Goodbye, dear friend

[indysteel]

A big hug to you for your loss....everytime I lose one of my kitties I swear it is like someone tore my heart right out of my chest. I too do not have a loving family, and our four cats provide so much companionship.

Take care, and remember, if you ask her to let you know if she is ok, she will give you a sign. All my passed cats have always given me a sign when I ask...

Oh, how I hope she gives me a sign....

I do feel like God was looking out for us, and my TE family played a part in it. Catrin and I had plans to ride some hills on Friday afternoon that we cancelled late in the week because of the heat. I decided to take the day off anyway, so I was home when it became clear that Sophie was in distress. I'm so thankful to have been here for her. The irony of Catrin's name is not lost on me either.

Thanks for all the kind words, ladies. I appreciate them so very much.

[redrhodie]

You did the right thing, I have no doubt. A gentle hug to you.

[bambu101]

I am so sorry. I know she will always have a special place in your heart.

[spokewench]

So sorry Indysteel! It is soooo hard to lose our little furry friends. Your kitty had a very loving home

[bmccasland]

(((((Indysteel)))))
So sorry for your loss. Know that Sophie will be greeted at the Rainbow bridge by other TE kitties. And that these little fur babies leave paw prints on our hearts.

[badger]

it's so hard to say goodbye to a loyal friend. You did so much for her, much more than most people would!

I'm really sorry for your loss.

[SheFly]

I have tears in my eyes reading your story. Hugs to you, Indy, and your DH. Losing our beloved kitties is so hard. I was lucky, in that Oreo decided for herself when it was time - it wasn't a decision I was forced to make. And like you, DH and I were both able to be there for her at that time.

Know that you did the right thing. Revel in the good memories. When we don't have close family, our kitties provide us with the comfort and friendship we need. Treasure that time you had, and give Henry a big hug as well.

SheFly

p.s.
My new kids, Opie and Ellie (who will NEVER replace Oreo), send their kitty love your way, too.

[Norse]

So sorry for your loss Indysteel. You gave her a happy, loving kitty home and you were there for her when she needed you to make that tough, compassionate and loving last decision.

[indysteel]

(((((Indysteel)))))
So sorry for your loss. Know that Sophie will be greeted at the Rainbow bridge by other TE kitties. And that these little fur babies leave paw prints on our hearts.

I like the idea of Sophie hanging out with her own set of TE friends. And I agree, they do leave little paw prints on our hearts. They're pretty darn amazing.

[trista]

I'm so sorry. I went through a similar thing with my kitty a couple years ago. We had the radioactive treatment done in the spring for his thyroid. It worked great on that, but his kidneys had already started to fail. In the fall, we lost him to kidney disease. He had been the only constant thing in my life for 12 years. It was awful. I'm really sorry.

[divingbiker]

So sorry to hear this, but so glad she had a long and happy life.

[susan.wells]

So sorry Indysteel!

[Zen]

It's hard, I know.
I know.

My condolences.

[Bike Chick]

I'm so sorry, Indy. I really am.