Prince Max-July 2, 1992-January 15, 2010

[Alysser]

I am so sorry to hear about Prince, please accept my deepest condolences.

[slick]

To all who replied, I appreciate your thoughts, your hugs, your prayers and most of all your love.

It was a peaceful passing but that doesn't make the pain any less intense. On Friday morning when I got up I had no intention of making the decision that day. Thursday night he didn't eat so I thought I would leave it one more day and if he still didn't eat Friday night then I would call the vet.

I proceeded to get ready for work but before heading into the shower I reached down beside the bed (he loved being squeezed between the bed and the night table) I picked him up and as soon as I looked into his eyes I knew what I had to do. I emailed into work that I would not be in.

I called my neighbour Betty who came over to day good-bye. I called my Mom and she took a cab down here to say good-bye also. I wanted to be alone when he passed so Mom to a cab back home.

After Mom left, I took a brush to Max and brushed him all over. I wanted him to look nice when he met God. Then I sat down on the couch and held him close to my chest where he could feel my heart beat.

Dr. Singh and his assistant arrived at Noon. Max was given the sedative and he silently slipped into sleep. I held him and told him how much I loved him. I told him that I hoped I was the good Meowmie that he deserved. He was then given the final injection and he was gone. I held him for a few more minutes, I rocked him, kissed his little forehead and all of his feet and told him that I would see him when it is my time to go. He was placed in a box wrapped in warm blankets. After Dr Singh left, I fell apart - I fell to the floor and sobbed like a child. It's been so long since I've felt this kind of pain, this kind of emptiness, this kind of loneliness.

Anyway, I had to pull myself together and go to work in the afternoon where I was productive and focussed. However when I got home and opened the door, the apartment seemed so empty, so hollow. You all know what I mean and how I felt and still feel. Yes I know, the pain will subside and I will eventually fill the void with another rescue kitty but for now I grieve, and I grieve big time.

I will post pictures in the next reply.....

[slick]

I will start with last November when I started putting up the tree.

Can I help decorate????


He decided to check it out even before the decorations were on. Silly boy!


With more decorations on.


Ahhh, that's better. ZZZZZzzzzzz

[slick]

The following pictures where when he was in my Mom's arms about an hour before he passed on.








I love this one because it looks like he winking.

I have asked for his ashes back. He is my kitty and I need him near me.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Slick, Thanks for telling us about his passing and for posting these heartwarming pictures of him under the tree and with you holding him in your arms. I know that this must've been very difficult for you. You can tell that you both had a very strong bond and don't be surprised if you see him some time in your condo. I know that your home feels very empty now but eventually when you're ready I know that you'll find a very special kitty to share your life with again. You just need to grieve now but please take care of yourself. (((HUGS)))

[katladyd]

He was so beautiful! I can see why he was so special to you. The special ones are still with us in our hearts and what really matters never really ends. My thoughts and prayers are still with you and Max.

[Barbara]

Thank you for posting all these pictures. I am proud to know that Max has been in my arms too- and I still think I can feel him.
I know the story very well and I am happy that he had the chance to pass in a dignified way and could say goodbye to some of his friends.
It will be a tough weekend for you.
Sending my and Siegmar's hugs to you.

[Scooter's Mom]

I am so sorry for your loss. Knowing I am facing this same issue, I have tried to avoid this forum... but I felt so strongly about letting you know that I was thinking of you that I had to let you know.

Our heart kitties sure do know how to grab hold of our heartstrings, don't they?

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Ah, thank you for posting Sir Max's pictures. I'm sure he was winking at you in the last picture. He left surrounded by love!!! He's probably swaggering all over the RB telling how wonderful his life was with you. He will surely have a paw in picking out any future kitties you share your life with when the time comes.

[phesina]

Oh, what a beautiful boy, and what wonderful pictures to have of him. Yes, I think he is winking at you in that last one.

All my love and sympathy,
Pat

[RobiLee]

Slick, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you. {{MANY HUGS}}.

Rest In Peace, Max.

[catmandu]

Theres a paragraph written by the late Cleveland Amory after his Beloved Polar Bear passed on.
I can only describe it as living in a void. I did not want to ne anywhere else, but neither did I want to be there.
It was not just that Polar Bear was not there - it was the awful over whelming weight of knowing that he was never going to be there again.
I have a feeling that may be why I have so many Found Cats is that I dont have the courage to enter an empty home.
We are sending our prayers to you Slick, that one day Max and Spreckles will send a Cat who needs love and a Furrever Home to you, when the time is right.

[Killearn Kitties]

Oh Slick, take time and grieve for your beautiful boy. You did everything right for him. These cuddly picture on his last day are just adorable.

[mruffruff]

Max is at peace; may you find some for yourself.

I followed his journey without commenting, because I didn't know what to say. I knew he was in the best hands possible. All I could do was silently send prayers.

I hope you can find solace.
Mary

[Cataholic]

Slick,
I know all too well the feeling of the empty house. The habits that develop with senior kitties, and prescriptions from the pharmacy still coming in. The silence of my house after Binx left me was so impossible to handle that I stayed with my mother for a week. I can still remember the little oily stain on my counter top from Tex's medication.

Frankly, I am not sure hearts ever heal from these types of losses. I know the pain diminishes somewhat (though at this very moment, it is hard to believe my own words) with time.

Like Gary said, sometimes I wonder if my cat herd is so that I can never feel the total silence that a passing brings. But, even with so many, I feel the loss deeply, I might just be fooling myself.

Be kind to yourself, in any way possible. The world needs you and your heart. There is much work still to be done.