Sam aka Shemp has passed away

[kimlovescats]

Gary ... there is absolutely NO reason to apologize to Shemp! He had 13 wonderful years, and it was his time to go. Cancer treatments at his age would be very hard on him, and at best only give him a few months ... which would not be very pleasant ones!

I am so very sorry, my friend!!!

Love,
Kim

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Oh Gary, I'm so sorry to hear about Shemp. Everyone is right, though. There is nothing to apologize for. You did what was best for Shemp and instead of forgiving you one fine day, he will thank you.

{{{hugs}}}

[GreyhoundGirl]

I'm so sorry. (((HUGS))) RIP Sam.

Sob.

Don't feel bad, you gave him many happy years. Now he is out of pain and playing with all our other RB kitties.

[catmandu]

Thank You for the kind words about Shemp.
I looked for a solo Photo of Shemp, and couldnt find any.
He was always in a Cat Pile with his Old Friends and The Kitten Trio.
Not a bad legacy for my Dear Old Friend.

RIP Shemp The Cat.
And eat your fill at the Mandarin. You deserve it.

[CultureJunky]

I am so sorry to hear that Shemp has crossed to the rainbow bridge, but I'm sure he's there somwhere amongst a pile of cats having a cuddle and having a nice rest with all the others, his friends that he can meet again and talk about their dad and the good old days, and speak of the day when he will meet you again.
My most hearfelt wishes to you Gary, you are a super pawpa to all your cats and Shemp loved you dearly. Shemp is one of the first siamese/tonkinese cats that I encountered on Pet Talk and I'll never forget him. He also introduced me to the phrase 'meezer' which I'd never heard before!
You will be missed by all Shemp, Rest In Peace
Love Kate, Jack & Sunny

[moosmom]

Gary,

I'm so sorry for your loss. And like Catty1 said, you have absolutely nothing to forgive. You gave Shemp the love and care that he deserved. It was time for Shemp to pass over and not feel pain any longer. That was a very unselfish act for you to do and very difficult, I'm sure!

[Abby&Buddy'sMom]

Gary, I am so sorry to hear about Sam (Shemp)'s passing. You did what was best for him out of sheer love for your friend. You did not want to see him in pain, so you did the right thing. He is in a better place now at the bridge along with all those that have gone before him, and he will be waiting to greet all who will arrive , when it is time. You have so many wonderful photos and many more fond memories, and that is most important.
Take care, and don't be hard on yourself.

[AvaJoy]

I am very sorry to read about your beloved Shemp going to RB. I hope he will meet up with my recently departed Muskrat and they will adjust together to the bounty of health and rejuvenation they are now experiencing.

We are left feeling so much grief, and I so understand your hope that Shemp will forgive you . . . I beg of the same from Muskrat. I think they will. Blessings to you, and RIP handsome Shemp.

[Sevaede]

Gary, I am willing to bet that Shemp understood and accepted your decision. Do not worry, your cat knows your love for him!

[AbbyMom]

I am so very sorry, Gary. RIP Shemp.

[krazykitties]

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]

Sorry to hear about Shemp. ***Hugs***

[Jayna78]

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]

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]

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!