R.I.P Tansy

[Schutzengel]

For everyone who supported Frankie, I'm very sad to say that Tansy passed over the Rainbow Bridge at 3.30pm today, aged 22 years and 39 days. She had a lovely long life, but it doesn't make that last goodbye any easier.
Love to you all. Schutz/

[Meg]

I' m so sorry to hear about Tansy, my dog crossed the Rainbow Bridge at the same time last Monday. Your pet lived to a grand old age, I'm sure she enjoyed every minute she spent with you. Good luck to Frankie, I also have a "creaking gate". They mean so much don't they? My thoughts are with you, Wendyxx

[Schutzengel]

Hi Bensmum, Cathy, Pasta, and Ruth.
What can I say, you are all so lovely and caring, and definitely make me feel a bit better. It's a bit raw at the moment, but perhaps in a few days I'll be able to think back about the good times I had with Tansy, she was such a gentle and loving cat. Much love xxxx Schutz.

[Schutzengel]

Hello Wendy, thank you so much for your kind thoughts, Tansy will certainly be missed. I'm so sorry to hear you have lost your dog, there's been such a lot of sadness in A & N this past week. You are in my thoughts too. I'm pleased to say that Frankie is doing really well now, the only thing bothering him is going upstairs, but that will pass. I do hope your 'creaking gate' continues to creak for a long time yet. Love and best wishes. Schutz.

[Jules001]

oh Schutzengel, I am so sorry to hear about Tansy, I don't always have time to read all the threads on here, so don't know what has been happening about Frankie, but sending you big hugs. You will certainly miss Tansy after such a long time together. My thoughts are with you.

Jules

[Meg]

Thanks Schutz, had a phone call today saying the ashes are ready to be collected. I think I will get a nice container, a lovely plant and put it on the step she loved to stand on. You know you do your best for them but it isn't easy is it? Did you have Tansy put to sleep or did she just go? Flipping awful isn't it.

[Schutzengel]

Hi Jules, Thanks for the hugs and kind thoughts. Tansy will most definitely be missed. Frankie's thread is on A & N under "Frankie got Shot", on 22nd April. Thankfully he's well on the way to recovery, but it meant a major operation, 3 days in vets, and over 3 weeks at home being hand fed. all the lovely people on here supported me and him through that, and now this. Life is hard sometimes. Thanks again. Schutz.

[Schutzengel]

Hi Wendy. What a really nice thought, every time you pass your plant you will think of him. You asked about Tansy. She didn't want to eat yesterday, just to drink water, and was a bit wobbly on her legs. She slept most of the day, and through the night. I stayed with her to keep an eye on her, as her breathing was shallow. This morning when she woke, she just wanted water, but her back legs wouldn't hold her up. This afternoon the vet who knew her very well over the years, injections and such, examined her, and said she was in no pain, and no distress, but was just so tired and weak, and at her great age had deteriorated quickly, and was ready for the big sleep. He just gave her a tiny injection of sedative, which helped her slip over into the last deep sleep. She passed over peacefully in my arms. They will 'phone when I can collect the ashes, and they will be buried in her favourite place in the garden. You must still be hurting from losing your dog, and you are very much in my thoughts. xxxx Sheila.

[Meg]

Sheila, when you go to bed remember all the good times you had, they will probably make you cry but to feel sorrow is good so it is said. My thoughts are with you and Tansy and Frankie. I'll leave you a hug, night night, Wendyxx

[Schutzengel]

Hi Swedeheart. Yes I was so relieved that Ed was on duty today, as Tansy loved him, and he loved her. He was almost as upset as I was that she had come to the end of a very long road. And yes, he did say Tansy was ready "To sleep the big sleep", which I thought was a lovely way of saying it was time to go. It seems strange that you should say the little blackbird was singing for Tansy, as we have a lot of blackbirds that come to our garden, and Tansy would watch them but never try to catch them (that is when she was young enough). Tansy belonged to my friend who lived in the next cul-de-sac to me, from when she was a kitten, but seeing her almost every day she knew me well, and would visit my house. I had Tansy for four and a half years, from the time my friend died. She settled down well, as though she had never lived anywhere else. She was the boss, and kept the two tomcats Frankie & Felix in order, both miles bigger than her, (she was only tiny), and would box their ears quite often, and they never once retaliated. They both were a bit unsettled this evening when I put Tansy's bed and dishes away, I expect it will seem strange to them for a while. Much love. xxxx Schutz.

