Alley Cat has gone to the rainbow bridge

[Alleycat]

Alley was a beautiful med hair gray and white tuxedo cat. My daughter and I visited a cat rescue 7 years ago and had our choice of 20 kittens all about 4 months to 9 months old. While we were sitting on the floor playing with them all a little girl cam over and shyly sat next to us, not pushing for attention or jumping an running like the others. We looked down and noticed she only had one eye and a bit of a deformed face. My daughter who was 7 at the time felt sorry for her so home she came. She acted more like a dog in that she greeted us at the door, loved to be cuddled and petted and was over all the most gentle loving kitty ever.

Four years ago she was diagnosed with sever asthma, so severe she was put on daily dose of predisone, usually had two major attacks each year where she needed to be hospitalized. I spent quite a bit of money-thousands that I didn't have but put on the credit card, took her to the Univ of PA for tests and eventually monthly steroid shots. She was my baby. Unfortunately this time she was not responding to the medicine nor the treatment as she did in the past.

We mad the tough decision last Sunday to euthanize her. I knew it was time when she did not respond to our voice or presence when we went to visit her in the oxygen cage.

It was difficult, we cried, we mourned, and we brought her home after the cremation.

I miss her. She brought joy to our lives and we gave her the best home we could. Even with her deformity she was the most beautiful cat to us.

Rest in Peace Alley Cat, we love you!

[Skittles]

1. I am so sorry

my namesake Skittles is also at the rainbow bridge

[Alleycat]

3. Thanks

[flvegan]

2. I'm sorry.

I'm currently going through animal medical issues myself, so I really feel for you.

[Alleycat]

5. Yes It is tough

But you promise to be there for them and take care of them in good and bad times right to the end.

[Madspirit]

4. I am so sorry. RIP n/t

[Alleycat]

6. Thank you

[xchrom]

7. for alley cat

Poem For Cats

And God asked the feline spirit
Are you ready to come home?
Oh, yes, quite so, replied the precious soul
And, as a cat, you know I am most able
To decide anything for myself.

Are you coming then? asked God.
Soon, replied the whiskered angel
But I must come slowly
For my human friends are troubled
For you see, they need me, quite certainly.

But don't they understand? asked God
That you'll never leave them?
That your souls are intertwined. For all eternity?
That nothing is created or destroyed?
It just is....forever and ever and ever.

Eventually they will understand,
Replied the glorious cat
For I will whisper into their hearts
That I am always with them
I just am....forever and ever and ever.

Author Unknown

Prayer for Animal Burial


Eternal Spirit, we bring you our grief in the loss of alley cat and ask for courage to bear it. We bring you our thanks for alley cat who lived among us and gave us freely of her love. We commit our friend and companion alley cat into your loving hands. Give us eyes to see how your love embraces all creatures and every living thing speaks to us of your love. Amen.

bless you for the care you gave to your wonderful companion -- and peace be with you at this time of your loss.

[Alleycat]

10. So beautiful

I made me cry again, but she will def live forever in our hearts!

Thank you

[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. You did the right thing, my dear Alleycat.......

She was no longer having fun here.........

And it was time to let her go......

And so you did.......

Our sick babies rely on us to do that when they can't go on living...

She will always be part of you, a big part......

That which is remembered....lives...

:hug:

[Alleycat]

11. I know

it was the right decision but it didn't make it any easier. She can run and play with no distress.

Thanks

[ikojo]

32. Peggy, you are so sweet.

[YellowRubberDuckie]

9. What a beautiful story...

That cat taught your daughter lessons she will never forget. Tonight we all cry for Alley. MAy she be waiting to meet you when you get the other side. :hug:
Duckie

[Alleycat]

12. She won over many

even those who did not like cats. She was special.

Thanks

[LostinVA]

13. A furry little hug from my three kitties

It's so sad that the furry members of our family, whom we love so much, don't live longer.

:pals:

[Alleycat]

14. My little girl was only about 7

She just had problems from day one so we were grateful we were able to give her the best we could in that short time.

Thanks

[LostinVA]

17. There's nothing to say, I know

It hurts so much.

