last LOVING thing you could for him, by releasing him from pain and letting him fly.

RIP Fister, you have earned your wings, and then some..

It's almost impossible to sort this out in your heart and your mind right now..but I will leave you with this, keep him close in your heart. :love:

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...ps5fd01dfe.jpg

Randi, I don't know you or Fister, but I am in tears reading your post. I am so, so sorry for your pain, which is know is great; Fister's departure has left a huge hole in your home and in your heart. May Fister's Creator hold you gently in the hollow of His hand, comfort you, and lead your heart to peace.:love:

My heart is breaking :(:( I'm sure John was at the RB waiting for Fister's arrival.

No matter how much you prepare yourself, it doesn't make it any easier.

Randi, take comfort in knowing that your friends are here for you.

Randi, I'm so sorry. Remember the good times.

RIP sweet Fister....

Randi, I thought about you and Fister most of the morning, hoping against hope that some miracle could spare
you the sorrow of having to say the final goodbye to your sweet boy. It was not to be.:( I am glad that you did have those
last minutes to hold him & whisper your goodbyes in person. I know that made a difference to Fister. He knew he was
not alone. By now Fister has joined John & feels no pain. Rest In Peace sweet boy.

You have my deepest sympathy. (((Hugs)))
Liz

I am sitting here crying for Fister and I know what ever I write won't begin to express how much all of us loved Fister. :(

Fister is now with Jon and both are having a wonderful reunion.

May Fister play hard at the Rainbow Bridge waiting for the time that you will be reunited.

"Goodnight, sweet prince and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest"
I am so very sad to hear this Randi. Much love and good thoughts to you:love:

So sorry about Fister. Play hard at the Bridge, fella. Hugz to you, Randi. :love:

Fister was a member of your family for a long time; it makes sense that you will grieve and feel this loss. You would not be such a dedicated member of PT if you did not feel this. And all of us on here understand somewhat the pain you feel. Fister won over hearts around the world, as a PT orangie. He has many feathers on his wings as he glides in to Rainbow Bridge, to meet with Jonza and the other RB pets. I am very sorry for your loss.

Randi, I opened this post at work and everyone asked me what was wrong. I told them about Wonderful Fister and how he had gone to The Bridge. All the cat parents at my workplace had tears in their eyes and we all promised to say a prayer for Fister and to give our own kitties kisses when we got home. We are all keeping you and Fister in our thoughts. He was a perfect example of why orangies are so beloved:love:

I am sorry to hear about Fister. He is now pain free and waiting for you at Rainbow Bridge.:love:

My heart is breaking..... I am SO sorry!!

Randi, I'm so very sorry to see this news about Fister. He was a very special boy and will forever be in our hearts. Please know I'm thinking of you and sending healing vibes for you. xoxo

Randi
I am so sorry that you were not able to bring Fister home

I am glad that you were able to be with him for a little bit to say goodbye.
My thoughts a prayers are with you at this difficult time.
I just went through the same thing in Dec
Its not easy letting them go but we cant let them suffer
just because we are not ready to let go.
You did the right thing by Fister
He knows how much you love him and how much he will be missed
He is healthy and whole again waiting for you at the rainbow bridge.

Play hard at the bridge sweet boy.
If you can, let Mommy know you are ok

Randi,

I am so very, very sorry for your loss. I've had a heavy heart for days thinking of you and Fister. I tried to reply earlier but couldn't type thru the tears. I'm so glad you were able to get a proper goodbye. That will give you solace in the days to come.

Fister, you'll be missed sweet boy. I hope your reunion with John was phenomenal.

Randi, I am so very sorry. This is the worst kind of pain and makes a heart so heavy. You had such a special bond with Fister and it will take time to heal. But you will always have the memories of the morning headbumpies and many years of companionship to draw upon and hopefully this will make things a little better each week as you begin to recover. And know that sweet Fister surely had a welcoming party with John and Pjevs (I remember you telling me about him a few years ago) and Fister's mum 'Mrs Spot' and of course Barney, he will be there too. They will be so glad to have him with them although it's incredibly hard on you to be missing him now. But he isn't suffering and you made sure of that and it is the hardest but most loving thing you could do for him. Please give yourself a big hug and know that we are all thinking about you. Your apartment may feel empty but please know that you are not alone. Prayers and big hugs being sent your way. :love::(

Randi,
I only wish I knew what to say at this difficult and painful time. Because of you, Fister knew nothing but love and the life every pet deserves. You and sweet Fister had a very special bond, he will always have a very special place in your heart. Hold on to that.

RIP beautiful Fister and play hard at the Bridge. You will be terribly missed. :love:

[[[[[HUGS]]]]] to you, Randi. I'm here for you if there's anything I can do to help you through this.

Reading your last moments with Fister brought back memories of when I had to do this with my Taz. My heart aches for you and the tears are falling now just as it did three years ago when I said goodbye to Taz.

RIP Fister

Randi I am very saddened to hear this. The hurt is unbearable. You'll be in my thoughts. ((hugs))

Randi, I'm so sorry for your loss.:( He was such a handsome orange boy and he had a long wonderful life with you. RIP sweet Fister.:( I wish that there was something that I could do to help to take the pain away. Please take care. (((HUGS)))