My kitty cat passed on tonight.

[ronnykmarshall]

I just wanted to let you guys know that Mickey passed away tonight. He fought like hell, but he held on long enough for us to say good-bye.

I want to thank all you wonderful people for your prayers and thoughts. You're all very wonderful people. I was hoping that we'd have a happy ending for a change. But it was his time. He's a peace and I thank God for giving me this wonderful gift. He was a wonderful part of life and he kept my sprits up when I needed them.

Thank you all again.

RKM

[kalian]

1. My condolences....

My thoughts are with you.
His spirit lives on. He's with you.
**************************************

A poem I found for you:

Rainbow Bridge
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to some-
one here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows
and hills for all our special friends so they can run and
play together. There is plenty of food, water, and sunshine
and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who have been ill and old are restored to health
and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong
again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times
gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small
thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be
left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when
one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are
intent; his eager body begins to quiver. Suddenly, he begins to run
from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him
faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend
finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to
be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your
hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more
into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your
life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together...

-- Anon. --

[ronnykmarshall]

33. That is so beautiful.

Thank you for posting that. It means a lot.

[WilliamPitt]

2. I'm sorry

:(

[blm]

3. Peace to you, ronnyk....

It's not easy. I still grieve over my Pawl Newman.

[proud patriot]

4. I'm so sorry

:-(

[CatWoman]

5. Ronny

:hug:

RIP Mickey.

You were one sweet kitty. :cry:

[ronnykmarshall]

32. Thank you CatW.

You're so sweet to remember that crazy pic I sent you.

[CatWoman]

43. He just looked so cute

I was like, "now why is he sticking is tongue out at me neener, neener style"??

He was one sweet, handsome, cutie pie.

I'm so sorry Ronny.

I know how it feels.

[Lars39]

6. I'm so sorry.

Good friends are hard to lose. :(

[Padraig18]

7. You'll see him again, lass.

:hug:

http://www.petloss.com/poems/maingrp/rainbowb.htm

[SOteric]

8. Oh Ronny, I'm so sorry for the loss of your little friend.

:hug:

[WillParkinson]

9. Oh Ronny...

I am so sorry!

[Red_Viking]

10. Sending good vibes your way

I have four kitties. One of them, Boo Boo, my black beast, is 18. He's like a little old man, but he eats like crazy and still sleeps on my head. He's been a part of my family for a long time and it's difficult to think of saying goodbye. I truly believe as long as we carry love for someone, whether on two legs or four legs or two wings, they never really leave us.

Condolences. I'm very sorry for your loss.

Peace,

RV

[ronnykmarshall]

35. Go on, Boo Boo!

Thanks RV

[Zomby Woof]

11. Sorry isn't enough

Our kitty Kiko sends his love, as does our family. :-(

[ronnykmarshall]

34. My love to Kiko

and you too. Glad to have you back.

[Blue-Jay]

12. Sorry to hear that.

My Levi passed about a year ago, and I still miss him every day. Maybe a new cat will find me soon.

[Dookus]

so sorry, Ronny....

I'm glad you had the chance to say goodbye - it's important. You sound like an exceptional cat-daddy, and Mickey was awfully smart to have chosen you.

[corarose]

13. My Heart goes out to you

My Cat is getting ready to die and I know how hard it is to go through.
Your little guy knew how much you loved him and he held out long enough to say good by.

You've got me crying now because I lost my little guy 2 years ago and it tore me apart.

[ronnykmarshall]

31. I'm so sorry as well.

It's been a hard week. You're in my prayers as well. :loveya:

[mike_c]

14. God, that's hard....

It's hard to lose good friends.

[flamingyouth]

15. I'm very sorry

RIP, Mickey. You were a good kitty, and much loved. :-(

[MuseRider]

16. ((((HUGS))))

I am so sorry. He was a beautiful cat and your buddy. You take care, OK? I am so sorry.

