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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: Yeager on August 30, 2000, 02:15:00 PM
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He came into our lives in the form of a fluffy little kitten fourteen years ago (you know how adorable kittens are). Tuffy was mostly Siamese but with something else thrown in. Maybe white longhaired tabby. He quickly turned into an attractive sharp, vibrant, loving and intelligent young cat, having all sorts of adventures as a recently sterilized prowler across the street in the forest. He loved it there. I watched him many times as he surveyed the road for traffic. He simply never crossed that road when there was traffic.
A very smart cat!
I remember the times his ears were injured in fights with something I do not know what,
A raccoon perhaps? But what I remember most was how he loved being loved by us. He loved getting close and staying warm during the cold evenings of winter. He was the lap cat who would rub his chin on my scruffy beard. Even in his last days he would make the effort to climb the sofa, pulling himself up really, to be on my chest and loving the attention, loving me back! Crooked worn ears and all. I will always remember him being there, near. He knew that he was a member of our tribe and that we were his family.
We took him in full time five years ago. He was getting slow and having trouble jumping. No more adventures in the forest, strolls through the garden, sunning on the fence. He was now a permanent house cat and he didn?t quite like it. Eventually he grew used to a roof over his head 24-7 but he always looked outside with a grin that only another cat could appreciate.
Without any warning signs, he became very ill early last night. He wouldnt move. Slobbering lightly with a semi-dazed look. He didnt appear to be in any sharp pain. Maybe he was, but he just seemed off, away. He would move a little and respond to a slight amount of petting and rubbing under the chin. He managed to purr but it was loud, suggesting fluids in his old lungs. Even though he had been through several serious problems these last few years, he always bounced back solid. Last night I knew this was too deep. That we would be parting very soon. I spent the evening with him. Thinking in the odd manner, you know the type, when something only as final and eternal as death is near. Eventually I said goodbye to my old friend of many years and went to bed.
I got up this morning and couldnt find the old man. I woke my wife and together we searched the house. We found him alive in the second bathroom. He had deteriorated but was still able to look up at us. He meowed in a very quiet and strange way, scared. I needed to get to work. How stoic of me, yeah right!..Work! Always a company man. My wife called soon after I arrived at my desk and said she needed to take him to the vet and have him put down. She would then bring him home. I agreed.
An hour later the phone rang??"hello", yes, she had him in her arms. Quiet, still as the morning air, cold but peaceful, "We will give him a place under the small maple tree where he loved to sun himself on those cold spring mornings". "Yes" I said, "that would be fine".
A wonderful little spirit passed through town this morning that made me happy to be a part of life.
I salute my old friend, Tuffy the cat.
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[This message has been edited by Yeager (edited 08-30-2000).]
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I'm sorry to hear about your friend. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/frown.gif)
I have a black cat, Emmy, that wandered up to my Grandma 11 years ago in Mendocino, cold and hungry. She fed her and we've had her ever since. Emmy got sick earlier this year. I took her to the vet and she's gotten a bit better, but...
This year was bad to her, she's lost a step that I don't think she'll ever get back. I remember how she'd follow my Grandma around the garder as my Grandma did her gardening. Emmy loves being around people, she'll always pick the room with people in it as the one she wants to be in. She's a real nice, friendly cat. Every place I've lived the neibors comment on how friendly she is.
I don't think she's gonna be around much longer. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/frown.gif)
Good kitty.
Sisu
-Karnak
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Lack of words (This damned english of mine) make me fail to say what I'd like to say...but I'll try
<S> Yeager (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/frown.gif)
Nothing will ease that loss feeling you have now. Still, life goes on;and maybe (who knows), you get a new little friend to love and take care of.
In the meantime, you have my deepest sympathy and respect...
[This message has been edited by RAM (edited 08-30-2000).]
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My condolences Yeager...
15 years ago we picked up a little beige cocker spaniel/poodle mix from a friends house. My dad named her Fluffy (of course)and she became an instant member of the family and I remember screaming as she ran across the busy street and returned unscathed, crying when a year after we got her she had exploratory surgery to extract a superball which was blocking her intestines...
... playing with a walnut (grabbing it in mouth and "throwing" it under the coffee table and bonking her head...
...waking me up in the morning by jumping on me...
