My sweet gentle soul Scooty has died unexpectedly

[Scott]

I am so grief striken that it is hard to put into words. We all love our animals very much but every once in a while that SPECIAL animal comes into our lives - the one that connects with us on a different level, the magical ones like a soul mate - that was my Scooty. Whenever anything bad happened I could take her in my lap and all would be OK.

She was my very, very special kitty. She was my constant companion for 14 years and followed me everywhere. She was always by my side. And now she has unexpectedly gone.

She had Hyperthyroidisim and I elected to have her treated with radioactive iodine - she went through multiple tests and all looked great and she was given to OK to get the treatment. I drove her way up to Santa Cruz as there are only a few locations in California that do this procedure - it is a 3 hour drive each way and she had to stay at the hospital for a week - I picked her up this Monday and everything was great - I was told she was going to be fine as the treatment has no side effects and has a 95% cure rate. She needed to be isolated for a few weeks and I could only be with her for a half hour a day because she was still radioactive. So I would go in a pick her up and comfort her for 5 minutes every hour or so. My wife was visiting with me (we are separated) and we went in to pat her and keep her company and then we went to supper and when we came back in an hour she was lying in a pool of water and blood and was dead.

It was so shocking because I had told Scooty that all the tests and the procedures and driving had been worth it because she was going to be OK and she was going to have a great quality of life for the remainder of her years and then she died a few hours later. Completely unexpected and no one knows why - none of the doctors or specialists who saw her can give me an answer. I had to buy a cooler and ice to put her little body in because she can't be cremated for 3 months because of the procedure. I am left with my precious kitty lying in a cooler in my room while I wait for the vets office to send someone way down here from Santa Cruz.

I am devastated and I am lonely and I am so, so sad. My beautiful, sweet and gentle Scooty did not deserve this kind of ending.

She was an amazing cat - she was the light of my life and the calming force.

My heart aches.

I will always remember her - but I just don't have enough tears to cry for her.

I just don't have enough tears.

Rest in peace my dear sweet girl - I miss you so, so much. I love you and I will always love you.

[slick]

Scott:
First off I'd like to welcome you to Pet Talk. I'm so sorry that your first post has to be such a sad one. All of us here understand the pain that's felt when a furbaby makes the trip to the Bridge but under your circumstances, I can only imagine the confusion and heartache that lies within your soul.

I believe that Scooty must have been needed for a very special task at the Bridge for this to happen. She is now running around painfree and enjoying the warm sunshine and sweet grasses of the Rainbow Bridge. She has not left you....she watches over you for all eternity, until you meet again.

RIP sweet Scooty. You are, to say the least, a real beauty!

[Uabassoon]

Your post brought tears to my eyes. Even though I never met Scooty, your story and her photo are enough for me to know that she truly was a special cat. Scooty lived a wonderful 14 years with a wonderful owner who cared and loved her so much. Scotty will now wait for you at the rainbow bridge where she will look over you and hope that you don't worry too much because she is well now.

[rg_girlca]

Scott, I am so sorry that your first post had to be such a heartbreaking one. Your story brought tears to my eyes also, as I understand all too well about losing the one that connects with us on a different level.

Your Scooty was a beautiful girl. I pray and hope that you find comfort and peace in the fond memories you made together.

Rest in Peace dear Scooty, you were dearly loved and will never be forgotten.

[moosmom]

Scott,

I am so very sorry to hear about Scooty's passing. She was a beautiful girl! You are in my thoughts and prayers.

[Karen]

Scooty was a much-loved kitty, and just shines with beauty in her picture.

Rest in peace, pretty. pretty kitty, and Scott, know that you will see her again someday, happy and whole, at the Rainbow Bridge.

Until then, she will always be with you, curled up in a corner of your heart, purring to comfort you when most you need it.

[Scott]

I am so, so sad. I want to thank you for taking the time to reply to my post and offer your support - it is much appreciated and it really does help me at this period of overwhelming grief. I feel I gave her a thousand years worth of love in the short 14 years that I had her.

[Randi]

Although it's under sad circumstances ... welcome to PT.

Scooty was a beautiful girl and so loved. I hope you'll find comfort knowing that she had a wonderful life with you, and you did all you could for her.

Reat in peace sweet Scooty, you will always be remembered.

Hugs to you Scott.

[carole]

Scott your post also brought tears to my eyes, but what a beautiful tribute it was to Scooty,I know nothing will help the heartache you feel right now,but i hope we can comfort you some,just know we feel for you and understand completely the grief you are feeling, she was beautiful kitty, and she so reminds me of my Lil black girl Lexie.

Hugs to you, and I really am so sorry you lost your precious furbaby,especially so unexpectantly, that is always a big shock, take heart in knowing she will be at the RB with all the other kitties now, they will greet her with open paws and remember she will always live on in your heart and memories.

[Cataholic]

Scott, what an awful thing to have happen to Scooty. What a beauty she was. We here on PT understand exactly, sadly, what you are going through. May Scooty be forever looking down on you, until you meet again. Hugs to you at this most difficult time.

Cataholic

[Scott]

She was so sweet and gentle - I need to honor her life somehow. I'm just so sad . . .

[smokey the elder]

I'm so sorry about Scooty. Maybe there was something the vet didn't see. Poor kitty. She was gorgeous!

[catmandu]

We Are Sorry To Hear About Dear Scooty.
She Is Getting Her Wings At The Rainbow Bridge And There Will Be A Dinner For Her Today Where She Can Meet Her Fellow Companion Pet Angels.
Then She Will Join The Pet Angel Army On Thier World Tour And See All Different Contries.
She Will Make A Note Of All The Wonderful Places That You Will Share, When You Are Both Reunited In Love.
One Fine Day.

[Kirsten]

Scott, I'm so very sorry, reading your post brought tears to my eyes. You did what you thought was the best treatment for Scooty, and now things have turned out completely different, and no one can tell you why. That is hard to understand, and not easy to accept.

I know your pain and your sadness, I've been through the same when I lost my beloved soulmate Katz, also after 14 years. You said that you would like to honor her life somehow, and I really think that it may be a good way to cope with the loss. During the long grieving process following the months of Katz's passing, I started building a pet loss website in her name, and later, I dedicated a tribute page to my beloved girl. But everyone has to find out what works best for him in such a situation. Talking to others, who have experienced the same, helps a lot.

But it takes time, and the first weeks are the worst. It's like we're never going to smile again. But with the passing of time, you will find that you will remember all the great moments you shared, with a smile on your face, and with all the love for her in your heart...

Kirsten

[Donnaj4962]

Scott,

I am so sorry to hear of your dear little Scooter's passing. I am typing this through tears, flowing down my cheeks. It is so hard to lose someone that we love so much. I can understand your feelings. I have found that PT is the best place to chat with others about our pets/family members and the love that we have for them.

RIP sweet little beauty. Play hard at the RB. You will make fast friends with the many other PT kitties who are there. They will greet you, make you feel welcome, and show you the way.

God bless you Scott, and your sweet little Scooter.