It is an ex - cat

[carolonabike]

You have my sympathy, it's a tough time. Try and think about the great year you gave him after he came to live with you which otherwise he would not have had.

Now feeling a bit misty eyed remembering my cat who I lost nearly 4 years ago. He was a rescue cat and lived with us for 14 years. He was a constant source of entertainment as I'm sure was Joe.

 

[Night Train]

I'm really sorry to hear that RT.

Joe can go and meet my Fizzy who also passed away a couple of weeks ago.
RIP Joe.

 

[skudupnorth]

Sorry to hear of your loss,pets are as much part of the family as the humans.Lovely looking cat RIP

 

[TVC]

Sorry to hear the news RT. Must have been a big shock.

 

[krushavik]

God its always sad when a pet dies, but in these circumstances tragic. Just remember the good times RT. R.I.P Joe.

 

[buggi]

aw that's really sad. at least you gave him a good life though.

i went to the rspca at Newport the other day (when i went to get Jacob) and there were loads of cats without homes, they were all in runs on their own. i'm not a cat person but i felt really sorry for them. they all looked depressed, just staring out the glass. In fact, there was one that looked just like your cat and he was really friendly. shame i couldn't take him home.

 

[longers]

Sympathies to you two, you described him well in previous posts and made him sound very lovable.

 

[Glow worm]

All sympathies with you RT- RIP Joe. I know exactly how you feel as our dear old cat Norman died on Tuesday afternooon. He was an overweight, slightly hopeless half blind moggy, but much loved like yours all the same. Remember the good times and the fact he had a great life.

 

[soulful dog]

Commiserations to you RT and the others that have recently lost a pet. It's always difficult and people always tell you to remember the life you helped them live while they were with you. It maybe doesn't bring much solace right now, but it counts for a lot and is worth remembering.

 

[Baggy]

Very sorry to hear about Joe, he sounded like a splendid chap. Virtual hugs to you and Ms RT, and to all those of you who have lost pets recently...

 

[Rhythm Thief]

Thanks everyone. It's been a difficult day ... I know it sounds daft, but you really do get used to having them around and when they're suddenly not there ... well. The only blessing is that I actually found him, and it looked like he'd had his lights turned out very suddenly: it'd all be so much worse if he'd been badly injured and had to be put down, or if he'd gone missing and we'd just never known what happened to him.

 

[longers]

That is the only blessing, hope it helps in some small way.

My old cat died last year and I still keep expecting to see him in his familiar places.
There was a lot of guilt on my part as I should have taken the day off and got him to the vets, even if it was only to be put down, but arranged it for the evening and he died alone in the yard that day. I let him down after nearly 18 years of faultless service on his part.

At Christmas I visited where my mum buried him and I got the image of him being happy and settled up there, there's sheep and horses to keep him company, barns to sleep in and there's people and dogs knocking about every day. I probably came up with the image to lessen the guilt but don't remember trying to come up with the thought. It did help a lot even if it was manufactured.

 

[skudupnorth]

Very true about missing them,we still think Gizmo is around if we see something as simple as a shoe in the shadows,my middle child still says she misses him which is heart wrenching.

 

[ttcycle]

RT I'm so sorry to hear about Joe. He was a lovely little puss cat and you and Mrs RT gave him a loving and caring home.

Having experienced this a lot myself with cats, there's nothing that can make it easier but I'm extending a big hug out to you both

 

[goo_mason]

RIP Joe & Norman, and sympathies to RT & Glow worm

I know how both of you feel after my 19yr-old 'kitten' was put down last year. 3 months living in the flat without her and the place just seemed empty the whole time. It just hammered home just how much I was missing her.