tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post7655716822728187946..comments2024-03-26T05:24:56.783-04:00Comments on TWITARDED: I Hope They Have Catnip in HeavenSnarkier Than Youhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10797449606526868507noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-41692271572405138732012-02-03T15:14:19.839-05:002012-02-03T15:14:19.839-05:00I am so sorry to hear about Shakespeare. That last...I am so sorry to hear about Shakespeare. That last picture speaks volumes though. The human pet connection. It is the most incredible bond. I am glad you had as long as you did with your fur baby and I wish you peace. Hugs to you and your family.Dangrdafnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04940599664505953044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-26758234018197663582012-01-30T16:43:15.637-05:002012-01-30T16:43:15.637-05:00So sorry for your loss. What a great cat Shakespea...So sorry for your loss. What a great cat Shakespeare was. ((hugs))Kitty Elvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02952669534355451586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-56387770346503094742012-01-28T13:53:54.187-05:002012-01-28T13:53:54.187-05:00Your pets are a part of the family, and the loss w...Your pets are a part of the family, and the loss will never be replaced. And the funny thing is after every heartbreak we open ourselves up to more heartache. But the one thing that I always remind myself, is how much better my life is for having had those souls in it.<br /><br />Sorry for your loss TK. I am sending sandpaper licks your way.Nixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02448754282405955233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-5639684913648740662012-01-27T22:56:56.302-05:002012-01-27T22:56:56.302-05:00*hugs* TK. I'm so sorry you lost your friend ...*hugs* TK. I'm so sorry you lost your friend and fur-baby. I still cry when I think of my cat I had to put to sleep 12 years ago. I think we all have that one special beastie that a part of us dies with them.Unashamed Twi-wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00025126371056623073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-32378911470824754402012-01-27T10:31:38.714-05:002012-01-27T10:31:38.714-05:00Aw, TK, I'm sorry. He was adorable. It does ge...Aw, TK, I'm sorry. He was adorable. It does get easier, but the pain of their absence never really goes away. I still miss my old cat. He was 18 but still in pretty good shape except for arthritis in his back leg from when he got run over when he was 8. It also split his nose open which made him snore like a little pig after it healed. So how does my 18yo cat die? Gets himself run over. Again. Little bastard. Sometimes I swear I hear his loud-ass meow, or his Bugatti purr, or see his disembodied eyes glowing in the window. James was completely black and when he'd sit on the window ledge at night looking to come in, all you could see was a pair of glowing green eyes. Scared the fuck out of me every. Fucking. Time. The only thing I don't miss is the 'presents' of dead birds, mice, rats, rabbits, and one time a stoat. Not that I wouldn't be grateful for them if it meant he was still around. <br /><br />In short, a pet that has been a part of your life for so long will always leave a hole in your heart when they're gone. But it does get easier with time. Mostly.Banshee713https://www.blogger.com/profile/12065409144291198883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-40136301160833523572012-01-27T03:00:26.795-05:002012-01-27T03:00:26.795-05:00so very sorry for you lossso very sorry for you lossQuiltNut Creationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09110209087478973404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-48644930588110761572012-01-26T11:15:08.045-05:002012-01-26T11:15:08.045-05:00Shakespeare looks and sounds like an amazing cat. ...Shakespeare looks and sounds like an amazing cat. I'm sorry for your loss. It's true that pets are family. Unfortunately, I've lost too many over the years -- but all were very old and had good, long lives. Five ago, we had to put down our very sick 17-year-old Pomeranian. We waited to tell our son until the morning it was going to happen, and then my husband took Killer to the vet. He came back with him in a box. My then-10-year-old grabbed a Sharpie and scrawled "I love you Killer" on the box before we buried Killer in the back yard. Broke my heart.<br /><br />--LisaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-32891594668611068562012-01-26T10:55:45.473-05:002012-01-26T10:55:45.473-05:00I'm so sorry TK. We had to put our 13 yr old ...I'm so sorry TK. We had to put our 13 yr old mutt down 6 years ago and it still hurts. He was such a sweet dog but was in so much pain at the end it was the only thing to do although I probably dragged it out months longer than I should have because it was so hard to come to terms with. My kids were 5 and 7 and they still cry for Bear all this time later.<br /><br />We ended up getting a puppy about 6 weeks later because my house felt so lonely. He's a shelter dog and he's completely insane and makes me rethink my decision on a daily basis. My vet thinks he's a savant or autistic or something. He's the strangest dog I've ever seen.