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Title: bye bye old lady
Post by: Grampa on December 06, 2008, 07:03:05 PM
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t180/bobspapa/LilyPainted.jpg?t=1228617800)

Lily passed away today.

16+ years of being a good meow meow kitty.

She knocked on deaths door a few months after lm and I first met..... I'd like to think she stuck around a bit longer, just cuz she liked me, or maybe she wanted to make sure I'd be good for Michelle.

She'd been losing weight again the past few days, so Michelle took her into the vet for a check-up. Everything came back ok, but we had a plan to take her back next week for some additional tests

During this time, Lily  had a real strong urge to be outside. Both Michelle and myself had been keeping her in due to the cold temps. This morning, we (Michelle and myself) thought, maybe she just wants to go off and do this on her own.... maybe she knows it's her time.

Well.... she was right.


Smart kitty.

Bye bye Lily  :'(
Title: Re: bye bye old lady
Post by: red baron on December 06, 2008, 07:05:38 PM
 :'(


Please pass our condolences onto Michelle.

:'(
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Post by: Popeye the Sailor on December 06, 2008, 07:05:52 PM
Sorry Joel.

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Post by: NAKID on December 06, 2008, 07:06:58 PM
Awwww, I hope you guys are gonna be ok. That's a long time for a kitty to live!
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Post by: jdubbs32584 on December 06, 2008, 07:08:53 PM
So sorry BP.  :'(
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Post by: teddy037.2 on December 06, 2008, 07:19:50 PM
 :'(

sorry to hear that, man... the Queen is 10... I am SO not looking forward to the day we have to part ways
Title: Re: bye bye old lady
Post by: Grampa on December 06, 2008, 07:27:41 PM
Quote from: teddy037.2 on December 06, 2008, 07:19:50 PM
:'(

sorry to hear that, man... the Queen is 10... I am SO not looking forward to the day we have to part ways

Helen (our ninja kitty) is about 14.

I need a lil break from sick animals..... so I'm hoping she makes it to 16 too.


Thank you all for the kind words.

Michelle and I both appreciate the kindness and warmth you knuckleheads toss our way.
Title: Re: bye bye old lady
Post by: teddy037.2 on December 06, 2008, 07:30:24 PM
had to put the boy down a couple of years ago... he had leukemia.

it was like losing a child...
Title: Re: bye bye old lady
Post by: IZ on December 06, 2008, 07:35:59 PM
Ugh!   :-[

Sorry to hear.
Title: Re: bye bye old lady
Post by: Randimus Maximus on December 06, 2008, 07:37:14 PM
RIP, lilly.

Title: Re: bye bye old lady
Post by: Buckethead on December 06, 2008, 08:19:55 PM
Balls.

May Helen live to a healthy 20.
Title: Re: bye bye old lady
Post by: triangleforge on December 06, 2008, 08:23:07 PM
You've had a rough patch lately with the critters -- my condolences, and best wishes for a much nicer few years ahead. You've earned it. Goodbye, Lilly -- you look like you were a very self-possessed old girl.
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Post by: Bick on December 06, 2008, 08:43:23 PM
Sorry to hear that.

My condolences to LM
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Post by: LMT on December 06, 2008, 08:44:48 PM
RIP Lilly.  Sorry for your loss Joel.

Our Henrietta is going on 17.  We just found out she has a kidney infection.  Our cats now live with L's folks.  They are living the good life now.  Spoiled by the grandparents.  We hope HP hangs in there more a bit longer.
Title: Re: bye bye old lady
Post by: swampduc on December 06, 2008, 09:00:49 PM
Sorry BP. You've been having it rough lately with the little ones  :'(
I hope things get better, and condolences to lm
Title: Sending our sympathy.
Post by: Craig Thomas on December 06, 2008, 10:16:46 PM
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b5/kf6vgz/IMG_0543.jpg)


Robin (left) had cancer at age 9...she's in kitty heaven.

Pele (right) is still kicking it strong at age 13, but he has to deal with the new puppy.


R.I.P 
Title: Re: bye bye old lady
Post by: Oldfisti on December 06, 2008, 10:19:57 PM
 :'( :'( :'(  condolences
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Post by: Howie on December 06, 2008, 10:35:29 PM
Oh mam, so sorry.   
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Post by: The Bacon Junkie on December 06, 2008, 11:10:39 PM
 :'(  Sorry to hear.   When My family moved into our house ( two years before I was born),  they adopted the cat the previous owners left behind.  She finally passed on when I was 15.  It was like losong my best friend. I feel your pain.  Condolences.
-Ryan
Title: Re: bye bye old lady
Post by: Dana on December 07, 2008, 02:23:37 AM
The toughest part about having pets is we have to say goodbye too soon. 

