My Michael, My Dream Cat passed on.

[catmandu]

Dr Marsales and Leigh and myself were evaluating My Dream Cat as he lay on my coat. Michael was so quiet, his bottom was soiled and his paws cold and his heart racing like a trip hammer.
We could have had him taken to the clinic, but there really was no way that My Owesome Orange Cat would enjoy his life again.
I am sorry , Michael and I pray that you know how much you have meant to all of us over the nearly 18 years we were friends. All Our Awesome Angels and Murphy will be there to take you to Wendy's.
You will Love the Baconator.
I pray you forgive me and that I will see you again in love.
One Fine Day.:love:

[Medusa]

Such sadness, Gary. Sometimes it seems more than we can bear but Michael was ready to go to his new life and you helped make the journey easier for him. There's nothing to forgive. You gave your best and so did Michael. RIP, sweet boy and peace to you, Gary. :love:

[happylabs]

Oh Gary, so sorry for your loss. However, I feel you did the right thing and it was time. No need to ask for forgiveness. You will see him again one day. He is happy and healthy once again at the Rainbow Bridge which is a wonderful place for our loved furbabies to go.

[Karen]

Rest in peace, dear boy. You were a ray of sunshine in your daddy's life, and will continue to shine down on him from the Rainbow Bridge, we know.

[Prairie Purrs]

I'm so sorry. Your sweet Michael will be waiting patiently at the Bridge with all the Found Cat Angels. He knows how very deeply he was loved.

RIP, beloved Michael. You'll be missed by many, especially your cat dad.

[neko1]

I'm so sorry to hear this:(

RIP sweet Michael

[Randi]

Gary, I'm so sorry for your loss. :( Michael was so special and loved by us all. :love: He lived a long and happy life with you, so don't feel bad about your decision to let him go. I'm sure he was ready.

Michael, you will missed by your dad and all of us and you will never be forgotten.

Rest in peace, dear boy! :love:

[smokey the elder]

I'm so sorry about your Mr. Purr. He was such a great cat!

[gini]

Gary, I am so sorry that you have lost Michael. I know how much it hurts. But he isn't far from you, I know you can feel him.

You will be together again one day. Rest gently Michael, play at the Bridge when you feel like it.

[Catty1]

Michael...with his poor cold paws, signs his body was giving up, though Michael's spirit did not...I am truly sorry for your pain, Gary - but you know you did the best for Michael.

Almost 18 years of a loving home, food, special blankets and pillows - and at the end, surrounded by love and care as he gained his wings and flew to the Bridge.:love:

{{{hugs}}} to you and the Found Cats. You have had a few sad losses this year - but your Welcoming Committee has grown in size and love.

Wishing you peace.

[phesina]

Oh Gary, I am so very, very sorry. So much sadness lately. Our deepest sympathy to you and the kitties and all who love Michael.

What a wonderful life he has shared with you and us and so many others! Thanks to you, Gary, for that.

Rest in peace, beloved Michael, whole and healthy again by the Bridge as you and all your friends there await that joyous reunion.

[Taz_Zoee]

I am so sorry Michael had to go. But he is much happier and pain free now. I know your heart is in pain, but take peace in knowing he is not. You will have 18 years of memories to help you through it.

RIP Michael, enjoy that Baconator!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Gary, I'm so sorry for your loss.:( Michael knows that you loved him very much and you'll both be reunited again one fine day. RIP sweet Michael.:( Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[Purr-tender]

Gary, I am so very sorry! What a wonderful way you helped Michael to the bridge. I could feel the love and warmth radiating in your post. How blessed Mr. Purr was to have that much love throughout his life!! You are a very special purrent, Gary! My thoughts are with you and your crew in this sad time.

Mary & The Cottage Cats:love:

[Queen of Poop]

Gary, I am so sorry for the loss of Dearest Michael. :(

[cassiesmom]

Oh, no, this is the news I was dreading today. ((((HUGS))) for you, Gary. Your beloved Michael will meet us all One Fine Day.

[astrid]

I'm so sorry uncle Gary :(
May Our Loving God help you through these difficult times.

Big hugs and purrs from your friends Sophie and Astrid
RIP sweet Michael :love:

[moosmom]

Gary,

I'm so sorry to hear of Michael's passing, honey.