[Catshrink]

17. I'm sorry for your loss.

I know this is hard for you.... my thoughts are with you. He'll always have a place in your heart.

[UrbScotty]

18. Oh no.

I'm sorry.

You see Corarose may put her cat to sleep. That happened with my dog, too.

[Kathy in Cambridge]

19. I'm so sorry, Ronny

Mickey was a beautiful kitty. My condolences.

:-(

:hug:

[scarlet_owl]

Sending you love and positive vibes from our nest.

I'm sure Mickey was (and is) something really special. The world is a sweeter place because of the love between pets and their owners. Take care of yourself. :hug:

[Melsky]

20. I'm so sorry

I love cats and I know how it feels to lose one that is dear to you. I will send good thoughts your way!

[Kat45]

21. I'm so sorry.

At least you got to say goodbye, and yes, he is now at peace.

[chookie]

22. I am so sorry to hear

It is very sad to hear that your dear little buddy passed on. He sounds like he was one heck of a cat, and you must have felt lucky to know him every day you shared together.

I lost my 20 year old cat "daughter" last year and am still aching.

XOXO

[Benhurst]

23. Words do not suffice;

but add my sorrow to that already expressed.

[devilgrrl]

24. I'm sorry :-(

:cry::hug:

[ronnykmarshall]

25. Thank you all so much

:loveya: with all my heart.

[grasswire]

26. Mickey has lots of company...

....over on the other side. And my dear old Chester will be heading there soon to join the kitty soiree. I fully understand your deep loss. How dear and sweet they are to give us their lives.

[raysr]

28. Mickey

So sorry, I have one that's never been outside, 12 years. The only way to keep them alive here, coyotes, owls and eagles. Got 4 neutered outside guys too. They're street smart.

[Bertha Venation]

27. our thoughts are with you tonight, Ronny

I'm sorry.

[Clete]

29. That's so sad.

But he was surrounded by love it seems.

[XNASA]

30. So sorry, ronny k.

Rest in Peace, Mickey.

[Mz Pip]

36. So sorry

Cherish your memories. He was a lucky kitty to have you for his family.

MzPip
:dem:

[GOPisEvil]

37. I'm sorry to hear that Ronny.

You have my condolences.

[mitchum]

38. My thoughts are with you

I am so sorry to hear about Mickey's passing

[BigDaddyLove]

39. My deepest, deepest condolences.

May Peace and Love be with you.


O8)

[roguevalley]

40. hugs, honey

nothing is worse than losing a buddy. take care and know we
are thinking of you tonight.

[TankLV]

41. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

It is never easy.

Pamper yourself.

Take time to grieve.

It does get better as time goes by.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

42. You were a wonderful part of his life, too

I'm so sorry for your loss...:hug:

[Myra]

44. Ow

That's a big big ow.
It sounds like you both fought hard to stay together.
You were lucky to have each other.

I know how bad it is to lose and miss a special pet.
And Mickey sounds very special.

I'm so sorry RKM.

[Philostopher]

45. Gee, Ronny --

Condolences from here, and headbutts from the Southern Ohio Porch Cat contingent. Though he no longer shared my house, I lost my first cat earlier this year.

My first husband and I had a tough old tomcat we called Norman Bates (long story) who, when the marriage split, went with him. That was in '95 or thereabouts and Bates just shuffled off this mortal coil around the first of the year. My ex did a kickass job of keeping the cat alive -- he had one tooth in his head and had fought a thyroid problem for nearly seven years. The ex always sent me photos about once a year, and it was clear the cat was happy even though he couldn't keep his weight up. I don't know if he died or was gently escorted out, not that it matters to me either way -- my ex was kind to him and kept him alive for a long time, but right up to the last pictures he sent, the cat didn't look miserable. He was 18 1/2 years old. If that cat is resting in peace right now, he's miserable, so I hope for his sake, he isn't!