<br /><br />I do hope you keep the happy memories in your heart and someday it will be less painful to think of him. So sorry.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05120401337557466908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-56379860210057107712012-01-25T22:27:38.756-05:002012-01-25T22:27:38.756-05:00TK, so sorry for your loss. My cat, Magic, had to ...TK, so sorry for your loss. My cat, Magic, had to be put down over a year ago. We still have a few of his things around the house. Thank you for sharing Shakespeare with us here.IGiveUphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06865952489001020527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-59886227203103337922012-01-25T21:48:01.884-05:002012-01-25T21:48:01.884-05:00I'm so sorry for your loss. I had to put my fi...I'm so sorry for your loss. I had to put my first baby (a cat named Baby) down a year ago, so your post really hit home for me. Baby was only 10, but her poor little body had had enough. I joke that she's on the other side with my dad, rubbing up against him and getting her hair all over him (which he hated). Know that Shakespeare loves you and appreciates that you had the strength to do what needed to be done. And when you're ready, adopt another kitty. Seriously. Both you and a cat who needs a loving home will benefit tremendously. I don't think there's any better way to honor the memory of our beloved pets than by sharing our love with other animals who need us.Ava Gacserhttp://avagacser.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-12858466459886222572012-01-25T21:36:43.116-05:002012-01-25T21:36:43.116-05:00I'm so sorry for the loss of your Shakespeare,...I'm so sorry for the loss of your Shakespeare, TK. And I understand the loss you're feeling completely. 11 years with my dog India, she was special, such a weirdo she was! Perhaps that's why we got along so well :) I have my Maddie now, she's weird too (I must attract them) but India will always hold a special place in my heart, as I'm sure your Shakespeare will for you.<br />Ear rubs and belly scratches! xoxJacksonstathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08074361689565068951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-89906630399575248442012-01-25T21:12:17.400-05:002012-01-25T21:12:17.400-05:00Oh, TK, I'm so sorry. I had to have my beloved...Oh, TK, I'm so sorry. I had to have my beloved Harley put down almost 3 years ago, and I still miss him. I ugly cried for days. It took weeks before I could bring myself to wash the blanket we'd taken him to the vet in (it had some of his fur on it from where they shaved him).<br /><br />Thank you for sharing the pictures & stories with us.mugglemom08noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-19978785815113462072012-01-25T20:39:58.119-05:002012-01-25T20:39:58.119-05:00I had a cat like Shakespeare (only he was complete...I had a cat like Shakespeare (only he was completely psychotic and would sink his teeth into my neck every so often, without warning). But I adored him like he was my own son. His name was Dobie and when he died (also sort of suddenly) I was stunned at how destroyed I felt. Mr. Myg too. We feel for you, TK. Go gentle on your heart these days. Much love.Myg (Mercy Brown)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05327787947240499666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-90620243596230965142012-01-25T17:38:31.918-05:002012-01-25T17:38:31.918-05:00Bummer, so sorry. I can totally relate. Have an ...Bummer, so sorry. I can totally relate. Have an almost 18 kitty and trying to work up the nerve since her time is really here. What a horrible decision to have to make. Hang in there; like the stains their urine leaves behind, the memories of them last forever :) :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-58881160692436483362012-01-25T15:04:55.160-05:002012-01-25T15:04:55.160-05:00I put up a good front...I put up a good front...kintailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11804810525874407597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-43871978107234519382012-01-25T12:39:05.364-05:002012-01-25T12:39:05.364-05:00Oh TK, there are no words. My two cats are my fami...Oh TK, there are no words. My two cats are my family (ages 11 & 12) so I know what you must be feeling, and I don't ever want to go thru it myself. The thought of losing either of my babies makes me cry. And I'm sitting here crying now thinking about you and your loss. You have to go thru it just like any other loss. You never really get over it, it just becomes a part of your past... Think about the good times girl. He was beautiful.