My cat Bijou just died on her 18th birthday.

[Zoeisright]

One month after Buster. My heart is broken.

[murielm99]

1. I am sorry.

It is never easy to lose them.

[rurallib]

2. so sorry to hear. Hope you have some great memories.

[Rhiannon12866]

3. I am so, so sorry...

I have been there and know it never gets easier. I understand and share your feelings... ;( :hug:

[CottonBear]

4. I'm so sorry about your loss. I know Bijou will be missed.

RIP Bijou.
:hug:

[nadinbrzezinski]

5. Hugs, it is never easy

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

6. 18 is glorious.

Good kitty!

[tibbir]

7. I am SO sorry for your loss.

Even though we know going in we will likely lose our pets it doesn't help because along the way they become our family and our best friends. It won't get better but it will get easier.

[Odin2005]

8. Damn!

:(

[CrispyQ]

9. ...

:hug:

[xultar]

10. Sending hugs and kisses....much love. Sorry for your loss.

[emilyg]

11. So sorry. Hugs.

[OHdem10]

12. My thoughts are with you.

[lunatica]

13. Obviously you took excellent care of Bijou

18 years is a very long time. I'm sorry for your loss.

[Cetacea]

14. Sorry for your loss.

Especially so close to your other loss. Take care.

[1620rock]

15. God bless, may he grant you peace. At 65yrs. I have had to say goodbye to so many.

[joeybee12]

16. I'm so sorry to hear that...but you had her for a nice long time and have memories..

RIP, Bijou.

:grouphug:

[HockeyMom]

17. Condolences on your loss

Losing your "family member" after so many years is very, very difficult. I lost my Penny last January after 14 years. Six months later, her 20 year old "brother" had to be put down. My children grew up with them. It was like losing another part of my family.

Again, my sympathy.

[Ohio Joe]

18. My condolences - RIP - nt

[indepat]

19. Our deepest condolences

:cry:

[Blue Owl]

20. sorry to hear it

:grouphug:

[RebelOne]

21. So sorry. I am sure your kitty

had a good life with you for 18 years. I know your grief, as I had to put my Rottweiler down 2 weeks before her 13th birthday. She was my best friend as was probably your cat Bijou.

[slackmaster]

22. That's a good long life. Sorry for your losses.

My fur monsters are my best friends.

[Kceres]

23. You certainly did something right. Eighteen is a long, long kitty life.

You are a wonderful kitty parent! So sorry for your loss, though.

[DearAbby]

24. Bijou and Buster are together again

never alone. Take comfort. Hugs to you and your family for your loss. Safe Journey to Bijou.

[ingac70]

25. Lost my cat yesterday :'(

My condolences to you.

[KT2000]

31. I am so sorry

You have my sympathy

[Zoeisright]

32. Oh, I'm so sorry.

Condolences.

[TuxedoKat]

35. So sorry

for the loss of your beloved kitty too. (((HUGS)))

[Zoeisright]

57. She was a beautiful Tuxedo cat.

So your screen name is especially poignant. Thank you.

[TuxedoKat]

59. Ahh

so sorry it is a sad reminder. I LOVE Tuxedo cats (one is sleeping on my lap right now), he's 15. I had another Tuxedo who died two years ago this month of FELV only 7, and another cat died this month (age 19) four years ago, so May is a sad reminder for me of their loss. (((HUGS))) from a fellow cat lover. Do you have any pictures of your kitty?

[dkf]

26. I am so sorry.

I miss my cat too and it's been years. Our constant companions, sensing our moods, being there for us... They are the best of friends.

:hugs:

[calimary]

27. There are times when our animal family members' deaths hit us perhaps even harder

than our fellow humans' passings.

People can at least express their pain and needs. With our pets, the best we can do is try to sense it or make educated guesses.

But it's no less painful, no less significant, no less a loss. Our animals give us unconditional love - something many humans can't get behind even while we're supposedly the superior beings.

My deepest condolences. I've had that broken heart myself too many times, and sometimes when I look at Goldie our dog, or dB, Betty, Onnie, and Barney, our cats, I know that pain is gonna come someday for me too. I was even amazed at how much of a mess I became when Lucy, our little hamster, died. Sheesh.

Much love and sympathy to you. Eighteen years! That was a wonderful long life. None of my cats has ever lived that long.

:grouphug: :hug: :grouphug: :hug: :grouphug:

[Keefer]

28. I'm with you...

I have 9 cats. I know how it is. They are like children. Each has their own personality.

[MineralMan]

29. So sorry. That's hard...

[Angry Dragon]

30. ........

:hug:

[KT2000]

33. Please accept my condolences

we love them so much.

[TuxedoKat]

34. So sorry

for the loss of your beloved Bijou and Buster too! Two so close together is really sad. (((HUGS))).

