Barney is an Angel Now.

[Pinot's Mom]

A Pets Prayer
If it should be, that I grow frail and weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then, you must do what must be done
For this, the last battle, can't be won.
Don't let your grief stay your hand,

For this day more than the rest,
Your love and friendship stand the test.
We've had so many years,
What is to come can hold no fear.
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 to the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you'll see it is a kindness you do for me
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.

Don't grieve it should be you who this thing decides to do.
We've been so close, we two, these years,
Don't let your heart hold tears.
SMILE, FOR WE WALKED TOGETHER FOR AWHILE.

Author Unknown


Sent with Love,
Pinot's Mom - Maggie

[Grace]

The candle in the kitchen is lit all day for Barney. I was thinking about the poem " Lend me a Kitten," . . . . . . .

I had never read this poem before -

Lend Me a Kitten

I will lend to you for awhile a kitten, God said.
For you to love while he lives, and mourn when he's dead.
Maybe for twelve or fourteen years, or maybe two or three.
But will you, 'till I call him back, take care of him for me?

He'll bring his charms to gladden you and, should his stay be brief
You'll always have his memories as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return.
But there are lessons taught below I want this kitten to learn.

I've looked the whole world over in search of teachers true.
And from the folk that crowds life's land I have chosen you.
Now will you give him all your love, nor think the labor vain?
Nor hate me when I come to take my kitten home again?

I fancied that I heard them say 'Dear Lord Thy Will Be Done'
For all the joys this kitten brings the risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shelter him with tenderness, we'll love him while we may.
And for the happiness we've known, forever grateful stay.

But should you call him back much sooner than we planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes, and try to understand.
If, by our love we've managed your wishes to achieve,
Then in memory of him whom we loved, please help us while we grieve.
When our cherished kitten departs this world of strife,
Please send yet another needing soul for us to love all his life.

Author Unknown

[Emeraldgreen]

This is a picture taken of Barney last night. (I'm in my usual Barney Bathrobe!)
You can see how the cancer has spread to in front of his ear now.
I wrapped him up in his favourite microfleece blanket and sat by the fire and then walked over to the glass doors and let him look out at all the snow. He looked intently at the yard and then rubbed his head on my chest as if to say "I'm sure glad I'm not out there meowmie". I was a complete mess because he kept looking outdoors and then bonked his head on me over and over again. I cried so much his little head was all sopping wet and when the drops would land on him, he'd look up at me. I told him how sorry I was that I couldn't change things and make them better so he could stay.

Then Sneakers walked into the room and he spotted her. He's never seen her before. He was so focused on her and his little ears faced forwards and he watched her wherever she walked. She was really putting on a show for him and was doing rollies on the floor and looking at him and talking. I never put him on the floor but he never took his eyes off her. I really think he liked seeing her.

I've put together a clip of him eating last night and then a few pics inbetween and a final short clip of him this morning. I will also post the pics below the movie because in the movie they fly by so fast. There is one pic of me holding Barney while I stand in the stairwell and you can see Sneakers down below. She followed us everywhere last night.

This morning I brought in a bowl of warm sudsy water and gave Barney a birdbath. I gently washed his wounds again and washed his fur a bit and then really washed his feet again to get rid of all the kitty litter that always got stuck between his toes. I removed the kitty litter from his box and put a towel in there because I didn't want him to get more litter on his paws because then I'd have to wash them again and he isn't fond of it.

He has been eating Fancy Feast this morning and really enjoying it. He's already had 3/4 of a can. He is so sweet. I find myself in a of a fog this morning. It's kind of like autopilot because if I wasn't, I couldn't see to drive.

He has been so affectionate these past few hours and has rubbed up against me more times than he ever has. I really think he knows.


Thank you all for your posts. I wanted to respond to each one as I usually do but my time with Barney is running so short now, I need to go and be with him.

I will post that really short but special video of our Barney (that I took 6 days ago but have never posted) tonight in his memorial thread. It's a heartbreaker but I think we will all want to remember him this way.

I will be forever grateful for all of your support in the many ways that you guys were here for me and for Barney. Words cannot describe. Major LES here. I have to go.

[weluvcats]

Lara, Scott and sweet Barney...Bless you all and Godspeed Barney on your journey to the Rainbow Bridge...Our thoughts, prayers and love go with you.

