Casper, at the Bridge Options

[Ken Albin]

Our cat Casper had a pituitary tumor. He went in tonight for his first radiation treatment. When they put him under anesthesia he began having trouble breathing. He died at 7:30 PM when CPR failed. He was a very brave boy and the son of Daddy Cat. We just buried him in the back yard and my heart is broken.

[Furrys Mum]

Dear Ken,
I am so sorry to hear your sad news about Casper. It must have been a terrible shock to lose him so suddenly. He won't have to suffer all the side effects of radiation therapy now & is at peace. When I lost Furry last July reading your tribute to Daddy Cat & your messages helped me, but I still miss her everyday.
Thinking of you at this terrible time, Judith

[michelles kitty]

ken i am so sorry you lost casper. he is at peace now and with daddy cat. my eyes welled up when i read your post. i dont know what else to say, its too soon after losing sir francis..my heart aches for you..you are in my thoughts and prayers

[Simba's Daddy]

I am sorry to hear this Ken. We all know and understand how hard it is. Casper and Daddy Cat are now cuddling together again like they are in that picture on your Daddy Cat tribute site. What an adorable picture.

Reading your tribute site helped me too. It was one of the first things I seen when I found this forum.

[toonie]

Ken I am terribly sorry you had to lose Casper, so quickly too, and not that long since Daddy Cat...I know the pain is overwhelming. I know all your stories, all of you posters on this site. I have been following the posts since November 06 after I lost my two 13 year old cats within 3 weeks of each other. Close to four months later today, I am still raw but reading the stories here have helped so much. Ken, both your cats 's facial expression tells me how kind and loving and of course intelligent they were. A friend of mine who is a bit of a witch (I mean this kindly, she is just extraordinarily intuitive) told me that when an animals are that intelligent and able to communicate with humans on this level, they will come back to you, in a graduated life form , as human beings and you will know each other. Right now, the pain is etching scars on your soul:this has to be. When you all meet again you will recognize each other.
Our grief is our own sort of passing too. It cements the bond that was. Ken I don't know, what the weather is like where you are but when you see some sun, go somewhere quiet and turn your cheek to it. Feel it's warmth. I hope that you will soon feel the love that your cats are sending you. Courage dear Ken. You deserve a lot of rewards for the having raised beautiful cats that were able to know and learn human love from you.
P.S. Ever since I read your Daddy Cat tribute, the song stays in my mind and sometimes cheers me up a bit. My own big baby who died in November also loved being sung to; it seems it made him feel so special when I would sing him his songs also he loved to listen to sentimental songs on the radio. When his brother passed away, he wouldn't want any music at all, his pain was too much. I too have trouble listening to sentimental music since then but I feel the wind and sun and go out into nature as much as possible. There I find them, they are travelling the cosmos but have a second to send me a kiss.

[AlleysMama]

Ken,

I'm so sorry to hear about Casper. I know you've been worried about him for a while now, but I was so hoping he would pull through this. You have suffered so much loss. I know you are too filled with pain right now to think about it, but Casper is with Daddy Cat now and they are both looking down on you with love.

You have helped so many people on here, myself included. I only wish there were words to take away your pain.

Rest in peace Casper, you are loved and missed.

[Moose Mom]

Oh Ken

I'm so sorry to hear about Casper. I'm so very sorry you lost him. So soon after poor Sir. Francis too. I've been worried about him since I read your post about his cancer. I didn't post then because I've had no experience with it, but I've been hoping he would be okay. He is with Daddy Cat, his daddy now, curled up and happy.

You and your family are so full of love, you love and care for so many of the little ones. They have great lives in your home. The upside to loving so many is well, love, love and more love. The downside is you have to say goodbye so often. All the love is worth it.

Thinking of you, your family and Casper

[Furkidlets' Mom]

Ken,

I can't really write much right now, but please know that I'm so very, very sorry to hear about your dear Casper, and of the added pain you're now in. You, Casper and your family deserved better than all this. I wish I could say more, but I have nothing left in me to give right now....but I do care.

