Today, July 11th, 2005, my wife and I lost our beloved 12 year old Fluffy cat. She was a longhaired White kitty with Blue eyes. She had been ill off and on for the past year and a half with a recurrent urinary tract infection. However, about a month ago, she was disagnosed with cancer in the liver and lungs by ultrasound. Finally, today, we had to do the best thing for Fluffy and put her to sleep so she would not have to suffer. We did not want to let her go, but she told us in her own way that she was ready and we honored her wishes. She was a fabulous lap kitty for me and a sweet loveable kitty to my wife and I. This is the second kitty we lost to cancer, the other was 8, and 12 years does just not seem long enough for us and Fluffy to be together.

We burned a blue and white candle (the color of her eyes and fur) tonight next to Fluffy's picture to celebrate her spirit. Please send out your Kitty prayers for Fluffy and all the other dear departed companions who bring so much joy to our lives! We would appreciate any thoughts to help us in our sorrow.

I am very sorry about your Fluffy. I am praying that you will find peace in knowing you did the right thing. I understand the pain you are going through. Though I lost my dog a week ago, I still miss him very much. I hope you find as much comfort from this site as I have found.

Sent with a prayer,
Cassie

Hi, Clint
I am so, so sorry to hear about Fluffy. No words can make you feel better, but know that all of our prayers are are with you all and with Fluffy...and our prayers are giving her a good send off. They are ALWAYS with us in spirit....but I know that such thoughts don't help with the immediate pain. I know what you are suffering through and although the pain seems unbearable right now, as the days go by and you reach a level of acceptance, you will come to feel really proud of yourselves for showing the ultimate act of love for your beloved Fluffy. She sounds as if she were a wonderful, wonderful friend.
The best you can do now is take care of yourselves, take care of each other, and - when the time is right for you - to maybe think about honoring Fluffy's memory by taking in another cat. You are obviously such loving and caring 'animal people', and I hate to think of you without a furry friend to take care of.
Since my Serge died on July 5th, I have learned that - for a cat - he had actually lived to a pretty good age, and this has given me some comfort over the past week. Yet of course (as you do), I can't understand why he couldn't live to be 18 or 20, as some cats do. BUT, someone very wise said to me (and I've since repeated it many times on this site), when it comes to animals, it's not the 'quantity' of life that counts - but the quality. And by all accounts, Fluffy had the best 'quality' of life that any kitty could wish for.
You are all in my thoughs and prayers.
Take care of yourselves and each other -
Amanda ***

I'm so sorry for your loss of Fluffy. You're right about 8 and 12 years not being long enough. I lost my 5 year old dog to cancer in September and my 8 year old kitty to fatty liver syndrome in May. I thought I'd have them both with me for a while longer. It's so hard to lose them when they're so young.

Hugs,
Kathleen

It sounds like Fluffy was a beautiful girl who gave and received love unconditionally. Please know that you and your wife are surrounded with love and support from everyone here. We are blessed to be in the company of our animal friends and they "repay" us tenfold no matter if their lives are measured in days, weeks, months or years. May you find comfort in your memories of Fluffy as she was in her prime as that is how she is now and forevermore; a beautiful spirit of Light who is with you during this very sad time and always

Blessings,
Patti

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It is not easy and no, 12 years was not enough. I lost my 15 year old cat to lymphoma on June 30th and I still think she is going to come and jump on my bed at night. She was a long haired white cat with gold eyes. She died 3 weeks after diagnosis here at home.
I just think about the wonderful life she had and what joy she brought into my life. Bonnie was the best pet I have ever had.
You need to remember that your kitty is no longer in pain. She is at the Rainbow Bridge with my Bonnie chasing butterflies.