~ The Kitty Thread!! ~ Take 2!

eeriepadave

Sorry for your loss Speedy

SPEEDY MCCREADY

eeriepadave said:

Sorry for your loss Speedy

Thank you

SPEEDY MCCREADY

The Waiting Trophy Man said:

My heart goes out to you Speedy. So sorry for your loss. I've been there, almost 1 year ago. Now I have a new kitty in my life. They are the best creatures on the face of the earth.

Sammy was lucky to have you as her dad. Sounds like you and Kathy gave her the best life.

Hearts and thoughts going out to you bud......

Two months ago, right around Christmas, I was at a good friend of mines house. We were sharing a couple of Holiday beverages, when we decided to go out in back and have a smoke. As we chatted, a little Kitty Kat walked by me and went under my friend John's back porch. Turns out the little guy had been homeless, and was sharing time between John's porch and his neighbors basement. John turns and looks at me and says, "That's RIGHT you LOVE cats!!!!" So within 72 hours I brought home a little kitty..

Pancakes!

I was hoping Samantha and Pancakes would get along, but I knew it would be tough. Sammy was a princess, and after 17 years she was not willing to share her house with a stranger. But over the last 2 months Kathy and I made it work. There were gates put up, and Pancakes and Sammy shared the house. Im not saying they got along in any way, though it wasn't for lack of trying, but we all made it work.

Yesterday was the 1st time Pancakes was in our bedroom. Last night was the 1st time Pancakes slept in our bed. Last night Pancakes purred as he slept, nuzzled up to Kathy's feet. Pancakes won the lottery when he walked by me. Pancakes had no idea. But he is finding out. Pancakes will be loved. Unconditionally.

And so the healing begins.

Leezestarr313

Aw man, I'm so sorry, Speedy. Sounds like your Sammy was cherished just as much as ours is in our home. and it sounds like she was in the perfect spot. I love when pets and their owners fit like that. I think it is awesome of you to take Pancakes in (love the name too!). After Mr. Pickles passed away, I cried for three days, but then I think after a week, we took Sam in our house and now she is the queen that reigns our life. Cats are the best.

Re the wheat grass discussion. We found wheat grass at Petco, but it was overprices. Then we saw it in the veggie section of our supermarket fir a lot less. Our kitty loves munching on it. Same goes for the two palms we have. I would love to have more plants around the house, but I want them not to be harmful to the cat. That kind of limits the options. No more narcissus for Easter. Hmph.

SPEEDY MCCREADY

Leezestarr313 said:

Aw man, I'm so sorry, Speedy. Sounds like your Sammy was cherished just as much as ours is in our home. and it sounds like she was in the perfect spot. I love when pets and their owners fit like that. I think it is awesome of you to take Pancakes in (love the name too!). After Mr. Pickles passed away, I cried for three days, but then I think after a week, we took Sam in our house and now she is the queen that reigns our life. Cats are the best.

Re the wheat grass discussion. We found wheat grass at Petco, but it was overprices. Then we saw it in the veggie section of our supermarket fir a lot less. Our kitty loves munching on it. Same goes for the two palms we have. I would love to have more plants around the house, but I want them not to be harmful to the cat. That kind of limits the options. No more narcissus for Easter. Hmph.

Thank you.

oceaninmyeyes

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

Yesterday was the 1st time Pancakes was in our bedroom. Last night was the 1st time Pancakes slept in our bed. Last night Pancakes purred as he slept, nuzzled up to Kathy's feet. Pancakes won the lottery when he walked by me. Pancakes had no idea. But he is finding out. Pancakes will be loved. Unconditionally.

And so the healing begins.

Thank you for sharing this part of the story. I was so heartbroken for you. I even told my family about Sammy. Dear Princess Sammy had a wonderful life. A true princess in her own right . . . .just as it should be. She will always have a very special place in your heart. And Pancakes will now be the king of his castle. Just as it should be.

BTW, I love Jimmy Stewart and that poem tore my guts out. But we have all been there. Anyone who ever truly loved a pet knows that pain. Come and tell us Sammy stories whenever you need to -- and know we are grieving with you. But I am so glad that the healing has started.

Hobbes

Stay strong, Speedy. All of us stay strong.

I sobbed watching the Jimmy Stewart clip. After my boy Shadow passed, I would wake up having felt he just jumped on the bed, but he wasn't there. Well, he was there, in spirit, in my mind and forever in my heart.

eeriepadave

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

The Waiting Trophy Man said:

My heart goes out to you Speedy. So sorry for your loss. I've been there, almost 1 year ago. Now I have a new kitty in my life. They are the best creatures on the face of the earth.

Sammy was lucky to have you as her dad. Sounds like you and Kathy gave her the best life.

Hearts and thoughts going out to you bud......

