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My beautiful Courtney died last night aged 14.
She was a very loving little cat. When the children were babies if they woke and cried she'd run up the stairs before me so that by the time I got there they would be cooing at her as she sat next to them. I used to call her Nanny then.
When people ask why I chose her I always tell them when I was shown the litter one little skinny kitten tottered over to me as if she knew me and that she chose me instead.
She was diagnosed as in kidney failure a few months back and was on tablets to keep her happy, and she was. I was lucky to have those extra few months with her.
She went out for a walk yesterday and died suddenly in a neighbours garden. It was very quick and she looked very peaceful.
I love you little Courtney puss and I'm very honoured you chose me to look after you. I only hope I did you justice.
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I am not looking for sympathy here but I want the whole world to know what a damn good cat she was.
Dymetrie
20-11-2007, 09:20
*hugs Dawnie*
Oh Dawn :( *big hugs*
At least you had some extra time with her.
RIP Courtney
Oh hun, you've made me cry. I am gutted for you, its so awful losing a pet.
She'll be playing with my Smokey, Gypsy and Gizzy now :)
*hugs*
Losing a pet is like losing a member of the family, and Courtney sounded exactly like a member of the family.
*big hugs*
RIP Courtney
*big big big hugs*
RIP Courtney. She sounds like a wee angel and will no doubt be missed muchly.
Hoping you're doing as well as possible hun xxx
So sorry. Hope the kids aren't too upset either. :(
RIP Courtney.
Thanks all.
Kids are very upset. Courtney was older than the two youngest so she'd always been there as far as they were concerned.
Was just remembering how I once caught Kai, my eldest, and Courtney under the counter in the kitchen eating cheese when they were both about 2. Courtney had knocked it off the sideboard, he'd unwrapped it and they were both sharing it!
Stan_Lite
20-11-2007, 10:29
Awww, poor Courtney, she sounds like a lovely cat.
I remember how cut up I was when my Thomas had to go, I still miss him.
Sound like she was well loved and I'm sure you all have many happy memories of her.
Kell_ee001
20-11-2007, 10:38
I'm so sorry Dawn *hugs*
I'm glad you were lucky enough to get that extra time together.
RIP Courtney :(
Aw, sorry to hear that. :( RIP Courtney.
So sorry Dawn :( Losing a pet is always awful. Hope you and the kids are ok.
Blackstar
20-11-2007, 11:40
*Hugs Dawn* Sounds like you have so many happy memories of her to think about.
Aww I'm so sorry :( She seemed so lively when I saw her last week.
*hugs*
Was just remembering how I once caught Kai, my eldest, and Courtney under the counter in the kitchen eating cheese when they were both about 2. Courtney had knocked it off the sideboard, he'd unwrapped it and they were both sharing it!
I love this story on so many levels!
Thanks again all. She's buried under the tree now. She loved the garden.
Belmit - they were a terrible team!
Snuggle Ferret
20-11-2007, 12:24
Thoughts with you .. I know how much company cats be.
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I love this story on so many levels!
Me too ;D
Think about the good times Dawn :)
leowyatt
20-11-2007, 13:38
Sorry to hear that Dawn :( lots of hugs :)
She was a lovely cat, sad that she has gone but she had a lovely home and caring owners.
Sorry to hear that Dawn. It's never nice losing a pet, especially one that's been around for such a long time.
Piggymon
20-11-2007, 15:04
Awwwwwww :(
RIP Courtney.
God she would have loved all this fuss! I was forever finding her out on the street rolling on her back for attention off strangers like a little hussy!
Big hugs to you & your family. She sounds like a very special cat who has left plenty of happy memories.
Aw poor mite :( So sad to lose such a long term companion and family member :(
SidewinderINC
20-11-2007, 17:49
I lost my cat in february this year due to kidney problems, was so sad and I think that was the most I've cried in a long while. He loved the garden and when we buried him we bought Orange, Brown and White flowers to plant over where we buried him because he was a tabby.
*hugs*
RIP Courtney
We're building a bench under the tree. Beck says he wants to sit there and remember her.
Sorry to hear about your puss. I'm feeling lucky in a way because I thought I was going to have to take her to have her put down once she got worse but her little heart gave out instead. She ended up just dying of old age. To have to take them in and make a decision to end their lives is far far worse and even though you know you're doing it for the best the guilt is awful.
Von Smallhausen
20-11-2007, 18:37
Bless. Sorry to hear that.
semi-pro waster
20-11-2007, 18:38
I'm sorry to hear about Courtney but you are right, it is a small mercy when they die of old age but it is definitely better. I've had a couple of pets put down and a couple die of old age and it is much less traumatic to just find they have keeled over of their own accord. At the very least you know she had a good life. :)
Thanks everyone. It makes me feel so much better to tell everyone about her. She was such a little sweetheart.
Justsomebloke
20-11-2007, 19:05
You have my Deepest sympathy & i mean that Whole Heartedly. As someone who feels a kin to All animals i connect deeply with my own & even my friends pets.
I feel your Loss :(
Oh gawd Dawn, and I was texting you all that drivel :( I'm so sorry.
Oh gawd Dawn, and I was texting you all that drivel :( I'm so sorry.
Don't be silly woman! It cheered me right up!
I think that's a lovely idea about the bench, Dawn. When my rabbit died when I was about 12, we planted a hawthorn tree where he was buried, and I used to go and sit down there when I felt sad and talk to him. It's still there, and I always think of him when I go down that end of my parents' garden.
Dymetrie
21-11-2007, 10:59
Agreed with the bench idea.
When one of my brother's cats died he buried in his garden and made 'The Robert Bond Memorial Garden' area, which has a little patio and some nice lights, a few chairs and some pretty flowers.
Unfortunately Bob's sister, Vic, likes to eat the flowers :p
Hee hee. That last bit tickled me!
I was going to plant flowers but they'd be under the rope swing so would get trampled! I would have done a cairn but again, it would be in the way. The bench will be perfect for Miss Puss.
It's been an odd day. I keep expecting to see her outside the door and she always knew the sound of my car and came running up the street when I came home from work. I'm having to alter all my routine and I miss her. My beautiful puss.
Awww :( They leave a huge gaping great hole in your life when they're gone, and it takes a lot of getting used to. It's hard to explain to someone who's never had a much loved pet before, but I think a lot of us understand what you're going through. I don't even know if you do get used to it. I still have a cry when I think of the cats we've loved and lost over the years.
I miss my 2 cats to absolute bits, but I know they're still there at my parents waiting for a cuddle when I next go back. Don't know what I'll do when Olly dies. He's my cat (although he loves my brother more) and I've had him since I was 13. Similar with Rolo. I adopted her from a friend when I left Uni. Each both have their own individual characters and there will never be any other cats quite like them.
*blub*
*more big hugs to Dawn* xxxxx
MarcLister
21-11-2007, 18:39
:( It's horrible when a pet dies. Glad that you have so many happy memories to remember puss by. :)
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