[Schutzengel]

Wendy, Thanks for the hugs. I think I will sleep tonight, after being up for most of last night, and the trials of the day, I feel shattered. Thanks again for thinking of me and Frankie. xxx Sheila.

[Mr Veritas]

LAST NIGHT
I stood by your bed last night; I came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying you found it hard to sleep.
I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear,
"It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."
I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea,
You were thinking of the many times, your hands reached down to me.
I was with you at the shops today; your arms were getting sore.
I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.
I was with you at my grave today; you tend it with such care.
I want to re-assure you, that I'm not lying there.
I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key.
I gently put my paw on you; I smiled and said, "it's me."
You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair.
I tried so hard to let you know, that I was standing there.
It's possible for me, to be so near you everyday.
To say to you with certainty, "I never went away."
You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew...
in the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.
The day is over... I smile and watch you yawning
and say "good-night, God bless, I'll see you in the morning."
And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side.
I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out...then come home to be with me.
- Author Unknown

With Love from Alec & Elsie,and their three cats.

[Ice.Maiden]

I am so sorry to hear about Tansy. What a fantastic age to've reached though. Shows how well she was looked after. x

[khoey]

awwww i`m so sorry.
we used to have a cat named tamsy.
who could never keep up with our other cat.because she was elderly,

[Schutzengel]

Oh! Thank you so much Alec, Elsie, and your three cats. I'm in floods of tears, and can hardly see to type this message. You are so thoughtful, and what a beautiful poem. I shall type it out for my self to keep. I shall probably when I feel a bit less fraught, write it out in calligraphy and frame it. Then every time I see it, I shall think of you all. Much Love. Sheila.

[*Princess*]

Mr Veritas - I had to post when I read that poem, it's lovely.

Schutzengel - I don't come on this site often so I don't know the Tansy's story but 22 is a fantastic age, you must have loved and cared for her so well. She would have known that.

It's always hard to lose a pet you love, nothing anyone can say can make anything easier.

When I lost my pet, someone sent me this site and, although, it had my blubbing like a loon, I found it very touching and comforting...

http://www.indigo.org/rainbowbridge_ver2.html

You've probably seen it, but I just wanted you to know that, although we don't know eachother, and I was not lucky enough to know Tansy, you're both in my thoughts xxx

[Schutzengel]

Hello Icemaiden and khoey. Thank you for your lovely messages. They really do help. love Schutz.

[Schutzengel]

Thank you so much Princess. Yes it is so hard when we lose our beloved pets, and I'm so sorry you lost yours. thank you too for the link. I have seen it once before, and it is very comforting, but I don't think I could have another look at it tonight, especially after reading the poem that Mr. & Mrs. Veritas sent, which had me in floods of tears. I'll have a look at it in the morning, when I might be a bit more ready to appreciate it. Thank you again, and I hope to 'see' you somewhere perhaps on other threads sometime. xxxx Love Schutz.

[pastafreak]

I have just read you description of Tansy's last hours.....I am sitting here with tears in my eyes. It is the worst part of having pets.....

[kippyboo]

When tomorrow starts without me,
And I'm not there to see;
The sun will rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me.
I wish so much you wouldn't cry
The way you did today,
Remembering how I'd lay my head
In your lap that special way.
I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too.
You gave your cat a long and happy life, goodbyes are very difficult but remember the long loving relationship you shared and take comfort from it x bless you