The Passing Of Our Beloved Moguwai

Well folks, I was a frequent visitor to this site 3 years ago as my 15 year old cat, Kudi had passed away here in Phoenix. It was a devestating time for me and my wife and I still hold my discussions with members here very special because those talks helped us through a very dark time in our lives. Kudi was everything to me and I'm still not completely over his passing.

I'm sad to report that Kudi's mom, Moguwai, passed away peacefully at home yesterday at the age of 20 years old - yes, 20 years old. We had her over half our lives. She was a very special girl.

Moguwai began having the usual "old cat" problems around 2 years ago. She developed a tumor under her right shoulder which eventually caused the amputation of her right leg. We int*itially thought that procedure would be too tramatic for a cat that age, but in typical fashion, she overcame the disability and continued to live a very active life. Our vet requested that she be giving Sub-Q fluids to keep her hydrated, so we learned how to do and 3 times a week, she learned to love "fluid time".

About 2 months ago during a routine examination and x-ray, our Vet found those same tumors were back, only this time there was tumors forming in her lungs. At this point, our Vet said there was nothing they could do for. He gave her anywhere from 1-2 months left. We took her home and she seemed to be doing very well up until 2 days ago.

Yesterday morning, my wife had just finished feeding her and placed her in her special bed we made for her between our couch and love seat in the living room. Usually Moguwai goes directly to sleep without making a sound. Right when my wife sat down, Moguwai climbed out from behind the couch and laid down next to her. My wife thought nothing of it since Moguwai was purring and she always purred very loud. Not 2 minutes later, my wife noticed that the purring had stopped, she looked down and Moguwai had peacefully died without making a sound. I came out from the bedroom and my wife was sitting there quietly crying with Moguwai in her arms - it was the saddest thing I have ever ever seen.

We kept Moguwai at home for the next 30 minutes loving, kissing and saying our goodbyes to her - it hurt so much. We then took her to our Vet who has been taking care of her all these years and there wasn't a dry eye in the entire hospital - it was such a touching tribute to such a special little girl.

We will forever miss Moguwai. She traveled the world with us, moved several times and had two beautiful sons who were just a sweet as she was. I only hope now that Moguwai is back together with her sons and they are playing like they used to.

Thanks for listening. Here's a picture of Moguwai I took only 4 days before she passed away.

We love you little girl and we'll see you again someday.

Tony in Phoenix.

My Kudi - It's Been 8 Months...

Not an hour goes by that I don't think about Kudi who passed away on October 23, 2003.

I love you old man and I will never forget you!

Wonderful Tribute From Another Website

Copied from another website:

"I just wanted to thank everyone for their support. I am so glad a place like this exists for all of us who are suffering through this type of loss. It is truly a blessing to have had these wonderful animals in our lives- and even more wonderful that their spirits can bring us all together.
I have been going up and down the past two days. Since Thursday night, when I learned my Katy had passed, I've been vacillating between hysterical sobbing grief, laughter and joy over the memories of my special friend, denial, anger, and everything in between.
This morning, I was feeling down again. The tears were coming hard and fast, and I reached my absolute breaking point.
Then: I realized that if I stayed where I was, in that place of despair, I was letting the bad forces of the universe win. I will NOT let anything take her from me. She is never really gone if I keep her in my heart. if I dwell on the loss of her physical presence, I am denying myself the gift of her spirit which I have felt several times since her passing. She was not "taken" from me, as I initially thought. She is still here, our relationship still continues- just in a different form.
She was a blessing to my family during her life on the earth, and now she is an even greater blessing.
Now, she is my angel, and I know she's watching over me and my family.
Do I still wish I could hear her meowing away like crazy for attention? Wish I could see her, laying in the windowsill, with her little pink tongue hanging out of her mouth (her trademark expression- one that always got us chuckling). Yes. And I will probably never stop missing her physically. I'm only human.
But what really made her "Katy", the crazy little cat that brought me so much joy? It was her spirit- that intangible thing that makes us all who we are.
And that can never be taken away from me.
And in that thought, I can find some comfort.
I hope my rambling disjointed thoughts can help someone else right now who's going through this time of pain and grieving.
Take a deep breath, close your eyes, and listen: I garauntee you'll feel much better, because you'll realize your precious friend is still there. You just have to look a little harder than before.
May God, whomever he/she/it may be to you, bless you all.
Thank you. "
Incredibly inspiring if you ask me.

Tony (Kudi's dad)

Our Beloved Kudi 7/10/89-10/23/03

Some of you may remember me from July 2002 at Google.Alt.Loss when our beloved cat "Kudi" came down with a severe liver infection. With the help of your thoughts, prayers and support, Kudi fought the disease and went on to have a wonderful 15 additional months of life.

Unfortunately, Kudi's liver and kidney's failed him again two weeks ago and just last night, with Kudi in my arms and with the assistance of our wonderful vet, he passed away peacefully, surrounded by those who loved him dearly.

To say we are absolutely devastated would be the worst understatement in human history. Nothing can describe the grief we are feeling right now. The loss of "Mr. Sweetheart" will be deeply felt for the rest of my life. Kudi will be terribly missed by his two mothers, my wife Yuka and his real mother, Moguwai (who is a very healthy 16 years old right now - they were never apart). Also, Kudi's inherited Brother "Neko-San" and sister "Callie" will miss him greatly too. I want to thank my wife for being such a wonderful mother to my "little man".

He will forever remain the brighest star in the sky. I loved him more than life itself. He was my constant shadow, my best friend, always waiting at the door for me, and never asked for anything in return except for plenty of love and kisses.....and good food of course.

I take great comfort in knowing that Kudi had a wonderful life full of love & happiness and we were there for him when he was born, and when he died. I can only pray that one day, we will be together again someday. He taught some so much about life right up until he took his last breath. I am extremely fortunate and grateful to have had Kudi in my life. I am so lucky to have been able to tell him that, then get is approving "nudge" before he passed away.

Rest in peace old man. You are reborn again. Run, play and re-unite with your long lost relatives and friends. For I will cross the Rainbow Bridge someday and give you all of the love you can handle for eternity - I cannot wait for that day Sweetheart. You gave us so much, and asked for so little.

Dedicated to Kudi..."the one so little, who loved SO much"

No words can describe how much we love you and how much you will be missed. You WILL NOT be forgotten!! Your eternal loving family,

Tony, Yuka, Moguwai, Neko-San & Callie Beason
October 24, 2003 - Phoenix, Arizona

GOD BLESS YOU OLD MAN!