And now our Jim is ended.

[andrewducker]

Jim entered my life when he was a little under 7. A little under 7 years later, he has left it.

A year ago, I didn't think he'd make it another week - he developed osteoarthritis, could barely move, and drooled so much that he stained his fur deep brown. Thanks to a wonder-drug* he got a new lease of life, and spent an awful lot of the next few months lying on my lap, demanding love.

But osteoarthritis is progressive, and the drugs could only help so much, and so today we let him go.

He was so good with the children - delighted to be anywhere where someone would keep him company, no matter how small and squishy they were. I wish he could have been a part of their lives for longer.

Here's a photo, from happier times.



The house seems very quiet without him.

*Solensia, a monoclonal antibody that prevents pain signals from reaching the brain

Comments

[gingicat]

Many sympathies. May your memories be a comfort.

[andrewducker]

Thank you

[strange_complex]

I'm really sorry to hear this. I could tell how much he was part of the family from your posts. Here's to Jim.

[andrewducker]

Thank you

[bearshorty]

I'm very sorry for your loss.

[andrewducker]

Thank you

[cmcmck]

Sorry to hear this.

[andrewducker]

Thank you

[affreca]

I'm sorry for your loss. He sounds like a wonderful, well loved cat.

[andrewducker]

Thank you.

[agoodwinsmith]

I am sorry that Jim is gone. I always liked to see photos of him because he seemed like a very loving cat. It is very difficult to make this choice. Please accept my condolences.

[andrewducker]

Thank you.

[mountainkiss]

I am very sorry indeed to hear this news.

[andrewducker]

Moi aussi.

[teaotter]

*hugs* to all of you

[andrewducker]

Thank you!

[mdlbear]

I'm very sorry for your loss; you have all my sympathy. He sounds like a wonderful cat.

[andrewducker]

Thank you

[angelofthenorth]

Awww. I'm sorry

[andrewducker]

Thank you.

[wildeabandon]

I'm sorry for your loss, and glad that the wonders of modern medicine gave you that precious year.

[andrewducker]

Thank you, and me too.

[kerk_hiraeth]

Three weeks short of eight years ago I wrote this for a friend who'd just lost a beloved friend; not so long after she lost her other cat as well. I got to meet the kittens that followed on; they'd be close to seven now I think; maybe a little older.

Anyway; this is a cut and paste of the post I made on lj back then.

I learned today that a beloved friend lost a beloved friend of her own. She and that friend's sister are in pain just now. I'm feeling pain of my own; for them, and for the furry friends I've lost over the years.

For Tibby and Tuppence; for Bimbo and Tessa; for Tiger; Snowy and Pharoah, and many I knew who must be gone to pastures new where they can chase cars, and mice, or rabbits.

This is for Kira; whom I never met, for Arline and her other furry friend Chloe.

This is also for Amber Benson and the character she made live, over whom Arline and I bonded.


Poem for a cat I never met


I touch them as they snuggle; feeling tears for you
I remember friends I have lost who comforted me as they do;
feeling tears for you
I recall a Rabbit who made me cry; outwitting one of them;
feeling tears for when you made her laugh
I know they are lost; I felt lost when they died; whom I loved
I know that these three who have stolen my heart will one day
make me feel these tears, as they feel tears
Tears I feel for you though I never met you
I knew you because they loved you
Farewell; friend. Rest now by the fire, and sleep.


for Arline, my friend; Chloe who is still with her, and for GrPr. Devorgilla Morgan - Kira - 03/02/97 - 28/03/15. Goddess watch over us all, 'tis ok to be Takei,


kerk hiraeth

[zippybeta]

So very sorry for your loss.

[armiphlage]

*hugs hugs hugs*

[andrewducker]

Thank you

[azurelunatic]

What a good cat.

[andrewducker]

He really was

[cellio]

I am so sorry for your loss. It's clear he was a well-loved and loving member of your family. I'm sorry you didn't have longer.

[andrewducker]

Thank you

[threemeninaboat]

I absolutely loved seeing pictures on him. I'm so sorry he is gone.

[andrewducker]

Me too. I shall miss taking them

[anna_wing]

I am very sorry. Please accept my condolences.

[andrewducker]

Thank you

[heron61]

I'm very worry for your loss, we have three aging cats, so I know how this goes. One of them has spinal issues that have gotten worse with age, and Solensia has been a wonder drug for her.

[andrewducker]

I'm really glad it's helped. I hope that they get a decent chunk of happiness before they go further downhill.

[darkoshi]

I'm sorry to hear that. I hope the good memories can help offset the loss you all must feel.

[andrewducker]

Thank you, I'm sure they will.

[fub]

My condolences to the whole family. It's hard to let them go, even if you know it's the right choice.

[andrewducker]

Thank you. It is, but definitely the right choice.

[danieldwilliam]

I'm sorry to hear this.

[andrewducker]

It's never easy deciding when to let go of a pet.
The vet was very helpful in talking us through things when we went in last week.
And told us that more people regret holding on too long than letting go to early.

[channelpenguin]

Oh that's so sad. But I'm glad the wonder drug gave him a better last year.

Many hugs.

[andrewducker]

Thank you, and me too!

[i_kender]

Ah, I'm really sorry to hear about your friend Jim passing. Condolences, but think of the good times as he saunters over the rainbow bridge.

[andrewducker]

Thank you

[alithea]

Very sorry for your loss. He seemed a very loved and loving cat and I'm glad he had longer than he might have done, but sorry it wasn't even longer. I'm sure he'll be much missed but hopefully the memories and lovely photos will be a comfort.

[andrewducker]

Thank you

[splodgenoodles]

I'm so sorry.

[andrewducker]

Thank you