Good-bye, Beau

[Glacier]

Beau wasn't with me long. His first Gotcha Day was just last week. We had a mere 53 weeks together. He had at least 15 years in this world, although I have no idea where he spent most of them. Beau arrived here already elderly and battling renal failure and hyperthyroidism. I suspect he was an outdoor cat and his first family assumed he had gone off to die. Beau was pulled from the local high kill pound by a kind shelter worker who risked her job to save that cranky old cat. She hid him in the back of the shelter and called me as she knew I have a weakness for senior kitties. Beau came home later that day.

Beau was always a grouchy cat. When he first arrived, he didn't accept affection well. He would yowl and swat petting hands away. He did enjoy laying on a warm lap and over the year he was here, he grew to enjoy more and more attention. Last night he even spent some time snuggling on the bed with us. He was a man's cat and adored my hubby. They spent many evenings watching television together.

I took Beau to the vet this morning as he hadn't been eating very well and was lethargic. When the vet tried to start an IV, Beau had a massive seizure. They were unable to do anything to save him. Beau passed very quickly. I had a feeling when I dropped him off this morning that he would not be coming home tonight. I wish he had waited for me to hold his paw while he crossed, but he was an independant soul and took this journey alone.

I will miss his big voice and his demands for Fancy Feast at all hours. I did my best to make his last year a happy, content one. I hope he knows how much I enjoyed and loved him. I didn't know him long, but I will love and miss him forever.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/Glacier1998/Cats%202007/beaut.jpg
Godspeed, my handsome tabby boy.

[catmandu]

You Did Beau A Wonderful Service In Giving Him A Great Furr Ever Home After All Those Yeras He Had Spent As A Lost Lonely Cat.
I Know That He Truly Enjoyed A Home Where Fancy Feast Was Available With A Meeow After Having To Scramble For Food.
He Has A Great Year With You And Your Cats , Now The Pet Angels Are Beckoning Beau To Join Them In Thier Travels All Over The World Where He Will See Fantastic Places And Have So Much Fun.
And He Loves You And Will Have Spo Many Palces That You And Your Clowder Can Share In Love.
Abd Pwlas El And Almond Rocca Baton Will Make Sure Beaus All Right'
They Will See You In Paradise.
One Fine Day.

[Edwina's Secretary]

Fifty-three weeks of unconditional love. How many, many cats never get that. Godspeed Beautiful Blessed Beau......

[jazzcat]

I'm so sorry. Beau was a special kitty.

Rest in Peace Beau.

[joycenalex]

rest in peace beau, and at the bridge tell tales of the kindness of humans who fall for cranky cats....kindest regards, joyce

[RedHedd]

LES here. RIP dear Beau.

[Medusa]

For you and Beau to have found each other at this point in his cranky old life was a true blessing to both of you. You allowed him to know kindness and warmth, good food in his belly and affection from you and his dad. He went out the way he lived his life and methinks that's the way he wanted it. RIP, Beau boy.

[jenluckenbach]

Shedding tears for your loss. :( RIP Beau.

[G535]

I'm so sorry to hear about Beau. He was so much like my Finnigan and if they meet in a better place it will be two cranky cats together.

[Sevaede]

R.I.P. sweet, darling beau. :(

[Cinder & Smoke]

Beau wasn't with me long.

Beau passed very quickly...

I did my best to make his last year a happy, content one.
I hope he knows how much I enjoyed and loved him.

I didn't know him long, but I will love and miss him forever.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/Glacier1998/Cats%202007/beaut.jpg


Godspeed, my handsome tabby boy.

BIG {{{HUGS}}}, Tamara.

Having just suddenly lost my Senior FurKid, Bowser, I can surely sympathise with you
about the Late Comers not being with you "long enough" ...
A LifeTime wouldn't be long enough.

I'll Light another Candle for Beau, and pray for his Safe Arrival at the Bridge.

{{{Hugs}}} to you and KatDad, Stuart.

/s/ http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/frown.gif Phred

[kb2yjx]

Beau was so fortunate to have you and your hubby for the last year of his life. He knew that he was loved!! Sleep softly, sweet Beau...

[Grace]

Fifty-three weeks of unconditional love. How many, many cats never get that. Godspeed Beautiful Blessed Beau......

Can't say it any better than this. I'm so very sorry he didn't get to spend another year with you.

[AbbyMom]

Good-bye, Beau. You were well loved...at least for 53 weeks. I'm so happy that the last year of your life was spent in comfort, love, and companionship.

[Donnaj4962]

Serious LES here. RIP sweet Beau... and play hard at the RB.

Bless you for taking in a senior, and showing him the love that all kitties should know.

[Catty1]

BEAU!!! LES

Wonderful beautiful boy...

Oh, Tamara - how heartbreaking. A blessing he went quickly...but dear Beau...

{{{{hugs}}}}

[chocolatepuppy]

I'm so sorry about Beau. :( I'm sure he had a wonderful year living with you. May he Rest in Peace.

[luvofallhorses]

Oh no! :( I am so sorry. you gave him the best days of his life. RIP handsome Beau. I am sorry you had a crappy life but you had the most wonderful days with Glacier, I believe you gave him more love and compassion than anyone did. RIP sweet tabby boy. may you be happy and healthy again at the bridge. :(

[Bengalz]

Such a sweet tribute for a dear old boy -- Beau, may you rest in peace. The saying about "good things come to good people (and pets)" rings true! I'm thankful that Beau was able to live a happy (however, brief) life with you and Stuart - he was a good cat, just misunderstood :) until you found him!

