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Seth
post Dec 10 2004, 01:53 AM
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On the 9th December 2004, at Ashhurst, New Zealand, I had to make the worst decision i've ever had to make.

Seth, only 2yrs, 8mths, a short haired Tabby mate, was put to sleep after being diagnosed with a blocked urethra. On Saturday I saw that he was sratching around in the dirt, but not peeing. I did acknowledge that it odd, but thought it was due to constipation, and that I would go the vet's on Monday and see them about something to unblock it. By Sunday morning, he was hardly moving. I called the Vets and took him straight in.

After leaving him the their care, i received a call later that afternoon to say that it was a blocked urethra and that a catheter had been placed inside to drain his bladder. They explained that there could be further complications if the bladder and kidney's had become toxic with the build up of urine. Most Cat's bladder's will expand up to the size of a tennis-ball. His was the size of about a baseball (if not slightly larger).

He continued to be cared for, his bladder expressed and a catheter inserted on a daily basis. Blood/Urine results showed that crystals had formed in the bladder and was responsible for the blockages. Seth always was happy, content and always able to pack away a bowl full of cat food twice a day. He was placed on a special meat diet with a High PH level, in the hope it would dissolve the crystals.

On Wednesday, 8th December, the vet's allowed me to take him home, in the hope that being back in his natural environment, he'd urinate (with the help of the diet). That whole night, I stayed awake, watching at his every move, only managing to have a nap in his kitty litter box, rather than use it.

On Thursday 9th December 2004, I returned Seth to the vets in the early morning. On our way, I was playing a song on the radio, I started crying, as i looked over at Seth in his cage, he was looking back at me. This now, I know, was I sign.

I recieved a call back from the vet about 10:30am. They said his bladder had again expanded and hadn't managed to lose any urine from it. The vet gave me 3 options. 1. Commit Seth to major surgery to have his urethra enlarged, with an unknown success-rate for this particular case, 2. Continue with the daily general anesthetic, expression of his bladder and continual insertions of a catheter and continued diet, or 3. Have my mate put down.........The vet though, which scared me completely, wanted an answer within an hour...........boy!

At 11:30am I called the vet back. With the advice, knowledge of the situation and trust I had in the vet's options and advice, I requested my mate, Seth Alexander CARMICHAEL, be put to sleep. The vet could be heard to start crying, this showing how much effort, compassion and attachment she had made with Seth in only a short time. This showed that i had a very very special mate who could bond with anyone.

Up till that moment, Seth ran, jumped, slept, purred, ate, dribbled, meowed, climbed and was a healthy lil boy. At 2years, 8mths, I for the first time, had to make a decision that I wished could of been made by him. Not me.

I now wait for the return of his ashes. It takes a week. A man will come to the vet clinic on Monday to collect his cold little body, cremate it and return them for me to uplift on Monday 20th December 2004. Just in time for Xmas.

I'm a single 33 year old guy who live's alone. I sit here, in a house that no longer feels like a home. I'm hearing things at night i've never heard and sense such an emptiness about this house. I've cried more than when I lost my father at the age of 12. Everywhere i look, there's Seth's cat hair, holes he dug in the garden.

In the kitchen, an empty cat bowl and water bowl still 1/2 filled with water remains untouched. A day on, his kitty litter box remains out. His toy's (a soft boucey ball and toy mouse) still lying in the middle of the lounge floor.

All I want to do is have my lil mate back for Xmas. I don't want to be here and doing this alone. I have my friends who have heard nothing but me and 'Seth' for the last 2 years. It's always been Me and Seth. Never a conversation was had without someone asking how Seth was. I hate this. I hate thinking I made the wrong decision.

As I look outside, birds begin to regain confidence by standing on the ground outside my window. A few days ago, this ground was Seth's stomping ground. The birds returning, indicating the giving up of this ground. It's not stopped raining since lunchtime on Thursday. Apparently it always rains when someone dies. But like in the movie 'The Crow', "It can't rain all the time".

Thank you for reading this. I need to put all this down. I need to tell someone how I feel. This is another chapter in our lives that only the smallest of things (Pets) make a chapter that will never seem to end.

Hamish (Seth's Father).
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To SETH: BLUE SKIES FOREVER my 'Lil Mate.

I love you so much. I don't think I could of told you or shown you enough how you have made me thankful to have met you.

I wish we all could live forever. Till I see you again.

