Godspeed Smokie

My niece called me this morning, with the sad news that her shaded silver Persian passed away. He was up there in years and his health had been failing for a while now. He was a beautiful cat, but very elusive around people that he didn't know. Whenever I would visit I would try to win him over, but he wanted no parts of me. He would let me get within a few feet of him, and then he would take off. The only way I was able to get a picture of him, was at a distance. I did get to hold him once - when Linda picked him up and put him in my lap. He tolerated that maneuver, but wasn't at all thrilled! I was hoping to win him over when I got moved down there, but time just ran out. :(

RIP pretty Smokie. I'm sure that Brindle was waiting for you as you crossed over The Bridge. Rest well dear boy ~~~~~ I only wish that I had been able to know you better. :love:

Aww, rest in peace, handsome one, your struggles now are over!

Oh, Smokie, what a pretty cat you are! Rest in peace, darling boy, you are greatly loved.. and on your own terms, too.

Deepest sympathy to you, Ellie, and to your niece and all who love Smokie. He is whole and healthy again, waiting at the Bridge to greet you and welcome you HOME.

Play hard at the Bridge, pretty boy. As said previously "loved on your own terms" - but loved nonetheless. That's what unconditional means.

Rest in Peace, Smokie.

A real Mommy's Boy! Smokie, handsome baby, play healthy and free at the Bridge. :love::love:

What a beauty. RIP, Smokie.

RIP sweet Smokie.:( Play hard at the Bridge.

Not only Brindle Angel, but all of Our Awesome Angels Army Welcoming Commitee are awaiting you Smokie with your Wings of Silver and Gold.
You are going to vist France , near the Normandy Region with side trips to Belguim and Luxembourg.
You with all your New Angel Friends will have nothing but the best , and we know that you will start that important search for that place in Purradise where you and all who love you will be reunited in FurrEver Love.
One Fine Day:love::love:

Thank you, everyone, for your kind words. :love: I will show my niece this thread when I get to NC. She will be so pleased.

And Smokie was even older than I thought - he was 17. He lived a nice long life :)