My 22-year-old kitty died yesterday

[derby378]

Axl was with a sitter along with Banjo, and he peacefully died in his sleep.

I've got him now, and we'll bury him in a special place. He's gone to join Ginny across the Rainbow Bridge.

I'm gonna miss our special little old man. :cry: He was a real sweetie.

Special thanks and appreciation to the sitter for caring for the kitties. :hug:

[kstewart33]

1. So sorry to hear of your loss.

My daughter lost her guinea pig, Herman, over the weekend. You'd think that the death of a pet that was with us for only three years, would not hurt so much. But it does.

Will you get another cat?

[Epiphany4z]

4. big hug

sorry for your loss...we lost one of our pets this past year..(((((((((hugs))))))))))

[derby378]

7. I do have another kitty

Banjo is about three years old and really plucky. She will climb anything and everything, including yours truly.

[yellerpup]

2. So sorry to hear such sad news.

Twenty-two is a good age for a kitty, and he wouldn't have made it that far without you. You gave him a good life. RIP to your little old man. :hug:

[daa]

34. +1

[Iolanthe15]

3. Kitties are so prescious

So VERY SORRY... I have a sad day coming myself soon ..16 year old Annabell is failing !

[derby378]

9. Oh, no...

:hug: to you and your Annabell.

[ThatsMyBarack]

My cats are 9 and 14.

I believe they can live long lives, too.

[TuxedoKat]

5. So sorry

for your loss. 22 years is a long time -- you must have taken very good care of Axl. ((((Hugs)))

[elocs]

6. Sorry to hear that, but it is a ripe old age so you must have given him good care.

I've gone through this a few times myself and my cat is now over 17 and she will be my final pet. I am now 58 and I wouldn't get another cat that could outlive me.

I hope I die in my sleep because I've gone to the vet a couple of times to have a pet put to sleep and it was not pleasant.

[derby378]

14. Hang in there...

:hug:

[freeplessinseattle]

50. an older cat would be thrilled to be your companion

they are always among the last to be picked at shelters-if at all...but I know it is hard to even think about a new pet right now. Sorry about your Ginny, that is rough.

[Maru Kitteh]

67. I convinced my mom (79 yrs) to take in an old fellow who lost his family

We estimate him to be around 10-12 years old and the two of them have been peas in a pod every since. He needed her, and she needed him too.

Just a thought.

[CurtEastPoint]

8. I'm sorry he's gone. They stay in your hearts forever. n/t

[glinda]

10. I know that having a kitty that long, such a huge portion of your life, and

having him pass on, is very hard. Am sorry that you could not have been there and understand more than you know. I too had a kitty that was 22 and died years back. Very hard indeed. It is fortunate he went well and I hope that you doing okay.

[myrna minx]

11. I am so sorry for your loss.

:hug:

[hamsterjill]

12. Hugs to you over your loss.

I'm sorry to hear of the passing of Axl. Wow, 22 years is a long life for a kitty - testament to your good care and love for him. I know you will miss him terribly. Thank you for giving him such a home where he could prosper for all of those years!

[smokey nj]

13. I'm so sorry derby.

RIP Axl :cry:

[rhett o rick]

15. I am sorry for your loss. nm

[spooky3]

16. I'm so sorry. It sounds as though he had a wonderful long life.

:grouphug:

[OneGrassRoot]

17. Bless Axl....he was so loved. Hugs to you....

I'm so sorry for the pain you're feeling now.

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

[Tammie]

18. Heart-felt sympathy

So very difficult to lose a friend. Rest in Peace Axl.

[malaise]

19. Here's a hug

:grouphug:
Losing an old pet is the same as losing family. :cry:

[TBF]

20. My condolences -

I'm still here

Friend, please don't mourn for me
I'm still here, though you don't see.
I'm right by your side each night and day
and within your heart I long to stay.

My body is gone but I'm always near.
I'm everything you feel, see or hear.
My spirit is free, but I'll never depart
as long as you keep me alive in your heart.

I'll never wander out of your sight-
I'm the brightest star on a summer night.
I'll never be beyond your reach-
I'm the warm moist sand when you're at the beach.

I'm the colorful leaves when fall comes around
and the pure white snow that blankets the ground.
I'm the beautiful flowers of which you're so fond,
The clear cool water in a quiet pond.

I'm the first bright blossom you'll see in the spring,
The first warm raindrop that April will bring.
I'm the first ray of light when the sun starts to shine,
and you'll see that the face in the moon is mine.

When you start thinking there's no one to love you,
you can talk to me through the Lord above you.
I'll whisper my answer through the leaves on the trees,
and you'll feel my presence in the soft summer breeze.

I'm the hot salty tears that flow when you weep
and the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep.
I'm the smile you see on a baby's face.
Just look for me, friend, I'm everyplace!

