Lost our baby today

[rdl]

We had to take our cat "Baby" to the vet to be put to sleep today. She had cancer and just couldn't stand to watch her suffer. She was a stray that was hanging out by our house. Started to feed her then she just decided to hang around. My wife and I already had our cat "cracker". (short for cracker head). Anyhow, we own at truck and drive team for the department of defense and department of energy. Both of our cats have been on the truck with us for many years. Cracker is 11 years old and Baby was 9. Being with them 24/7 has been a joy for me and my wife. Baby was diagnosed with cancer 2 years ago. About 6 months ago she also got diabetes. They say it could have been caused from the meds that was used for her tumor. The last week she was getting worse. We took her into the vet today for a check up and found that she had tumors on her pancreas and liver. So, at 2pm on april 30, 2007 she was laid to rest, free of pain. We miss her terribly but know she is in a better place. Cracker seems to be wondering around trying to find her. I believe he miss's her to. She will be remembered always and will always have a place in our heart. Thanks for letting me ramble. Just feeling lost. It's nice to read all the great post's here. Love to all our animal friends. Rick & Sue

[Catty1]

What a beautiful, gentle face Baby has - she is so lovely in that picture.

My condolences to you and Cracker...I know you are giving him lots of extra hugs, and that will help you too.

Baby is at the Rainbow Bridge...healthy and playing. She will watch over you till you meet up again.

{{{hugs}}}

[Karen]

Rest in peace, Baby. You join a crowd up there at the Rainbow Bridge - now you go find Lucas - he's an extra-furry black guy, and has been there a while, so he'll know all the good spots.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry to hear about Baby's passing. You did the right thing by letting her go so she didn't have to suffer any more from her cancer. Now she's painfree and playing up at Rainbow Bridge. You'll meet again some day. RIP sweet Baby.

[rosethecopycat]

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
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Baby is safe and happy now, waiting for you both.

One Fine Day.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

RIP sweet Baby. You have fun playing with your new friends at RB (look out for a tortie called CallyPuss). We will help look after your hoomans for you

[Randi]

I'm sorry to hear you have lost Baby, she looks so sweet on the picture. You will miss her and so will Cracker, but you have made the right decision not to let her suffer anymore. I know she'll always be in your heart.

Rest in Peace, Baby!