Kirbee

[lizbud]

What a loving tribute to your Kirbee. She was indeed a beautiful
friend & companion and I'm sure her she is deeply missed.

[catlover11]

Your tribute made me think of my angel Beyli who I lost the first day of 2009 and have missed every day since. Like you, I stayed with him right up until he left and as hard as it is, I couldn't imagine him taking this last step without me by his side. For those of you who are not sure if you would have the courage or strength to stay with your beloved furry one until the end I have this poem for you to read:

When the time comes... (Author unknown) (Kleenex warning)

If it should be that I grow weak,
and pain should keep me from my sleep;
Then you must do what must be done,
for this last battle can't be won.

You will be sad, I understand;
but don't let grief then stay your hand.
For this day more than all the rest,
your love for me must stand the test.

We've had so many happy years;
what is to come can hold no fears.
You don't want me to suffer so...
the time has come, please let me go.

Take me where my needs they'll tend,
but please stay with me 'til the end.
To hold me close and speak to me,
until my eyes no longer see.

I know in time you will agree,
it was a kindness done for me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
from pain and suffering I am saved.

Please do not grieve that it was you
who had this painful thing to do.
We've been so close, we two, these years;
don't let your heart hold any tears.

[katladyd]

We had to put our beloved Tomas to sleep two years ago. He was going on 22 and held both of our hearts in his little paw. He was never a big cat, but at the end he only weighed 4 lbs. and would not eat. He knew it was time and so did we. My boyfriend was with him at the end and called me crying that Tomas was gone. To see a big, strong, man like him crying shows you just how much these little creatures can move us and how much they get us to love them. Kirbee is in a better place, with no pain at all. She is waiting for you to join her so she can show how wonderful everything is. When you meet again, the purring and pets will never stop. R.I.P. lovely Kirbee. You are still loved.

[Sundance]

Your tribute to beautiful Kirbee brought tears to my eyes. She stretched out her nine lives as long as she could because she loved you and it's fitting and right that you were with her at the end. I truly believe she is waiting at the Rainbow Bridge for you and she's playing with all our beloved furry family members who have gone before us.

I hope Kirbee has found our April who went to the Bridge on June 26, 2010. She was only 10 and we really miss her. Play gently, Kirbee!