I missed Bates so much that when I remarried, Mr. Nownow and I got another cat right off. Which has ended up being four cats. We found two of them, the other two found us. I don't ever intend to live in a house without at least one cat in it -- I spent the three years between my marriages seeing a cat in the corner of my eye, even when I knew damned well there wasn't one there.

[area51]

46. Mickey

I'm so sorry for your loss of Mickey, ronnykmarshall. I lost my cat to cancer last year and I know something of what you feel.

[SoCalDem]

47. Oh, Ronny.... I am saddened at your dear kitty's passing..

I find myself looking at my older 4, and starting to feel sad already, knowing that we have had them longer now, than the time they have left with us..

It's never easy, and the hole they leave in your heart never really goes away.. Hug your other babies...

:grouphug:

[jcgadfly]

48. I'm sorry to hear that

It's hard to lose a friend on two legs or four.

[grannylib]

49. So sorry to hear that

Hi Ronny,
I know your grief - we lost one of our beloved kitties about 6 years ago, and it is SO hard - they really are members of the family in many cases.
My heart goes out to you.

[Darth_Kitten]

50. I am so sorry.....

for your loss and the pain you are going through.

He's at peace, but I know it hurts. He sounds very special. :)

[thom1102]

51. I am shedding a few tears for mickey this morning...

And for you, Ronny. I am so sorry. It is so sad when we lose our furry little life companions. They add so much to our lives.

:hug: :cry:

I think it is amazing how much pain their passing brings us, and it is a testament to how much mean to us. Lots of people here keeping you in our thoughts and heart this morning.

Peace, friend.
thom

[peekaloo]

52. So sorry Ronny

Bless your heart. Hopefully Mickey will meet up with Fluffy, Toonces and Mr. Bill. :cry:

Hang in there!

:hug:

[terrya]

53. My sincere condolences, Ronny. I'm so sorry.

But at least you got to say goodbye.

My heart goes out to you.

Terry

[noonwitch]

54. I'm sorry

It's hard to lose a baby.

[SiouxJ]

55. Oh Ronny, I'm so sorry

having been there myself just a few weeks ago, I know exactly what you're going through.

The only thing that seemed to help me a little was just getting out of the house. I went away for a week and that helped some; just not being in the empty house. It's still really hard though.

I'm sending word for Rocky to look out for Mickey :-) . I'm sure though they miss us, they both are enjoying running and playing without any pain.

:hug: :loveya:

[ronnykmarshall]

60. Sioux, sweetie

Thank you so much.

Again to all of you, thanks again your words mean so much to us right now.

:loveya:

[ProfessorGAC]

56. Sorry Ronny

That's a shame. Chin up!
The Professor

[Brewman_Jax]

57. Sorry to hear

My condolences. :-(

[joeybee12]

58. I'm so sorry!

What can I say? He was a part of your family. I'm sure you have great memories of him!

[Red State Rebel]

59. So sorry! It is so hard to lose them....

My thoughts are with you, I know how much this hurts - I lost my 13 year old kitty boy this spring. Don't let anyone make you feel bad or weird for grieving, unless people have been there they have no idea. God Bless!

[meti57b]

61. I am very sorry to hear of your losing your beloved little cat.

[catmom]

62. I am so very sorry to hear of your losing your beloved Mickey.

:cry: sending kitty hugs and headbutts from Zombie, Cassanova and Thrawn. :hug:

[Richardo]

63. So sorry Ronny - our best to you and Mickey.

[Parche]

64. So sad

I am coming up on my 1year of my 16year old kitty
losing her battle with cancer on 12 December
I cannot imagine how you are coping with your loss
since I cannot get over mine yet
It does take a lot of time, but you will get thru it
slowly

[geniph]

65. I'm so sorry, Ronny

May he live forever in your heart. Kidney problems are dreadfully hard to deal with - I've lost a couple of cats to kidney disease.

May you meet again beyond the Bridge.