Two months ago, right around Christmas, I was at a good friend of mines house. We were sharing a couple of Holiday beverages, when we decided to go out in back and have a smoke. As we chatted, a little Kitty Kat walked by me and went under my friend John's back porch. Turns out the little guy had been homeless, and was sharing time between John's porch and his neighbors basement. John turns and looks at me and says, "That's RIGHT you LOVE cats!!!!" So within 72 hours I brought home a little kitty..

Pancakes!

I was hoping Samantha and Pancakes would get along, but I knew it would be tough. Sammy was a princess, and after 17 years she was not willing to share her house with a stranger. But over the last 2 months Kathy and I made it work. There were gates put up, and Pancakes and Sammy shared the house. Im not saying they got along in any way, though it wasn't for lack of trying, but we all made it work.

Yesterday was the 1st time Pancakes was in our bedroom. Last night was the 1st time Pancakes slept in our bed. Last night Pancakes purred as he slept, nuzzled up to Kathy's feet. Pancakes won the lottery when he walked by me. Pancakes had no idea. But he is finding out. Pancakes will be loved. Unconditionally.

And so the healing begins.

SPEEDY MCCREADY

Sammys 1st night at her new house.

Kathy went to the pet store to bring home a kitten. There was no way I was going to the pet store. I just cant handle all those cute little animals, in their little cages. Had I gone that day, I would have come home with 4 kittens, 2 puppies, and who knows what else. Kathy arrives at the house with the new kitten and I am allowed to name her Sammy. We have a fun 1st day, and now it is time for bed. Little Sammy is put on our bed and its time for night night. Well the next 6-7 hours consist of little Sammy sleeping on our heads, laying on our necks, crawling under our necks, walking over our bodies, crawling under our legs, etc. At about 7am, after about maybe 20 minutes of sleep I wake up to see Sammy laying on Kathys neck. I giggle and ask "So how did you sleep last night?"
Kathys eyes instantly open and she responds, "I don't think any of us slept more than 5 minutes!" I grab little Sammy, who fit just perfectly in my hand and held her straight towards the ceiling. I was laying on my back with my arm straight in the air, with little Sammy dangling from my hand. I announced, "You and I need to have a little chat." I sat up and showed Little Sammy the bottom of the bed. With my finger I outlined the entire 1/3 of the bottom of the bed. I said, "This is where YOU sleep! You got it? This whole section of the bed is yours, and the other 2/3 is ours!" Kathy laughed, Sammy meowed, and I cracked up.

Funny thing was, the next night Sammy got in bed, crawled to the bottom, and off to sleep she went. Over the years Sammy was given her own blankets, until she came up with her favorite blanket. That blanket of hers was washed yesterday afternoon and Kathy and I talked over what to do with Sammys blankie. Do we tuck it away somewhere? Or do we maybe let Pancakes have the blanket? We both decided to put the blanket on the bottom of the bed and let Pancakes check it out. Well, safe to say, Pancakes has his new sleeping blankie, and Kathy and I couldn't be happier for him.

SPEEDY MCCREADY

oceaninmyeyes said:

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

Yesterday was the 1st time Pancakes was in our bedroom. Last night was the 1st time Pancakes slept in our bed. Last night Pancakes purred as he slept, nuzzled up to Kathy's feet. Pancakes won the lottery when he walked by me. Pancakes had no idea. But he is finding out. Pancakes will be loved. Unconditionally.

And so the healing begins.

Thank you for sharing this part of the story. I was so heartbroken for you. I even told my family about Sammy. Dear Princess Sammy had a wonderful life. A true princess in her own right . . . .just as it should be. She will always have a very special place in your heart. And Pancakes will now be the king of his castle. Just as it should be.

BTW, I love Jimmy Stewart and that poem tore my guts out. But we have all been there. Anyone who ever truly loved a pet knows that pain. Come and tell us Sammy stories whenever you need to -- and know we are grieving with you. But I am so glad that the healing has started.

Yesterday was a sad day for me. One of the worst days I have ever experienced. It felt good to just come on here, and share a few stories. I appreciate you, and everyone else giving them a read. Sammy was our little princess.

The Waiting Trophy Man

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

The Waiting Trophy Man said:

My heart goes out to you Speedy. So sorry for your loss. I've been there, almost 1 year ago. Now I have a new kitty in my life. They are the best creatures on the face of the earth.

Sammy was lucky to have you as her dad. Sounds like you and Kathy gave her the best life.

Hearts and thoughts going out to you bud......

Two months ago, right around Christmas, I was at a good friend of mines house. We were sharing a couple of Holiday beverages, when we decided to go out in back and have a smoke. As we chatted, a little Kitty Kat walked by me and went under my friend John's back porch. Turns out the little guy had been homeless, and was sharing time between John's porch and his neighbors basement. John turns and looks at me and says, "That's RIGHT you LOVE cats!!!!" So within 72 hours I brought home a little kitty..

