Just to let you know about Boots.

[pussnboots]

Some of you may remember from yesterday that I was worried about Boots, well he died this morning. When I got up he'd had a massive nose bleed and could hardly walk. I took him straight to the vet and my worst fears were realised. Vet said he was very very tired and no treatment would be worthwhile because of his age 17, Boots even lay down on the table and didn't move or make a sound. Bye bye my my little friend, we have buried him in the garden where he spent most of his time.

[brenda]

Boots and steg-- am so very sorry for both of you.Please accept my sincerest condolences at this heartbreaking time.x

[LoftyLottie]

Steg. So sorry

Lottie xxx

[wolf63]

Sorry to hear that steg.

At least nowadays nobody gives you the "it's only a cat/dog" lecture - most people (animals lovers or not) understand that the friendship between a furry friend and a human runs deep and is pretty unique.

Do boy cats get their 'bits' back at the door of heaven?

[LoftyLottie]

Oh no Wolf. There is strictly no sex in Heaven!

[mrs.chappie]

So sorry to read this sad news, puss. You too, steg. xxx

[boxtops]

Puss, I'm so sorry to hear your news, after you posted last night - poor old Boots. Thinking so much of you and doc, and of steg too..... at least you know what happened to Seamus, steg, he didn't just vanish. They'll both be watching down on you now, and purring.

[micmak]

So sorry to hear your sad news puss and doc. It is heart breaking when we lose a furry loved one.

[pastafreak]

For those who are not familiar with it....

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...

[maggie01]

Sorry to hear of your loss. I still can't read the whole poem "Rainbow Bridge" it is just too sad.

[dotty.]

it's a rotten time puss, you miss them so much, x

[pussnboots]

I can't read Rainbow Bridge yet but thanks Pasta, I have read it before and cried even when my cats were alive so god knows how I would be today, I'm bad enough as it is.

[ruthann58]

oh i am so sorry to read this sending you both a big hug xx

[dotty.]

I'm the same as you puss, can't quite get through it yet. When or if you feel ready, I will pass on the number of the Blackpool Rescue to you. I am so glad I contacted them as soon as Tom went, it did make all the difference.

[pussnboots]

Thanks dotty, but I feel I just need time to get my head straight, I'm so upset at the moment my thoughts are all over the place. x x x

[cherrypoker]

Oh dear. i am so sorry to hear about your loss. it is so hard to say goodbye to your beloved pet when they pass away.
It does get easier with time but you will never forget, and the happy memories you shared will stay with you forever.
(((HUGS))) to you and godbless x x x

[lankeela]

Sorry to hear this, but at least the final decision was made for you. Bet you have some lovely memories, look out some photos and think of him and shed a tear or two, then remember what a good life he had.

[welshlibranr]

So very sad for you both, but Boots will definately be waiting for you both at 'The Rainbow Bridge'.......he will be there!..........our much loved pets always wait there for us!.............it's just very sad for you now, but he will wait there for you!...........

[chrissa1]

I send my condolences to you through my tears.

[Andyvon]

Sorry about your loss Pussnboots.

I haven't heard of Rainbow Bridge before Pasta. It's very touching. I thought of my friends who must be playing there now and it's warming to think they will run across the grass to greet me one day. Thank you for that.