[demgurl]

66. I am so sorry to hear about your kitty.

I lost my dear sweet doggy earlier his year and I know it can be very hard. One thing that really helped me was the Pet Bereavement board over at ivillage. Here is the url : http://messageboards.ivillage.com/n/mb/listsf.asp?webtag=iv-ptbereavemen&nav=start&redirCnt=1
A lot of nice folks who know what you are going through. I am very sorry for your loss.

Christina

[Zuni]

67. I am very sorry

I do not know what else to say.

[TEXASYANKEE]

68. So sorry.

Our pets just don't stay with us long enough! My thoughts are with you.

[nini]

69. I'm sooooo sorry...

I'm still not over losing Fluffy about a month ago. I know how raw the pain can be.

Bless Mickey in his new place as he waits for you at Rainbow Bridge.

:hug:

[ronnykmarshall]

71. That means so much.

I know I'll see him again one day.




And he'll be waiting to take a bite out of my arm like he loved to do so much.

[TEXASYANKEE]

73. Was he an Ocecat?

What a beautiful cat!

[ronnykmarshall]

74. A tabby I guess

He was a looker, I tells ya.

[TEXASYANKEE]

75. Yes, of course.

The stripes are more noticeable in the 2nd picture (at least to my unobservant eyes!). He's almost a twin to my little Esther. Her face is a little rounder, but otherwise they have the same markings. When I get home tonight, I will give Esther a little extra loving and treats, in Mickey's honor.

[ronnykmarshall]

76. Kisses to Esther from me too.

[nini]

79. waaahhh.. the picture :-(

what a sweetie.. Maybe he and fluffy are hanging out together waiting for us.

so hard to lose them... :-(

sending hugs your way.

[pmbryant]

70. So sorry about Mickey

Best wishes to you, and RIP to Mickey.

:grouphug:

--Peter

[LuLu550]

72. I'm so sorry go to www.petloss.com

It is a wonderful place with wonderful, supportive people.
:hug:

[Sequoia]

77. I'm so sorry

I know how you feel. How old was your cat? I lost mine this past Saturday and she was 17. I wish I could give you hug and we can both cry. Will you bury her or have her creamated and put in a little cedar box to have always? I'm sending you a cosmic hug. It's so sad when you lose a pet and you come home and they're not there to meow and purr at you.

[ronnykmarshall]

78. Thank you Sequoia

I was thinking about you the other day. When I read about your baby, I was in the middle of Mickey being sick, so I know where you're at as well.

Mickey was only 10 years old. He had kidney problems that were glossed over by our previous vet a few months ago. We are having him creamated, since we live in a condo there isn't a place where we can bury him. My partner lost his cat few months before I met him and we're going to keep their ashes in some sort of boxes. We'll find something nice.

I'm sending you out a cosmic hug as well. It's a hard time for a lot of us. I've noticed so many threads about pets. It's good to talk about them and remember. He hasn't been out of my thoughts one second today. I've been checking this thread off and on today and every time I read it, I mist up again.

:loveya:

[ronnykmarshall]

80. Recent pictures

These were taken just a few months ago. I can still feel his paw in my hand. He and I were chillin' on the sofa one lazy afternoon.

[sister_rosa_refried]

81. Oh darling!

Sister is so sad about your dear kitten. The girls and I are saying prayers for you and your loved one.

Bless your heart.


All my love,

Sister Rosa

[ronnykmarshall]

83. Thanks, Sis

and to all the girls in the nunnery. :loveya:

[latebloomer]

82. What a gorgeous kitty!

I know how much this hurts. We have our beautiful girlcat Zorina's ashes in a little shrine, and every morning my daughter says goodbye to our surviving kitty, our dog, and to Zorina.

We miss her so much, and yet, I feel sometimes her spirit is still with us.

Peace and healing to you-

lb

[ronnykmarshall]

84. Thank you latebloomer!

I know Mick's spirit is with me. He was such a huge part of my life. I know he's gonna look down at me while I sleep, look at my arm and say "I'm gonna bite that"!