Today is a sad day, and I'm in some serious need of quilt therapy. Our dear sweet Madaline ascended to kitty heaven this morning. She was only seven, so she's gone way too soon.I found her still alive under my quilt rack - she called to me in a strange way, and so we rushed her to the vet. It must have been Madaline's last big effort to call to me, as the vet had to revive her, but she advised us that we needed to let her go - she felt that Madaline was brain dead.
We're not sure what happened, but the vet said that snake or spider bite is at the top of her list of causes. The kids are devastated, as are Marty and I - we will miss her in the worst way, and Holly has been searching for her already. It gives me hope to think Madaline has found her long lost friend Sasha, and that they're playing together happily. Love you Madaline. x o x
Tazzie,
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I have two wonderful cats, Zoey and Tilly, and I can't imagine losing one.
you must all be so sad - our pets become part of the family in no time at all. our new puppy, potch, who we've had only since thursday is already part of the furniture and things wouldn't be the same without her.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss. (((HUGS)))
ReplyDelete(((HUGS))) - I lost my beloved old dog today also - I know too well how you feel. It's just too hard.
ReplyDeleteOh, how sad - I'm so sorry!
ReplyDeleteSending hugs and sympathy across the miles. Madaline was lucky to live with a loving family and you were blessed to have her grace your home.
ReplyDeletea very sad day indeed...so sorry for your loss...
ReplyDeleteSO sorry for the loss of your pet. They fast become an important part of our lives. I am sure she is playing in Kitty Heaven.
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Linda Z
I'm so sorry for poor Madaline and your family. I know the suddenness must have been a shock.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry for your loss. Pretty baby...
ReplyDeleteJulie
It's so sad to lose a dear pet. I'm sorry.
ReplyDeleteOh, how very sad. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Many hugs from our house to yours.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about Madaline. Best wishes to you all.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about Madaline. That is so sad. Know that I am thinking of you and your family.
ReplyDeleteTazzie, I'm soooo very sorry. She was far too young for kitty heaven.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for your sadness. I love the way they become part of our family and the love they share with us, but losing our pets can be so painful. My thoughts are with you in this sad time.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for you and your children. Losing a pet is never easy. Take care.
ReplyDeleteI'm so terribly sorry, Tazzie!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry, Tazzie.
ReplyDeleteSorry for you lost. Pets truly do find our place in our hearts.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry Tazzie. We have a lovely kitty here too, 8 years old as well, and the kids and DH and I would be gutted if she was gone. Way too young to go :(
ReplyDeleteBig hugs from Ireland.
so sorry to hear about your cat. May your memories of her comfort you.
ReplyDeleteHugs from US
Oh Tazzie...I'm so sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeletePets fill our hearts, I'm so sorry for your family. Heartbreak is never easy.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you have many wonderful memories and photos of her to bring joy in times ahead.
ReplyDeleteI am so, so sorry to hear about this. We have 3 kitties and they are such a HUGE part of the family.
ReplyDeleteOh Tazzie I'm really sorry to hear your news.
ReplyDeleteSending you cyber ((hugs))
Tazzie, your post brought tears to my eyes. I'm so sorry for you.
ReplyDeleteIt's so hard to lose a pet, I'm sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteSo Sorry to hear about your loss. Sending lots of quilty hugs to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteOh Tazzie, so sorry to hear about Madaline. Sending lots of warm thoughts your way.
ReplyDeleteOh Tazzie, I'm so sorry about Madaline! Sending warmest quilty hugs and thoughts to wrap all of you in.
ReplyDeleteI'm so, so sorry to hear about Madaline. Our little furry friends are so much like family. Love to you and your family.
ReplyDeletexoxo
jan
condolences on the passing of Madaline
ReplyDeletehoping that quilting will help some at this time
Tazzie, sending you big hugs. so sorry about your sweet cat.
ReplyDeleteThat's bad news for your family Tazzie. I'm glad you have lovely photos of Madaline sitting on your quilts to keep and remember her by.
ReplyDeleteOh, Tazzie, I am so so sorry. I know how special our pets are and what a huge part of the family they become. Take care. My thoughts are with you.
ReplyDeleteAm so sorry for your loss. Our animals are such a big part of our life and comfort.
ReplyDeleteOh, I am so sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry about Madaline. Seven is too young. It is so hard to loose our dear furry friends at any age, but I still wouldn't want to live without one in my life.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry sweetie.
ReplyDeleteAww, so sorry to hear that Tazzie, it's a tough thing to have happen, but even worse when it's sudden.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry! As a pet lover, this just breaks my heart and I know how it must hurt you all.
ReplyDeleteReally sorry for this shocking event to have happened to Madaline and her family. How terribly sad. :(
ReplyDeleteCan't imagine life without our Simon and Schuster...
I feel so sad, Tazzie. It's so hard to lose a dear family member, even if she is "just a cat". Big (((hugs))) to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteOh no, this is terrible news! So sorry for little Madaline and for your whole family. Such a tough loss--she should have had many years ahead of her. Take care...
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear about your cat. It is so hard to lose a pet, especially at such a young age.
ReplyDeleteWhen we lost our Oliver a few years ago I found this poem for my kids. It makes me cry but, it makes me feel better too.
ReplyDeleteCAT HEAVEN
by Cynthia Rylant
The way to Cat Heaven is a field of sweet grass
where crickets and butterflies play.
A cat may be late in getting to Heaven . . .
there's so much fun on the way!
But an angel will wait
at the yellow front door,
wait til a kitty
comes home.
And when she arrives,
he'll give her a kiss
and some milk
in a bowl all her own.
There are trees
in Cat Heaven,
trees made just for cats,
trees growing
so green and so high.
But no one gets stuck in a tree
anymore --
if a cat wants down,
she will fly!
And oh the toys,
kitty toys everywhere,
thousands and thousands
go by.
There are buttons and baubles
and small cotton mice --
there is catnip afloat
in the sky!
There are angels,
of course,
with soft angel laps
where kitties can purr
loud and strong.
The angels will rub
kitties' noses and ears
and sing them
a Cat Heaven song.
And when cats are hungry,
there's God's kitchen counter
all covered with
white kitty dishes,
full of tuna and salmon
and mounds of sardines,
and wonderful little pink fishes.
The cats in Cat Heaven
are so loved and spoiled
God lets them all
lie on his bed . . .
He walks in His garden
with a good black book
and a kitty
asleep on His head.
Then when a cat needs,
she may just simply ponder
and watch the blue world deep and wide . . .
She will watch the old house
where she once lived and wandered,
and the people who loved her inside.
All cats love Heaven,
they know the way there,
they know where
the angel cats fly.
They'll run past the stars
and the moon and the sun . . .
. . . to curl up with God in the sky.
Hope this helps!
Marcy
I can't say any more than everyone else has stated. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
ReplyDeleteI'm late reading this but I'm crying just the same. Sweet kitty, see how much your were loved...
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss, cats are not pets to a quilter, they are a valued member of the family and our best quilt critics, my she always be in your heart.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your little girl. God only gives them to us for a short while. We love them, take care of them, and then we have to let them go. I know the pain only to well. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeletegloria g. Richards, TX
Oh Tazzie, I'm so very sorry to read this - way after it happened. This has to have been so hard for all of you. I'm so glad you have a new little one to keep you all on your toes and add spice to your lives!
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