Hugs, Betty

[rg_girlca]

Beau, you couldn't have spent those 53 days with better people. You finally knew what it was like to be so loved and cared for.

I am so sorry on your loss Tamara. Bless you for making Beau's last year the best he could have ever imagined.

Rest in Peace dear fella.

[kuhio98]

We had a mere 53 weeks together.Tamara ~ That is so much more than some babies ever get. Bless you for making his last year heaven on earth.

[Taz_Zoee]

RIP Handsome Beau. I am so glad you got to know real love for at least one year of your life.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry to hear about Beau's passing.:( He was able to know what it was like to live in a loving and caring home and I'm sure you'll meet again some day. RIP sweet Beau.:(

[ramanth]

You two were so lucky to have each other.

RIP sweet Beau. :( :(

[Killearn Kitties]

I'm so sorry you have lost Beau. A year is not long enough, but what a great one it was for Beau. Warmth, good food, and love. Heaven!

[Alysser]

What a gorgeous boy. I am SO sorry for your loss. {{{hugs}}}

Rest easy, Beau. :(

[Randi]

I'm so sorry you have lost Beau. :( He was lucky to spend his last year with you, and I'm sure he knew how loved he was. At least he didn't have to suffer for long, hope that will be comfort for you.

Rest in peace, sweet Beau.

(((hugs)))

[Maresche]

I'm so sorry to hear about Beau. He looked like such a gentleman cat.

Regardless of what his previous 14 years were like, his last was the best that a cat can get.

[catlover4ever]

I always said that Beau was such a distinguished gentleman. His eyes told a story of a hard life, but his last year was a very happy year and he passed knowing that he was loved.

RIP Sweet Beau, may you travel safely to the Rainbow Bridge.

[finn's mom]

I'm sure he knew how you felt. And, I know he wouldn't have changed the last year of his life at all. Rest in peace, Beau, you truly are a handsome man.

[Queen of Poop]

Good bye Beau! Know that we will miss you and that we loved you.

Hugs for your family as I know they will be missing you the most.

[Cataholic]

I am sure it was the most condensed loving period there could be. RIP, Sweet Beau.

[Sonia59]

Beau had the best 53 weeks of his whole life. Goodbye, sweet boy.

[Freckles]

I'm sorry you had such a short time with Beau, but at least he knew what a good life is.

[smokey the elder]

I'm so sorry about Beau. He got to spend the last 53 weeks of his life as a pampered prince.

[Kirsten]

Oh, I'm so sorry!!! I bet you were the best that happened in Beau's life. He left for the Bridge with the knowledge that he was loved.

R.I.P. Beau

Kirsten

[CultureJunky]

:( I'm really sorry to hear that Beau has passed away, but knowing that he was loved by you must've been a great comfort to him. I loved to see pictures of him and hear about him, and it's so wonderful that he spent his older days in a loving house.
RIP Beau we will all miss you on PT.

[Vermontcat]

Glacier, I'm so sorry to hear that old man Beau has gone to the Rainbow Bridge. :(
I know that you made the last year of his life the best year of his life.
Sending hugs your way.

[Glacier]

Thanks everyone. It's awfully quiet in the house without him yelling at me for food all the time or for petting him too much, or for moving when I should be sitting still ect....he was rather opinionated!

I am having him cremated. I bought an urn on ebay today. The local place only has plain wooden boxes. They are very nice and I have several already, but they didn't feel right for Beau. This feels like the right urn for him:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/Glacier1998/stuff/f486_1.jpg
I laughed out loud when I read the inscription. That was my Beau!

[Laura's Babies]

Rest in Peace pretty boy! You were LOVED and will be missed!

That is a awesome urn! I love it!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Beau. I remember well his arrival in your home, and I knew he would be loved dearly for the rest of his days, however long that might be.

He knew he was loved and he knew you did all you could for him. He is now a young tabby again, carousing the RB and adding his opinions to how things are run up there.

{{{hugs}}} to you and Stuart at this difficult time.

RIP Beau, your grumpiness will be missed. :(

This may not be appropriate, but.......I can't help but wonder what wonderful senior kitty is going to be so lucky to fill the vacancy left by Beau..... ;)

[Killearn Kitties]

Debbie, there's one there already Puff (http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=128805) ;)

[Cinder & Smoke]

I can't help but wonder what wonderful senior kitty is going to be so lucky
to fill the vacancy left by Beau ..... ;)

:D
:D

Hope Tamara never finds out - bout the "Vacancy" posters that keep *poppin up*
all over Whitehorse!

Good Work, Beau!! ... She's *IN*! ;)

[orangemm]

I am so sorry and sad to hear about sweet Beau's journey to the RB. I'm sure that this last year with you was the best of his life. Yes, he was a distinguished (and grumpy) old gentleman, but oh, that face.

Hugs to you and your hubby; bless you for giving Beau so much love.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

53 short but blissful weeks for Beau. Be happy at the Bridge, Sir

[phesina]

What a beautiful cat. Bless you for making his last year a wonderful one full of love and warmth and safety and good food.

Rest in peace, Beau.

[jennielynn1970]

Just saw this now... poor Beau. At least he knew love for the last year+ of his life. He may have been grumpy, but he was grateful for your love and security. The seniors tug at the heart strings... thank you for giving him a 2nd chance to know love.