Author Unknown

[Call Me Wesley]

21. Safe passage to Axl.

May he be free from suffering. Peace and comfort to you and yours, derby378.

[T Wolf]

22. Our companions are as much a part of our families as the two-legged offspring we bring

into the world.

Being able to share our lives with them, especially for 22 years, is a blessing (and I rarely use words like that).

My thoughts are with you.

[davidinalameda]

23. I'm so sorry to hear this!

good thoughts your way

:hug:

[delightfulstar]

24. I'm so sorry.

:hug:

Peace to you and Banjo, and safe passage to Axl. I've lost two of mine (within a 6 month span), and it's never an easy experience to go through.

[WolverineDG]

25. Sorry to hear that, derby

:hug:

dg

[PBS Poll-435]

26. My Kitty

Who had been hit by two Mother's Cookies trucks in two different States got cancer at 17.


Miss my kitty every day.

[man4allcats]

27. So sorry to hear it, derby.

It's very hard to lose one. Believe me, I know.

RIP, Axl.

[fatbuckel]

28. Meow.

[PBS Poll-435]

29. I am sorry for your loss nt

[polmaven]

30. You have my great sympathy

on the loss of Axl. Perhaps he will meet up with my 2 demoCATS, one of whom, Tigger, went to join his brother Teddy in July. It is so very hard to lose our babies.

[TygrBright]

31. Hugs to you... hard to lose a little guy who's loved you so long.

But you give me hope, too. My little guy is eighteen or thereabouts, and although he's moving a little slower and has a delicate tummy, he seems to be in good shape. Hope he's able to stay around another 3-4 years in comfort!

I had a little guy who was nearly 20, he'd lived with diabetes and kidney problems the last couple years of his life... he went while he was in the sitter's care, too. Sometimes I think they know how tough it is for us to let go of them, and they wait until we're away.

Hope you and your other little guy can comfort each other.

warmly,
Bright

[paparush]

32. Big hugs, derby. Big hugs. So sorry to hear about Axl.

Sounds like he lived a long, and well-loved life

[blondeatlast]

33. I'm so sorry. What a wonderful (and well-earned) rest he will have.

:hug:

[BobbyBoring]

35. My heart goes out to you

We've lost 1 dog and 4 cats this year. If that's not enough, our last old cat has peritonitis and won't be here long.

I should have stuck to my guns and got my spouse an ant farm. Our new kitten has probably contracted the disease by now too~

[Travelman]

36. Very sorry to hear that

Sounds like Axl lived well if he made it to 22. Revel in his life rather than mourning his death.

We lost our beloved BJ (Brian James) earlier this year. Unfortunately, we had to put him down. Absolutely broke my heart.

[MindandSoul]

37. Sorry for your loss, but this kitty seems to have had a very happy, loved filled and LONNNG life!

Maybe he needed to go to "kitty heaven" to get a new burst of energy and come back as a kitten again!

[a la izquierda]

38. Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that...

it's so hard to lose a pet. :hug: from me and my pups

[OnyxCollie]

39. I'm sorry. nt

[devilgrrl]

40. So sorry for your loss.

:hug:

[Gemini Cat]

41. I'm sorry for your loss.

Kitties are wonderful friends.

[Gregorian]

42. Oh my god.

May his memories live on. I feel your sadness. I too lost two magical cats in the last few years.

I watched Breakfast At Tiffany's last night. It brought back the tears.

And not a day goes by, and dare I even admit a moment, when I don't think of the incredible times I had with my two, Farnsworth and Bart. It has been several years, and I can't even think about another as a partner.

I wish you well in dealing with the loss.

[nadinbrzezinski]

43. Hugs... I still visit our Tiel at his special place

[AmandaMae]

44. Sorry about your loss. My cat is 15

and I've had him since I was six years old. I know how much a part of the family cats become.

[area51]

45. I'm so sorry.

I lost my 15 year old cat to cancer a few years ago. :hug:

[roguevalley]

46. I wish I could hug you. I had a 22 year old dachshund that

passed and I thought I would croak. It was like losing a daughter, someone I had spent almost one third of my life with. That empty spot is so hard to take. Cry, honey. You will for a long time. Don't worry about what anyone thinks. You are missing your child. I have three dachshunds now that are 13, 15 and 16 and are fixing to go pretty soon. Having them with you that long is a blessing. Cats can live so long I am not surprised your angel lasted. Please know you are in our thoughts and best wishes. Your cat was a champion and always will be.

[Doctor_J]

47. Condolences. My Cairn Terrier is almost 15

and losing weight, sight, and hearing. We've had her since she was 3 months old. I haven't cried since I was 14 yrs old, 40 years ago. I can't tell you how much I am dreading this.

