Grasshopper over the Rainbow

[kohala]

She went to sleep at the vets in a loving ceremony - I'll post later. I haven't been on much lately, but some of you knew her.

[Uabassoon]

OMG I'm so sorry to hear about Grasshopper RIP sweet Grasshopper and have fun playing at the rainbow bridge.

[slick]

Of course I remember Grasshopper. RIP sweet kitty and hugs to you kohala. When you have time, come back and let us know what happened.

[catlover4ever]

kohala, I am so sorry. She will have many friends to play with over the Rainbow Bridge.

[Randi]

Oh Kohala, I'm so very sorry about Grasshopper! I remember her well.

I know you must be devastated now. When you're up to it, please come back and tell us what happened.

Rest in Peace, sweet Grasshopper!

{{{{hugs}}}}

[Cinder & Smoke]

So very sorry

Rest In Peace, Dear Grasshopper.

/s/ Phred

[ChrisH]

Oh, kohala, I have often thought about your dear Grasshopper and had included her in my prayers. I am so sorry to hear her time to leave you has come. {{Big hugs}}

Rest in Peace sweet Grasshopper.

[kohala]

I called my veterinarian's office this morning after having had very little sleep and waking to more poop on the floor and a highly irrate Dadcat. I fed her, after she whiskey-meowed (yes, her pretty bell-like meow had been gone for over a year, now) her needs. Or that's what I had been deluding myself they were.
The cyst on her tail was truly getting out of proportion, and it was not likely she could survice removal surgery (although I had located someone who would have taken care of it). She weighed about 6-7 lbs on a good day, was very bow-legged, and very skinny.
The girl at the vet's was going to schedule me later in the day, but I wanted to do it while I could (mentally). Soshe told me to come on in around 8:45. I got there at 8:30. Funny, she didn't resist getting put in the carrier, but she fussed once I closed it and took her down to the car. Dadcat had tears in his eyes as he hugged me and told me I was doing her a kindness.
I took her out of the carrier (she was wrapped in the sweater she had been sleeping on) and held her in the reception room. She stoped fussing and purred. She never meowed once, when we went into the room, when the vet examined her, when I lay her on my sweater. He confirmed what Dad's been telling me all along, that she was failing, fast. So I got on my knees, as she lay peacefully on my sweater, not the least upset or fidgety! She looked at me, then just looked ahead, as he gave her the sweet dreams injection. As she lay ther, nose to nose with me, the nurse put a beautiful coral gernamium by her chin. She dosed off, her little tongue peeked out, and she was gone. He satayed with us for about five minutes, and we talked, then they left me alone with her to say good-bye. She felt like she was still purring, which is the muscles relaxing, I know. I called them back in, and he gently lifted my sleeping Grasshopper, and the nurse took her in her arms, and I said OK, go ahead and go.
She has been with me since November of 1986.
I will miss her.
I am so grateful for the loving way my Grasshopper was escorted to the Rainbow Bridge.
Thank you so much for your words of comfort.
I thank God for Pet Talk.

[anna_66]

Oh kohala your post has brought many tears to my eyes
I know you must have loved her ever so much and will miss her terribly.
My thoughts and prayers will be with you and dadcat as you try to heal.
R.I.P. Grasshopper

[sasvermont]

Oh my. Bless her little heart...and yours...

SAS

[Randi]

I'm feeling so sad that it was time for Grasshopper to go to the RB. I know you will miss her terribly. I hope it will be a comfort to you to know she went so peacefully and that she lived a long and happy life with you. She is now at rest. You did all you could for her!

{{{{more hugs}}}}

[Denyce]

I am so sorry that it came time for you to let your loving little Grasshopper go. I can only imagine how you must feel as we can never truly know what someone else's pain is. I do know you did the most loving thing you could do for your Grasshopper. May she enjoy her time over the bridge. RIP sweet Grasshopper. Cyber hugs and comfort to you kohala.

Denyce

[Killearn Kitties]

I'm so, so sorry to hear your news about Grasshopper. What a beautiful girl she was. Her picture was one of the first ones that I knew on Pet Talk.

I remember that you said she was ill and I have thought of her often. It must be so hard for you just now, she was with you such a long time. She had a good life though, for all that long time and I hope that gives you comfort.

Rest in peace sweet, sweet Grasshopper.

[Karen]

Dear sweet Grasshopper was Cat of the Day back in August of 2002 -
see here



Pretty, pretty tuxie girl
Sweetest kitty in your momma's world
We will miss your dainty toes
Your cute meows and white-whiskered nose

Prettiest Grasshopper there ever was
Watch over Mom and dadcat from above
Sad we are to know you've left us
But glad that your presence so has blessed us.

Goodnight Grasshopper!

You go find Uncle Mac at the Rainbow Bridge - I'm sure he'll share whatever treats he's got with you.

[RedHedd]

what a sad day, but you know you did the right thing. Grasshopper is now out of pain and playing over the Rainbow Bridge, probably with my Goldie. Your story reminded me of my final day with my Goldie and brought back the tears and the reflection on the many years we had together. Rest in Peace, sweet Grasshopper.