[virgdem]

36. My condolences to you and your family..

on the loss of your beloved kitty. It's so difficult to lost them, as I have, but she lived a good, long life with you and you will always cherish the memory of your beloved kitty(s). Much peace and comfort to you in the coming days and weeks.

[xchrom]

37. I'm very sorry.

It's so hard to lose your companion after so long.

[classof56]

38. This is such sad news. A double blow!

Words really aren't adequate. Thank you for providing such loving care for so many years to Buster and Bijou. They were fortunate to have you, and you them!

Blessings

[nashville_brook]

39. I am so sorry!

[tblue37]

40. My precious Lila is 18 1/2. She has some real health problems, but thus far is

not doing too badly, though she has to have three different meds each day. But I know it's just a matter of time, and I am sad already. I will also be devastated when she goes. We love our pets so much. I am very sorry that you have lost a dear companion of so many years.

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

41. ((((Zoeisright)))

[Warpy]

42. I'm so sorry. My old girl will be 18 next month

but I have no idea what her birthday is, just that the vet and I both guesstimated her age to be the same when I got her.

I'm dreading the shock when she goes.

[provis99]

43. Love cats; always hard when the dies, even when they make it to 18.

I still miss my grumpy little redhaired Jefferson.

[Liberal_in_LA]

44. .

:(

[Arugula Latte]

45. Aw, I'm so sorry. I've got an 18-year-old kitty myself.

I love her more and more every day, and I cherish the time I've had with her. So far she's still going strong and is even frisky on occasion.

I always say that the only thing that helps someone to get over the loss of a kitty is being able to help another kitty who needs a home. :hug:

[Aerows]

46. Gaston - my Maine Coon

Died just shy of 17 this winter. He was a massive fella, at 21 lbs., and was the most friendly cat I've encountered save my Roma, which is a stray I saved last winter from starvation.

I miss Gaston and his playful spirit every day. He was a house cat, and could fetch like a dog. He always seemed to know when I needed him, too, because he would climb in my lap.

My friend gave my something very special: http://www.pacificurns.com/products.html?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=146&category_id=10

It reminds me of Gaston every time I see it. It reminds me of my big boy pouncing on something and playing with it. It includes a little funnel you can use to put some of your cats hair or ashes into the charm if you are into that. I'm not really, the memory of it is enough for me, and the memory of my big boy.

I think some part of his spirit resides in the cat I saved from starvation - she was truly pathetic, and now is thriving. I can't get her to fetch - that seemed to be the big boy's realm alone :).

I hope you find peace, my friend. Our friends don't always walk on two legs, and it is devastating.

[mike_c]

47. I'm so sorry!

Damn, that's so hard. :hug:

[Mz Pip]

48. So sorry

I'm sure she had a wonder life with you. She had 18 wonderful years of hugs and pets with you. You were lucky to have each other.

[KathieG]

49. I'm so sorry.

I know what you are going through. I lost my beloved cat Kenny this past December. It is the only bad thing about having fur kids...letting them go when the time comes. :-(

[Raine]

50. I'm so sorry

:hug: I lost of my little dog just before Christmas after having him 16yrs. I still miss him everyday, he was a family member. I know just how you feel. :hug:

[The Wizard]

51. Lost my little buddy Wednesday

It was sudden and he took his last breath on the way to the vet. My constant companion would watch hockey games with me and generally follow me around. I miss him as do all who knew him. A friend to all.
They give us unconditional love and loyalty. They are always in our memories.
"We who choose to surround ourselves with lives shorter than our own live within a fragile circle."
(Irving Townsend)

[Arugula Latte]

52. Aw, I'm so sorry about the loss of your kitty, too. What a gorgeous fellow.

:hug:

[Maru Kitteh]

53. I am so very sorry for you and your loss. My heart aches for you. Fur babies give us so much.

:hug:

[XanaDUer]

54. So so sorry

nt.

[BobbyBoring]

55. RIP Bijou

Off to the big cat nip patch in the sky~

[qanda]

56. So sorry for your loss

Always sad to lose a part of the family.

[Zoeisright]

58. Thank you, everyone, for the condolences. It helps.

As the hours go by, I realize it was her time. I almost called it off because she seemed to be more alert at the end, but she was ready to go. It was just heartbreaking.

I love you, my Bijou.

[Maraya1969]

60. I am so sorry.

Animals are our perfect love.

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...

[Tikki]

61. I'm so sorry....

big hugs.
:hug:

Tikki

[stevedeshazer]

62. You were good to that cat if she lived to eighteen.

Condolences and congratulations are both in order.

You must be a great pet owner.

See you at the rainbow bridge.

[tosh]

63. (( ))

Hugs & comfort for you, Zoeisright. I'm afraid my dear Marley will be following close behind Bijou.

[GreenPartyVoter]

64. I am so very sorry! *hugs* (And a little worried. My last kitteh is turning 18 in a few weeks.)

:cry: :hug:

[eleny]

65. so sorry for you {{{Zoeisright}}}