Your Dad

Hamish xxx
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post Dec 10 2004, 02:45 AM
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Seth,
What a bueatiful cat. I is so sad when we have to say good bye. I can tell how much you loved Seth, it is a hard decision you made but a great act of love because he is no longer in pain. This is a hard journey, alot of us here live by our selves and have lost our constant companions, I have spent the last 7wks trying to get used to my Moose being gone, my house and life are very empty right now, but I have come a long ways since I first came here and that is becasue of no. 1 my lord and these people here who have understood my deep grief and pain and guilt. It is a common thing to have bladder problems in Manx (short tails) the ones who have no tail at all are more inclined because their back bone does not finish as it should. I had a cat years ago that I had to go through this with and had to make the same decision you just did, it was the right thing to do because it causes them so much pain. I hope you come often and post, it helps to be with people who have gone through it or are in the process. Pamela


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Pamela
post Dec 10 2004, 02:46 AM
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Seth dad,
What a bueatiful cat. I is so sad when we have to say good bye. I can tell how much you loved Seth, it is a hard decision you made but a great act of love because he is no longer in pain. This is a hard journey, alot of us here live by our selves and have lost our constant companions, I have spent the last 7wks trying to get used to my Moose being gone, my house and life are very empty right now, but I have come a long ways since I first came here and that is becasue of no. 1 my lord and these people here who have understood my deep grief and pain and guilt. It is a common thing to have bladder problems in Manx (short tails) the ones who have no tail at all are more inclined because their back bone does not finish as it should. I had a cat years ago that I had to go through this with and had to make the same decision you just did, it was the right thing to do because it causes them so much pain. I hope you come often and post, it helps to be with people who have gone through it or are in the process. Pamela


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post Dec 10 2004, 02:57 AM
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*******SETH ALEXANDER CARMICHAEL***** wub.gif Such a beautiful, beloved, precious furkitty......... wub.gif

Welcome, Hamish:

If you needed to find a pet-grief site, then I will say, I am truthfully glad that it was "Lightning-Strike".... Obviously,
no one here wants to "belong here"............but, after losing a very, very special "furbaby".........in my experience,
I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS PLACE IS THE BEST PLACE TO BE!!!!

I am sooooooooooooo very, very sorry, about your precious and beloved Seth, having to be put to sleep this morning. (I don't know what the Hour difference is between the United States/Boston, MA (NorthEast), which is
Eastern Standard Time.............)... I used to work for a medical doctor from New Zealand, and he said that New
Zealand was something like 17 hours plus......
So that right now............it's 2:20am Friday December 10, 2004, in the Eastern United States............You might well be close to Saturday, very early AM?????

Your quote....................
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"Up till that moment, Seth ran, jumped, slept, purred, ate, dribbled, meowed,
climbed and was a healthy lil boy...     At 2 years, 8 months, I for the first time, had to make a decision, that I wish
could have been made by him.  Not me.


Our sweet Ernestine was put to sleep on February 7, 2004 at noon-time.......
And, before that Seth..................."How I prayed to God to please, please take her in her sleep.........."
But, that wasn't to be.......
We had to make that very, very difficult decision.

Here Seth, you will find all of the comfort, understanding, love, support, etc., etc..............., absolutely everything that you will need.................
Most of us have gone through losing our precious babies...........but, this site seems incredibly busy with lots of newcomers, of people who have just lost their darling furkids, just like yourself.........

We Are All Here To Help Anyone!!!
That's for sure!!!!

Personally, I like to think of Lightning-Strike as a "Little Family".................., but, lately we've become a much larger
family.................and, THAT'S PERFECTLY FINE.............
There is enough love and support to go round...........I ASSURE YOU!!!!! wub.gif

Hamish............just as I am VERY, VERY SURE THAT YOUR PRECIOUS SETH WAS LOVEABLE AND NON-JUDGEMENTAL, SO WILL YOU FIND ALL OF THE PEOPLE ON LIGHTNING-STRIKE............
By writing your story Hamish, I am sure that by tomorrow you will have a lot of responses by a lot of very, very caring people!!!! rolleyes.gif And, at a hard time like this........THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT YOU NEED!!!!!

You keep writing Hamish.......
That's exactly what I did after we had put sweet Ernie-Bird to sleep.............
I NEEDED TO WRITE AND WRITE AND WRITE...............
AND, I WAS SOOOOOOOO THRILLED TO RECEIVE ANSWERS TO MY POSTS..............
LIGHTNING-STRIKE................IT REALLY IS MUCH, MUCH MORE THAN A GIFT, TO ME!!!!! wub.gif

I have met friends, who I know are here for the LONG HAUL WITH ME, as I am WITH THEM!!! biggrin.gif
That's a true gift!!!!!

