Prayers needed

[maerlyn]

Years ago, my beloved Willie Wonka went to the Bridge through kidney failure; he passed over 2 days after his 5th birthday - so young. The doctor said it was most likely genetic.

More than 11 years ago, I went through the same thing with Merlin, who was so, so special to me. He made his transition just a couple of months before his 11th birthday.

I know what you've suffered and are suffering, and I empathize. You did absolutely the right thing in letting your precious child go; you said,"She seemed content." Perhaps it was the knowledge that her suffering was nearly over, that something grand and glorious was coming, that gave her contentment. She'd done her work on Earth - she'd brought you through another grief - and now it was time for her to go Home.

I look at my own "little girl" and cannot face the pain that I know will come eventually, so I know your pain. Try to think of Kiba as she now is: gloriously alive, absolutely healthy, and blissfully happy, waiting for the time when you will be reunited - and that reunion will be forever!

I doubt that you've done anything to deserve the sad things that have happened. Ask yourself instead what you've done to deserve the love and loyalty of your furchildren, to be so blessed.

May Kiba's Creator hold you gently in the hollow of His hand, comfort you, and lead your heart to peace.

[Sowa]

Thanks again for all the kind words. It brings tears to my eyes. I just honestly never expected this at all. With Josie I was expecting it for several months cause she would get sick, then better, then sick. She was also oldish for a dog. 12. I felt Kiba had many more years left and never even thought "what will I do when she passes?" I did that with Josie and cried my eyes out worrying.

I got a mold of her paw prints. I wish I had the money to have her cremated like I did Josie. Her medical bills cost a lot as it was and I have no job, and owe money all ready. I'm glad I have the paw prints at least. It was very nice of the vet to offer to have it done for me cause I didn't think of it at the time because I was so upset.

It's so weird that she's not here. This morning I felt something at the end of the bed when I woke up (clothes maybe) and I thought to myself "Oops, better be careful not to disturb Kiba!"

Do you think my other cat knows she's gone and misses her? None of the pets seem to really notice...they don't act any different. I sure do miss her. She was the best cat in the world to me. I'm glad I got the chance to be with her for 8 years. I hope she's happy where ever she is now.

[mathteach]

Willie Wonka sounds like my beloved Princess who died in June. So young. I miss her so much. Butler missed her from the day we took her to the vet. We adopted Bentley within 2 weeks and Butler is happy again. He has a new buddy. But yes, I feel that the other cats do feel something is missing.