Best wishes.

[shanti2]

48. So sorry for your loss.....

I lost my Misha a year ago and the pain is still there even though I have another Pomeranian..it isn't the same. Your kitty lived a long and happy life and for that you should be grateful. I firmly believe they will be with us again.

[Dappleganger]

49. Big hugs to you...

what a tough year you've had. What a wonderful lot of friends, however.

:hug:

[stuntcat]

51. Axl

"special little old man" an important little guy, I'm glad he was loved :hug: :cry:

[derby378]

52. I am overwhelmed by your responses

And I appreciate each and every one of you. :grouphug:

[Kurovski]

53. You must have taken excellent care of the little furburger.

22 years!

Condolences to you.

[Greybnk48]

54. Condolences for your family's loss.

You must have given him a wonderful life to live that long!

[lucca18]

55. So sorry for the loss of your dear cat ....

[Liberal_in_LA]

56. sorry for your loss.

:-(

[Mz Pip]

57. So sorry for your loss

but what a lucky kitty you had! 22 years of a life of love and pets and treats with a wonderful companions.

You were blessed to have each other. :hug:

[atomic-fly]

58. Sorry for your loss...

It is very painful, we lost our 16 year old stripey cat a few weeks ago :(

[StarsInHerHair]

59. the beautiful Russian Blue siamese cat that came with the house I bought in

98 died Nov 27th, he was the last animal still alive when I moved into this neighborhood. He did die peacefully but I miss him so much. My 6 yo Flamepoint Siamese just got diagnosed with diabetes, so we're now giving him insulin shots, I'll eat less so he'll live. So I'm with you in sorrow. The 6 yo is still looking for him, as is my dog.

[ProfessionalLeftist]

60. I'm so sorry.

Seems he had a nice, long and very loved life. That, and going peacefully is the best thing you could hope for your little guy, though I know you'll miss him. :hug:

[SoCalDem]

61. So sorry, Derby.. 2010 has been terrible for you

:cry:

Here's hoping 2011 has better things in store for you :hug:

[jtuck004]

62. Thank you for giving him such a good life. n/t

[earcandle]

63. I know how much that hurts. Kitty will meet up on other side, in the best of both worlds.

I lost my cat once and it had me sobbing for months. 

[applegrove]

64. So sorry.

[tpsbmam]

65. I'm so sorry. I know the pain of losing animals I cherish -- it's crushing each

time it happens. My heart goes out to you!

I'm of two minds when it comes to animals having such short lifespans relative to ours. I'm not a believer in god but I have to admit to shaking my fist at the universe a couple of times when it comes to the animals we love living such short lifespans. And then my other hand comes in -- if it weren't that way, I wouldn't have had the wonderful dogs I've had over the years. Sigh. I guess we just have to be content with what we can get.

Big hugs for you!

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

[angryfirelord]

66. My deepest sympathy

Always the hard part of being a pet owner. Just remember the good times you had together and the good quality of life that you gave him.

[Ysabel]

68. oh! {{kitty hugs}}

cats are so great...

[lfairban]

69. Lost one of my longtime furry friends a few weeks ago.

He would stick his head under my arm when I was sitting on the couch, demanding to be petted.

It leaves a big hole that won't fill up. :(

[Raine]

70. Aw I'm so sorry

I know just how you feel my 18yr old dog died Dec 7. :cry: It's so rough when you lose a beloved member of your family. :hug:

[tomm2thumbs]

71. few things are as hard - so sorry and warmest thoughts your way

special friends are hard to lose

[Loki]

72. Your furry little boy will be waiting for you

when you cross that Rainbow Bridge. We love them dearly. Peace be with you.

Lee

[tavalon]

73. May Axl have a gentle trip to the bridge

I'm sorry for your loss.

[Island Blue]

74. Warm hugs to you this morning.

I lost my sweet cat Pilgrim to cancer on Halloween morning, so I can truly say that I feel your pain. :cry:

Hugs to you and to Banjo. :hug:

[vt_native]

75. condolences

My condolences for your loss.

Always hard to lose a pet

[stillrockin]

76. RIP Axl. My condolences.

:hug:

[Lisa0825]

77. So sorry.... but what a lucky kitty to have had a good long life with you. (((hug))) nt

[lonestarnot]

78. I'm sorry.

:(

[Vinca]

79. I'm so sorry for your loss of Axl.

[bdamomma]

80. my sympathy to you

:(

[barbtries]

81. i'm sorry for your loss

that is a good long cat's life. :)

[lunatica]

82. Axl obviously had a very good life thanks to you

Hugs to you.

[NEOhiodemocrat]

83. Sorry for your loss

I still think of the cats we have lost over the years, they are such great companions!