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16274668870629317543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-49080234543560715202012-01-25T11:49:22.338-05:002012-01-25T11:49:22.338-05:00my heart goes out to you. i have 2 children and 4 ...my heart goes out to you. i have 2 children and 4 cats! sometimes i think my love of my feline babies goes deeper than my own flesh and blood. is that awful to admit? once you have earned their trust and loyalty, their affection is endless! snuggling and cuddling and comforting you when you seem to need it the most. it is such an incredible bond that never needs words. thank you for sharing your story and photos with us. although now my makeup is destroyed for the day :) you are not alone. we grieve with you my friend. Goodnight sweet Shakespeareportcitykathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17061220535409087429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-35130284810526602252012-01-25T10:53:33.548-05:002012-01-25T10:53:33.548-05:00Awww, TK, I feel for you. My cats, Chloe & Cl...Awww, TK, I feel for you. My cats, Chloe & Clyde, are going on 9 & 8 and I'm starting to freak out a little even though they are healthy (as far as I know...knock on Rob's wood). I guess I thought pet cloning (not to mention flying cars) would be a sure thing by the time they hit this age.MyHeartGoesPitterPattinsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-18657109505005140342012-01-25T08:29:11.142-05:002012-01-25T08:29:11.142-05:00Tk...my thoughts are with you! Pets are truly just...Tk...my thoughts are with you! Pets are truly just like children to us! I have 3 dogs (all old) and a turtle and can't imagine your pain! Big hugs coming at you as well as some shared tears!!!<br /><br />Christysmom97Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-5790813417880306702012-01-25T07:46:10.522-05:002012-01-25T07:46:10.522-05:00The pain will dull, but the sweet love spot you ha...The pain will dull, but the sweet love spot you have in your heart will always remain with you. Our pets are indeed our family members and they live far too short lives to our too long lives. I wish you peace and honor your grief- give yourself time and space to mark Shakespear's passing... lots of love during this difficult time, TK- MWAH!Wendynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-48648650539131744572012-01-25T04:52:25.789-05:002012-01-25T04:52:25.789-05:00This was sent to me after I put Pat down. Pat used...This was sent to me after I put Pat down. Pat used to go outside to smoke with my dad in the mornings, and slapped Taco Bell out of my hands late at night when I was drunk. He was a badass cat, and I totally understand what you're going through.<br />Alcohol also helps a bit, too.<br /><br />The Rainbow Bridge<br /> <br />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.<br />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.<br />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.<br />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. <br /><br />Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....dowdehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06217428366457387463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-18262642650350076932012-01-25T04:02:49.529-05:002012-01-25T04:02:49.529-05:00Pure heartbreak, TK. My 11-year-old Bouvier pup di...Pure heartbreak, TK. My 11-year-old Bouvier pup died in July, and this has been the longest half- year in memory. Still call to him that I'm home when I come up the drive, invite ( his spirit) to continue our daily rambles and talk to him as if he's beside me as always, say goodnight to his empty bed, where his favorite toy ( the one that didn't accompany him to doggie heaven) still waits, and tell him how much I love him. Every day, every night... only sometimes I go through a whole day now and realize I haven't spoken to him. I guess that's what they mean by " it gets better with time." Hugs to you and your sweet memories.Prunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-14712387014778930942012-01-25T03:01:55.115-05:002012-01-25T03:01:55.115-05:00So sorry for your loss ~ not that it will help ya ...So sorry for your loss ~ not that it will help ya feel any better ~ you are so right! Our pets become our children! I was tearing up looking at your pics of him! and of course laughing through the tears at a few of your captions (I'll shit some where you'll only smell and never find) Even when your hurting you make us laugh! XOXOStrongFaithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08439818849110057067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-50195775341316747062012-01-25T02:29:48.294-05:002012-01-25T02:29:48.294-05:00I'm sorry you lost your friend, TK. I can'...I'm sorry you lost your friend, TK. I can't imagine life without the fur babies, and knowing that I will someday miss Thunder Cat's random puking fits is a bittersweet thought. <br /><br />Much love to Shakespeare for sharing his quirky cat love with you and your family. Pets make every heart happier.<br /><br />I shall drink to thee, oh Bard of Tissue Paper and Glitter! Fare thee well to the land of milk and catnip!Lindsay Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533979763200935476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-90004719427115482562012-01-25T01:58:13.440-05:002012-01-25T01:58:13.440-05:00Sorry for your loss, TK.
I know what that is like...Sorry for your loss, TK.<br /><br />I know what that is like, I have had to put down a long-lived feline BFF and it was terrible. <br /><br />*big cuddles*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com