TONS OF US HERE AT LS...........DO NOT HAVE KIDS OF THE "HUMAN KIND"........but, we do have the furry ones wub.gif
You'll be hearing noises that you think, "just might be.....................", and I know that you wil probably go through the, "I should have's"..............."Why didn't I"............."Maybe if I only did..............", "What if it"................

Our Home was EXTREMELY QUIET WITHOUT OUR ERNESTINE...............SO QUIET THAT IT WAS ACTUALLY DRIVING ME NUTS............... Ben was at work all day.............and, I was going crazy.........(so, again, THANK YOU TO LS).

At just one month, we did adopt two new furcats.................(ages almost 7 & almost 8 - Ms. Lucy & Mr. Yoster)...
We rescued them from a shelter.............
I was NEVER, EVER, EVER GOING TO EVER HAVE ANOTHER CAT IN OUR HOUSE EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
But, we have soooooooooo much love in our hearts............
And, we needed t share that love with furkitties who needed it...............
After going to a shelter............WE FOUND TWO PRECIOUS FURTEENS WHO DESPERATELY NEEDED A HOME......... wub.gif wub.gif

Those thoughts will occupy your brain for quite some time.............but, ALWAYS KNOW IN YOUR HEART THAT YOU DID EVERYTHING THAT YOU COULD!!!!!!
You really, really did!!!!!
Those "THOUGHTS" just come back to haunt and confuse us! Other than that, they do not serve any real purpose!!!!

We, (my husband Ben & I), did sleep with two of Ernie's very favorite Beanie Baby's.............and, it helped a lot.......
Her little Lemur and little Lion..........
I just needed to feel them...........to smell them.................TO SMELL HER!!!! wub.gif

And also.............to cry and cry and cry...........
THAT WENT ON FOR WHAT SEEMED LIKE FOREVER..........

There's no "right or wrong" with crying, because the tears that are leaving you, are HEALING TEARS..............
Believe me.........please don't be shy.........Cry..let those tears out.....THEY WILL HELP YOU TO FEEL BETTER!!!!
In awhile.....
You're going on "A Journey" right now................
And, we all go through this journey quite differently.......

I wish you much peace, love, & some happiness as you start on your journey, Hamish...........

You have a friend in me...............as you will, through many other people here on site.......

God Bless you & Yours..........

Denise


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April, 1984 - February 7, 2004
***AFFA***
Forever, you will ALWAYS live on in our hearts!
DEPARTED FROM EARTH, NEVER FORGOTTEN.... Love, Mom & Dad xoxoxoxoxo


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Seth
post Dec 10 2004, 05:11 AM
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To both Pamela and Denise. Thank you for your solid words of support and understanding. Yes, being on the other side of the world from each other isn't ideal and wish I could sit in a group of people that have lost pets recently - and it's maybe an idea to see what is out there to help with our grief personally. But this forum is the closet and so far the easiest in finding likeminded pet owners who have lost their lil children like me.

As you said, write and write and write, I only hope that one day, I'll be able to stop writing - but for now, I will write till my heart is at peace with my decision.

Seth wasn't actually mine from birth. My best mate had found him on the main street following him. He was only about 3 months old at that stage and my mate decided to pick him up and save him from some drunk person proberly kicking him down the street.

The moment I saw Seth, I threatened to take him to the SPCA the next morning, knowning full well, that one day, (Unfortunately the day coming too early) I would have to say goodbye. But I'd never ever let that kitty go from the following morning. 2 odd years later - yes, I decided to put him to sleep. But I would do it all over again - one day - when I'm ready.

As for the tail! - He was kinda a Manx Cat. As Denise brought up the subject in her reply. ....

As I used to be so protective of Seth, about July 2003, I had let Seth out to go and roam for a few hours, but always insisted he was inside on my bed at night to sleep. At about 10pm I went out and called him. No response. I waited till about 10:30pm then went out and called out again. Again not a single noise could be heard as he would usually make a hell of a noise thundering into the driveway.

I sat and called and called and wandered up and down the street.

It wasn't for another hour, that he appeared. Slowly moving, almost crouching, and his tail dragging on the ground, he came across the street and up the drive. I"d call that survival. Knowing he had to get home to dad for help. sad.gif

I called the vet, who wanted me to make him comfortable till morning then bring him in. He had blood coming from his genitals. Seth spent an uncomfortable night on my bed, licking his wounds. I was trying to keep his tail free as it kept getting in the way everytime he moved to get comfortable.

