Winston - gone ahead to the RB

**TheAntiPam** · 12-31-2004, 09:31 PM

My sweet boy Winston went today to the RB to join his big brother Murf and big sister Daisy.

Winston was only 6 years old but he was born blind and with a bad heart. However, his heart was strong enough to keep him going and giving his soft warm special loving for 6 whole years. Now that he is at the RB, he can finally "see" his brother and sister that loved him and went before him to show the way.

Two days ago he began acting listless, and by today he had stopped eating. The vet said that a blood clot from his heart had gone to his back legs and his body was shutting down. So we helped sweet Winston to the RB and I held him close while his little scarred heart beat its last.

I learned so much from Winston. Because he was blind, he never learned some of the kitty body language that other kitties know. Sometimes he would surprise me with his inborn kitty knowledge. Other times, he would help me understand just how much a kitty learns by watching his cat-mom and littermates.

Winston Winkle Whitewall, you had a name almost bigger than you were. But you were loved mightily. Goodbye sweet little boy. Go play now, and enjoy all the sights in the warmth and sunshine of the Rainbow Bridge.

- Pam

**slick** · 12-31-2004, 10:01 PM

Oh Pam, I'm so, so sorry. Of all days for Winston to pass.....but maybe he was needed at the RB to help celebrate the coming of the Meew Year up there. I know that your heart is breaking and I wish there was something I could say to ease your pain.

RIP sweet WWW and enjoy all that you "see" at the Rainbow Bridge.

{{{HUGS}}} Pam.

**Karen** · 12-31-2004, 10:11 PM

Oh dear Winston, gone to the Rainbow Bridge where you eyes can finally see what your heart was telling you before. Look down with new eyes on your Momma and all those you left behind, and know that you were loved loved loved loved as a kitty could ever be.

Now, go find my Uncle Mac, I'm sure he's got cat treats to spare up there, okay?

**Laura's Babies** · 12-31-2004, 10:49 PM

So sorry for your loss. He sounds like a one in a million and a really special fur baby. Thank you for helping him ease his way to RB.

**jenluckenbach** · 01-01-2005, 05:46 AM

I am so sorry for you loss

. RIP, dear Winston. You were a much loved kitty and will be greatly missed.

**smokey the elder** · 01-01-2005, 09:02 AM

I'm so sorry about Winston. Pixel will take up her welcoming duties and show you where all the best sunny spots and other friendly cats are, and teach you how to speak "cat".

**Cataholic** · 01-01-2005, 06:09 PM

Dear Pam,
My heart breaks for you and Winston. Surely, that he passed on NYE meant something. I think it meant that God needed him to help make 2005 the best year it could be. May your heart be heavy for a while, but, then, the memories help lighten it. RIP, Winston. You were a special, special boy.

**krazyaboutkatz** · 01-01-2005, 07:23 PM

I'm so sorry to hear about Winston's passing.

RIP sweet Winston and play hard at the Bridge.

**catmandu** · 01-02-2005, 10:42 AM

Winston,is at the Rainbow Bridge,and his heart,is haeled,and he can see,and is so grateful,to you,that you took him,in,when most people would ignore him.My Cat Ebony,a former Blind Lab cat,is there helping Winston,adjust,in Havana,where The Pet Talker Angels,are soaking up the sun.And ou,will see Winston again,and he,for the first time,will see you.

**Kirsten** · 01-02-2005, 11:52 AM

I'm so sorry, Pam!

(((HUGS)))

Winston sounds like a very special kitty that made the most of his life, and he sure knew he was very much loved!

R.I.P. Winston

Kirsten

**Barbara** · 01-02-2005, 02:10 PM

Pam I am so sorry for Winston's passing. I noticed these days it's yous birthday abd I thought I missed you. Now it's Winston's passing that brought you back here

I hope he plays hard at RB.

**AmberLee** · 01-02-2005, 06:05 PM

Oh Pam!

So sorry to hear that Winston's gone ahead to the bridge. I've alsways enjoyed your posts about this, your special boy.

Frolic heartily at the Bridge, dear Winston!

{{{gentle hugs to you and your Meowmy!}}}

**moosmom** · 01-02-2005, 06:14 PM

Pam,

I'm sorry to hear about Winston.

RIP little boy. Godspeed to the Rainbow Bridge.

**Miss Meow** · 01-02-2005, 07:57 PM

Pam, I'm so sorry to hear about Winston.

I bet every day of his six years on this earth was special

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**TheAntiPam** · 01-03-2005, 12:49 AM

Originally posted by Barbara
Pam I am so sorry for Winston's passing. I noticed these days it's your birthday... Now it's Winston's passing that brought you back here

Thank you ALL for your thoughts and sympathies. Pet Talk is still the best place to celebrate (or mourn) our pets and share our love for them.

Yes, Winston went to the RB only 1 day after my birthday. A few years ago, my kitty Daisy went to the RB on the day after Thanksgiving. I need to stop having holidays, because I'm running out of kitties!