Sam aka Shemp has passed away

**Lizzie** · 09-28-2006, 12:13 AM

Looking at the photos of Shemp that you have posted, it is obvious that he had a wonderful life with you and thoroughly enjoyed it. I am very sorry for the pain you are feeling now at your loss and hope that in time you can look at those same photos and just enjoy the fact that you shared your life with him and no guilt at all. Jane Goodall wrote a wonderful essay on grief in which she said that although she felt deeply saddened when one of the chimpanzees she knew died, she felt real grief only when one of her dogs died - and that was because there was guilt mixed in with the sadness. Guilt that she couldn't protect them from anything happening to them ever, and it was based on special bond she had with them.

**rg_girlca** · 09-29-2006, 09:28 PM

Oh Gary, I am so sorry to read about Shemp's passing.
What's to be forgiven for???? Even if you did have the money Gary, would you want him to go through all those tests, the stress that it would cause him, only to prolong his life to endure more pain......NO, I didn't think so. You did what any loving cat lover would have done, you helped him to go peacefully, pain free to be with all the other Found Cat Angels on the RB where they will be sitting, waiting for you, "One fine day."

I pray and hope that you find comfort and peace in the fond memories you made together.

Rest in Peace dear Shemp.

((((((HUGS)))))) Gary

**krazykitties** · 10-02-2006, 12:36 PM

You have nothing to be forgiven for. Shemp loved you, and all the treatments would not have guarenteed his living longer, it would have prolonged his pain and suffering besides the extra expense. He knows you did all you could for him.

**zoey** · 10-02-2006, 06:08 PM

Sorry to hear about Shemp.

***Hugs***

**Jayna78** · 10-07-2006, 11:54 AM

So sorry to hear about Sam (Shemp). He will play at the RB with all the other wonderful angel kitties who have gone before him. You made the best decision you could, thinking of his well-being in the long run. He is no longer in pain and I'm sure he thanks you for that, and for all the love you gave him while he was with you.

**catfamily** · 10-12-2006, 04:13 PM

Rest in Peace Dear Shemp.Daddy missess you very much and will see you one day.

Remember Gary that he got tons of love from you and vise versa and that means more to a cat than anything else.

**Laura's Babies** · 10-15-2006, 06:34 PM

Awe Gary, I hate reading that you have lost another one of your wonderful Found Cat's. Shemp was one lucky kitty to have found his way to your front door and have you and all the Found Cat's to share his life with. What is there to be sorry for? You saved him from sickness and pain and the love you have for him, made his trip across easier. Play hard Shemp, teach the RB kitties how to pile when it is time to rest!