I had found out that he had broken his tail right at the base of it. Between his pelvic bones. It was at that moment, I so wished the saying "Cat's have 9 lives" came into affect. It did. Seth spent 7 days in the vets. I was not urinating or pooing, but was content with having his bladder expressed and after further advice, decided to have the tail removed, hopefully, taking the pressure off his nerves around his bladder.

After weeks of stitches, wearing a funnell around his neck (finding what he could to get suck between!) and cleaning up blood soaked urine, he became better. He seemed to urinate and poo properly with the use of cod liver oil and antibiotics.

So, since the age of about 1yr 3 mths, he's lived without a tail. But I so hoped I didn't have to put him down then. But some say, maybe the resulting loss of his tail, and possible damage to the nerves around the bladder then, might of contributed to his fate a day ago.

How did he break his tail? Who knows. If only pets could talk!!! Only Seth will know what happened that night. Only I will never know why he had me make this final choice.

Pam and De, thank you for your words. I'm sure I'll hear more. There are so many thoughts, stories and words of wisdom on this site. It's a matter of reading about everyone else's stories as well as tell mine.

It's good to know, yesterday, I wasn't that alone sad.gif

Here in New Zealand, we're about 17 - 19 hours ahead of the States - I think. It's now 11:08pm (Friday 10th December 2004). (Almost 32 hours since having Seth put down). (I hate counting the hours since making that decision).
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To SETH: BLUE SKIES FOREVER my 'Lil Mate.

I love you so much. I don't think I could of told you or shown you enough how you have made me thankful to have met you.

I wish we all could live forever. Till I see you again.

Your Dad

Hamish xxx
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post Dec 10 2004, 05:16 AM
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I had found out that he had broken his tail right at the base of it. Between his pelvic bones. It was at that moment, I so wished the saying "Cat's have 9 lives" came into affect. It did. Seth spent 7 days in the vets. I was not urinating or pooing,


It wasn't actually me pooing n' peeing by the way blink.gif That was supposed to Seth - ...well, trying too...


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To SETH: BLUE SKIES FOREVER my 'Lil Mate.

I love you so much. I don't think I could of told you or shown you enough how you have made me thankful to have met you.

I wish we all could live forever. Till I see you again.

Your Dad

Hamish xxx
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post Dec 10 2004, 06:19 AM
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Hi Hamish and welcome to our LS family. Your Seth was indeed a beautiful boy and I am so sorry you had to do what nearly destroys the heart. We can only do what is best for them so they will not suffer. I had to have my son's chihuahua put to sleep due to cancer and that was the hardest thing I have ever done. Keep coming to talk about your son it helps so much to write about things and the people here are wonderful. We will walk beside you and help you through the worst pain of your life.
Ann


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My girls went to the Rainbow Bridge 6 weeks and 3 days apart.
Snookie had cushing's disease, and later developed diabetes. Both had cancer, Snookie had cancer of the liver, and Chili Bean had cancer of the pallet. Chili Bean was our son's chihuahua but we kept her often throughout her life and she stayed with us for the last 9 months of her life. Chili Bean also had asthma and heart failure. We will see you in Heaven my precious darlings.


Snookie Lynn Howard
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Senorita Chili Bean Bubbles Howard
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post Dec 10 2004, 10:16 AM
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Dear Hamish,

Seth is such a handsome, precious boy! I'm so sorry for your loss.

It sounds like you gave Seth a very happy life and in return he gave you lots of love and happiness, too.

My thoughts are with you.
Kathleen


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post Dec 10 2004, 02:03 PM
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What a lovely boy! I am sorry for your loss.

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post Dec 10 2004, 02:30 PM
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Wow. What a lovely boy he was!

I'm so sorry that you lost him.

I'm glad that you found us here. This site has helped me so much over the past 6 months. The people here are really supportive.

On a side topic - I'm in Canada, but my partner spent many years in New Zealand. He loved it.


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post Dec 10 2004, 02:33 PM
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I am very sorry for your loss - he was a beautiful little fella smile.gif

Thank you for having the strength to stop his suffering.

Christmas may be a bit "empty" feeling this year for many who have lost their loved one - you aren't alone. We'll be thinking of each other - all of us. And somewhere a host of furry little souls will gather and watch us, waiting patiently for us to "catch up".
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post Dec 10 2004, 02:41 PM
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Thank you again everyone. It's amazing though that you all have lost a loved cherished pet, and seems that most have lost them recently, yet you all have time to support me as well others. It's the grief process and it works to talk about the loss as well as support each other. Thank you.