Like you always tell me, great friend, you will see a "Pile 'O Cats" again :love:One Fine Day:love:

RIP Sweet Michael. Your Daddy is going to miss you very much, as will all of us on PT.

Hugs,

Donna

[katladyd]

I was so prepared to burst into uncontrollable tears at the news of Michael's passing. He reminded me so much of my MacGyver! After reading your description of Michael's condition, there were no tears. It would have been sad if you had kept him alive in that condition, then I would have cried. You did the absolute best thing for Michael and I know he is thanking you so much for not letting him suffer. There is nothing to forgive, Gary. You did the loving thing for your dear kitty, as you always did for over 17 years. You loved Michael dearly, how could your decision be wrong? Michael lives on in all of our hearts, and that's a pretty big legacy for someone who weighed less than 15 lbs at his best. I love you Michael and I always will.:love::love::love:

[kuhio98]

Fly free, Michael the Dream :love:
I imagine you being welcomed across the Bridge by many Found Cats.
Just as you will welcome your Dadcat, one fine day. :love:

[jennielynn1970]

Oh Gary, so sorry to be reading this, but happy that Michael is in a better place now. He is out of pain, is moving quickly again, and is a happy cat looking down on you and the rest of the found cats. You will meet him again, One Fine Day.

HUGS to you... Love Jennie:love:

[Pinot's Mom]

Gary, I too am so sorry your Michael has passed, but I, as well as the rest of your PT family, know how much you deeply love him, and so does he. Michael is in a much better place now waiting for you as a young, vibrant soul, full of life and love. Peace, dear Gary, and RIP, dear Michael.:love:

Love, Maggie & Pinot-Girl

[Donnaj4962]

Such sad news. I am so sorry Gary. Bless you for all that you have done for the many Found Cats that have had the honor of being loved by you.

Godspeed to the RB sweet Michael. Play hard with your many friends there, let them show you around, and if you could, please let your Dad know that you love him and will watch over him.

((hugs)) to Gary and the Found Cats

[Freedom]

Michael, Mr. Purr, is surely purring loud and long at Rainbow Bridge now, feeling must better. I know how difficult this must be, Gary, doing the right thing by our furry family members. Sending you hugs at this time.

[sasvermont]

Gary, I am sorry your buddy and dream cat, Mr. Michael left for RB. It is NEVER easy. You will be in my thoughts.

[jenluckenbach]

With my eyes full of tears I say good bye to a dear cat friend. One that I never met, but loved none the less. RIP and enjoy your wings, Michael.

[lvpets2002]

:( Oh No Uncle Gary I am so sorry to hear of this.. I know he was such your Soul Mate.. Tears in my eyes & my hearts breaks for you now.. RIP Sweet Dearest Precious Michael Dream Cat.. May you be a Angel Now Headed to RB & will play hard with the others..

[momcat]

Gary, Words can't begin to tell you how very sorry I am to hear of your beloved Michael's passing. Michael himself would tell you there is nothing to forgive. He knows, beyond any doubt, that yours was the ultimate act of love.

As Michael is being fitted for his angel wings, he's thinking of the wonderful life you so generously gave him. He's thanking you for a life of comfort, safety, and never ending love.

RIP, sweet awesome Michael. You will be missed by all of us who loved you here at PT. Play hard at the Bridge and enjoy that roast chicken!

Comforting [[[[[HUGS]]]]] for you, Gary :love:

Momcat and Groucho

[chocolatepuppy]

I'm very sorry Gary for your loss of Michael. :( It was easy to see in your posts how much he was loved. One fine day...

[mrspunkysmom]

Gary, I am so sorry to hear about Micheal's passing. Michael knows that you loved him. He will be there for you, waiting at the bridge.

[Catlady711]

Sorry to hear the news.:( Thoughts are with you.:love:

[lizbud]

I am so sorry that Michael's time on earth is over.:( I know he will wait
for you at Rainbow Bridge. He will wait to join you again, whole & healthy.
No need for forgiveness, you allowed Michael to keep his dignity go to his
rest peacefully.

Rest In Peace sweet Michael.

[luvofallhorses]

I am so sorry. :(

[Cataholic]

I am so very sorry to hear this Gary. There is nothing to forgive and many memories to comfort you in time.

