Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Cathy


I am very sad to report that we lost Cathy this morning.

Thank you so much for all the love and prayers and positive energy. I have passed them on to James and his family. You are a generous and wonderful bunch and I am so honored to 'know' you!

I have visions of Cathy playing with (i.e. trying to kick the crap out of - she was a feisty one!) Vito in the land of no-pain and where snow is a fun thing, not something that prevents you from getting where you need to go when you really need to get there.

No one knew that Cathy had a tumor, she was (or seemed) completely normal, healthy and Cathy-like up until the moment she wasn't. (Oh! Update 939am, I just found out the vet's final word was that Cathy did NOT have a tumor - but that she had some kind of extremely fast-growing bacterial infection...as to what caused that, I guess we will never know...she was totally normal one minute, and extremely sick the next. Sigh...life...)

Rest in peace, sweet Cathy. Your daddy is heartbroken and so are the rest of us.

OXO

34 comments:

AFSS said...

We are so very sorry to hear that Cathy went to the rainbow bridge. Our deepest sympathy to all those who loved her.

Jans Funny Farm said...

Very sorry for the loss of Cathy. It must have been horrible to be unable to get her to the vet because of the snow. Purrs and tail wags to all of you who loved her.

Teri and her Stylish Adventure Cats said...

We are sorry to hear of your loss and know that Cathy would not want you to be sad for long...remember the joy she added to your lives and smile...

The Meezers or Billy said...

we are so sorry that Cathy has gone to the Bridge. Please send our love and purrrsss and {{HUGS}}to James and everyone. We are sure that she and Vito are having a wonderful time at the Bridge.

The Island Cats said...

We are sorry to hear that Cathy has gone to the Bridge. We send comforting purrs to her dad and all of you who are missing her so much.

OKcats said...

We're so very sorry to hear about poor Cathy. It does seem that they are fine one minute and very ill the next. I wish they didn't mask their pain so well. Purrs and hugs to everyone who loved her. We meant to say last night what a beautiful girl she was!!

Your friends, Fuzzy and Zoe

ibcmeir said...

Feisty Cats are fun. Good-Bye Cathy, rest well.

The Creek Cats said...

We're sorry we didn't know Cathy was sick until she was gone. Our sympathies to all her family and friends who will miss her dearly. (((hugs)))

Angel Junior, Orion and Sammy said...

We are so very sorry to read this. Mother Nature sure can be a bitch and cause trouble when she wants to.

At least Cathy is no longer in pain and got some medical care before she passed. We are sure her family was with her, and that made it an easier passing for her.

We too will picture her playing with Vito. We bet they are discussing their humans and Piggy as we type this.

We are sending all of you purrs and hugs in this time of sorrow.

Catio Tales said...

Many purrs. This is a sad day.

KC and the Giggleman Kitties said...

We were so sorry to hear that sweet Cathy ran off to the Bridge.
We are sending lots of purrs for her Daddy, and all of you.
Love & Purrs,
KC
Missy Blue Eyes
Faith Boomerang
Sol
Smokey
Brutus Jr.
Mom ML

meowmeowmans said...

We're so sorry that Cathy had to go to the Bridge. Please know you are in out thoughts, purrs and prayers.

Zippy, Sadie, Speedy and M'Gee said...

We're so sorry to hear about Cathy running off to the Bridge, please give our purrs to her fambly. We bet she and Vito are having a fabulus time running and playing.

Samantha & Mom said...

Purrrrs and prayers to Cathy's family!!! We sorry for your loss!!
BIG warm kitty ((((((HUGGGGSSS))) to you!
Your TX furiends,

ZOOLATRY said...

One lost is a loss to us all, many purrs and prayers are sent your way.

ANGEL ABBYGRACE said...

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of sweet Cathy. We will keep you all in our purrs and purrayers.
***
"Be not dismayed at Good-bye's. A farewell is necessary before we can meet again."
***

Brian's Home Blog said...

My sisters and I are so very sorry to hear about sweet Cathy. We send purrs and hugs to those who will keep her in their hearts forever.

Old Kitty said...

Me and my cat Charlie came over from Jan's Funny Farm. We heard about sweet Cathy's passing. We are truly sorry. Please would you pass on our deepest sympathies to James and his family too? Thank you. Please take care
x

Ikaika said...

We are very sorry that Cathy had to leave her family and friends. Gentle purrs and headbumps to all of you.

Mickey's Musings said...

We are so sorry to hear about Cathy.
We are sending purrs to comfort you.
Purrs Mickey,Georgia & Tillie

Daisy said...

I am so sorry that Cathy had to go to the Bridge. Soft purrs to you and James and his family during this sad time. Rest in peace, Cathy.

Kat's Kats said...

Purrs & prayers from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Kitty Horde & their Feeders.

May the memories of love outweigh the grief of loss.

Kaz's Cats said...

We're so sorry - words seem pretty inadequate right now. Our hearts go out to Cathy's daddy and to you, and to all those who knew and loved Cathy,

{{{hugs}}}

Gypsy & Tasha & Karen (Mum)

Cats~Goats~Quotes said...

We are so very sorry. Sending purrs and prayers...
~ Anna Sue

Mark's Mews (Marley, Lori, Loki, and Binq) said...

We are very sorry ta hear that Cathy hadda go to The Bridge. We offer our best purrs of comfort!

Motor Home Cats said...

We are sorry that Cathy ran off to the bridge. We are purring for all who loved her.

Cody and Gracie

The Lee County Clowder said...

We're so sorry Cathy left you, and so quickly. Gentle headbutttss and {{huggss}} to you all.

ppuurrrrrrrr

Chesney Cats said...

We are so sorry that Cathy went to the Bridge. Our hearts go out to her family.

Everycat said...

We are so sorry. Sudden loss of a friend like this can be so very hard. Cathy was a lovely cat and one day soon you will smile again as you remember her.

Love and rumbly purrs

Whicky Wuudler
Oliver
& Gerry

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

We are sorry that Cathy has gone to the Bridge. We send our comforting purrs to James and his family, and to you, and all who knew and loved her.

Parker said...

Our hearts go out to James - we are so very sorry for his loss and for all of the terrible circumstances - how awful!
(((hugs)))

melissa said...

oh wow ali. so much in so little time. please tell james and family we are praying for him. and i am glad so many people who know and love you at least tried to help. there have been many deaths this holiday season it seems. but as long as we know they are better off, out of pain, maybe we can look to it as something akin to comfort. thank you for your brave words and the love you send to all of us...i hope the new year brings you many new surprises and joys. and tell grover and the pig that we are so happy they seem well. big love.

Admiral Hestorb said...

I am so so sorry to learn of your beloved little girl, Cathy. She knew you loved her deeply and there is no doubt but that she returned that love back to you both.

Cathy, I hope you can meet my Robin and my Hopping John when you look around at the Bridge. They'll love you, sweet one.
xoxox

Kimo and Sabi said...

Sorry to hear of your loss - we hope you have a peaceful new year 2011