Just to let you know, my little cat Susie went to sleep at 4.30 this afternoon. We were allowed some private time with her first and she was very, very peaceful at the end.
The vet found a lump in her neck which was progressing down her chest today and they think it may have been the onset of lymphatic cancer, so this was the last kind thing I could do for her and I know she was ready to go. My OH is in bits and very tearful.
I read yesterday that when your pets die they go to the other side of a place called Rainbow Bridge, then when it’s your own time they come and meet you to take you across.
I think that’s a nice thought to have about meeting Susie again.
I’m so sorry Cherub.
I read this morning that you were worried about her, and am so sad that you were right that she wasn’t well.
I have 3 cats, so understand the loss you must be feeling. You have done the kindest thing for her, and she will be purring in heaven, thinking of you.
Hugs at this tough time.
Flora xxx
Cherub, I just wanted to say that I’m thinking of you at this sad time. I have two cats - Barney and Claudia - and I love them so much so I know you must be feeling upset. I think that Rainbow Bridge sounds lovely, and I’m sure Susie is having fun over there chasing rainbows.
Love and hugs
She xx
cherub thinking about you losing your cat Susie today. They become one of the family and sometimes are more comforting than family members. You did the right thing, not to prolong her illness. Take care Joyce.xx
Hi Cherub
So sorry about your Susie. We have always had dogs and are on number 4 now so have had to relieve the others when the time had come. When my Father in Law died, my son aged 6 said Grandad would be ok as Hexy (dog no 1) would be able to show him round. For us “heaven” is in the sky among the clouds. Now both sets of grandchildren have had a pet die but are ok with the idea that they have lots of company.
Maybe we have to go over Rainbow Bridge to get to the clouds. Lovely idea.
LOL
Margaret
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together…
Author unknown…
Oh Tally, that is so beautiful and has made me cry xx
The vet told me that when people go through a period of serious ill health, they very often develop a very deep emotional bond with their pets and this was the case with me and Susie as she sat on the bed all the time with me when I was too ill to get up.
I felt so sorry for my OH last night as he was up at 4 am this morning drinking hot chocolate in the kitchen. He couldn’t sleep as he was looking for Susie. She would often go out of the cat flap early in the morning, wander round the side of the house and sit on the front step. When we got up in the morning her face would be looking through the glass by the front door, waiting to be let in for breakfast.
There was no little face today 
Hi Cherub,
So sorry to hear about what happened to Suzie, you were very brave and selfless to let her go and not let her endure any suffering. I have two cats, mother and son, Minty and Tango and I have become very close to both of them throughout my illness…They sense when I’m not well and I end up with one on either side of me on the sofa…If I wake up in the night, which I do constantly, Tango notices and comes up to lie beside my chest so I can stroke him till I fall asleep again…I have always said that cats have a special power to calm the spirit and mind, they can ease suffering with their presence…I’m sure even though she has gone in body, her spirit will remain beside you both to comfort you in times of need…
Take care
Fiona xx
I agree with what you say Fee - they really do seem to know when you are feeling ill or even just a bit blue. What I’ll miss most is that when I lie down for half an hour to meditate to a CD she would lie next to me (sometimes in between me and my OH lol). I also do yoga to a CD and she would wander in and have a little stretch as if to tell me this was the correct way to do it. Lying down yoga positions were difficult as she would decide to sit on my chest. When she did her little stretches my OH used to say she looked like she was doing kitty tai-chi which always made me smile.
Even my next door neighbour was in tears when OH told her today - she has 2 dogs and a rabbit called Sammy and Susie loved lying on top of Sammy’s hutch in the sunshine.
Hi Cherub - so sad to hear about your Susie.
We lost our Affie a few weeks ago - we were lucky in a way, as he was old and quite poorly, and we knew we didn’t have much longer with him. One night, after having his walkie and his treat, and a tickle-behind-the-ear, he strolled off to his favourite snoozing spot at the end of our bed, and went I went in a while later he’d just slipped away in his sleep. He was a very big dog, with a big personality, and it still seems odd without him - you suddenly get jerked up at a moment when you’d usually be doing something with him, like when I go shopping and remember I don’t need to buy his Jumbones any more.