Sam aka Shemp has passed away

[catmandu]

At 13 of renal cancer.
I knew that Shemp was ill, as he took to sitting in the bath tub.
But this morning when i saw he had been peeing on himself, and could not drink water, I had my Vet pick him up.
The first test confirmed cancer.
We could have done more tests and treatments , but I cannot afford the thousands of dollars that would take.
He said that it would only prolong the pain.
I am sorry Shemp.

I hope you can forgive me when we meet again.
One Fine Day.

[Catty1]

Oh, Gary.

What is to forgive? He was so unwell, and had cancer (at the very least). You saved him from not only more discomfort from the illness, but from the pain of more testing and bloodwork.

What a dear precious boy...and how much love was there!

I wish for you that as the pain eventually subsides, you will have lovely memories of that special cat. There was no one like Shemp!

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

[Zippy]

I am so sorry.(((HUGS)))
RIP Sam

[Killearn Kitties]

Oh Gary, I'm so sorry that you have lost Shemp so suddenly. I can't imagine there was anything to be gained from prolonging his suffering in the circumstances.

Rest in peace, Shemp. You had a fine life with loving furry friends and a great home. What cat could have asked for more.

[kuhio98]

Gary ~ I'm so sorry to hear about Shemp. Thank you for all the wonderful years you gave him. I know that he and Moose will be showing up at the next Angel BBQ.

[jenluckenbach]

OH NO! RIP Sam. We all loved you and you will be missed.

Gary, do not grieve, nor blame yourself, Sam is now snuggling with Moose and Diane and both Tubby's and Lucas and Y.lee. And all the other angels are lining up to sleep in the next kitty pile.

[Sonia59]

Oh Gary, what a sad news. You did the best for Shemp, there is no doubt.

RIP dear Shemp. You had a good life with your daddy and all your friends, and now you will be playing hard at the RB with all your other friends.

[Prairie Purrs]

I'm so sorry. I'm sure that Shemp has already found his place among the Cat Angels watching over the hotel from the RB.

[catlover4ever]

Oh Gary, I'm so very sorry but you should not second guess yourself because you did the best thing for Shemp, he is no longer suffering and in pain.

RIP Sweet Shemp...watch over your PawPaw.

[Donnaj4962]

Oh my Gary, I am so sorry to hear about Shemp. Please, please, do not blame yourself for this. Remember that the vet said that treatments would just prolong the pain for him. You did what was necessary. And Shemp was loved for many long years.... and I am sure that he is in a cat pile at the RB!

RIP sweet Shemp, RIP.

(((hugs))) to you Gary.

[kb2yjx]

Gary, you made the right decision for Shemp out of LOVE, not your wallet!!! I did the same for Ralph Syracuse. Would it have been worth it to put Shemp thru all the suffering and pain? Now he is at the Bridge, with all his old friends and many new ones that passed on this year. He is young, healthy, and in no pain. He thanks you for doing the right thing for him because you loved him so. Shemp knew how much you loved him and he loved you back for so many years. It is never easy to lose a good friend. Shemp is excited about the Mandarin Buffet!!! And cannot wait to have the shrimp!!! Sleep softly, sweet Shemp...keep watch over Gary...until one fine day when you will be together again...

[kimlovescats]

Gary ... there is absolutely NO reason to apologize to Shemp! He had 13 wonderful years, and it was his time to go. Cancer treatments at his age would be very hard on him, and at best only give him a few months ... which would not be very pleasant ones!

I am so very sorry, my friend!!!

Love,
Kim

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Oh Gary, I'm so sorry to hear about Shemp. Everyone is right, though. There is nothing to apologize for. You did what was best for Shemp and instead of forgiving you one fine day, he will thank you.

{{{hugs}}}

[GreyhoundGirl]

I'm so sorry. (((HUGS))) RIP Sam.

Sob.

Don't feel bad, you gave him many happy years. Now he is out of pain and playing with all our other RB kitties.

[catmandu]

Thank You for the kind words about Shemp.
I looked for a solo Photo of Shemp, and couldnt find any.
He was always in a Cat Pile with his Old Friends and The Kitten Trio.
Not a bad legacy for my Dear Old Friend.

RIP Shemp The Cat.
And eat your fill at the Mandarin. You deserve it.