[driver8]

15. I am so sorry for your loss.

Alleycat sounds like quite a cat. It is never easy to say goodbye to our friends, but please know that you made the right decision for your sweet girl.

Sending good wishes your way...

[Alleycat]

16. Thank you so much

[judaspriestess]

18. I am sooooooo sorry

my heart goes out to you. I miss my kittyboy everyday, maybe they are hanging out at rainbow bridge together.

[Alleycat]

20. I hope she is heathy and happy

Maybe they are looking down on us both right now!

Thanks for your thoughts

[GenDem]

19. Sorry about the loss of your friend.

Alley sounded like a very special kitty. :hug:

[Alleycat]

21. She was

Thanks for your kind words

[u4ic]

22. I'm so sorry, Alleycat

The loss is obviously very difficult for you, and nothing will take that away.

I hope there is some comfort for you in rescuing her, and giving her a good life. It sounds like there was(and still is) lots of love for both sides. :hug:

[Shine]

23. Blessings to Alley Cat on her journey...

:hug:

[Fenris]

24. I'm sorry, Alleycat.

Flamingyouth and I had to put down our beloved 5 year old Papa (also a rescue cat) on Monday. It was such a hard decision, but it was the right one.

Safe passage to Alley Cat. :hug:

[flamingyouth]

25. RIP, Alley Cat.

It's so hard to say goodbye. We recently had to do the same thing. I'm sure she's up there with our Papa having the best time, free from pain. You gave her such a good home. Thank you for that. :hug:

[fizzgig]

26. she sounds like a sweet and wonderful girl

i know it hurts but, as you know, it was the right decision. may alley and your family find peace :hug:

[I Have A Dream]

27. I'm sorry that you lost a member of your family, Alleycat.

:(

[sammythecat]

28. Brings a tear to my eye

These stories always do.

I'm sorry for you and your family and Alley Cat.

I'm not religious, but I'll say "bless you" for the love and care you gave her. I don't care if you rob banks for a living, I like people like you that have a heart for animals.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

29. R.I.P., Alley Cat.

She had a good life with you.

[wildhorses]

30. so sad to read--my heart goes out to you--

may you one day meet on the rainbow bridge. she will greet you as she always did:hug:

[ikojo]

31. Alleycat, I send you my condolences

I am still raw after having lost my Tie Dye last Thursday. :cry:

They say time heals, but right now I am not sure.

I hope she and Tie Dye are playing together.



:hug:

[blondie58]

33. I am so sorry for your loss

She sounds like she was a wonderful girl. And sometimes the ones who are supposedly 'deformed' are the most special.

[Kajsa]

34. I'm so sorry for your loss.

She sounds like a wonderful cat.
It's hard to lose a member of the family.

But you did the right thing.
She is no longer suffering.

You were both very fortunate to have each other.
She is smiling down on you, and knows you
loved her very much.

Peace and comfort to you
at this difficult time.

:hug:

[stuntcat]

35. Alley Cat

she was a beautiful soul and just think of how lucky she was to belong to YOU. Anything could have happened to her but you knew her for all she was!
*I love Alley Cat too :cry:

[GoddessOfGuinness]

36. Rest in peace, Alley Cat...

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Bless you for taking her into your home and giving her the love she deserved. :hug:

[UrbScotty]

37. Many hugs.

:hug:

[SPKrazy]

38. Sorry Alleycat!

for your loss

kitties are hard to let go of...for me anyway.

it was hard to euthanize my cat, but it's harder to watch them suffer in any way shape or form. Mine was hit by a car and broke it's tail and damaged the nerve that controlled his bladder. I guess they don't make indwelling foley catheters for cats, I had to squeeze his bladder 3 times a day and give him pills as often with the hope that he would regain bladder function. After a few weeks the vet and i agreed that his bladder function wasn't likely to return, he would start having a gag reflex when he saw me because i was giving him pills. he just lay around and felt bad, so i knew it was time.

again, sorry friend :hug:

[mentalsolstice]

39. My thoughts are with you!

I can't write more...it's tough! I just can't...however, my heart feels what you're feeling!