Two great books I share with family when we get sad about losing our kitty friends.

http://www.amazon.com/Cat-Heaven-Cynthia-Rylant/dp/0590100548/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1228644938&sr=8-1 (http://www.amazon.com/Cat-Heaven-Cynthia-Rylant/dp/0590100548/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1228644938&sr=8-1)

http://www.amazon.com/Every-Dog-Angel-Christine-Davis/dp/0965922529/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_c (http://www.amazon.com/Every-Dog-Angel-Christine-Davis/dp/0965922529/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_c)

Dana
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Post by: ducpainter on December 07, 2008, 06:06:56 AM
Sorry guys.
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Post by: TiNi on December 07, 2008, 06:14:15 AM
 :'(

hugs to you.

if i were a cat, i'd want to live with you guys :)
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Post by: Buckethead on December 07, 2008, 07:50:33 AM
Quote from: DuCaTiNi on December 07, 2008, 06:14:15 AM
if i were a cat, i'd want to live with you guys :)

+1
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Post by: Speedbag on December 07, 2008, 08:00:13 AM
Oh no.  :'(

I am so sorry Joel and Michelle.
Title: Re: bye bye old lady
Post by: Xiphias on December 07, 2008, 08:36:36 AM
Sorry to hear about Lily.
Title: Re: bye bye old lady
Post by: Triple J on December 07, 2008, 09:21:06 AM
Sorry about your loss Joel & Michelle...losing a pet always sucks. That's definitely a bummer.  :'(
Title: Re: bye bye old lady
Post by: Privateer on December 07, 2008, 10:58:51 AM
sorry to hear about Lily.


Hope all is well otherwise with the family.


Andy
Title: Re: bye bye old lady
Post by: Grampa on December 07, 2008, 11:17:06 AM
Quote from: Privateer on December 07, 2008, 10:58:51 AM
sorry to hear about Lily.


Hope all is well otherwise with the family.


Andy


all is well..... just a quiet hush in the house at the moment.


Title: Re: bye bye old lady
Post by: JohnnyDucati on December 07, 2008, 11:23:58 AM
Sorry to hear.  That's gotta be tough after 16 years - I can't imagine. 

RIP little feline soul.





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Post by: DesmoDiva on December 07, 2008, 11:54:16 AM
Sorry to hear of Lily's passing.

Big hugs to all the bp/lm family. 
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Post by: lauramonster on December 07, 2008, 12:48:19 PM
Jeez, bp.  I'm crying and I never even met lilly!!!

A big hug to all at your household!!
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Post by: CairnsDuc on December 07, 2008, 01:06:35 PM
RIP Lily.

Joel, I feel for you man, I really do, I do know what your going through, my Wife and I recently had to put one of our furry mates to sleep due to feline leukemia.
Damn, that was the hardest thing we have ever had to do.

Mine and my wifes thoughts go out to you and your partner during this difficult time.

(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg286/SpankyMK/Picture10-1.jpg)
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Post by: somegirl on December 07, 2008, 04:11:41 PM
Sorry Joel and Michelle, RIP Lily.  :'(
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Post by: the_Journeyman on December 08, 2008, 05:33:45 AM
Sorry to hear bp, it's tough losing the children.

JM
Title: Re: bye bye old lady
Post by: TiAvenger on December 08, 2008, 10:27:38 AM
 :'(

Sorry to hear BP. Give LM D's and my condolences.
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Post by: dolci on December 08, 2008, 10:39:48 AM
Sorry to hear.  RIP Lily. :'(
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Post by: Stella on December 08, 2008, 11:48:50 AM
No doubt Lily had a great life.  I may have said it before but it's what we sign up for with these fur balls. So many years of mutual joy and then the heart break.  She was a lucky kitty having the two of you..... 
Title: Re: bye bye old lady
Post by: lilysmama on December 08, 2008, 08:45:07 PM
Thanks, everyone, for your kind words and condolences.  It has meant a lot to me to read all of your posts.  Lily was a very special cat and we were lucky that she found us so many years ago. 

Lilysmama/Michelle
Title: Re: bye bye old lady
Post by: DoubleEagle on December 08, 2008, 09:18:05 PM
I can see Lilly now , chasing Tony and Cleo ( my Basset Hound brother and sister , deeply missed ) all around animal heaven having the time of their lives while we greive for them.

Time heals all wounds ...or so it has been said . RIP Lilly and best to you BP and Lilly's mama.     Dolph   
Title: Re: bye bye old lady
Post by: eltristo on December 08, 2008, 09:25:19 PM
so sorry bp (and lm).  a crappy day indeed.  :'(