| christot | 18 Aug 2009 3:43 p.m. PST |
He had lots of names, officially called Ralph, but usually know as Bitten.
He's been ill for several weeks, (kidney failiure) and deteriorated quite quickly.
He was a Norwegan forest cat, a very large, strong animal, but always a total gentleman, never stole, begged or scrached, the most affectionate cat I've ever known. A real comedy cat, always doing silly things and then he'd just look up with his big green eyes, and know you'd smile at him.
Being such a strong character its been heartbreaking to see him weaken,even today, when he was almost incapable of walking he would try to drag himself off…he had a will of iron, and kept his dignity. Tonight I put him into his basket and sat with him until he went to sleep. I checked on him half an hour later and he was not breathing. Strangely, he felt like the big strong cat he always had been in life. Its been a privilige to have had him in my life.
I'll bury him in the morning in the garden where he spent the whole of his very happy life. |
 Jlundberg  | 18 Aug 2009 4:12 p.m. PST |
Very sad when a furry family member leaves us. I sounded like he went peacefully and that is about all we can ask. |
| ArchiducCharles | 18 Aug 2009 4:12 p.m. PST |
My sympathies. They leave us way too soon. Rest in peace Bitten. |
| Neotacha | 18 Aug 2009 4:18 p.m. PST |
So sorry. That always hurts. |
| pmwalt | 18 Aug 2009 4:35 p.m. PST |
Sorry to hear it, sounds as if Bitten's was loved and will be surely be remembered fondly for a long, long time. |
| La Long Carabine | 18 Aug 2009 4:45 p.m. PST |
Sorry for your loss. LLC aka ROn |
| Mike G | 18 Aug 2009 4:55 p.m. PST |
Sorry for your loss, we have a Norwegian Forest cat also. Mike |
| Jana Wang | 18 Aug 2009 5:43 p.m. PST |
Sorry to hear of your loss. Even though he is gone, his affection for you is something you'll always have. |
| kyoteblue | 18 Aug 2009 6:30 p.m. PST |
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OldGrenadier  | 18 Aug 2009 6:43 p.m. PST |
I'm sorry to read of your loss. |
| Streitax | 18 Aug 2009 6:44 p.m. PST |
I'm sorry to hear you've lost your companion. I'm glad he went peacefully. |
| Shagnasty | 18 Aug 2009 7:39 p.m. PST |
Sorry for the loss of your great cat. A good pet is a friend indeed. Glad to hear you're putting in him in a place he loved. |
| mweaver | 18 Aug 2009 8:29 p.m. PST |
Sorry to hear about Ralph, christot. |
 Silurian | 18 Aug 2009 10:00 p.m. PST |
Very sorry to hear about Ralph. Sounds like an adorable cat.
Thanks for sharing his memory. |
| highlandcatfrog | 19 Aug 2009 1:39 a.m. PST |
So sorry. Prayers sent for Bitten. |
| Mrs Pumblechook | 19 Aug 2009 2:33 a.m. PST |
Sorry to hear you have lost your friend. He's lucky to have had you to care for him. |
| Ed Mohrmann | 19 Aug 2009 4:28 a.m. PST |
He sounds a wonderful companion. My sympathy for
your loss. RIP, Ralph…. |
| Old Slow Trot | 19 Aug 2009 6:19 a.m. PST |
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| Sue Kes | 19 Aug 2009 8:58 a.m. PST |
I'm so sorry for your loss, but so glad he had the luck to be your cat, he was loved and valued so much. Our cats are Maine Coons, the NF's cousins, so I understand completely what sort of personality he was and how his passing leaves such a hole in your life. Sue K. |
| Roderick Robertson | 19 Aug 2009 12:45 p.m. PST |
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| GreatScot72 | 20 Aug 2009 7:08 a.m. PST |
Very sorry for your loss. Our cats are every bit members of our family as the humans and losing one is horribly painful. May Ralph long live on in your heart and memory. |
| 138SquadronRAF | 20 Aug 2009 2:50 p.m. PST |
I'm very sorry for your loss. Cats are part of the family, I've felt every loss as deeply as those of my human friends and family. |
| Ditto Tango 2 1 | 23 Aug 2009 4:46 p.m. PST |
So very sorry for your loss christot. I'd echo what 138SquadronRAF says.
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Tim |
