Mishi's across the Bridge

[RedHedd]

My big golden boy is gone. He had a peaceful passing and I'm glad I waited for the good vet to be there; she helped to make it special. He basically fell asleep in my arms and then we laid him on the table for the final drug to do its deed. He had tears in his eyes as he passed over the bridge so we both were crying at the end and I got to stay with him for a long time afterwards.

He's out of his pain and suffering. I know I did the right thing at the right time, but it's never easy

I took lots of pictures of him this morning before we left. He was being super cute, burying his nose in his fluffy tail which always makes me melt with the cuteness. The vet's office actually called to let me know she was running late, so we had an extra half or or so and I let Mitzi say her goodbyes too - she gave him a farewell sniff and then went and hid under the bed. It may be morbid, but I also took a pic of him with my cellphone after he was gone - he just looks very peaceful and relaxed.

Rest in peace my golden big boy - you will always have your velvet paws wrapped around my heart.

[lvpets2002]

:( RIP Handsome Darling Boy Mishi.. May the RB Angels be caring you to Corinna's arms & all the Beloved PT babies will great you.. You will always be in our hearts wittle baby..

[Donnaj4962]

Serious LES here.

I am so glad that his passing was peaceful. He left knowing that he was so loved.... and not just by you. Everyone here on PT has as oft spot for your sweet Mishi. He is nowplaying at thr RB, visiting with others who are there also.

(((hugs))) to you on this sad day.

[Cataholic]

Please accept my heartfelt condolances for the loss of Mishi. I have major LES here, and send loving thoughts to you at this time.

Johanna

[kuhio98]

Well, I knew it was coming and said prayers for you and Mishi all morning, but I'm still in tears for your loss. We all loved Mishi and I'm so glad his passing was peaceful and his spirit is flying free from his tired body.

{{{{{Hugs}}}}
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[slick]

This morning I said a silent prayer that his passing would be peaceful.....good to hear it was. I always thought that one day I would get down there and meet you and the two furbabies. Well Mishi, I guess I'll have to wait a little longer to meet you. I hope the many candles and prayers lit your way clearly to the RB.

This kind of decision is never easy but we all know it's the right one. To let go, is such an act of love and I have no doubt that you will be reunited some day. In the meantime, take comfort in knowing your friends are here for you. I would love to see the pictures, especially the one with the cell phone. You can email it to me if others think it's too morbid.

Big {{{hugs}}} to you on this sad day. :(

[Randi]

I'm sending you comforting thoughts and hope the pain will be less in time. It's so sad to say goodbye, but you did it at the right time. I'm glad to read that Mishi had a peaceful journey to the RB.

Mishi, you will be sorely missed, but will always have a spot in your mom's heart.

Rest in Peace, sweet Mishi.

((((hugs))))

[Barbara]

Sending all my love for you and Mishi's soul on his way to Rainbow Bridge.
I am so sorry that his time came- too early for you and for us.

[jazzcat]

I've been thinking about you and Mishi today. My heart goes out to you.

Rest in Peace sweet Mishi. You will be missed.

[kimlovescats]

I'm crying as I read this thread! I had no idea that there was a problem with your handsome Mishi! I am so, so sorry!!! I just don't know what else to say!

(((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))) :( :(
Kim

[cassiesmom]

I've been thinking about you guys all morning - serious leaky eyes again :(
Hugs and more hugs,
Elyse

[Abby&Buddy'sMom]

Please accept my sincerest condolances :( RIP sweet boy

[Freckles]

I'm so sorry to read this. Remember the good times.

[Kirsten]

I'm very sad to read this, very sad!! :(

(((HUGS)))

RIP, sweet, beautiful Mishi!

Kirsten

[Felicia's Mom]

I'm sorry to hear of Mishi's passng to RB. May he rest at Rainbow Bridge.

[DJFyrewolf36]

I've been thinking about this all day...

RIP dear Mishi, you were very loved here and I am glad your passing was peaceful. Play hard at the RB, sweet orange boy.

[Craftlady]

I'm so sorry for your loss. May it be a comfort to know Mishi is playing at the rainbow bridge pain free.

[phesina]

My deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved Mishi. What a wonderful cat.

[catmandu]

Mishi Now Has His Wings Of Silver And Gold And Is Flying With The Pet Angels In The Most Cat Friendly City In The World Paris France.
They Are Picnicing Tonight At One Of The Fine Parks In Paris With Great Food From The Cafes And Bistros.
Then Its All All Night Party In Mishis Honor.
And Mishis Already Taking Notes So He And His Guardians Will Have Great Places To Eat And Sleep Together.
One Fine Day.

