My cat Vinnie just died

[amber]

Originally Posted by skcin

Aw, honey. I'm so sorry. Nothing I can write will make it better, so I won't try.

Do you remember him? He was funny, huh?


Thank you, everyone, I need all the hugs. It's been a hard day, it is so quiet here. I came home with a burger, and there was no one going "MYOWMYOWMYOWMYOWPURRPURRPURRMYOW!!!" And sitting two inches from me waiting for snacks.

Just one silent black cat sitting calmly and politely beside me while i ate. I came back from the store, and it had been raining - usually Vinnie would be frantically myowing from the front of the drive way all the way up the stairs, doubling back to make sure I was coming, all upset about the rain.

He was like, my life of the party cat, I guess. The other two are so quiet and calm.

I can't write much now, but I wanted to thank everyone preliminarily.

The vet down the street only charges $145 for the private cremation, which is much less than the others, so I got that. He still looked so cute and furry, like he was just sleeping in his carrier. But now he's really gone.

[markolas]

Aww, sorry to hear.

[macfanken]

I'm really sorry to hear about your kitty, Amber. It brings back memories of having my Luna put to sleep a couple years ago... it's one of the hardest things I've ever done in my life. I'm glad you were able to get the private cremation... I think it helped me a bit... it's nice knowing that they are still near you. Luna is in a cedar box on my windowsill... in the sun... she'd like it there.

[Pisces Queen]

Amber ~ I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My animals are like family to me ~ I know you feel the same. Take time to grieve and always remember how happy he made you.

[amber]

Everyone who replied with your kind and understanding words will always have a special place in my heart. I had to take out some emoticons to fit everything, but everyone gets a kissy guy from me.

Originally Posted by Mari

ah Sorry to hear, Amber.

Thank you, Mari.

Originally Posted by Lisa1769

I'm so sorry Amber!! ((HUGS))

Thank you. I remember your pics of your lovely big orange cat...

Originally Posted by SortaSavageLike

I'm sorry about Your Kitty Vinnie, Amber.

Thank you. I'll have to peruse your latest Stevie pic thread with hilarious commentary to cheer me up.

Originally Posted by MoonChilde

Amber..I am so sorry about your Vinnie,they have such a way of stealing our hearts...I just wanted to suggest that maybe you could arrange some kind of payment plan in order to have the private cremation? I know once my vet worked with me when my Buster needed treatment and I had no money.I gave him my camera and some jewlery to hold until the bill was paid..Just a suggestion and perhaps your vet will have heart and work with you on this .if it is important to have Vinnies remains with you.Just remember that no matter what.Vinnie and his love will be with you always.,.for the Love never dies..and if you need to talk about anything ..you can pm me and or go to
www.petloss.com .lots of folks there understand...
thinking of you..Jill Moonchilde

Thank you. I was able to find a private cremation service in my price range. He will be with me, I know, I just wish I could hear his voice. His spirit is pretty fricking quiet! lol.

Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

oh Amber, this is breaking my heart. I'm so sorry. I remember exactly which tree you're talking about (or at least, the tree I'm thinking about) and that really made my eyes well. I'll be thinking of you (and Vinnie) all day.

Thanks, Jazzy. Yeah, there's just one big tree in my "yard", so I'm sure it is that one. Did you meet Vinnie? You must have. It's kind of stupid, but I keep wanting to talk to people who met him, and have them say "oh, he was great!"
You know, I think he actually sang louder than you...

Originally Posted by bretonbanquet

So sorry to hear that

If you decide to bury him, you don't have to dig incredibly deep, just a foot or two, then put something heavy over the top for a while in case of foxes etc. I mean, I don't know if you have many foxes round there, but anyway.. Take care

This made me laugh, thank you so much. Yeah, we don't have too many foxes. We have coons that would have gotten him, though.

Originally Posted by rbs3676

I am soo sorry, Amber.

I know what it feels like...

rbs

Thank you. I know many here have lost a pet. This is my first one since I've been a grown up.

Originally Posted by Miss Vicky

My heart goes out to you. I know how hard it is to lose a pet, especially when it's so sudden and unexpected.

And don't feel like you're being irrational for wanting him "with you." A lot of people do. I had my old cat, Timmy, cremated and his ashes are in a cedar box on my dresser, surrounded by framed photos of him. Most of my rats that have passed have also been cremated and are arranged on a shelf with photos of them. Everybody copes with loss in their own way, so don't think that there's anything wrong with any of the feelings you're experiencing now.

Poor Vinnie, and what a cutie he was.

Thank you. That is really nice, how you have all your deceased pets. I feel better, your words were comforting. I was having a little trouble justifying the cost, since I still have live pets to take care of. Thanks for saying he was a cutie, I love that so much.

Originally Posted by BTFLCHLD

I'm sorry Amber...he looks very handsome and soft...I have a fatboy too.

