My Snuggler Is Gone Forever...

[Miss Z]

Kathi,

Snuggles sounded like the most amazing cat. I just lost my cat, Zsa-Zsa, recently, so I am still grieving for her like you are for Snuggles. I also wrote a poem for my girl, and the poem you wrote is very beautiful and from the heart.

Reading that story, it reminded me so much of my mum's cat, Bimbo. She too went under anaesthetic for teeth cleaning and her heart stopped under the strain. My mum said it was the worst phone call she ever took and ever will take. I'm sure that Bimbo, Zsa-Zsa and Snuggles are all at peace now though.

((hugs))

[Donnaj4962]

Oh NevadaKitty, I am so sorry for your loss. Snuggles sounds like a great kitty, and I know that he was so well loved! (He knew it too!) I can only begin to understand the loss you must be feeling. I have LES as I am writing this, as your story and poem was so touching.

RIP sweet Snuggles. Play hard at the RB, and look for other PT babies! They will show you around and help comfort you as I am sure you are missing your Meowmie as much as she is missing you.

(((hugs))) from Donna (Meowmie), Tabitha (18 year old kitty) and Sasha (3 year old kitty) in Indiana

[NevadaKitty]

Greetings Miss Z,

First of all, it's a pleasure to meet you, and thanks so much for dropping by and reading my story and responding. Everyone here seems so loving and caring...moreso than my own family and friends in dealing with the loss of my beloved Snuggles. I find that shocking!

Snuggles didn't succomb to the effects of the anesthesia, but instead died due to neglect on the veterinarin aide's behalf. The doctor administered the anesthesia and left the room so it could take effect, and the vet aide insertered a breathing tube into his chest and then got a cell phone call and walked away leaving him unmonitored. He suffocated to death when the tube got clogged with mucus. She left for 10 minutes...so there was no chance at reviving him. When she returned he was gone.

I think knowing that his death was due to complete neglegence on the aide's behalf makes my grieving process even harder. His death was senseless, and shouldn't have happened. I rocket between sorrow, rage and guilt and a ton of other feelings since it happened. My emotions are so out of control I feel like I'm on a never ending rollercoaster ride, and hanging on for dear life.

I'm glad you liked my poem. It definately came from the heart when I wrote it. I'd love to read yours too about your cat.

I'm so sorry to hear you, too, lost your precious Zsa-Zsa recently. I've been so busy spewing my problems all over the place here that I've not taken the time to visit other threads about lost pets yet...but I will. Did you write a thread about her in the forum? If so, I will have a look. I know what you're going through, for sure...perhaps we can help each through the rough times and perhaps smile again someday.

Thanks friend, talk soon...
NevadaKitty
Kathi

[catmandu]

I have just lost my Moose, so I am mourning too.
I am sure that Snuggles is showing the Moose around.
Today at Tony Romas, they will ge the first Ribs.
And Snuggles will miss you, but you will see him again, and be friends again.
One Fine Day.

[NevadaKitty]

Hi Donna,

It's nice to meet you, and your sweet kids Tabitha and Sasha. You sould like you're a really loving cat meowmie, too. (love that word)...

I have another cat named Jessie...she's 5 years old. She's grieving Snuggles also, I can tell. She's not been herself since he's been gone. Poor girl.

Thank you so much for the kind words and condolences regarding the loss of my sweet boy Snuggles, and reading my story. I'm so glad I found this forum (or it found me), because I'm finally able to identify and talk with people who understand the bond that can exist between man and our furry four legged friends. I really need this type of support right now, as it helps me sort things out in my head, it allows me to openly discuss my sorrow without judgement or ridicule, and empowers and validates my emotions.

I hope to talk a lot more with you in the forums soon and hear all about your two bundles of joy. I'm a cat WORSHIPER, and LOVER and want to know about everybodies sweet kitties.