[ryancat]

Ken,I just wanted to add to the others and say how very sorry I am about the loss of your Casper.I know you guys were going thur some tough times with him and I am sorry it didn't turn out better for you all.You tried so hard to get him better but I hope it helps to know that he is with his daddy now and they are together forever.He won't have to endure all the awful treatments or pain but I know that's of no comfort to you now.Fly Free,sweet Casper, may you be happy and content at the rainbow bridge until your human daddy comes to join you.My thoughts and prayers are with you tonight and I hope you know we are all sending you positive thoughts.Sincerely,Renee (Sox's mom)

[Muffins]

Dear ((((((Ken))))))

I am so very, very sorry to hear that your sweet, precious Casper has passed away.

You and your whole family have been through so much of late --- Your beloved Sir Francis went to Rainbow's Bridge in January and now, Casper has gone to be reunited once again with Sir Francis as well as his beloved father, Daddy Cat .

I will keep you and your family in my prayers, Ken, and please do not hesitate to PM me if you want to write/talk, okay?

The only thing I can say with any certainty right now is that I honestly believe all of your furkids are together again up at Rainbow's Bridge. And, at Rainbow's Bridge, there is no more pain anymore.

I can only imagine how your heart feels right now after everything you have gone through. So many losses in too short a time. I believe that there is no greater pain than that of a broken heart after losing one of your precious kids .

You and your wife are truly extraordinary, wonderful, giving human beings with the biggest hearts.

God Bless you and your family always.

Wishing you and yours much peace, love & strength.

Denise

[sheltiecalicolov...]

Dear Ken,

It has taken me many months to come back to this wonderful board of caring animal lovers, and I finally felt tonight like I needed to be here for some reason. When I read that you lost Casper, I knew that was why I was supposed to be here, because you were there for me when I lost Kandy. My heart aches for your loss.

You are a special and strong person to be there for all of us, the brokenhearted who have lost their best friends and searched hopefully for someone who would care and understand. It seems that too many of us are surrounded by people who just don't get it. The pain is too much, until we find this board and realize that we are not alone. I wish I were strong enough to be here more.

You are in my prayers!!!

BIG HUGS

Erin

[Cleo 1]

Ken.
I am so sorry that you have lost Casper, you did your best for him.
I am thinking of you tonight,

Cleo1

[Ken Albin]

I wanted to thank everyone for the kind words. It's been a rough couple of weeks but we are hanging in there. The oncologist was very sweet.When she came out to say that Casper was gone she was crying. That is not a level of compassion you see very often in doctors but we appreciated the fact that she did care. She sent us a nice vase of roses and a card with a beautiful letter saying how sweet Casper was and how our webpages showed how much we cared for him and our other furkids. That letter is making the transition a little easier. Thanks again. I read and thought about each reply and it is truly wonderful that there are so many loving people here who, in the midst of their own grief, took the time and effort to write such nice sentiments.

[radgirl]

I am so sorry about the suddeness of Casper's death.....It sounds like ou were a GREAT parent to Casper.....I don't know what to say to ease your loss.

My thoughts are with you tday and in the weeks to come.....I know it must be hard after losing his Daddy too.......

Hugs.....Misty's Mama

[slbrock59]

Ken,
I am so sorry to learn of Casper's passing. He is healthy and carefree where he is now. He can cuddle with his Daddycat forever. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Steve

[xrayspex]

Ken I salute you for having the strength to come to my side in my days of darkness ahead. While looking thru the forum I stumbled across this post and realized that in your own dark hours you are still reaching out to others. My profound condolences Sir....I know your pain. May you find continued stength in the days to come

[michaelT]

Ken, I'm so sorry about Casper. Last fall I lost my cat Steve and when I buried him I had the Daddycat song going in my head( I had just read his Tribute, and the song helped alot). And now you lose his boy. I am sorry. I'm hope by now you've been able to turn a corner and are able to enjoy thoughts and rememberances of him. michaelT

[Macguy]

Hi Ken,

Unfortunately We are all here for the same reason. and I can empathize with you. I feel your loss too! I hope you can find it in your heart to get another cat. My Leo died in early Feb and we waited 2 weeks and got a new Wee Beastie. Some people say thats to soon. Not me. He doesn't replace Leo but he sure does help. You'll be the only one who nows when that will be. But it REALLY helps to play with a Kitten again. When I feel bad about Leo I look at Cosmo and it helps.
You are in my thoughts and prays. Alan,