[Sundance]

Gary, I am so sorry to read about your beautiful dream cat, Michael. He went to the Rainbow Bridge in peace and you were with him to ease his pain. That's everything he wanted from you in the end, and you made his journey so much easier by holding him and giving him your love as he passed. I know you will miss him very much after 17 years together, but he will be playing gently with all those who have gone before him until that "one fine day." I'm sure he had a wonderful reception when he arrived, but it won't compare to the celebration you will all have together someday. You have had too much sadness this year in having to say goodbye, but while your kitties were with you, they knew love.


:love: Rest in peace, Michael. Play gently at the Bridge until that one fine day. :love:

[karlyb]

Dear Gary - I'm so sorry to read about Michael's passing. You were with him at the end of his time here on earth and you will see him again when God calls you home. You gave Michael a long, wonderful life at the Found Cats Hotel. This is such a sad time for you and your other cats, they will feel Michael's absence too. Michael will be missed by everyone who knew him, whether personally or through your writings.

[Miss Z]

I'm so very sorry to hear about Michael, Gary. :( He was definitely one of my favourite found cats and I'll miss seeing your photos of his sweet little face. Please accept my most sincere of condolences. :(

[Sonia59]

Dear Michael, I always enjoyed reading about you and watching your lovely face. I am glad you were able to spend almost 18 years of a good life with your favorite human. You are missed. Rest in peace sweet boy. :love:

[DJFyrewolf36]

I am so sorry to hear about Michael. *HUGS* to you and prayers sent.

I wish I knew what else to say :(

[Laura's Babies]

I had to get up and walk away from the computer after seeing this. http://bestsmileys.com/crying/7.gif

I know how much you loved that handsome boy and he knew it too. You gave him a wonderful life and a peaceful transition to his next life where he will be well, playful and reunited with his old buddies. He will not be alone at RB, he will have plenty of company and more piles of Found Cats to snuggle with.. He has brought them news of how things are going at your fine Hotel and how you are so you know they are all gathered around him talking about the "old days" and having a great reunion!

[catmandu]

:love::love::love:
Thank You very much for the kind words from Our Pet Lover friends.
I could have had taken My Dream Cat in, and got him fluids but Dr Marsales quietly said that it would be at best a delaying tatic.
Michael is now with me with All Of Our Angels and I will treat them all to meals they will love:love:
We are issusing an open invitation to the Pheasant Plucker Monday where we will celebrate the Life Of Michael.:love:
Please come one and all:love:

[phesina]

My little Christofur was right in front with the enormous Welcoming Committee when Michael arrived at the Bridge! Christofur regards Michael as his perfect role model of just what an orange cat should be, and he hopes Michael will be his mentor and look after him.

He and all the others are looking forward to Michael's lunch at the Pheasant Plucker Monday!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Gary I am so sorry!!! I know how much you love Michael. Sometimes letting them go is the most loving thing you can do for them. I was in sort of the same situation with Leonardo. I'm sure Leonardo was in the crowd of Pet Talk babies welcoming Michael to the Bridge. :love::love:

[Killearn Kitties]

I'm so sorry to be reading this, Gary. Michael was a perfect cat and he lived a perfect life with you. You know that already, of course, but it is just so hard to lose them. :(

Godspeeed, Mr Purr. :love:

[catmandu]

I guess the best thing is that we went so quickly.
Michael was in the doll house bed and was so still and barely moving. Dr Marsales is fairly sure that it was a stroke or heart attack and while he could take Mr Purr in, theres was not much chance that Michael would ever lead a quality life again.
My Poor Little Owesome Orange Friend. you are My Special Cat and we I pray will meet once more.
One Fine Day.:love:

[kb2yjx]

Gary, I just know that Ralph Syracuse was right there at the Bridge to greet another great ORANGESMAN, your dear Michael....Sleep softly sweet Michael. HUGS to you....

[Barbara]

I am so sorry for Michael's passing. I am sure that Tigris was there to greet him.

[Anikaca77]

Gary-

I'm so sorry.

My prays,
Melissa

[Lillycat]

......my heart goes out to you in your pain.......you loved well, he knew that too.....

[CultureJunky]

Oh Michael, my first experience of the awesomeness of orangies, a founder member of the found cats. You welcomed so many in and became a friend to all, and your best friend was Gary who was your guardian and human. I know you shared that bond with Gary and that you will forever be at his side watching over him, and helping ease the pain of the found cats that have left, and helping love and care for the found cats of the future.
RIP Michael, I never knew you personally, but I will never forget you and the impact you had on all those that knew about you.