Thanks again Donna for your kindness, God Bless...
NevadaKitty
Kathi

[NevadaKitty]

Hi Catmandu,

Nice meeting you friend! Thanks for reading my story, and sharing your recent loss of Moose with me too. Snuggles has only been gone 10 days so I think Moose might be showing Snuggles around. Snuggles was a shy sort of cat. I've found myself worrying if he is okay on the other side or not. I picture him being frightened, lost and alone without me, his Mom.



Hopefully Moose is helping him out...I think he might need it. I look forward to hearing more about Moose. I saw the thread about him, but haven't read about his passing yet. I apologize for that. I've been so busy unloading my grief all over the place that I haven't stopped by and tried to help anyone else. My world just seems to be spinning...I feel like a frog in a blender.

I promise to catch up on all the stories here and try to extend and offer as much support to all of you, as you've all given to me already.

Thanks so much everyone!

Talk to you soon, my friend, keep your chin up...
NevadaKitty
Kathi

[NevadaKitty]

Introducing Snuggles...



Here's my sweet baby I just lost Snuggles. As I mentioned in my first posting of this thread, he had quite unusual paws...this picture depicts their large, baseball mitt size nicely.

This was taken about 1 month ago as he was lounging on top my sofa.

OMG! I MISS HIM SO MUCH! He was my WORLD!!!!

WHAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!
NevadaKitty
Kathi

[krazyaboutkatz]

Kathi, I'm so sorry to hear about Snuggles passing. He sure was a handsome cat and sounded like he had a wonderful personality too. My cats are mychildren and I call them my furkids and I've also lost my Pepper so I know how difficult it is. I loved your poem and I'd also like to welcome you to Pet Talk. You'll find that the people here are wonderful. RIP sweet Snuggles.

[kuhio98]

Kathi ~ I am so sorry for your loss. How awful. Thank you for sharing Snuggles with us all. I wish I had some words of comfort. Please be kind and gentle with yourself.

When Kuhio died after 17 wonderful years, we found www.petloss.com
There is a lot of good information there. They also have a moderated message board. It helped us so much to be able to post about Kuhio. Knowing that the board is moderated and that hurtful comments would not be posted also helped.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

[Donnaj4962]

Oh NevadaKitty.... your Snuggles is so adorable in the picture yor posted! And would you look at those paws! How sweet!

We welcome you to PT, although we are so sorry that it is under such awful circumstances. I discovered this site about a year ago, and have been hooked ever since! Please know that all on here love their pets, and I would venture to say that most of us consider them our children! (I sure do as I have no skin chicldren of my own!) My life seems to revolve around my furbabies, and theirs around mine!

You will enjoy the may conversations here, and the gorgeous pictures! And the comfort that you will find will be phenomenal! Please give lots of extra luvvins to Jessie! She and you need one another at this time! Again.... welcome to PT!

[Jayna78]

I'm so sorry to hear about the tragic loss of sweet Snuggles. He looks like a cute, sweet boy. What a horrible, preventable tragedy!

My husband and I just lost our beautiful, sweet Leo the other day - he was only estimated to be 4-6 years old, we'd only had him a little over 2 years, and he died Saturday night when we chose to put him to sleep because he went into irreparable kidney failure. It was heart-wrenching, and we both never knew we could shed soooooo many tears, but he was our snuggler, the one who always shared our bed and our pillows with us. You definitely have come to the right place to express your grief and share memories and stories of your beloved Snuggles...everyone is so great here, and everyone knows how wonderful our cats and dogs (and other pets) can be - truly members of our families.

Leo will help Snuggles at the Rainbow Bridge. It's horrible to know that several (including catmandu's Moose) have lost wonderful kitties in the same week we have, but at least there will be no shortage of friendly faces at the RB.

[kb2yjx]

The sadness I feel right now is just too great for words!!! Many of those who have posted have lost a dear cat recently, mine was Ralph Syracuse the day after his 14th birthday. He, like your Snuggler, was an Orangeman!! This creature are so special to us, because they love us unconditionally. To be honest, I have NO idea how I would have reacted if that happened to my cat what happened to Snuggler!!! He knows you meant well, and will always be with you and you will feel his love surrounding you!!! Sleep softly dear Snuggler....((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))) to your Mom...