My Trevor is at the RB (3/15/93-4/30/08)

[Pam]

I sent the following note to a few of my special PT friends earlier this morning. I didn't want them to have to find out here.

I can't believe I just typed those words. My little orange buddy is with my four poodles now. He grew up with two of them, Ashley and Whitney, so I hope they were right in front to welcome him.

He became acutely ill very suddenly a few days ago most likely as a result of his underlying diabetes. (Not wanting to eat and, when he did eat, throwing it back up). The decision was made to just let him go. He had lived a good life and he was 15 years old and it was time for rest. It reminded me very much of how Ashley's last days were spent (same symptoms, though a different cause).

Andy seemed a little lost without him yesterday and spent even more time in my lap than usual. Little does he know, but it helped me so much to feel him there. We are helping each other. I felt like I had taken away his best friend but I knew it had to be done. Rest in peace my Trevor sweetie. You made cat lovers out of all of us.





Looking at these pictures of you in happier times is bringing the tears again. Goodbye for now Mr. Orange Man, until we meet again. We loved you and will miss you.

[anna_66]

Pam I'm so very sorry to hear that you've lost your beautiful orange boy Trevor

You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.

(((HUGS)))
Anna

[Randi]

Oh Pam, I am so very sorry to read this sad news. Trevor was one of my favourites on PT, he was one of the first orangies here that caught my attention - such a handsome and sweet boy.

Pam, I know how sad you must feel now, but I hope it is a comfort to you that Trevor had a long wonderful and spoiled life with you, Andy and the doggies - and that he didn't suffer for long. Try to remember the good times and know that he is now resting comfortably at the RB.

I love his sweet face in the pictures you posted of him.

((((hugs))))

[Cinder & Smoke]

Oh Pam ...

I'm so sorry you've had to say g-bye to the Orange Man ...
He was such a handsome and regal Kitty.

Fifteen Years will leave you with a lot of wonderful memories to look back on -
enjoy every one and be thankful that Trev picked you as his Mom.

Agin, my deepest Sympathies for your loss.

/s/ Phred

[lizbud]

Oh Pam, I am so sorry. Trevor was a beautiful boy & I know he loved
you very much. You were a wonderful mom & he had a good 15yrs with you.
I know you will miss him very much.


Poem For Cats

And God asked the feline spirit
Are you ready to come home?
Oh, yes, quite so, replied the precious soul
And, as a cat, you know I am most able
To decide anything for myself.

Are you coming then? asked God.
Soon, replied the whiskered angel
But I must come slowly
For my human friends are troubled
For you see, they need me, quite certainly.

But don't they understand? asked God
That you'll never leave them?
That your souls are intertwined. For all eternity?
That nothing is created or destroyed?
It just is....forever and ever and ever.

Eventually they will understand,
Replied the glorious cat
For I will whisper into their hearts
That I am always with them
I just am....forever and ever and ever.

Author Unknown

[Rachel]

Poem For Cats

And God asked the feline spirit
Are you ready to come home?
Oh, yes, quite so, replied the precious soul
And, as a cat, you know I am most able
To decide anything for myself.

Are you coming then? asked God.
Soon, replied the whiskered angel
But I must come slowly
For my human friends are troubled
For you see, they need me, quite certainly.

But don't they understand? asked God
That you'll never leave them?
That your souls are intertwined. For all eternity?
That nothing is created or destroyed?
It just is....forever and ever and ever.

Eventually they will understand,
Replied the glorious cat
For I will whisper into their hearts
That I am always with them
I just am....forever and ever and ever.

Author Unknown

For some reason, a poem like this seems to be a good way to help process the grief. I was intending to search for one for Trevor, but Liz has already found the perfect one. I just wish that Pet Talk had music. Trevor's thread deserves music. Pam already knows how hard this news is hitting me. I shall come back to this thread often to see the notes that others have left for my little cyber nephew. My uncle passed away 9 years ago this week. Many of the flowering trees and shrubs were in bloom. This week too they are in bloom here. Flowers for Trevor.

[Catty1]

{{{hugs}}}

What a handsome, wonderful, good and much-loved kitty Trevor was - and is.

I'm glad you and Andy can comfort each other, til you see Trevor again one day.

[Freckles]

Pam, I'm so sorry another old timer PT kitty has left us. Especially Trevor. Remember the good times.

[jenluckenbach]

I am SOOOOOOO sorry for your loss. RIP Trevor, you will be greatly missed.

[Barbara]

Just like Sara- I read the name and hoped it was not the only Trevor I knew

I am so sorry. I hope that Andy and you can get over it- and that Trevor will be happy and healthy again at Rainbow Bridge.

[Karen]

Sweet orange boy, Trevor dear
You'll be so missed by your people down here
Your sunny disposition sure brightened each day
And you touched many hearts in your own special way

Tread lightly as you arrive at the Rainbow Bridge
On those soft white paws, that many rubs did give
Sweet boy, orange man, you blessed us for fifteen years
And you'll live on in our hearts we know, so forgive us a few tears

Your humans will miss your solid warm, furry presence
But we know you'll still be with them, in their hearts instead
Send your momma some comfort, please, Trevor, sweet boy
A few streaks of orange in a sunset, soon, a little ray of joy

Sweet solid orange boy, Trevor, dear
You'll surely be missed by your people down here.

[gemini9961]

I'm so sorry Pam. RIP Trevor

[chocolatepuppy]

I'm so sorry Pam. May Trevor Rest in Peace.

[kimlovescats]

Pam, I had no idea about Trevor! I haven't been on PT as regularly with all the moms and babies, I just post updates on them and that's about it. I'm so sorry!

[gini]

Oh my, how could I have missed this? Pam, I am so very sorry. It just doesn't matter if they are 15 or 2 - your loss is just huge.

I am so glad that you had a nice long number of years with Trevor and could soak up all of the love that he constantly gave you.

Goodness, it just seems as though the Rainbow Bridge has far too many new residents. But we know that they are now healthy and happy and just waiting for us to be reunited with them.