Judy

PS...I wanted to add this...This is the prayer that we said when our beloved Billy died last June, and we buried a copy of it with him. It's a wonderful prayer...

Blessings for a Dying Pet

Oh, Beloved most merciful Lord, we thank you for the time together
with our beloved pet. We ask that (his/her) crossing will be peaceful
and painless. We ask that you impart to our pet how much we love
(him/her.) We ask that they cross over Rainbow Bridge with ease,
joy and delight, looking back and seeing us standing there with
shining hearts of love that radiates so great that it reaches them in
Heaven. We ask also for your blessings for our own hearts as we
prepare to let go and give our pet back to you, dear Lord. Bless our
pet's last days that as this life comes to a close, our last days and
hours together are gentle, peaceful and filled with love. Let the
pools of our tears reflect the light of your love. Dear Jesus, meet
our pet at Rainbow Bridge and walk them gently to the beautiful
fields of flowers, where all pets romp and play.

We ask this blessing, dear Lord, in our sincere love and gratitude.
Amen.

[Randi]

LES here.

Lara, thank you for sharing Barney's last day with us. He goes with a full tummy, clean, and with a deep feeling of love and comfort. He even had a beautiful kitty girl to look at.

He looks so sweet with his crossed paws in the picture of you holding him in his favourite blanket.

When I wathced the video, Fister jumped up and looked too, and he purred a goodbye.

It's almost time to cross over, Barney - have a gentle ride and a good rest, before you join the other kitties. We will all keep you in our hearts.

Sending lots of love with you.

[Purr-tender]

PS...I wanted to add this...This is the prayer that we said when our beloved Billy died last June, and we buried a copy of it with him. It's a wonderful prayer...

Blessings for a Dying Pet

Oh, Beloved most merciful Lord, we thank you for the time together
with our beloved pet. We ask that (his/her) crossing will be peaceful
and painless. We ask that you impart to our pet how much we love
(him/her.) We ask that they cross over Rainbow Bridge with ease,
joy and delight, looking back and seeing us standing there with
shining hearts of love that radiates so great that it reaches them in
Heaven. We ask also for your blessings for our own hearts as we
prepare to let go and give our pet back to you, dear Lord. Bless our
pet's last days that as this life comes to a close, our last days and
hours together are gentle, peaceful and filled with love. Let the
pools of our tears reflect the light of your love. Dear Jesus, meet
our pet at Rainbow Bridge and walk them gently to the beautiful
fields of flowers, where all pets romp and play.

We ask this blessing, dear Lord, in our sincere love and gratitude.
Amen.

In Jesus' name, AMEN!

Mary

[slick]

Big time LES here when viewing that video and pictures. A wonderful tribute to such a sweet boy.

The time is near and two more candles have been lit. One for Barney B and one for Lara and Scott.

We cry with you.
We feel your hurt.
We will help you through this.

Jump freely little Barney.

[MBones]

Blurry moniter again.... When I was watching Barney's video, my cat Abby jumped up on the desk and watched Barney too! It's like there's this unspoken cat language thing going on.

How neat that Barney has been so affectionate today. I think that is his way of telling you "thankyou for all that you've done for me and will do??"

Peace to you Barney as your crossing nears.

Peace and Hugs to you Lara, as well.

Mary

Murps, meeps, purrs and headbutts from Abby and Suki to assist Barney in his transition.

Love you, Barney
We will all miss you.

[Taz_Zoee]

20 more minutes (or so) and you will be pain free and running like a kitten at the bridge, Barney.

I lit another candle for you, since my first one was getting short. And I have the mini-candle up on my screen and it will stay there until I leave work at 4:30.

(Must make sure I have more tissue.)

Rest in Peace Barney, you are loved by so many people that have never met you and have touched our lives in a way that is indescribable.

Big ((HUGS)) to you Lara.

[rosethecopycat]

Let's chain our hands together and think of sweet Barney.....


Someone grab my hand.....[name]

[slick]

Here's my hand Rose....

[Purr-tender]

Rose, I've got you're hand, squeezing tightly!

Mary

[weluvcats]

While I reach for more kleenex...

Judy

[Purr-tender]

Judy, pass the Kleenex, please

[jennielynn1970]

Here's some tissue, and my hand, Mary.

Jennie