I thought of you and Shelly. Thank you so much. Pet your fatboy for me, and thanks for saying my little goofer is handsome.

Originally Posted by mikeschmike

Oh Amber, I'm sorry to hear about this. I have a big talkative boy cat too, so I know right where you're coming from. I hope you're doing okay

I'm doing better, thank you so much. Isn't it funny, when they're with you and they talk so much and so loud you get kind of annoyed a lot, even though you still like it and think it is funny. Now I miss that sound. I don't know if your cat miaows as much, enough to be annoying. I mean, Vinnie miaowed all the time, really loud...

Originally Posted by UnwindedDreams

I am truly sorry to hear about the passing of Vinnie. I'll keep him in my prayers...

Thank you. As long as you are praying for him, he really likes burgers...lol.

Originally Posted by seeker007nmss

I am sorry you lost your fluff. But remember he is still with you. I believe in Kitty spirits, especially if they were happy and meowing alot. He is probably watching you now from the Allysian fields of Catnip.

Thanks, Seeker. More likely he is watching me from Allysian fields of Burger King...hehehehe.

Originally Posted by buckymcnix

oh amber - that blows -
i am so sorry about your little fat boy - my thoughts are with you -

Yep, it blows all right. Thank you. hahahaha.

[amber]

Originally Posted by golden braid

Amber, I'm sorry to hear about Vinnie. I love my pet kitties and that would just break my heart if that happened.

Is something wrong with Spanky too? I hope he's doing ok.

Thank you so much. Spanky is at the vet tonight, she thinks he has a blade of grass caught in his pallette? He's also breathing badly, though, but we have to address that later. He also has a slight heart murmur? It will be $200 - $300 just to get the blade of grass out of his throat! (if that is what it is. There are a few other possibilities). But as of now, he is fine. Thank you so much for asking, I was very worried about him. I'm going to get more tests done in a few weeks when I get my other financial aid check.

Originally Posted by msLinds

I have come out of lurking just for you Amber.I have been a member of the Penguin Ledge, since 2001.But I don't really post here anymore.I do NOT disllke the Penguin Ledge or the people here.I just belong to many other non Fleetwood Mac related boards.I am now posting on another Mac Board. But I just don't have the time to post here.I never did much.But there is a few people still here, that might remember me from 2001 from when the Penguin Ledge actually had a busy chat room.
I am sorry Amber to hear that your boy Kitty Vinnie died.I am sure he loved you, as much as you loved him.Your Kitty would not want you to be all heartbroken and upset about him.Your feeling are normal, since you lost someone you loved dearly.I know it is to soon to think about this.But I think you need to later consider gettng another Cat.So many Cats need homes from the local SPCA's. or if someone who has kittens who needs to find homes for them.
I believe you cat Vinnie will be waiting for you on the other side someday when your very old and pass away.I feel all Cats and Dogs do have Souls.Here a link with poem you may have seen before and also a web site that may help you. I shall say a prayer for your Kitty Vinnie, and you. RIP Vinnie.
Linds

"I love all CATS".


http://www.petloss.com/poems/maingrp/rainbowb.htm

http://petloss.com/

Thank you for coming out of lurkage to offer me your kind words, it means a lot. I'd love to get another cat, but I have two others already (one I rescued a couple years ago). It is very tempting, I love my other cats, but they are very quiet. I want to get another Siamese motormouth to fill up the house. lol. Thank you as well for the links. I love all cats, too.

Originally Posted by ELIUD

I'm sorry about your loss. My two pscyho kitties are pains in my ass but I know I'll miss them both and dread the day I'll have to put either one down.

Hahaha, that's exactly how I would have described Vinnie. Awhile back, I was so irritated at him, but more recently I let his bad qualities go (he was a "pee in the house on occasion" cat, yuck), and enjoyed him for the wacko he was, got a mini carpet steamer, and moved on. And I'm so thankful for that.
Thank you so much.

Originally Posted by ontheEdgeof17

amber. take care. it must be difficult to lose something close to you. rip vinnie.

Thanks, Curtie, I appreciate that. I've changed it to RISN instead of RIP. (Rest In Snacky Miaow). You know, Vinnie even liked donuts...hehehe. (not that I fed him donuts).

Originally Posted by gldstwmn

Oh Amber I am so sorry about you Vinnie. I will light a candle for his little soul and say a prayer for him.

That is so lovely, thank you so much. His preferred prayer is: "Oh, great god of Salmon and burgers and chicken and cheese and crab and..." lol.

Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

I'm so sorry Amber. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers. :

Thanks, Suze. I wish many more years for you and beautiful Mustafa.

Originally Posted by ragandbone

I am so sorry Amber. I loved hearing his meow on that recording.
Siamese cats are so loyal and goofy, and beautiful.

