Bob 1998 - 2009Well, it happened pretty quickly, just like the vet said. My kitty Bob made his last trip to the vet yesterday. He was at the point where he couldn't get in and out of the litter box by himself, he was barely eating and the last night when he ate, he threw it all up shortly after.
He seemed to not mind at all when I picked him up. Normally Bob doesn't like being carried very much but he was quite content to let me carry him.
My husband and I pet him and sat with him and just before the appointed time. Then I took him to the vet and kept petting him until he was gone. Now I'm hoping he's with his pals Obake and Harley and of course our Old English Sheep Dog Belle having a great time.
So, I'm not sure what we'll do now. Leaper misses him apparently. He's been meowing and looking in closets and giving me looks that make me think if he could talk he'd ask what happened to the tan kitty?
We've always replaced our cats at some point. When Kilowatt died we got Harley. After Harley died we got Leaper. Mostly it was because we didn't want the cat that was left to be alone. However they didn't work out so well, necessarily. Harley came into the house and immediately he and Obake fought. Bob got along with everyone. Then after both Obake and Harley died, we thought he was lonely so we got Leaper. Bob spent a lot of time being quite aggravated at him and he started hissing. Bob never used to hiss.
So perhaps that's a sign that we should leave well enough alone. Leaper's not depressed or anything. He's still playing and hanging out with us. He just keeps looking in closets, behind the sofa and out the back door to see if he can spot Bob. I'm pretty sure that's what he's doing.
Having a cat is a must for me. I can't imagine not having a pet. But I don't know how much more I can take saying goodbye to them when their time comes.
Bob before he got sick
Bob less than a month ago[NP: R.E.M. - Find the River]
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Oh I'm so sorry. It is so hard to say good-bye, but I can't imagine not having a pet.
I hope you are doing all right.
I'm okay. Still can't talk about him or write about it without getting all teary eyed but it will get better.
Yeah, I can't imagine not having a pet. But maybe for now we'll just have one. Leaper is doing okay over all.
My deepest sympathies.
My old boy is hanging on. I will be devastated when his time comes.
Yeah, they're like members of the family. All of mine were. In lieu of kids, I had pets.
Only someone who has lost a pet understands the pain you are feeling and I'm sure Leaper is not the only one who finds themselves wondering 'Now where is that Bob" before remembering. I have found myself in replacing pets that the older the cat the less likely they will be willing to share their space with another cat. The younger like five and under look for a playmate. Of course it may be you who needs to fill a lonely spot.
My heart goes out to you for your loss. Hugs.
Thanks for the advice. I've wondered if Leaper would be happier with a playmate. He seems to be the kind of cat that needs to be with others - people or another cat. He hung around Bob all the time.
Nothing worse than losing a pet - it's like someone severing an artery....
I'm Sorry to hear :( I know how you feel, as I log my Shih Tzu Blackie in 2002.. If you need to talk, I'm here girl!
It has been a while since I've been on your site and then I read about poor Bob and it brought back memories. I once had a cat about two years ago and I only had him 3 months, before he passed away, but it left me devastated. Needless to say I understand how you must feel. I didn'thave another baby to love, so it was harder on me. I do now have a wonderful baby (Mikah) and I can't imagine life now without him, but Jaks will never be forgotten, as yours will never be forgotten either.
Best wishes to you though....
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