Teasing the Korean Posted October 29, 2009 Report Posted October 29, 2009 (edited) My cat Brigitte passed into the next realm last night, Oct. 28, 2009. She was 12 years old in gorilla years. We had her since she was a kitten, right when my wife and I first got together, so her life was our life. At her last visit to the vet, the doctor said, "She seems very young for her age." I replied, "She doesn't put much wear and tear on herself." She was a great cat, very affectionate, few surprises. This is one of my favorite pictures of her, taken in our tiki room. RIP, Sweet Kitteh... Edited October 29, 2009 by Teasing the Korean Quote
jazzbo Posted October 29, 2009 Report Posted October 29, 2009 Sorry to hear that TK. Cherish her memories. I lost my cat Marge 16 months ago, 8 months after I lost my wife. We had Marge for 18 years, from a kitten taken from the pound to an elegant old lady of a cat. I still think of her often. Quote
papsrus Posted October 29, 2009 Report Posted October 29, 2009 Sorry to hear that. It's tough losing an old friend. It sounds like she had a wonderful life. Quote
ghost of miles Posted October 29, 2009 Report Posted October 29, 2009 Sorry to hear this, TTK. It's been a rough autumn for me that way as well...lost both of my boys, who I'd had for just over 20 years, ever since they were kittens. Quote
Free For All Posted October 29, 2009 Report Posted October 29, 2009 Pets are great companions. I miss my dog everyday (he lives with my ex). It's tough to lose an old friend. Sorry for your loss. Quote
Aggie87 Posted October 29, 2009 Report Posted October 29, 2009 Beautiful cat! We also have a diluted tortoise that looks very much like that, though she's not friendly (playful yes, affectionate and cuddly no, to the disappointment of my daughter). Quote
sal Posted October 29, 2009 Report Posted October 29, 2009 My condolences. I had my cat for 16 years...from the time I was in 4th grade right up until when I purchased my first home 4 years ago. I still miss her a lot. Quote
Quincy Posted October 29, 2009 Report Posted October 29, 2009 I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. It's extra difficult when your relationship with your pet mirrors that with your significant other. The cliche about time passing & healing is true if that helps, but the near term will be rough. My condolences. Quote
Chalupa Posted October 29, 2009 Report Posted October 29, 2009 Sorry to hear about your loss TTK. One of the saddest days of my life was when my cat(Roadkill) of 20 years died 3.5 years ago. I still have his ashes on my bureau. Quote
Tom 1960 Posted October 29, 2009 Report Posted October 29, 2009 People who don't own pets, don't quite get why we become so attached to our animals. They're just like family and when they pass, the loss sometimes can be devastating. Enjoy the many memories you shared and when enough time has passed, get yourself a new buddy. Quote
seeline Posted October 29, 2009 Report Posted October 29, 2009 I'm so sorry to hear this, TTK. Losing a family member is tough, no matter whether they're animal or human. Quote
Jazzmoose Posted October 29, 2009 Report Posted October 29, 2009 Words are a poor consolation, but you have my sincere condolences. She was a beautiful cat; I've always had a fondness for torties. Quote
Man with the Golden Arm Posted October 29, 2009 Report Posted October 29, 2009 Sorry about your beloved. I'll bet she enjoyed your sounds. Quote
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted October 29, 2009 Report Posted October 29, 2009 Sad to lose a pet. And she was lovely. Best wishes to you both. MG Quote
Teasing the Korean Posted October 29, 2009 Author Report Posted October 29, 2009 (edited) Thanks all for the kind words. I see that I am not alone and my heart goes out to you on your losses also. I should add that she went peacefully in her sleep, so their were no traumatic visits to the emergency room. Man with the Golden Arm: It may sound silly, but yeah, she reacted differently to different types of music. On the rare occasions when I put on pop/rock, she would leave the room! She seemed to go for jazz and anything with bongos in it, which is half of my collection . She looked beautiful lounging in the tiki room with an outstretched arm, while something like a Chico Hamilton album on Impulse! was spinning. We have two other cats, Ilya and Angelique, so their presence will help. Edited October 29, 2009 by Teasing the Korean Quote
GA Russell Posted October 30, 2009 Report Posted October 30, 2009 My best wishes, TTK. May I assume that you named her after Bardot? Quote
jeffcrom Posted October 30, 2009 Report Posted October 30, 2009 Brigitte was a beautiful cat - thanks for posting her picture. Quote
sjarrell Posted October 30, 2009 Report Posted October 30, 2009 Sorry you lost your kitteh. We've gone from 2 cats and a dog to no pets at all over the course of the last 4 years. Enjoy the ones you still have! Quote
Teasing the Korean Posted October 30, 2009 Author Report Posted October 30, 2009 My best wishes, TTK. May I assume that you named her after Bardot? Of course! Quote
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