Yeah, they are, aren't they? Thanks for talking about his miaow. He did that just because I walked in the room, and he was hungry. Which he always did, and which he always was. lol.

Originally Posted by estranged4life

Anyways, I send my thoughts to you Amber, I've been down that road WAY too many times with pets.

Thank you, Brian. I was thinking of you, because I knew you had been through this. I don't know how you do it...

Originally Posted by Nixxxed

I'm sorry Amb.

Thanks, doll. And on the good side, Vinnie would never have been able to catch your bird, ever, lol. He was kind of like a polar bear cat...

Originally Posted by bikerchic

I love kitties so much! I'm so sorry Amber. He looked darling. Now he's up in kittie heaven, running through the meadow's, chasing butterflies

...not catching them b/c he's too round and clumsy and loud...lol. Thank you so much.

Originally Posted by carrie721

oh no! i'm sorry to hear about vinnister. i'll be thinking of you.

I love that you called him Vinnister... That's what I'm having put on his ash holder.

Originally Posted by GODDESS6

soooo sorry to hear this amber ~ it sounds like he was a WONDERFUL kitty!!! ~

He was very funny, all my guests liked him best. Thank you so much.

Originally Posted by The Tower

Bubbles and I are very sad to hear about this. Here she is to say "I'm sorry Amber!!"



I'm always devastated at the loss of a pet- they are always sources of such joy and unconditional love.

That is the cutest dog. Totally cheers me up. Are you sure Bubbles is really sorry, though? lol. I'm so glad, as always, that so many people around here walk and have dogs. Petting all the neighborhood dogs has really cheered me up. I mean, I always pet all the dogs I see, and it always cheers me up, but I need it more now.

Originally Posted by Livia

I have not read this thread, due to Bruce's warning that it would make me cry...

Amber, I am SO sorry for your loss. I'm thinking of you. Maybe Vinnie and my baby Cagie are hangin' out together, discussing their weird, FM lovin' mommies.

Yeah, I wouldn't read it either. Thank you so much Livia. I remember when you lost Cagie. Although, I have to be honest, if my cat is talking to yours, it's about where to score the next Big Snack...

Originally Posted by goldustsongbird

Amber! Honey, I'm so sorry.

Thank you. Do you have cats in Canada?

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

Amber, I'm so sorry for your loss. May Vinnie rest in peace.

Did you check to see how much cremation would be? My dog's was only $65.

Thank you. I couldn't help but think of you and Cash. I'm so happy you had that extra time with him. Vinnie went so fast, I didn't get any extra warning time to visit with him, which makes me sad. Um, as per usual, everything is way more expensive here, I found one for $145.

Originally Posted by xdreamsunwindx

I'm so sorry to hear this. Losing a pet is so hard, because they really are like family. There's a bond that we share with our pets that can't really be described, but it sure is special. It hurts a lot. I still miss my kitty, Pearl, who has been gone almost three years now.

You're in my thoughts. He sure was a cutie. RIP

Thank you, and thank you for saying he was a cutie, it's my favorite thing. I'm sorry about Pearl. It's true what you said. It's also weird, every cat is different. I mean, people without pets don't know, they think a cat is a cat, or a dog is a dog. But all of mine are totally different personalities, and Vinnie's left a big hole. You wish you could get another like it, but you can't.

Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

Aww, Amber... I'm so sorry to hear about Vinnie. He was such a beautiful kitty.

BIG hugs to you, sweetie.

Thanks for the big hugs. You know, Vincenzo was my most Italian kitty... I loved calling him "Vincenzo", it made him sound so dignified, which he wasn't at all. He was more like your big goofy fat funny Italian uncle...Mine is named Paul Anthony, specifically. His son is named Anthony Paul. My other cousin is named Carl Anthony Paul... Just wanted to share an "Italian moment" with you...do you have a relative named Rocko (Rocky) too?

Originally Posted by Red

Oh Amber, I am so sorry to hear about Vinnie. I wish his passing could've been a little softer, that couldn't have been easy for either of you. I hope you're doing alright and if not, I'm hoping you will be alright very soon. Vinnie was lucky to have such a great mama.

Thank you so much. I wish it had been softer, too. I really regret that I didn't have money so that I could sit with him while they gave him the injection, so he wouldn't be scared and stuff. Otherwise, I'm doing okay.

Originally Posted by takenbythesky

Amber, I'm so sorry. I know you loved him very much. That lil' loudmouth used to be in your signatures!

Hang in there. I'll give extra attention to my cousin's Vinnie kitty next time I see him, just for you.

Hahaha, that's right, I forgot about your cousin's Vinnie. lol. Thank you for your kind words.

Originally Posted by sparky

Sorry to hear this. Very sorry, Homegirl.

Big Sparkhug.

Thank you, Sparkles, I love big hugs. And again, Vinnie would have never been able to catch your bird...lol. Isn't the house quiet without them, though? Sucks.