Pancakes!

I was hoping Samantha and Pancakes would get along, but I knew it would be tough. Sammy was a princess, and after 17 years she was not willing to share her house with a stranger. But over the last 2 months Kathy and I made it work. There were gates put up, and Pancakes and Sammy shared the house. Im not saying they got along in any way, though it wasn't for lack of trying, but we all made it work.

Yesterday was the 1st time Pancakes was in our bedroom. Last night was the 1st time Pancakes slept in our bed. Last night Pancakes purred as he slept, nuzzled up to Kathy's feet. Pancakes won the lottery when he walked by me. Pancakes had no idea. But he is finding out. Pancakes will be loved. Unconditionally.

And so the healing begins.

Aww man, I loved reading this. And I feel genuinely happy for you. And Pancakes. I love that name! May I ask why you named him that?

And I love that Pancakes was a stray and now he is treated like a King. I got my Kitty at the humane society. She was a stray, too, just lik my other cat(actually she was found in the garbage). It feels so good to care for them and know that they are happy and safe.

The Waiting Trophy Man

Lol, I love that Pancakes has Sammy's old Blanket. Same thing happened over here.

SPEEDY MCCREADY

The Waiting Trophy Man said:

Lol, I love that Pancakes has Sammy's old Blanket. Same thing happened over here.

So my friend John, the guy whose porch pancakes was living under, has a little 3 year old daughter. John his wife Erin, and their little girl all go out for breakfast. As the waitress walks over, for the 1st time, to give menus and take drink orders, the little girl turns around, looks at the waitress, and screams, "PANCAKES!!" John relays the story to me the next day, and I crack up.

Well it was 3 weeks later when I was over at his house, and saw the little kitty under the porch. John and I threw a couple names at each other, and then John looked at me and screamed, "PANCAKES!!!"

It was a done deal!
Hahahaha

The Waiting Trophy Man

Haha, I love that. You'll have to post pics.

SPEEDY MCCREADY

The Waiting Trophy Man said:

Haha, I love that. You'll have to post pics.

I will. Sometime this week I will get some pics up.

SPEEDY MCCREADY

The Waiting Trophy Man said:

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

The Waiting Trophy Man said:

My heart goes out to you Speedy. So sorry for your loss. I've been there, almost 1 year ago. Now I have a new kitty in my life. They are the best creatures on the face of the earth.

Sammy was lucky to have you as her dad. Sounds like you and Kathy gave her the best life.

Hearts and thoughts going out to you bud......

Two months ago, right around Christmas, I was at a good friend of mines house. We were sharing a couple of Holiday beverages, when we decided to go out in back and have a smoke. As we chatted, a little Kitty Kat walked by me and went under my friend John's back porch. Turns out the little guy had been homeless, and was sharing time between John's porch and his neighbors basement. John turns and looks at me and says, "That's RIGHT you LOVE cats!!!!" So within 72 hours I brought home a little kitty..

Pancakes!

I was hoping Samantha and Pancakes would get along, but I knew it would be tough. Sammy was a princess, and after 17 years she was not willing to share her house with a stranger. But over the last 2 months Kathy and I made it work. There were gates put up, and Pancakes and Sammy shared the house. Im not saying they got along in any way, though it wasn't for lack of trying, but we all made it work.

Yesterday was the 1st time Pancakes was in our bedroom. Last night was the 1st time Pancakes slept in our bed. Last night Pancakes purred as he slept, nuzzled up to Kathy's feet. Pancakes won the lottery when he walked by me. Pancakes had no idea. But he is finding out. Pancakes will be loved. Unconditionally.

And so the healing begins.

Aww man, I loved reading this. And I feel genuinely happy for you. And Pancakes. I love that name! May I ask why you named him that?

And I love that Pancakes was a stray and now he is treated like a King. I got my Kitty at the humane society. She was a stray, too, just lik my other cat(actually she was found in the garbage). It feels so good to care for them and know that they are happy and safe.

Whats your Kittys name?

The Waiting Trophy Man

My kitty's name is Pennie. She's 7 1/2 months old. She's a little sweetie. And she's spoiled, lol. She's got it good.

SPEEDY MCCREADY

I came across this today.

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...

The Waiting Trophy Man

After we had to put our kitty down last year we received a card along with our kitty's ashes that had Rainbow Bridge in it. First time I had read it. Pretty heartbreaking.

SPEEDY MCCREADY

The Waiting Trophy Man said:

My kitty's name is Pennie. She's 7 1/2 months old. She's a little sweetie. And she's spoiled, lol. She's got it good.

Damn right Pennie is spoiled!
She is your little buddy.
Spoil her every day.