Thursday, August 20, 2009

One of my babies is gone...

Elliott went purring the whole way. He was so weak from renal failure he could not even hold his head up. I have to say he was the most beautiful Snow Shoe I had seen. Like some Siamese he was a one person cat. This made him very special to me. He was a bit of a bully to my other 3 cats, so they don't miss him as much as Ruby and I do. I have two cats much older but they did not go first. Elliot was adopted from the pound as a kitty and I had his company for 15+ years.
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35 comments:

  1. mary.anne.gruen@gmail.comAugust 20, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    So sorry to hear about your sweet baby. I know how it is. We lost our Top Cat a year and a half ago and I still miss him.

    http://www.StarlightBlog.com

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  2. KimAugust 20, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    My heart goes out to you today. My cats are like my children and each one has their own qualities that make them special. How wonderful that Elliott had an human that loved and cherished him. Big hug.

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  3. Rebecca NelsonAugust 20, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    When I die and go to heaven (I will!) :), I'm going to chat with God about WHY our beloved animals don't live longer...

    I've lot four doggies in my life and one day I'll lose another. Painful at best. Healing only came when I gave a loving home to another hurting animal...

    Godspeed.

    Love, Rebecca

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  4. UnknownAugust 20, 2009 at 12:31 PM

    oh I feel with you and I m sorry !!! hope she has a good place
    at tht spare of universe ...she was beautyful !love Kathrin

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  5. Drawn to The SeaAugust 20, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    Oh my, losing a dear creature is so hard. He truly was beautiful. You truly were lucky to have each other.

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  6. Marie SAugust 20, 2009 at 1:14 PM

    I am so sorry for your hurting heart!

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  7. Caio FernAugust 20, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    oh .. i have 3 siameses now and one brazilian short hair , but this cat looks like a ragdoll i had years ago !!!

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  8. CindyAugust 20, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    I'm sorry for the loss of your kitty!

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  9. YasminAugust 20, 2009 at 2:52 PM

    I feel a lot for the loss of your precious kitten.
    I know how it is your pain why lost a kitten that I loved a lot also already.
    the kittens are be created by God to give in the love and to cheer our lives.. they are small angels of 4 paws.
    Now your small friend this there in the sky with God looking for you.

    xoxo
    yasmin

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  10. GYPSYWOMANAugust 20, 2009 at 4:59 PM

    oh, bless his little heart - and yours - and his siblings' - like someone else said, he was so lucky - and continues to be - so lucky to have so much love in his life! namaste' - jenean

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  11. Olde Dame PenniwigAugust 20, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    Oh honey, I am so sorry for the loss of Elliot. I found a very similar kitty who had been struck by an auto, and the vet saved him by amputating an entire back leg...we named him Cocoapuff and he too passed away from renal failure later...our vet said our kitty was a "Birman" and like Elliot, he was extremely pretty...you can be happy that you rescued Elliot from the pound and gave him 15 happy years...

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  12. Debbie DoughtyAugust 20, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    He must have been a very special cat to be purring till the end. Sounds like you were a blessing to each other. I'm so sorry for your loss.

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  13. jasonAugust 20, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    Beautiful cat. I love cats. They play a very important role in my life, and your blog makes me want to cry. But fifteen years is great, and there are few things more special than when a cat chooses you as his person. You are very lucky.

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  14. icandy...August 20, 2009 at 7:41 PM

    I am very sorry for your loss. What a sweet kitty... they are like children or best friends, aren't they?

    Thinking of you,
    Christina

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  15. Cristine's StoryAugust 20, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    Sandy, I am so sorry. We have talked so many times about our animal friends and I know how much this is hurting you. Hugs!!!!

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  16. *maren*August 20, 2009 at 9:57 PM

    I am so sorry to read this... dont know you, but i send you an embrace to feel better. i have two cats here with me and i really dont want to think about to lost them because they means so much to me. all the best...
    maren

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  17. Sweet SageAugust 20, 2009 at 10:48 PM

    Sharing in your tears, Sandy.
    Elliott was beautiful and he was so blessed to have had you to love and care for him. I'm certain those last moments were tough, but I'm also certain that he left knowing how special you are and how very much you loved him. My heart is aching for you. (((HUGE Hug)))
    ~kim

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  18. b.b.flockling * RoseAugust 21, 2009 at 12:15 AM

    I share in your sorrow...just recently I lost my most dear companion Toot. It is wonderful that you have so opened your heart to loving your animal friends...even if that means having to sadly say goodbye...for now. I hope those still with you will be of great comfort...as only they can be. love, Rose

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  19. angela recadaAugust 21, 2009 at 6:39 AM

    What a beautiful cat. I'm so very sorry to hear about his passing. You were so lucky to have found each other. Cats and cat people are special.

    (I also left a comment on your August 8 post, I'm not sure if are notified of comments on older posts.)

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  20. RachelAugust 21, 2009 at 7:55 AM

    I'm so sorry for your loss. He was a beautiful guy and I know you were blessed by him everyday.

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  21. CeCeAugust 21, 2009 at 7:59 AM

    Sandy, wrapping my arms around you in spirit. Maybe Elliot will meet up with my Sammy.

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  22. UnknownAugust 21, 2009 at 8:20 AM

    You poor thing...I have a very one-person seal-point Siamese and I will be devastated at the point I lose him. I think Snowshoes are quite unusual in the UK, I don't know why, because he looks absolutely gorgeous.
    x Philippa

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  23. JuliaAugust 21, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your kitty =(

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  24. Diamonds and ToadsAugust 21, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    What a handsome guy. I have my sweet Kitty Sitting beside me right now. He is 15 and very creaky, but still my sweet kitten.
    I am sorry for you, but glad he went purring.

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  25. KatyAugust 21, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    Tengo algo para ti en mi blog,es un premio a la amistad y a una afición compartida.Espero te guste.
    Mil besos
    KATY

    http://petitbleu-katy.blogspot.com/

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  26. ^..^CorgidogmamaAugust 21, 2009 at 3:29 PM

    Oh, I can feel your pain my dear. A void in your life, for sure. I lost my sweet cleo, a plump tabby who slept in the crook of my arm for 15 yrs. She gave me great comfort, just with eye contact, and a touch of her paw. I'm tearing up...it'll be 6 years, in Nov., and I'm still tearing up! God bless ya.

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  27. SandyAugust 21, 2009 at 4:17 PM

    Thankyou everyone for sending me such nice thoughts and words. So nice to know you are my friends out there.

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  28. House of HullabalooAugust 21, 2009 at 5:54 PM

    What a beautiful cat! Pets are so like family

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  29. velvetwoodsAugust 22, 2009 at 1:54 AM

    Sorry to that,it's so sad when pets leave us.
    Thinking of you.

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  30. MyMaracasAugust 22, 2009 at 3:46 PM

    I am so sorry for your loss. It's always hard to lose a beloved pet. Sending you good thoughts.

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  31. eclectic archivistAugust 22, 2009 at 7:56 PM

    They come into our lives and bring so much joy...when they leave it hurts so much.

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  32. BrunoAugust 23, 2009 at 1:37 AM

    Sad that when we abandon our friends who have lived with us for years and only ever showed affection and loyalty. a hug

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  33. Coralie Cederna JohnsonAugust 26, 2009 at 5:00 AM

    Precious babies fill our hearts with love and joy. Keep safe your sweet memories as I do for my dear little Mei Ling, Siamese who went to heaven long ago but remains still in my heart after all these years. I'm so very sorry for your loss.

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  34. T.AllenAugust 26, 2009 at 7:57 PM

    I'm terribly sorry for the loss of your companion.

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