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Saying goodbye to Sammy

Posted : 1/27/2007 3:14:47 PM

Hi everyone, I know I haven't been on much lately.. just dealing with a lot here at home.. I have a couple slipped discs in my back and going through physical therapy.

Back in September I posted pics of the little kitty Boss and Gracie found and attacked in the back yard.. well, last night he started howling really weirdly and this morning was unable to hold his head straight or walk without falling over and his eyes were dilated. I took him into the emergency vet and they confirmed he had some type of neurological problem, possibly caused by infection.. even finding the source of infection would be quite expensive and because it was in his brain, he would most likely only have about 6 months to live and his quality of life wouldn't be so good.... so I held him in my arms, him purring right to the end, as we helped him along to the rainbow bridge.

So, goodbye Sammy "Cool-Cat"... I may have only had you a few short months, you touched my heart in a big way and will be missed.

Here's my favorite picture of him

marty_ga

Posted : 1/27/2007 3:30:22 PM

I'm so sorry you lost Sammy. He was beautiful!

spiritdogs

Posted : 1/27/2007 3:48:57 PM

Run free, Sammy. [sm=angel.gif] At least you had a good mommy while you were here. She'll meet you at the Bridge someday - meantime, go find Pirate. He'll show you around.

Raja19

Posted : 1/27/2007 5:32:28 PM

I'm so sorry, but he knew he was loved till the last moment...and still I'm sure.

Run Free Sammy!

dasher

Posted : 1/27/2007 8:06:12 PM

I'm so sorry to hear that! [

] Sammy is beautiful!! I am sure he had a wonderful life with you, even if it was for only a few months.

pofi_pasquale

Posted : 1/27/2007 9:58:22 PM

Oh, I'm so sad and so sorry, Trishanne - he had blossomed into such a beautiful boy under your care. He definitely knew love and caring with you.

Be at peace, beautiful Sammy.

shelterdog

Posted : 1/27/2007 10:05:35 PM

I'm so sorry, he was such a pretty boy.

Run free, Sammie

sallya

Posted : 1/27/2007 10:07:35 PM

I am very sorry about your loss!!! I also hope you feel better.

katherine

Posted : 1/27/2007 11:13:58 PM

Hugs to you, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your sweet Sammy. You will be in my thoughts.
God speed, Sammy.

huskymom

Posted : 1/28/2007 12:37:36 AM

I'm soo sorry. I'm sure he's thankful for the few months he had with you. And for your understanding and help in the end.

I hope you feel better soon. I miss seeing you around here.

lorib

Posted : 1/28/2007 2:53:37 AM

Goodbye, sweet Sammy. Run free at the Bridge.

lisa baker

Posted : 1/28/2007 10:10:26 AM

I am so sorry for you loss. It is so hard to say good bye

He is The Boss

Posted : 1/28/2007 10:12:27 PM

Thank you everyone for your kind words.. God this is so hard. I keep looking for him in his favorite little spots, even caught myself turning on the hall light last night when I went downstairs for a drink because Sammy liked to lay on the top step and trip me. I turned that light on 3 times last night so I would make sure I didn't trip over him.

I found one of his whiskers today and put it in a little baggy. I'll probably use it in a little tribute I make to him. I think God gave him to me for a short time so he had someone with him when he died. He was a wild cat before Boss and Gracie found him in the back yard, and perhaps he would have had to go through it alone and suffer if God didn't send him my way.

Boss has been sticking so close to me, being my comfort and support as usual.. I know he misses his kitty too... Sammy was his little buddy. Before I called the vet and took Sammy in, Boss knew something was wrong with him, and Boss laid down beside him on the floor.. turned over on his back and curled up to Sammy.

Here's a few more pics of Sammy....

jeano

Posted : 1/28/2007 10:14:07 PM

I'm so sorry you lost Sammycat! It's never easy. [

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I know he's happy and healthy and playing with other dogs and cats at the Bridge now!

sharismom

Posted : 1/29/2007 9:27:29 AM

I'm sorry for your loss. Run free, Sammy [sm=angel.gif]