I got off the phone with my brother about a half-hour ago, and he informed me that he and his girlfriend had to put their cat, Pudley, to sleep today. Pudley had had several owners before Bill and Meri, so no one's sure exactly how old he was, but the best guess is that he was about 17. His health had been declining in recent years, and everyone knew that he was pretty much living on borrowed time. This past week, he took another turn for the worse, and Bill, Meri and their vet agreed that things were only going to go downhill from there, and that at this point the best thing they could do for him was not to subject him to any unnecessary suffering.
Pudley was among the sweetest, friendliest cats I've ever known. A lot of us furries feel that we're animals trapped in human bodies. I imagine that Pudley was just the opposite. He was absolutely a people cat. He loved every person he met, and every person he met loved him. I got to see him one last time this past Friday-- and I'd gotten used to thinking that every time I saw him could be the last time-- so I don't feel like I didn't get to say goodbye to him... but I'm still going to miss him something awful.
I love you, Pudley.
This pic was taken early last year. It isn't a great photo, I know... but it's the best one I currently have available to put online. Anyway, I'm not going for a photography award here lol, I just want to pay tribute to a friend.
Pudley was among the sweetest, friendliest cats I've ever known. A lot of us furries feel that we're animals trapped in human bodies. I imagine that Pudley was just the opposite. He was absolutely a people cat. He loved every person he met, and every person he met loved him. I got to see him one last time this past Friday-- and I'd gotten used to thinking that every time I saw him could be the last time-- so I don't feel like I didn't get to say goodbye to him... but I'm still going to miss him something awful.
I love you, Pudley.
This pic was taken early last year. It isn't a great photo, I know... but it's the best one I currently have available to put online. Anyway, I'm not going for a photography award here lol, I just want to pay tribute to a friend.
Category Photography / Animal related (non-anthro)
Species Housecat
Gender Male
Size 1024 x 691px
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yeah, I know a cat that's around that age, It's so odd to think they have been alive since 1991 or 1992
They say the average lifespan for a cat is about 14 years, so he had a pretty good run.
He reminds me of Sebastian, with different coloring. He had a good run and an apparent happy one. >"^_^"<
*snugs*
*snugs*
Yeah, and I like to think that even with his health issues, the last few years of his life were some of his best. I certainly know that he was never wanting for love and attention. :)
Heh, he looks like he's flipping you off.. or about to slap you or something. XD Heh, pretty cool cat by the looks of it. Sorry for your loss Kiffa. :-/ Everytime I hear a story about a critter being put down it makes me realize how short of a time they are with us, and that we should really be glad for the time we have with them.
BTW, I've been meaning to give you a call... it sure has been a while. Let me know when is a good time.
BTW, I've been meaning to give you a call... it sure has been a while. Let me know when is a good time.
LOL no, Pudley never would've done either of those things. He had a habit of crossing his paws in an adorable way when he got all comfy... my brother and his girlfriend called it "putting his fancy foot forward" lol.
It has been a while, hasn't it? Sunday nights are still generally pretty good for me. I'm usually done with dinner by around 8.
It has been a while, hasn't it? Sunday nights are still generally pretty good for me. I'm usually done with dinner by around 8.
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