[Zippy]

(((HUGS))) I am so sorry about Mishi.
Mishi Beautiful Orange Boy Rest in Peace Sweetie

[moosmom]

I'm so sorry to hear about Mishi. I'm glad you were there with him to the end. It's difficult, but they go to the Bridge happy and not hurting anymore.

RIP sweet Mishi. :(

[Daisy and Delilah]

Rest in Peace Handsome Man :( Play hard at the bridge Mishi :(

I'm so sorry. He was a beautiful soul :(

[Killearn Kitties]

I thought that my guests were never going to go to bed tonight, till I could check this thread. Sorry as I am that you have lost him, I'm glad that Mishi's passing was peaceful.

Play happily at the bridge, sweet Misihi!

[Bengalz]

Rest in Peace dear Mishi and always know there are many who love, cherish and miss you so much.

Their journeys on earth are never long enough and their departures so poignant .... thank you Mishi for giving your mommie so much love and for the cherished memories she has of her days with you.

Sleep sweetly and don't forget to visit.

[Queen of Poop]

Well Mishi, I am glad your passing was peaceful and your meowmie got a little extra time. Hugs for your meowmie.

[AbbyMom]

I am so sorry. RIP Mishi. You were well loved. Play hard at the bridge.

[gini]

There are some things we have to deal with in life that are so difficult.

Even though you know that Mishi is now happy and painfree - your loss is huge.
You have my heartfelt sympathy believe me - I have been there too.

[Taz_Zoee]

I am so sorry. (can hardly see screen through tears)
RIP Sweet Mishi Boy.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Georgia, I had already replied in the other thread but I'll reply here too.

I'm so sorry that Mishi had to make his trip to the Bridge yesterday.:( I'm glad that it was a peaceful one but I know that this was a very difficult thing for you to do. Now he's painfree and playing hard up at the Bridge. We'll all miss you sweet boy. RIP handsome Mishi.:( Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[kb2yjx]

I am so sorry to read about Mishi. Georgia, you took excellent care of him and you explored every possible option. Unfortunately, the time comes when nothing else can be done and as much as it hurts, we have to let go. Mishi knows how much you love him and he will always be with you. Sleep softly, dear sweet Mishi....and hugs to Georgia...

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

:(
I'm so sorry, Georgia. Even when we know it's time, it's still hard. You gave Mishi the very best life he could ever have hoped for, and now he is waiting for you at the RB.

RIP sweet boy. You will be missed. :(

[Freedom]

I am sorry for your loss.

Play hard, sweet Mishi!

[RedHedd]

Thank you everyone. Your kind words do help; I'm just really sad. Mitzi is eating up the extra love and attention she's getting. I think she's finally realized he's gone.

I just about lost it in the pet food aisle at Safeway today and then I remembered I did the same thing when Goldie passed, however Mitzi still needs her treats. I don't think I'll ever look at a can of Fancy Feast again without thinking of Mishi - that was all he was living on his final month.

I posted a memorial to Mishi on the Rainbow Bridge Monday Night candle ceremony for this Monday, however in my grief I put his DOD as 7/13/08. I can't figure out how to edit it, but I guess it will have to stay. We know he's gone anyway. That candle ceremony really helped me heal after Goldie's passing.

[ramanth]

Georgia, I'm so sorry. :( :( RIP sweet Mishi. Oh how much I'll miss you.

*HUGS*

[Catty1]

Georgia - my internet was down from Friday morning to Sat evg....I thought of you and wanted to keep in touch.

I am glad Mishi went peacefully...and that the good vet was there.

HUGS....hugs to you...

[cloverfdx]

LES here aswell :(. I am so sorry. Rest easy gorgeous Mishi.

[rg_girlca]

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I am so sorry on the loss of your beloved Mishi.

Our pets are our teacher, both in life and in death. The memories and the love will always be with us and their paw prints will remain forever in our hearts.

Rest in Peace dear Mishi.

{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}

[catlover4ever]

I'm so sorry to hear of Mishi's passing. It sounds like it was very peaceful and special.

RIP Sweet Mishi...there is no more pain or suffering for you...only days of happiness and sunshine with all your special friends at the Bridge.

[Pawla]

I am just reading this. Although I knew it was coming, it is still a shock. I'm so very sorry for the loss of your beloved Mishi.

[Sevaede]

My heart breaks for you for the loss of your beloved furbaby Mishi. :( **HUG** I hope he and Soni can find each other and be great buddies. They can play with turbo scratchers and run through a field of catnip. :(

R.I.P. gorgeous Mishi :(

**HUG**

[shais_mom]

I'm so sorry for your loss.
Godspeed Mishi

[Laura's Babies]

I am a little late, was at work then my ISP was running like molasses..

