Lost a friend today-Murphy-our 1 1/2 year old cat

[bobmorr1]

Murphy was a feral cat we took in along with his brother Munchkin. They lived and shared life together. Murphy favored my wife. He would love to greet her at the door and would follow her everywhere. He was a big tough male. We thought he was invincible. He gave the impression of being tough but was really a lovable pussycat. He would constantly purr and loved to push his nose into you and give little love bites. He was only 1 1/2 years old but we have many memories in this short time. We brought him in Sunday and he was thought to have crystals in his urine. He also had a slight infection. This morning he seemed plugged up. We brought him to emergency and they were able to unblock him. His blood work showed that he had a very deadly underlying problem. He ended up passing away this morning from this illness. Its hard to lose our furry friends.:cry:

Murphy (at 5 months) and Nancy

[ZombieNixon]

1. Aww...

It's always sad when a pet dies. My family's been having some cat drama and deaths this year. 2008 is apparently not the Year of the Cat. :(

[A-Long-Little-Doggie]

2. Sorry to hear that... n/t

[Beer Snob-50]

3. i am sorry for the loss of your friend.

:hug:

[Heidi]

4. Safe passage, sweet boy Murphy,

from The Wiley and Excellent Boy Cat Named Ginger and me. :hug: :hug:

:loveya:

[yellowdogintexas]

5. so sorry, The Four Boys and I wish you well. nt

[mitchum]

6. My thoughts are with you and everyone who knew and loved Murphy

[ceile]

7. So sad.

RIP Murphy.
You made his life better for the short time he was here. :hug:

[Arugula Latte]

8. Oh no. I'm so sorry.

He was adorable. :cry:

[lizziegrace]

9. Poor guy...

:hug:

:(

[Flaxbee]

10. Sweet Murphyboy, RIP

what a cute little fella -- we have a big ole tough-looking guy who is also a total lover...

Safe passage from me and our seven felines (all former strays, who thank you for taking in Murphy and his brother, no matter how short the time).

[NJmaverick]

11. sorry

:hug:

[malta blue]

12. I am sorry for your loss.

Murphy was too young to leave you. :cry:

[bobmorr1]

13. Thank You

Thank you all for your kind remarks. My number of post are low because I changed my e-mail address and forgot my old password. Couldn't retrieve a new one with my new address. I've been on DU for about 8 years. Throughout those years DUers have been the best. You can always count on them when times are tough or to lend an ear. Thanks again.

Bob

[montanto]

14. So sorry to hear it.

[stuntcat]

15. oh no :(

It looks like you gave him such a happy life, short though it mighta been. I'm kind of glad the end was quick for him. I hope his brother will have a long safe life.

That is a great photo! He was lucky to have you guys helping him.

[jesus_of_suburbia]

16. Sorry to hear that. I love people who love animals.

Murphy lived a happy 1 1/2 years thanks to you and your wife.

[GreenPartyVoter]

17. I am so very sorry *hugs*

[helderheid]

18. I'm so sorry :(