Chloe, my sweet 20-year-old cat, has passed away.

[Jokerman]

Here's a picture from a few months ago:


Chloe was my mothers-day gift to mom in 1985. Mom passed away ten years ago. Three years ago when my dad could no longer care for her, Chloe came to live with us. Dad passed away last year.

Chloe suffered acute kidney failure over the weekend and the vet said she was too weak to respond to treatment.

She would have turned 21 in April.

[Starbucks Anarchist]

1. I'm sorry.

:hug:

[Misunderestimator]

2. Beautiful cat. Sorry for your loss.

[In_The_Wind]

3. Chloe was a beautiful cat. I'm sorry for your loss.

[vademocrat]

4. What a regal cat! Sounds like she had a good long life -

my condolences to you. She sounds like a well-loved member of your family.

[El Fuego]

5. I am so sorry.

I inherited my cat too.

[ET Awful]

6. Awwwww. RIP Chloe. You had a long, well-loved life.

Almost 21 years . . . that's one heck of a long life for a cat.

My condolences :hug:

[Strong Atheist]

7. Damn, I am sorry about that. That is all tough. My dad has

died too, and my cat has health problems. Sorry about that, I'm sure you are heartbroken.:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :hug:

[MissMillie]

8. I'm sure she'll miss you very much

She was lucky to have you.

[ChickMagic]

9. How beautiful!

She was the same age as my niece! She's beatiful.
I am so sorry for your loss particularly since
her circumstances were so sentimental. She'll be
waiting for you on the rainbow road, and my critters
Sally, albert and Petey will look after her in the
meantime. :hug:

Edited for rotten typing.

[Jokerman]

11. Thanks

I don't usually believe in an afterlife but I do like to think that, if possible, Chloe is back in her favorite spot on Mom's lap right now.

[ChickMagic]

12. I don't usually believe either

It's nice to think they'll be greeted by someone they love.
Whether or not I believe it to be true, it is a nice thought.

[miss_american_pie]

10. I'm so sorry

for your losses. She was beautiful.

[bigwillq]

13. So sorry for your loss.

:hug: :cry:

[ThomCat]

14. She had a very long life.

I'm sorry she's gone, but I imagine it was expected. I hope she had a grand old life.

[mikita]

15. peace to you and Chloe's spirit...

I know you will miss her beyond words. Glad you could be there for her.

Mikita

[derby378]

16. I am so sorry for your loss

We have two beautiful cats, but they're getting up in years, too. My wife and I just give them all the love and snuggles we can.

We'll keep you in our thoughts.

:hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

17. Chloe...a beautiful name for a beautiful cat...

I'll try not to get maudlin, but what a sad day for you. A link to your parents gone. :cry: We have Merlin, my father in law (d.2000) gave him to us when he couldn't care for him anymore in 1999. He is my husband's last tangible link to his dad in so many ways. He'll be 14 this year. My heart goes out to you...for all that you mourn today. :hug:

[Jokerman]

18. Thank You All!

It's so good to hear from the cat lovers of DU!

We've decided to have Chloe's body cremated and spread her ashes over my parent's grave site.

[lavenderdiva]

21. oh Jokerman, I am so sorry to hear of Chloe's passing...

our sweet Emma (parti-variety Cocker Spaniel) died 2 weeks ago of kidney failure. I think your idea of spreading Chloe's ashes over your parents grave site is particularly significant and beautiful. I think your parents would really love it. She'll be together with them again.

My heart goes out to you....:hug: :cry: :hug:

[ChickMagic]

22. That's lovely Jokeman!

That sounds like an excellent idea and
I'm sure your parents would be very
pleased that you graced them with something
so special and from the heart. :hug:

[Maestro]

19. So sorry

I've lost two pets in the past five years and it is very hard. My good thoughts are with you in this hard time.

[Beware the Beast Man]

20. Beautiful kitty. I'm sorry about your loss.

She lived a long, and I am sure a wonderful life. Rest in peace, Chloe!

[CottonBear]

23. I'm so sorry. Chloe was beautiful.

:hug: She was so regal! You were so lucky to have her for almost 21 years.

[arwalden]

24. Sorry To Hear The Sad News...

... it's always difficult when a beloved pet dies. It's clear to me that Chloe was very loved and a treasured family member. She was very lucky to have all of you to care for her. I can only imagine how you're feeling... but I hope that as time goes by, the grief you're feeling today will be gradually be replaced with memories of happier times... and that thoughts of Chloe will always make you smile.

~Allen

[Strawman]

25. I'm so sorry and I know how you feel

Chloe looks like a beautiful cat.

We lost our cat Archie last night. Six year old tuxedo cat, black with a white belly and little white boots. He was absolutely adorable and he had all sorts of personality and attitude. I loved him so much. He died during emergency surgery last night to remove something that was stuck in his stomach. My wife and I are absolutely devastated. He was like a child to us. We've been crying all day.

[SpeedwayDemocrat]

48. Sorry to hear about Archie, Strawman...

Those little black cats have tons of personality and attitude. Having to go through the surgery is hard enough, but to then lose your angel just compounds the anguish. Like you and your wife, I've spent most of the past few days near tears, just trying to press on and not think about it too much.
Jokerman and I am so sorry for your loss. I hope Chloe and Archie can meet up in the next life, and maybe share a big juicy mouse and a spot of sunshine together. My condolences to you both.
--Speedway Democrat

[serryjw]

26. What a sweet,beautiful creature

Chloe RIP you had a great life and your deserve a long rest. When you awake, after you cross the Rainbow Bridge look for Einstein and send my love.I'm sure you both will be fast friends.

[Dangerously Amused]

27. Oh dear, my heart goes out to you.

How difficult to lose her. But what a blessing to have her for so long. I hope you will take solace in the fact that you and your parents gave her a lifetime of comfort and love.



Hugs to you :hug: and a candle for sweet Chloe:

[City Lights]

28. So sorry for your loss.

Chloe was beautiful. :hug:

[peacebird]

29. Chloe was a beautiful little beast!

:hug:

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[KT2000]

30. What a beautiful cat

I am so sorry that you have lost her.
Peace to you.

[jus_the_facts]

31. ~*~Rest In Peace Chloe~*~

:loveya: :hug:

[kwassa]

32. I have a cat named Chloe

and she is about 3 years old, and still very kittenish, along with her sister Daphne.

21 years is a very long cat life. Mine have never made it past 16.

[Jokerman]

45. Chloe is a very popular name.

I was looking over the shoulder of the vet when she typed the name into her computer and hit search. She scrolled through at least three pages of "Chloe" cats just to get to our record.

She said it is currently one of the most popular names she sees.

My mom was always a trend setter, even when she named our girl 20 years ago.

[Call Me Wesley]

33. Safe passage, Chloe.

May your suffering come to an end.

And peace and comfort to you, Jokerman. 20 years is very old for a cat. I assume she had a wonderful life. :hi:

[myrna minx]

34. What a beautiful lady.

:hug:

[Kajsa]

35. I am so sorry for your loss.

She was a beautiful cat.

Having had cat members of the family
for many, many years,
I've lost them to cars, disease
and disappearances. Coyotes
have been the number one suspect.

The pain does diminish with time
but we never forget them.

[AtomicKitten]

36. My most heartfelt condolences.

My girl passed of kidney failure at age 17.

They are with us for too short a time.

[LaraMN]

37. I'm sorry. She was beautiful!

Twenty years! Wow! That's quite a life. :hug:

[Sequoia]

38. I'm so sorry.

That happened to my cat three years ago. I still miss her. She had kidney failure too but we were able to give her saline for a while. On the day I had to take her in she came skipping into the kitchen for breakfast. The end of daylight savings time will always remind me (as if I could forget!). Peace and hugs.

[henslee]

39. 20 years? Nice run Chloe. No doubt a testament to your family's

love and care. And no doubt a tough loss for you, Joker.

[Shine]

40. Blessed be to Chloe. She was a true companion.

:hug:

[deadparrot]

41. Sorry to hear that, Jokerman.

:hug:

May she rest peacefully after a long and happy life.

[chookie]

42. What a magnificent animal

I am so sorry about this terrible loss to your family. :hug:

[hyphenate]

43. I am SO sorry to hear of her death

I've felt that kind of pain and emptiness myself many times over the past thirty years, and boy can I relate! Just remember her in the good ways, and remember that she loved you as much as you loved her, and know that you loved her enough to let her go when the time came, with dignity, solemnity and devotion. It's all we can do is to be there for them when they need us most.

[Rich Hunt]

44. Grey cats are the best.

I have two old grey cats, and they are so smart.

I'm sorry about your cat. I can't imagine how you feel.

She has an intelligent face.

[Skittles]

46. so sorry Jokerman

"Grieve not, nor speak of me with tears

but laugh and talk of me as if I were beside you..

I loved you so---

'twas Heaven here with you."

Isla Paschal Richardson

[SpeedwayDemocrat]

47. Thanks to everyone who posted...

Jokerman and I are still grieving the loss, but we know we gave her the best home possible. Not many cats sleep on a Select-Comfort bed (no word on what her preferred "sleep number" was) and have their own water fountain! Yeah, we're spoiling "parents"...
We worried about how she would react when we brought her into our home with our other three cats, but she quickly took over and the other cats gave her her "props" (respect).
I want to thank the kind folks at Pet Angels for calling to check in on us this week, just to see how we are doing. Their cards and calls are so thoughtful, and I know that must be a hard job to have (calling grieving pet owners you've never met). I can't say enough good things about them and The Cat Doctor Indianapolis (Dr. Myra) for giving us all these wonderful years with her. As with humans, it always helps to have a good medical team on your side for support.
Again, thanks to everyone who has posted - it has really helped Jokerman and I to feel some comfort this week. Love to all you DU'ers!
--Speedway Democrat

[mikeytherat]

49. So sorry to hear - hugs from Hannah, Tate and Charlie

:grouphug:

mikey_the_rat

[Cobalt Violet]

50. Sorry for your loss.

She looks like a real sweety.

[Left Is Write]

51. I'm sorry...

I'm glad, though, that she got to be with your family for so long.

[atomic-fly]

52. so long Chloe...

if you meet an orange tabbey named Charlotte tell her hey.
She would have been your age if some dogs didn't get her a few years ago.