It's coming up day 2, I'm managing now to eat and got to bed before 1am. But sitting here having breakfast, managed to break down in tears.

It's now Saturday (11th). Today will be spent out skydiving (my 2nd love in life - Seth being my first - and always will be). I don't have the courage or focus today to jump though. Think I'll spend it just watching the rest of the boyz. Maybe morrow.

Have a good day all. Hugs to everyone.

Mish


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To SETH: BLUE SKIES FOREVER my 'Lil Mate.

I love you so much. I don't think I could of told you or shown you enough how you have made me thankful to have met you.

I wish we all could live forever. Till I see you again.

Your Dad

Hamish xxx
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post Dec 10 2004, 02:41 PM
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I am sorry you lost your sweet boy and had to make that tough decision. You did right by your friend and didn't let him suffer and I think that is a wonderful thing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sharon
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post Dec 10 2004, 03:12 PM
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Hamish,

Wow, I'm terribly sorry about losing Seth. He was a very beautiful boy. You have a gift for writing and I hope you keep writing. It's only been 2 weeks since I lost Kona and though I don't do well transcribing my feelings to words, it's helped to try. The people here have been wonderful. So supportive. We all know just how much this hurts. I don't think I've made it through a whole day without tears, but I guess that's okay. It just shows how much we loved our furry children. I'm sorry you got to share your life for only a short time with Seth. It's never enough time, but when they're so young it just seems very tragic. Glad you're not gonna jump, that would be dangerous. Take care of yourself.

Susan
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post Dec 10 2004, 04:29 PM
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Hamish, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Seth was such a handsome boy...I know you must miss him terribly.

Wishing you peace and comfort.


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post Dec 11 2004, 04:44 AM
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Dear Hamish
I have read the story of your dear Seth, and couldn't help but cry. What a wonderful boy he was, and how fortunate he was to have a Daddy who loved him so very very much.

I know you are feeling devastated and your world is torn apart at the loss of your darling precious companion. But please know that you are not alone and that there are people here ready to listen to all you want to say about your special boy.

My little Ellie was killed by a car one week ago, she was just 15 months old. A little tabby cat. I think I would have gone completely mad without all the love and support that I have had from all the caring people on this forum. Everytime that I got completely overwhelmed with the grief and was just pacing the house and sobbing, I would come to the forum and write something or read all the messages that had been sent to me. It has helped to ease my pain so very much Hamish, I hope it can help you too.

I will be thinking of you and sending you love.

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post Dec 11 2004, 09:20 PM
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Today is now the 12th December 2004. 3 days on now. Yesterday I went out skydiving. I didn't have the emotional stability to jump, so sat and watch the boy's jump instead.

When I arrived at the DZ (Drop Zone), Kate, the co-owner of the skydiving business, presented me with a Poem with a photo of Seth on top of it. The poem is called;

"CATBED IN THE SKY".

"I thought you might like to know, I got 'here' safe and sound,
Though you must feel rather strange not having me around.
Of course, I'm am not really gone, I've just moved out of sight,
And I don't need that old body, things had stopped working right.

Sometime's I'm sorely tempted, to pop back down and see,
Just how you are managing without, any help from me.
But I'm sure, that you will understand, I can't come back to stay,
Though I have on good authority, that we will meet again some day.

The chow where I am is delicious! - Ambrosia Brand! - it's called,
Once you've tasted this stuff, Friskies won't ever taste the same.
And where do they get this nector from? Which flows thick and creamy comes,
It's not like other dairy products, cos' it don't give you the runs!

I haven't found a litter tray, and THIS perplexes me,
That however much I wolf down, I never have to PEE!
But there are other plus points, which cannot be ignored,
My claws have all come back again and there's drapes here to be clawed!

Oh yes, - I've a comfy bed, just like mine down there at home,
So things here are quite adequate, I cannot gripe or groan;
But while I'm up here waiting, in my catbed in the sky,
I'll regularly look in on you, and keep a watchful eye.

Love Seth. xx


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To SETH: BLUE SKIES FOREVER my 'Lil Mate.

I love you so much. I don't think I could of told you or shown you enough how you have made me thankful to have met you.

I wish we all could live forever. Till I see you again.

Your Dad

Hamish xxx
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post Dec 11 2004, 10:16 PM
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Hamish, that's a wonderful poem. Thanks for sharing it with us.


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post Dec 11 2004, 11:50 PM
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That poem put a smile on my face... wub.gif


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Moose, you were a gift for my heart and my soul. I am so thankful to have had you. I love you forever My Mooser.1995-2004
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