I am so sorry you lost Mishi and you will miss him for a long time. We never forget our RB babies, they stay with us forever....

[RedHedd]

The vet's office called me late Saturday to let me know his ashes were back. I picked them up today, just in time for the Rainbow Bridge Monday Night Candle Ceremony tonight. I missed it last week because a friend was in from out of town - I was really torn between going to dinner with my friend or begging off for Mishi's memorial. He's a former BF and is always supportive, so I went out to dinner.

I AM a bit miffed with Pet's Rest as they got Mishi's Date of Death wrong! I am going to contact them to see if they will issue a new certificate for me to affix to the beautiful little box. Mishi's box is smaller than Goldie's however his is more elegant - it's stained a lovely cherry color and has a golden lock on it.

All in all, we're doing okay. Mitzi misses her brother and is meowing a lot more, demanding affection, snuggling more, and being more playful. I'm toying with the idea of getting her another kitty partner. I tried contacting KAK's pet psychic to see if I could get a reading as to whether or not Mitzi misses Mishi or wants a new partner, however she's going on vacation for 10 days and then said she has a backlog of "several weeks" after she returns. I'm not sure I can wait that long - Mitzi is being very cute - bordering on annoying :rolleyes: I worry about her being lonely.

A friend who does cat rescues has an orange Maine Coon. I'm just waiting for pictures and time to meet him/her - I don't even know the sex yet! As is always the case with cats, the right one will pick us. I just have to be patient.

Thank you everyone for your kind words and caring over the past several months. I still miss my Big Goon - he left big paw prints on my heart. I'm so glad Sirrahbed gave me that box to keep Mishi's whiskers in. I added some of his fur too and it sits on my dresser. RIP sweet Mishi my golden prince, till we meet again.

EDIT: Right after we finished the Monday Night Candle Ceremony at the Rainbow Bridge site, I received an e-mail from Nancy, the pet psychic. She said my cats were very easy to read and we made an appointment for tomorrow night.

It's been a very spiritual evening; even Mitzi knew we were doing something special when the Candle Ceremony started. She meowed at all the candles and then sat quietly while I cried and read the prayers out loud to her as they scrolled across the screen. We had Mishi's ashes and his little whisker box out too. This evening has helped to bring some closure, although my heart still grieves for our golden boy. Rest in peace my sweet boybee.

[phesina]

What a sweet and touching goodbye to a beloved friend. My deepest sympathy to you and Mitzi. They do indeed leave paw prints in our hearts, don't they.

Rest in peace, cherished boy.

Pat

[RedHedd]

It was a sad reminder for me of what a beautiful boybee he was. I wanted the last pic in the album to be the one I took with my cell phone, but Photobucket put it at the beginning and I don't know how to rearrange it. Yes, he's gone in that pic - it was the very end. :(

Mishi's Across the Bridge (http://s225.photobucket.com/albums/dd169/RedHeddGA/Mishi%20July%2013%202007/)

[Taz_Zoee]

Major LES. Thank you for sharing those pictures with us. He was such a beautiful boy. I must just picture him having fun and playing up at the Bridge with all the other kitties who have crossed here recently.

[CultureJunky]

I'm sorry to hear of Mishi's passing, my condolances to you and mitzi at this sad time. I'm sure she'll be of great comfort to you.

[Medusa]

I honestly do not know how I missed this thread; maybe I was out of town. I checked twice to be sure that I didn't post and forgot later. I'm so sorry about your boybee Mishi. You took good care of him right up until the end and even after. I hope your heart is healing and that you and Mitzi are good company for each other. RIP, sweet Mishi.

[phesina]

What beautiful photographs, of your beautiful, loving and beloved boybee.

Thank you for posting them, and my deepest sympathy to you and Mitzi. Rest in peace, dear Mishi.

Hugs with LES,
Pat

[RedHedd]

I still miss the big goon, although Mitzi doesn't. She's very happy being the resident fur-princess. I hugged his box of ashes this morning and I swear I could feel him near.

[gini]

I understand how you feel. There is an edge to the pain for a long time.
Mishi knows you haven't forgotten him and I believe his little spirit is right there with you today - and every day.

[kb2yjx]

HUGS!!!!!!!!!! I feel the same way when it is the anniversary of one of the cats. You think about them always....take care...

[catmandu]

I always think of them as its about 2 years siince Moose passed away, and a year since Sam AKA Shemp became an Angel.
I now that they are lying in the Sun with Mishi, Brain Greene , Andy and Breezy waiting for our
One Fine Day.

[Taz_Zoee]

Wow, where has this past year gone? It doesn't seem like a year since Mishi OR Sherman (cyber-sibes husky) left us.

He is near you and always will be, even though you can't see or touch him. :)