Happy Update 4/17/07 -- Not my cat but still much loved

[cassiesmom]

My sister-in-law and my nephew had their precious tabby pts yesterday because he had liver disease. Such a sweet, gentle wonderful cat, I can not stop crying... I will miss him so, so much. Love you Churchill. In kitty heaven 3/9/07.

[Catty1]

What was his name? How old was he?

It seems sometimes that the worst things happen to the nicest greatest cats...they must be part angel already...poor baby.

{{{hugs}}} to you and your SIL and nephew.

[cassiesmom]

When they got him, they already had a bunny (Winston), so they named him Churchill. He's grey tabby and white with a slightly crooked left ear from frostbite. Gives him character. Or it did, I should say. Just the sweetest kitty personality. It was sunny and 60 in Chicago yesterday, he would have been out on their screen porch in a heartbeat. He'd snuggle up in your lap and there you'd be. You're not moving till he's good and ready. I cat sat for him in January and took pictures of him being his silly self. My sister-in-law is a teacher so over the summer break they might search out another kitty, when they can be home every day to help it get acclimated. I hope they do. I don't know how old he was, I think 7 or 8.

[Medusa]

I'm sorry to hear about Churchill. It definitely leaves a void, doesn't it? Here's hoping you feel better soon. RIP, Churchill.

[catmandu]

Churchill got to Hawaii just in time to get his wings and join in the Waikiki Block Party where all the restaurants and vendors lay out tables of delicious foods.
Hes in paradise now and will search for places that he and his Guardians can be together and go together to many fun places.
And be together again.
One Fine Day.

[kb2yjx]

Sleep softly, sweet Churchill...

[cassiesmom]

could everyone think a good Pet Talk thought for my sister-in-law Kerry today. She is missing her kitty boy in a big way. I hope they decide to adopt another cat.

[cassiesmom]

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[AvaJoy]

When the time is right, may Kerry meet (although she may not immediately recognize) Churchill's spirit, living within another deserving kitty in need of love and a home. I am sorry for your grief, but try not to despair and know that Churchill will revisit when least expected, to assure his grieving humans that he also misses you but is now healthy again, frolicking at Rainbow Bridge. Blessings to you and Kerry during this difficult time, and be alert for subtle signs from your beloved Churchill.

[cassiesmom]

Hey PT community, just a question ... Churchie was fed Iams dry on a daily basis ... should I be worried that his organ failure was related to this enormous recall? Is there wheat gluten in cat kibble?

[cassiesmom]

bump because I heard on the news last night that the first law suits have been filed...

[Su1]

Hi Cassiesmom. First of all I am very sorry for the loss of Churchill.

I am currently feeding my cat Tia on Iams and she is thriving on it. She was always a sickly cat before that and was forever at the Vets. Since she has been on Iams (about two years now) she has not had to go back. I don't think (and certainly hope) that it would have contributed to Churchill's liver problems.

[cassiesmom]

My brother and sister-in-law have a hunch that their cat ingested a store brand of "wet" food that contained contaminated wheat gluten. I miss their sweet cat very much.

[Sevaede]

R.I.P. darling little kitty

[cassiesmom]

My oldest niece was home for Easter, so my brother and sister-in-law and the kids went to the Chicago Anti-Cruelty Society, just to look (uh-huh). Guess what? A kitten picked them. He reached out his paw to my niece and when she went to him, he tried to give her headbumpies. That was it, like okay, we're done here. His name from his previous family is Milo and he is eight months old. He was neutered on April 9 and came home that day. He's adjusting to "his" family but not too keen on visitors. The verdict: He's as cute as a button! Photos soon, I promise.

I'm sure that Churchill and Catmandu's cat angels had a paw in this!