...barking wildy at the unmanned police car which came crashing through our fence one morning (funny story)
When I went away to college 6 years ago I thought I would not see her again. However, every time I made the trip home she was still there, tail wagging. She eventually lost her sight, hearing, smell (I think), and her kind demeanor (bit my wife the first time they met, but made up...).
I returned home for a friend's wedding two weeks ago and she was still there... but it was really sad to see the shape she was in, walking around in circles in the backyard, running into walls and tables, and just generally seeming miserable. Luckily my whole family was there that weekend so we all got to say goodbye. She was put to sleep Friday August 18. I still get teary when I think about my pet. It's great how they become a member of the family, it's just so hard to see them go.
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i'm sorry to hear that Yeager (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/frown.gif)
i have myself a young black/white Cat, he (Kimba) is 1 year old now
and full of energy. I hope that Kimba will still be with us in 14 years
like your Tuffy. But the road is the most dangerous place for him here.
Cats are wonderfull animals who follow us as friends through our life.
Gh0stFT
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Sorry to hear about your loss Yeager. I've lost 2 cat's and it is not a good fealing. They realy have cool personalities, so independent.
U
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I simply cannot believe that you can come to a combat flight sim forum and post a story about your cat that actually drew a tear to my eye.
I hate you.
I too have several beasts running around my house. The cats are my Wife's pride and joy while I am #1 in the dog pack that runs around. 3 dogs and 2 cats here. I don't look forward to the day that I am able to tell the same story about my own loved pets (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/frown.gif)
Condolences.
AKDejaVu
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It hurts to lose a member of your family (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/frown.gif)
My condolences, Yeager.
Cabby
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Sad. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/frown.gif)
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Gee Yeager, you should be an author of romance novels. As I sit hear wiping the tears away, I feel both sorrow for your cat's death, and admiration for your writing skills.
<S> May he always be with you in spirit.
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I feel for you Yeager.
Right now I'm sure no words can ease the pain.
<S> Tuffy
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Maj Ghosth
XO 332nd Flying Mongrels
Scenario Corp, AH Trainer Corp
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Yeager,
Special people and special pets (Lil people) come into the lives of those who are blessed by God. You had the joys from one of His gifts. It is only one of many that I know you have. Remember the good times and know that your special friend is feeling no pain but only the rewards of his life with you. Only special people get those special gifts. <S>
Mav
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Sorry Yeag
Celebrate his life...helped me cope with my dog passing (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
Take Care
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I KILLED YOUR CAT
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Sorry to hear that yeager, pets can really grow on you, especially after you've had them several years. Sounds like your cat had a really cool place to live.
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well, I tried to ignore it, but I'm back. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
maximus, yeager probably doesn't think thats too funny right now. So why be a d*ckhead?
How old are you anyways?
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Originally posted by hblair:
How old are you anyways?
See maximus13
Is not hard to guess...
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Man I feel your pain (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/frown.gif) . Angel just had kittens , I live in the middle of Michigan if your close ??? One is full Minx ( no tail at all , the gray one on the right ) .
e-mail or whatever I can do for you ,
sorry about your loss .
Sincerely airspro
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[This message has been edited by airspro (edited 09-04-2000).]
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They are so LOVELY!!!
I love cats...dogs more, but cats a lot (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
Air they are beautiful (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif).
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Yeager I am very sorry for your loss of Tuffy.
I think I understand your pain.
My adored blue Russian, Figaro, is now ten years old.
How can somebody believe that an animal (as we are too) has no soul or spirit?
My thoughts go to you and Tuffy. As for Figaro, I will lose him someday, but as long as I fly sims he will live in my callsign.
All the best, and all my prayers.
Figaro
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Saludos a RAM
Buena casualidad, dos posts seguidos sobre gatos, desde Espaņa.
EL amigo de gatos es amigo mio.
Saludos
figaro
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Yeager,
Though sad he passed away, he gave you many a nights of comfort during those cold stormy N.W. evenings, you'll see him again one day I believe.
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AirSpro, Just ship the little grey one via UPS overnight! (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif) adorable!
muximas, get back in the bathroom you dweeb licker!
Guys,
thanks!
Yeager
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Yeager,
I've been on vacation, and just got in yesterday. My condolences (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/frown.gif)
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Its always tough to lose a friend (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/frown.gif)
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Vermillion
**MOL**, Men of Leisure
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