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Waldo 2009 - 2013

davejamesdavejames Posts: 4,047
edited 2013-05-05 17:30 in General Discussion
...sigh...

He was with us for shy of a year.

Feline leukemia presented its nasty self over the weekend and he went quickly & quietly.

I will miss him very much.

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  • ercoerco Posts: 20,256
    edited 2013-05-01 18:21
    Sorry for your loss, davejames. Waldo looks like a wonderful companion. Pets really are family members and they certainly leave a big hole when they leave.
  • Martin_HMartin_H Posts: 4,051
    edited 2013-05-01 18:22
    My condolences.
  • mindrobotsmindrobots Posts: 6,506
    edited 2013-05-01 19:11
    my sympathy for your loss of a friend.
  • potatoheadpotatohead Posts: 10,261
    edited 2013-05-01 19:22
    That is how Zozo died too. It is horrible. I'm thinking good thoughts for you right now, because I know it is really tough!

    I never kept many pictures, but I have one where she was peering down at me from on top of the fridge. I get it out sometimes and I remember good times. He looks like a really cool cat. I'm sorry you are experiencing this.

    I hate it, but I found out I hate not having animals to share life with more. What I like the most is they are honest and pure and that makes their affection special. Think of the good things. The worst pain will pass. Every day gets better.
  • NWCCTVNWCCTV Posts: 3,629
    edited 2013-05-01 20:55
    Condolences to you and yours. I know the feeling. I have a five year old Red Bone hound that broke his right femur, it was discovered that he has a tumor on it. Just a matter of a few months until we have to put him down. Letting him live what's left of his life like a king.
  • blittledblittled Posts: 681
    edited 2013-05-02 07:06
    My condolences to you. My wife and I have a 16 year old Siamese with renal failure. The past 15 months we have been aggressively treating it but she is showing signs the disease is finally overtaking her. We have spoiled her rotten this past year. It will be hard to let her go. Like everyone says remember the good times and the pain of the losing Waldo will eventually go away.
  • JimInCAJimInCA Posts: 80
    edited 2013-05-02 08:37
    Dave, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.
    Jim...
  • PublisonPublison Posts: 12,366
    edited 2013-05-02 09:33
    Sorry to hear that Dave. Maybe Waldo and Browser can get together and talk Parallax stuff.
  • icepuckicepuck Posts: 466
    edited 2013-05-02 09:48
    I had a sheltie that lasted 17 1/2 years. She had heart problems all her life, in the end it was liver and kidney failure and had to be put down. Having to put an elderly and ill pet to sleep is probably one of the worst things a person can go through. The only thing that seems to help is I have lots of pictures and videos to remember the good times.
    -dan
  • Al BoothAl Booth Posts: 137
    edited 2013-05-02 10:07
    So sorry to hear that. A few years ago, we had to put down our 19 year old brother cats. Even now I sometimes think I see them out of the corner of my eye.
  • Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) Posts: 23,514
    edited 2013-05-02 13:34
    My condolences, Dave. 'So sorry you lost your buddy. Cats have a way of stealing our hearts, and the sense of loss is profound when they depart. All I can suggest is to draw sustenance from the fond memories. (BTW, tuxedo cats like Waldo are the best!)

    -Phil
  • Duane DegnDuane Degn Posts: 10,588
    edited 2013-05-02 16:40
    Sorry to hear about your loss Dave.

    I think it was when Browser died I said to my wife, "Those guys on the forum sure like their cats. It almost makes me want to get one." My wife is not a cat person (her brother is allergic and it was her job to chase away the neighborhood cats) and the look she gave me make be very quickly repeat the "almost" part of my sentence.

    Anyhow, I sometimes feel like I'm missing out one some aspect of life my fellow forumistas are enjoying.

    Waldo and all the other cats I've seen on the forum look like very nice companions.

    I hope you're doing well Dave.
  • davejamesdavejames Posts: 4,047
    edited 2013-05-02 20:16
    To All - thank you very much for the sympathies.

    I'd be lying if I said I didn't bawl like a baby when Waldo passed, or sob my eyes out while walking around the office building during lunch today...or having the tears well up when reading your responses. Thank you again.

    The hardest thing about this, is...he's just...<gone>. He was here and seemingly doing fine, and then...just <gone>. He was a strong cat and showed no immediate bodily signs that something was wrong. The lack of water and food intake is what caused me to call the vet. And 24 hours after the initial vet visit, <gone>.

    I think any pet can embed themselves into our lives in ways that are only understood after they leave us.

    He was such a good boy.
  • mindrobotsmindrobots Posts: 6,506
    edited 2013-05-03 03:48
    We had a wonderful Tabby (who'd already been hit by a car and used up several lives then) that went from vibrant, healthy cat to gone in a matter of 24hours. It's devastating regardless of the way they go but when it is quick like that, it seem more terrible.

    The strength of the bonds that some people can have with animals amazes me. I'm one of those people that seem very susceptible to animals and their companionship and trust and love to the point where I find it hard to understand how other people can be so cruel to animals.
  • skylightskylight Posts: 1,915
    edited 2013-05-03 10:23
    My sympathies to you dave
  • Mike_GTNMike_GTN Posts: 106
    edited 2013-05-03 19:09
    Hi Dave,

    Is sad to loose an animal. We do get so close to them. When my Mum passed had to take her two big dogs to live with us.
    I was reminded this week that tell the person by the animals we keep. We had the small Russell as our dog. All can be spoilt
    and is fine with us. Pets give to people they like. If had not had two Lurcher or Greyhound type dogs we would have had a cat.

    Things do pass, and in time we tend to just think of the good times we have shared. Certainly was a blessing to be able to take
    on my Mums two dogs.
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    Mike.
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  • Ding-BattyDing-Batty Posts: 302
    edited 2013-05-05 17:30
    My condolences, Dave. Our cats are not just pets, but family members, and their passing leaves a hole in our lives.
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