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Feb 24, 2015 - 7:52 AM
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MikeP
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It's funny, I didn't make a post for my mom when she passed away just over two years ago, but, this morning when we woke up, we found Spooky had died overnight. Some of us have talked about our pets here before so, I decided to just let this out a bit.
He was an older cat, 18 at least, we got him from the animal shelter when he was 2. He had urinary issues and kidney failure years ago but pulled through, but in the last 2 weeks he started having more troubles and we knew time was short.
He was a sweet, loving cat, but never a lap or cuddle cat. He didn't like being held, but if we were watching a movie at night he'd get up on the sofa and sit as close as he could to me. We'd kid that he really wanted to be up daddy's butt. He always wanted to sit in the space we were in, since we'd gotten it warm. He'd stare with his big blue eyes until he got what he wanted.
And bless his heart, he usually got what he wanted  A little bit of peanut butter, vanilla ice cream now and then. He even would beg for Doritos.
We knew he was sick. We'd had him at the vet twice in the last few weeks and spent more than I could really afford, and last night had planned to take him back to the vet today.
He loved us, I know. And I know he felt our love too. He kept us company for around 16 to 18 years. The past few days it was clear he was feeling pain, discomfort...I hope he knew we did our best to care for him.
My mom loved him. She even named him. Yesterday, all this was on my mind driving to work, and I actually spoke out loud to mom, "Mom, Spooky might be coming to see you soon, you two take care of each other".
Donna and I don't have kids, Spooky was our kid. We loved him.
We'll miss him.
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I feel for you, Mike. Total sympathy.
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My condolence. I wish they could live longer and in better health to the end.
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Hello, very sorry for your loss.
What a picture of your beautiful cat – those radiant blue eyes! And although Spooky did not like to be held, that gorgeous fur sure seemed to invite stroking. I know I would have tried.
From 1971 to 1986 I had a cat also named “Spooky” - all short grey hair with a white bib and affectionate. I loved when she played with catnip and rolled around. When I moved out, Spooky invigorated my Mom, becoming her new cuddle-cat child.
Spooky's last year was also fraught with urinary and kidney issues. No expense was spared for back and forth emotionally exhausting vet visits leading to final home water treatments. Mom and I tried our best. They're together now.
Again, my sincerest, deepest condolences.
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So sorry about this, Mike.
Spooky brought such pleasure into your lives, and you brought such love into his life.
I've been through this too, so my thoughts and prayers are with you right now.
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Very sorry for your loss.
20 yrs ago lost two cats (brothers) in one week, was devastated.
Still think about them.
Have two 5 year old brother and sister kitties now, yet cringe at thought of a loss.
Alex
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So sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved Spooky.  Our pugs are our kids, too. Add our hugs and sympathy to those here as well.
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DP sorry
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If I watch it tonight, look out !