Originally Posted by GypsySorcerer

Amber.....I'm sorry about to hear about Vinnie. He was a pretty baby. Good thoughts are being sent your way.

RIP Vinnie.

Thank you, that is so sweet, because I know you don't even like cats.

Originally Posted by markolas

Aww, sorry to hear.

Thank you.

Originally Posted by macfanken

I'm really sorry to hear about your kitty, Amber. It brings back memories of having my Luna put to sleep a couple years ago... it's one of the hardest things I've ever done in my life. I'm glad you were able to get the private cremation... I think it helped me a bit... it's nice knowing that they are still near you. Luna is in a cedar box on my windowsill... in the sun... she'd like it there.

Hey, Ken! RIP Luna. Thank you, I'm glad I got the private cremation, too. So, Luna liked the sun on the windowsill, does that mean I should put Vinnie in some ground hamburger??? hehehehehe. Hamburger Heaven.

Originally Posted by Pisces Queen

Amber ~ I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My animals are like family to me ~ I know you feel the same. Take time to grieve and always remember how happy he made you.

Thank you, yes it is true. I don't even like kids, so the cats really are like family. Vinnie was the bratty youngest "child", lol.

[GypsySorcerer]

Originally Posted by amber

Thank you, that is so sweet, because I know you don't even like cats.

Well, see, I do kind of like them now and I had one picked out, was going to name it Nicksie ( ), but my roomie wanted it declawed, and I didn't want to. I still think of getting one anyway.

[mikeschmike]

Originally Posted by amber

I'm doing better, thank you so much. Isn't it funny, when they're with you and they talk so much and so loud you get kind of annoyed a lot, even though you still like it and think it is funny. Now I miss that sound. I don't know if your cat miaows as much, enough to be annoying. I mean, Vinnie miaowed all the time, really loud...

Oh yeah, he's talking all the time. So much in fact that he now knows how to "shut up". Seriously, everyday when I get home from work there is telling me everything. Very loudly. Anyway, I'm glad to hear you're doing better.

[paleshadow]

I'm sorry about Vinnie! I know how hard it must be for you! I had to put my cat Watson down back in September. She had kidney failure. I was there with her when they put her down, and it was the second worst thing I've ever had to do. My heart goes out to you. Hopefully all of the pets us ledgies have lost recently are waiting for us somewhere.

Here is a pic. I took of Watson in '05. She's enjoying the kitty hammock I got her that Christmas.

[Kelly]

I am so sorry for your loss, Amber. I am glad you found a place to get the private cremation at an affordable rate. I adore my cat...he is rolling on the keyboard as I try to type this....so I understand what you are going through. I am glad he is not suffering anymore..poor thing.

[Rickypt]

Amber, somehow I missed this thread. I am so, so sorry and sending you a lot of love.

[JazmenFlowers]

Originally Posted by amber

Thanks, Jazzy. Yeah, there's just one big tree in my "yard", so I'm sure it is that one. Did you meet Vinnie? You must have. It's kind of stupid, but I keep wanting to talk to people who met him, and have them say "oh, he was great!"
You know, I think he actually sang louder than you...

I do remember him. and he was as fabulous as we are. he fit right in. I wanted to scoop him up.

and as for his singing, honey, who do you think did all the oohs and aahs during our recording session. he's a legend.

[amber]

Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

I do remember him. and he was as fabulous as we are. he fit right in. I wanted to scoop him up.

and as for his singing, honey, who do you think did all the oohs and aahs during our recording session. he's a legend.

awww....

[amber]

Originally Posted by paleshadow

I'm sorry about Vinnie! I know how hard it must be for you! I had to put my cat Watson down back in September. She had kidney failure. I was there with her when they put her down, and it was the second worst thing I've ever had to do. My heart goes out to you. Hopefully all of the pets us ledgies have lost recently are waiting for us somewhere.

Here is a pic. I took of Watson in '05. She's enjoying the kitty hammock I got her that Christmas.

Awwww, what a doll! She loves it.

I was actually just thinking of getting this kitty hammock I saw in a catalogue. Spanky doesn't like to be on the floor where the other cat can walk by him ...
Watson was young, too, I'm sorry you had to put her down. Vinnie was only 7.
Wouldn't that be great if they were waiting for us, all the pets? Talk about heaven!

[amber]

Originally Posted by GypsySorcerer

Well, see, I do kind of like them now and I had one picked out, was going to name it Nicksie ( ), but my roomie wanted it declawed, and I didn't want to. I still think of getting one anyway.

Ah HA!!! A convert! I think Nicksie is a cute name. I'm glad you didn't get one, though, I think it is kind of cruel to declaw cats. I know people have their reasons, I just don't prefer it. Your roomate must have some expensive furniture... My cats never really scratched anything up to where you would notice. But they always went outside, so.