Came home from work tonight to find my kitty was no longer with us...

[WillParkinson]

I arrived home a little after 11 pm. Paul had been out with the dogs. Dot was laying on a box, one of his favorite places to lay. Paul came in and sat down while put my stuff away. Dot hadn't moved so I walked over and nudged the box. It was then that I noticed he wasn't breathing. I bent down and found he had been dead for a while. Paul said he thought he was sleeping, as he slept on that box quite a bit. Kind of a shock. Haven't cried yet, but figure it's coming soon.



Dot in another one of his favorite sleeping spots.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. Aw, so sorry to hear that!

RIP, Dot.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. Oh, no, my dear Will....

What a terrible shock that must have been...

I hope he went peacefully in his sleep. And I sure hope he didn't suffer...

Safe passage to him...

[vanlassie]

3. So sorry.

[Angry Dragon]

4. ........

[bluesbassman]

5. Oh man, so sorry Will.

Safe passage to Dot, and peace and comfort to you and Paul.

[hifiguy]

6. How awful.

Safe passage, little one.

[grasswire]

7. what a beautiful cat

...and such interesting markings. He looks sooo soft. Obviously a great cat, as the dog can attest. He didn't give you any sign that he was ill?

Poor kitteh. RIP Dot.

[WillParkinson]

8. No, no signs...

He ate this morning, just like always, and then stretched out on the couch for most of the afternoon.

[Rhiannon12866]

9. I am so, so sorry...

What a heartbreaking thing for all of you and it still must be a terrible shock. What a sweet picture and a beautiful cat. I love the name... Looks and sounds that he had a lot of love in his life.

[Joe Shlabotnik]

10. thats sounds heartbreaking and unfair

By the sounds of it, Dot went peacefully though.

[LoveMyCali]

11. How awful for you

I hope you find some consolation in the fact it sounds like he left this world peacefully and never had to suffer a sick day.

[WCGreen]

12. Sorry to hear that...

We lost our best friend Gizmo right after Bush won his election and to fill up the void, we ended up with five cats for a while...

Little Annie, my MIL's companion, came to live with us after my MIL passed on.

Annie left us last year. She was riddled with tumors. We were with her when they gave her the shot.

I almost regret having the critters around because I know I will out live them and it is so sad when they pass on.

Right now, three of them are cuddling up against me as I type this out

But the joy and companionship they give far outweighs any of the downsides...

[Denninmi]

13. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Its hard, to me, losing a pet was losing my child.

[AtomicKitten]

14. Rest peacefully, sweet Dot. Sorry for your loss. nt

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[avebury]

15. Sorry for you loss. He was a beauty. nt

[HopeHoops]

16. I worry about that every time I see my big boy sleeping (or can't find him) - he's 15.

[Phentex]

17. Aw, I'm sorry...

what a sweet little kitty! I know you'll miss him.

[Call Me Wesley]

18. Safe passage to Dot.

May he be free from suffering. Peace and comfort to you and yours.

[Bertha Venation]

19. oh, god, Will, I am so sorry

So very sorry.

[LaurenG]

20. I am so sorry Will

[OregonBlue]

21. I'm so sorry. You lost a wonderful friend. Take some time to cry.

[Liberal Veteran]

22. I'm very sorry.

Peace and thoughts to you.

[warrior1]

23. Rest in peace.

[dickthegrouch]

24. Safe Passage to Dot

I had a cat that looked exactly like him, named Sheba, many years ago. I still miss her purring.
All the best to the rest of the family.

[myrna minx]

25. I'm so sorry.

[peacefreak]

26. What a good old boy.

It sounds like a peaceful end to a life shared with people who loved him. I'm sorry for your loss, Will.

[MuseRider]

27. Oh I am so sorry to see this.

Dot was a lucky boy to be yours and you were lucky to be his. It sounds like he died peacefully where he was safe and loved. Not a bad way to go but it leaves a huge hole in your heart. I am so sorry.

[mwdem]

34. Muse.

Off topic, but how are you? I'm now in L.A. area, of all places! Hope all is well with with you!

[Mac1949]

28. Deepest sympathy for your loss. Don't know what else to say.

[dawg]

29. Sorry Will.

[Brigid]

30. So sorry to hear that, Will.

Safe passage to Dot.

[KT2000]

31. I am so sorry

I'm sure you gave him a good life - you gave him a terrific name.
Peace to you and RIP Dot.

[Kaleva]

32. Very sorry to hear about Dot.

[Rowdyboy]

33. I'm so sorry Will....you'll be in my thoughts.....

Peace to you both

[blogslut]

35. Goodbye, Dot

I bet you were an awesome cat.

[Alameda]

36. Sorry for your loss, but you were spared the suffering and having to make difficult choices

My dear cat passed away a few months ago. It was awful to hear her cry and see her suffering. In my lifetime I've lost three cats, I would have preferred to loose them like you did. Seeing an animal that has looked to you for care, and realizing there is little you can do is a terrible situation. I still cry when I remember the sound and suffering face of my cat.

My remaining cat I have now misses his companion, I can see how he's changed since she passed away.

Loosing a pet is hard.

[Arugula Latte]

37. Oh no, I'm so sorry.

Rest in peace pretty kitty.

[Pool Hall Ace]

38. Hugs for you, Will

Safe passage, Dot.

[Honeycombe8]

39. Awwwww. I'm sooooo sorry. What do you think happened? nt

[nolabear]

40. Oh, I'm sorry. Safe passage to Dot. And peace to you.

[LWolf]

41. I'm so sorry.

My old kitty died on Easter Sunday this spring. It's hard.

[rurallib]

42. Our sympathies, Will.

[TuxedoKat]

43. Oh, I'm so sorry

for the loss of your beloved Dot. It sounds like he had a peaceful passing though and I think this is the best way for pets to pass away if possible, quietly and in their home. (((HUGS)))

[derby378]

44. Will, I am so sorry to hear this.

[Hayabusa]

45. What a beautiful cat

RIP Dot.

[flvegan]

46. I'm so sorry to hear this, Will.

My heart goes out to you.

[Jack Sprat]

47. Sorry to hear that.

Bet that dog in the picture will miss him too.

[MrMickeysMom]

48. Your sweet Dot ... I'm sorry.

My heart goes out to you. After having so much suffering in my own kitten kingdom, to think she dies in her sleep is somewhat gentle on your heart, I imagine.