This morning one of my darling cats passed over the rainbow bridge…. I ask myself, “My pet died, now what am I supposed to do?” The first thing I want to do for my cat ( that was like my little boy ) is honor his memory.
At our home, shortly after sitting on the couch a white fluffy ball of fur would land on your lap. This cat would rub his head on your arm, look at you with that adorable black patch over his eye, purr and rub your arm again just enough to motivate you to pet him. Watching his playfulness and nudges of appreciation was so joyful one would find themselves petting Sly for hours.
Sly, as I pulled the sheets out of the dryer you would ready yourself on the bed. 😉 You made making the beds so entertaining for me! It took me four times as long to get the sheets fitted but I didn’t mind because watching you have fun and jump around the covers was so joyful… This chubby cat made me smile every day.
My little buddy I will miss our catnip times. Oh what a silly cat you would become and start wrestling with your brother. You brought a lot of spirit into our home Sly!
The kitty love between Batman and Sly was precious. Batman will start looking for Sly by tonight so our family will be extra attentive to him. Sly, we will take good care of your brother and hope your spirit will visit him often.
My fluffy Sly, lets remember the 12 1/2 years of loved filled days. All the adventures around the house. How about the times you set your doggies in their place. My darling cat, your cancer worsened and it was time for you to be at peace. As I held you this morning I told you over and over how much you are loved and I know you felt it. It was torture to let you go my little boy; but no pet should have to endure such pain. You live in my heart forever. Sly our lives were better because of you and I will think of you everyday.
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF SLY 8/27/2012
Tjs Garden 
Thank you for your story it is helping me heal, my little buddy passed away very recently while on deployment during a 2 week training exercise. I loved him very much and will miss him terribly.
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Bill, I’m so sorry for your loss. The pain is piercing in the heart. The spirit never ends… blessings and a big hug
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What a beautiful memorial. It is so hard to let go of a pet that has become a part of your life. I’m still morning a cat friend of mine. Your words r touching. My heart goes out 2 u. All of my love ,Barb
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Barb thank you kindly for your words. Sorry for the loss of your darling cat. We are looking at available adoptions because we want to share some more love and Sly would have liked that!
God Bless,
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We learnt thanks to Mollie and Alfie that your beloved Sly had crossed over the rainbow bridge.
We didn’t know you or Sly but we know how hard it is to lose a furry friend, so we just want to send some virtual hugs and purrs.
Sly is most probably playing with all the furry friends we have all lost, over the rainbow bridge. And he knows he was and still is loved. The above post is a beautiful tribute.
((hugs and purrs))
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Oh my what wonderful words and how thoughtful of you. We sincerely appreciate it 🙂
Sly purrrrrrrs back
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An awesome tribute from a beautiful mother’s heart! It brought tears to my eyes. I am sure Sly’s transition is to help others ascend! He has touched so many hearts…. Tj I am sending you love blanket, light and warm hugs in your time of sadness. I am here if you need me my friend.
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oh sweet Eternity thank you for this heartfelt comment, my morning is brighter from reading it peace and love, Tj
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Oh we are so sorry..We want you to know, we are thinking of you and our love goes to you and your family..Sly’s gone to the Kittie playground in the sky..where he will make new furriends and have so much fun 🙂
Lots of hugs and love..
Stella, Mollie and Alfie xxx000xxx
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yep lots of kitty friends, thanks Mollie girl 🙂
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Beautiful tribute and I am sure he will still visit
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spirit lives on, thanks Paula
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My cat Simba passed 9 years ago and whenever I am ill I feel him curl up on my feet in bed as he always did when he was alive I will admit the first few times it happened it did freak me out a little but now I can always tell when he is visiting xxxx
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That makes me feel great! Sly was my cuddle buddy
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What a lovely and emotionally moving tribute to Sly.
I am very sorry for your loss.
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thank you for your kindness it means a lot 🙂
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😦 A Sad day indeed. Sending comforting love your way. xxx
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much appreciated, thank you xxoo
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How sad for you. I too have pets and feel for you, as I understand how they really are family members.
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they are like children in the family, I appreciate the comment Cathy
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Awww, poor baby. Let it out. It’s better not to bottle it up. Take as long as you need to for the awards. You know there is no expiration date on them. You poor kid.
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the article helped a lot actually 🙂 thanks Marcella
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Really? Aw, good. Took your mind off it. Keep busy, that helps.But that doesn’t mean I’m going to give you another award today! Maybe tomorrow : – )
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lol you made me smile 🙂
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I’m so sorry for your loss. You did the right thing so he wouldn’t suffer. Was Batman really his brother? They looked like twins.
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yes really brothers, I feel sad for Batman
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There was a PBS special of 2 cheetahs. Maybe you saw it. A researcher/animal behaviorist/whatever he was, raised the 2 since they were babies. Cute as could be. He was trying to introduce them to the wild. This is a tough job and often not successful. But these 2 when they were grown, were helpful to each other. One was more adventurous and the brother was more timid (they actually got this on camera too). They had radio neckbands so they could be traced for their own safety. Well, one of them didn’t make it, I think it was the timid one. He was attacked by lions if I remember correctly. The brother kept calling for him. The researcher’s assistant slept with the Cheetah during the early separation between the two cats. The researcher was beside himself. It was very hard to watch. You might be able to view it on the PBS website although probably not right away; maybe in a month or two when your ready. So, your comment about feeling sad for Batman reminded me. Eventually the brother was fine although they had to keep track of him because he was always so close to getting into trouble! That Cheetah never forgot the researcher and he could approach it months later without fear when it had adjusted to the wild. It was truly an amazing story,
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I’m going to look for it – sounds fantastic!
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OK, but get a fresh box of tissues. It is fantastic though. I hope it’s on their website. The researcher wasn’t bad to look at either. I wouldn’t mind comforting him! : – ) Here, this might help: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/the-cheetah-orphans/interview-with-filmmaker-simon-king/23/
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thanks!
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I am so sorry for your loss.. you loved him enough to do the very kindness thing.. may God bless you and give you peace.
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Thank you for the kind words Vicki. It is hard I feel like I lost my little boy and can’t stop crying 😦
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