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    Fourteen years ago, a small white Persian cat snuggled up against me in bed. He belonged to my ex, but he wanted my ex to accept me because we had just started dating and so he tried to make me feel special. He wanted me to stay around. There was almost no room on that little double bed, because both my ex and I were still poor, but he stretched out his back and pushed his furry back up against me to cover mine entirely. He knew even then how to make me comfortable.

    We bonded instantly. He was a stunningly beautiful white Persian, straight out of the Bond films, but he had the temperment and devotion of a dog. He growled when strangers rang the doorbell. He followed me around the house. He talked to me all the time in a lilting voice. He was the ultimate spooning cat, soft and fluffy and impossibly loyal. He met me at the door every day.

    It got so crazy that when my ex and I eventually split, she blamed the cat for taking my affection away from her. She said, "you've made me hate cats." I was so shocked that I didn't even know what to say. Honestly. It was her cat. But Sasha had decided to come over to me and he would jockey for space in our own bed. He was always ferociously loyal and affectionate and genuine. It's impossible to resist this level of devotion from any animal.

    Times were not always easy -- I rescued him from certain death from a bladder infection that could have killed him in 24 hours back when he was only 10. When he developed diabetes several years later, I learned how to administer insulin, take readings and maintain his blood sugar level. I still almost lost him twice, when he was age 18, to a freak incident of ketoacidosis, but the vets brought him back from the edge, and I nursed him back to health. He was fine and happy and healthy.

    When I put my 5-year-old daughter, Nicolle, to bed each night, Sasha would always make the long trek upstairs, very slowly, at the age of 19, and sit by her bed and talk to us. Nicolle would ask why he did this and I would say, "why do you think he does it, sweetheart?" "Because he loves you," she replied. "That's right, honey, but I think he loves us both." I would say, "he knows that you are the love of my life. But he wants to be here when I am done putting you to bed so he and I can spend some time together."

    Sasha died tonight at the age of 19.

    He was sitting in the living room, let out a sigh, and collapsed.

    It was swift and painless. Nicolle cut out a heart, colored it red, and placed it on top of him.

    I will bury him in the morning.

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    That just broke my heart. It's so hard to lose something that has become so close.

    I'm thinking about you tonight.

    Remember the good times (looks like that will be no trouble).



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    I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I told my kitty to say hello to Sasha. (He recently went kitty heaven too).

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    Awwww!!! I'm sorry. I know he had a good life though.

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    Oh bro, that bloooooowwwwwwwwsssssssssssss I hope your daughter handles it well.
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    Awwww TOO.

    I'm so sorry about Sasha. It seems you gave him such a full and happy long life, and he knew he was loved every minute by you and your daughter.

    RIP Sasha.

    s to you and your little girl, TOO.

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    awww, I'm so sorry! That brings tears to my eyes. My dog is almost 12 and I'm going to have a nervous breakdown when she goes.

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    That totally made me bawl. Sorry for your loss, sounds like a great cat.
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    How is hearing about a cat's death for cat lovers? I'm sorry.

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    The rainbow bridge...on the way to the dandelion field where everything is warm and fun and he can play again. I had (and have) several special needs cats ... I know what you're going through
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    Lovely tale. My sister's cat, a supernaturally smart Siamese, was 24 when the vet made a special house visit to euthanize her oldest feline patient. I own two dog-like cats and wonder what I'll do when they get up in years and require, as did my sister's pet, twice-daily injections and special cooking. Years yet until I face that.

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    Oh I'm sooo sorry for your loss. Give your daughter a hug for me, she sounds so sweet. Telll her Sasha will wait and watch over her (and you) from heaven. I believe that our pets go to heaven, they love us unconditionally, and uncoditional love is a gift from God.

    I need to go get more tissues now, can't seem to stop the tears.

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    My condolences to you and your family, sir. We have a 13 year old cat who is older than our children, and the best cat ever to grace the planet. I can't even fathom how my heart will break when his time comes, or how my kids will deal with it.
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    Sounds like Sasha had an exceptionally long life filled with love, and his exit was quick. We can't ask for anything better than that. Bless you for making his life so enjoyable; it sounds like he really appreciated it.

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    I still miss my kitty Guinevere, though it's been years--but she was another special one, like Sasha. It makes me sad to think of her now, so I can imagine how you feel.

    Sorry to hear of your loss, but Sasha had a good life, that is quite apparent. I hope your daughter will be OK.
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    Aw TOO, sorry to hear. *hugs*

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    My cat Sunny was 20 when I had to have him put down. I grew up with that cat. It has been 14 years since he's been gone, and I still cry when I think about the day I had to let him go. I know exactly how you feel.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Djoser
    I still miss my kitty Guinevere
    I still miss our Guinevere, too, who my parents got when they were in college and who lived to the ripe age of 16. The day she died was the first time I saw my dad cry.

    My sympathy is with you, TOO.

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    AWE! I am so sorry for your loss.

    I hope with time the empty space that Sasha once filled becomes blurred and filled up with happy pleasant memories.

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    Sorry to hear about Sasha, TOO. My prayers to you and your daughter for your loss. And thanks for sharing about him with us...it helped us all remember our pets that we miss.

    And hey, if Sasha runs across an American Shorthair named Misty, have him tell her that her family still misses her too.
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    I've liked all my pets throughout my life, but then there was that one that sneaked through and became family. And losing family is hard, isn't it?

    I'm sorry, TOO. Dying is the most natural thing there is about life, but those who go before us still live on clearly in memories. When your sorrow subsides, enjoy your memories.

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    Dammit...

    Sorry, lost the ability to read all the follow up posts for a while.

    Thanks TOO for the touching story, you've reminded me of my special pets.




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    Oh, honey - I'm so sorry. I considered posting a rainbow bridge story, but that will just make you cry like an infant (even if you are not a believer). It is wonderful that he has such a loving home and family during his life. Again, I am so sorry for your loss.
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