Kate, Kevin, Sunny & Xavier xxxxxxxxx

[Moesha]

I am so sorry to hear about Michael. He was one of the first kitties that I was introduced to here. He will be greatly missed, not only by you but by PetTalk in general.

[emily_the_spoiled]

Gary, I just saw this thread and I am so sorry to read about Michael. He was deeply loved not only by you but also the PT community.

He is now happy and healthy at the RB playing with his old buddies and waiting for you.

Cheryl

[rosethecopycat]

Gary,

I'm sure Michael would agree, there was no better place on earth to spend 18 years than exactly where he spent them.

Godspeed to the Bridge, dear Michael

[rg_girlca]

Gary, how my heart ached when I read about the loss of your precious Michael. He was so loved by everyone here on PT.

Michael was so lucky to have shared such a wonderful long life with you. May the sweet memories remain forever in your heart.

Rest in Peace dear Michael and know that you were loved by many and will be sorely missed.

((((((HUGS)))))) Gary.

[catmandu]

I miss my Mr Purr so much:(
he last year or so he was my constant companion as he baeically loved on my bed:)
He was there every morning MEEEOWING me awake, and often slept on the pillow beside me:love:
But it is so quiet and although My Found Cats love me, they are not beside me as Mr Purr was:(
I feel so all alone:(

[katladyd]

How well I know that pain! For about two years I would open the front door and expect to see my Kitty waiting there for me. I would always realized she was gone within a second and my heart would break all over again. I just let the other cats fill in the empty space, it is all you can do. You always have your friends on PT to turn to, we've all been there. Take care and know Michael still watches over his DAD.:love:

[phesina]

Gary, I am so sorry.

Big {{{{{{HUGS}}}}}} and ~~~~~PURRS~~~~~ to you.

[catmandu]

Things are better now. I was lying there sad and suddenly there was a soft thud and there was Tubster Panther :cool::cool: purring away:cool::cool:
The amazing thing is that Tubster Panther :love::love: is not normally a purrrring Cat and spends most of his time in front of the stand up vent in the spare bedroom.:):)
Maybe My Found Cats told My Ebony Giant that I needed a Bed Cat for company.
Tubster Panther certainly is a Big Furry Hot Water Bottle of a Cat:love::love:

[katladyd]

Thanks for the post, Gary. It really made me feel better. Tubster P is a fine cat and I know he will do everything he can to cheer up his Dad.:love:

[catmandu]

Yesterday My Aunt Joan and I were sitting having a Ribs and Fish platter.
My Aunt had the Halibut, I had the ribs , sauce on the side.:love::love:
We suddenly heard what sounded like purring and a rib fell off my platter and some fish from hers.:love::love::love:
We are guessing that Our Awesome Angels had joined us and were having some good food too:cool::cool:
We felt so much better , and of course Our Angels are always welcome.:):):)

[cassiesmom]

Yesterday My Aunt Joan and I were sitting having a Ribs and Fish platter.
My Aunt had the Halibut, I had the ribs , sauce on the side.:love::love:
We suddenly heard what sounded like purring and a rib fell off my platter and some fish from hers.:love::love:
We are guessing that Our Awesome Angels had joined us and were having some good food too:cool::cool:
We felt so much better , and of course Our Angels are always welcome.:):):)


Oh, I think the Angels definitely joined you! Especially since there was fish to be had :)

[catmandu]

I know that My Dream Cat Michael. My Juke Joint Joseph , My Purrfect Princess and all of My Cat and Dog Angels will be visiting their loved ones for Pet Mas.
I bet Michael and Cassie will visit the Fancy Malls in Chi town, and Joseph and his HH Lady Edwina Rose will explore the beaches at Mailbu.
I pray that all of My Angels are doing well and having a great old time:love::love::love:

[phesina]

Gary, how nice that the Angels joined you and Aunt Joan in your fishy meal!

And how nice that Tubster Panther is taking over Bed Cat duty.

They know what they are doing, don't they?!;)

[catmandu]

I hope so Pat as their Old Cat Dad is losing it and stumbling about like an old fool:rolleyes::rolleyes:
It is a good thing taht they are keeping an eye on me.:love::love::love: