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We put her down at 15:30 yesterday. Overall she had been healthy her entire life with no major problems. But recently she had developed kidney tumours/failure and hadn't eaten or drank for a few days. She went missing Monday night and after looking all night Dad found her Tuesday afternoon under some rubble in our neighbours' yard, it seems she was trying to find a place to die. She was 16, ancient in cat years to say the least, but still very active and playful up until about two weeks ago.

   Beverly and I got her from the SPCA in 1990. It's funny cuz the kitten we originally wanted was ganked from us by the time we came back with the money to adopt it, so we "settled" for Boot, but it was fate that brought her to us. She spent the first few years of her life with me but then latched on to Dad. He took great care of her and she was always happy, even if she didn't show it all the time, and don't even think about rubbing her tummy. Dad was also in a better and happier place when she was around. They really were kindred spirits. Considering she was an outdoor cat in the extreme, and we have coyotes and racoons all over the place, it's amazing she made it this far. She had a couple of close calls but always made it through. Thanks for the memories, Boo-Boo, we'll miss you.
 

 
    

 

Bye, kitty.

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I'm sorry, man. Believe it or not, I know how it feels to lose a long time pet. Read this thread of mine:
 
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Just hang in there for a while. You'll get over it eventually.

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Aww... what a beautiful kitty. Very sorry for your loss. I know its never easy, but I hope you take comfort in the fact that she had a good long life with you and that you were with her in the end helping her go more peacefully.

What a beautiful cat!  So sorry for your loss.   :(

I'm really sorry to hear about this......... its so hard to lose a pet. Hugs and prayers to you.

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Aw... Hopefully you guys will get over the poor pet's death soon. It reminds me that my little cat is getting rather old as well, yours has been very lucky and strong to make it that far!!

Thoughts and big hugs to you. <3

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That looks like a very gracious and happy cat. I don't have one, but i have many friends that have cats and they can make you feel so good. I love cats and i send my deepest sympathies to you. Hope you feel better soon

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16 years is a long time, but goes by so fast... my condolences PetFish.

Sorry about that, thats a hard thing to deal with.   

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Sorry Erik! What a cool cat!

That sucks man, I know I would freak out if something happend to my cat, he's been with me through all the roughest parts of growing up. 

Sorry to hear.. She looks like a fantastic kitty. Never to be forgotten, I'm sure.

'Cause you know, the spirit carries on.

It is a sad day when you have to make that call. My family did last year with our cat Kasper. He developed a tumor in his ear and was starting to fail health wise. We had him for a long time.

Rip Boots
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the spirit carries on booty!!!!!

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Sorry to hear this. I still miss my cat Sydney,but I just think she's in a better place now.

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Aw, thanks for all the support you guys, it really means a lot.  I know I don't post here as often as I should but I know I can always count on the mp.com family to help out me, or anyone, in times of need.  What a great group of peeps.
 
I've had several pets pass on over the years and, you know, it's actually easier (for me at least) if they die suddenly... like hit by a car or whatever, than it is if they fade away and you have to make the decision to put them down and be there with them.  To have to look into their eyes knowing what's coming and then having their life fade away in your hands is the most gut-wrenching thing to experience, I'm starting to cry just thinking about it.
 
I'm making a little shrine of her ashes for my Dad so maybe I'll post a picture of that when it's done.
 
Congrats and kudos to all who take care of animals, it takes a special kind of person to care for a bond with a critter, and I feel like I know all of you.  Thanks again, friends... *cry*
 
    

 

Aww man, my heart goes out to you. I had to put my last cat to sleep at the age of 21. He was fine until a mass formed in his chest and he couldn't breathe.
Thought prays and hugs are with you.

What a lovely kittycat... I'm so sorry

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ah man thats awful im very sorry... i felt the same when my cat died about a month ago. it does wreck, but u know ul see her again some day

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My condolences for sure.  I have two and they are my first.  I know it's going to hurt like hell to come home and not have them around.  Qtip is 14 now and perfectly healthy.  I know not to take the time they are with us for granted. 
 
 Pets dont' live as long as us because their love is so perfect, God only lets us BORROW them.

my most sincere condolences. I Miss my kitties too!!!
 
PS: the pic to the right, I swaer, she looks like a warrior!!!

I'm sorry, she was so pretty. 

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 Sorry for your loss. It may seem silly to some, but I totally understand what you are going through.
 
I experienced something very, very similar.
 
I had a cat that my family found in 1982 when he was a tiny kitten. I was in the first grade at the time and I immediately became attached to him, and it remained that way...
 
He became ill in 1996--a kidney tumor--just like you mentioned. He stopped eating for two weeks and even began to drool and wabble when he walked. The Vet said that there was no hope and we agreed to put him to sleep.... probably the most painful thing that I had to endure.
 
In time, you will feel better.

Our cat just died on July 7th from kidney failure, too. She was only 4, though. I feel your pain!

my neighbor shot my dog when I was young for pooping in his yard...it sucked...it was a big dog too...we have a small dog now...

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 She went missing Monday night and after looking all night Dad found her Tuesday afternoon under some rubble in our neighbours' yard, it seems she was trying to find a place to die.

My cat did the same thing a while back. They seem to have an instinctual feeling that they're dying and don't want to do it in the house. My cat silvia was very sick and we all knew we were going to have to put her down soon, and she managed to get out the door one day and we never saw her again. We looked but never found her.

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my neighbor shot my dog when I was young for pooping in his yard...it sucked...

 
Yet another reason why I prefer animals to people.
 
I'm so sorry PetFish. Hang in there.

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That sucks.  It looked like such a cute cat.  The Spirit Carries On, Booty.

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RIP Booty.

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