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In Loving Memory Cats => Rainbow Bridge - In Loving Memory => Topic started by: Philip on February 21, 2011, 22:11:56 PM

Title: RIP Delphi my special girl.
Post by: Philip on February 21, 2011, 22:11:56 PM
My lovely Delphi was sent to the bridge today at 3:15pm.  :'(

She had recently had a mammary tumour removed, but sadly she didn't really pick up as well as hoped and so I had to make the sad decision today.

Delphi came  into my life around 3 years ago as a rescue. She had been dumped in a cattery and rescued but the people who rescued her didn't know how to look after ragdolls and when I met her she was a giant lump of matted fur.

I got her home and spent hours gently trying to de-matt her with consequential scratches all over my hands. Eventually though she ended up with the loveliest of coats. Slowly but surely, I gained her trust.

Delphi fought various illnesses all the time I had her. She was found to be carring the coronovirus soon after being rescued and she suffered a constant runny nose which ranged from a slight clear discharge to a full on blocked nose. She had toiletting issues which may have been intolerable to some.

She ended up getting mammary cancer which was removed and we had 6 months of happiness up until recently when Delphi started to decline.

Delphi I will miss our little routines that we did. the special headbutts. The way you could put Christian, a 7kg adult ragdoll in his place. I will miss you're beautiful eyes. You're soft silky coat. I love you my special darling. I will never forget you.

Daddy xxxx
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Post by: Philip on February 21, 2011, 22:13:46 PM
My beautiful baby.
Title: Re: RIP Delphi my special girl.
Post by: CarolM (Wendolene) on February 21, 2011, 23:35:20 PM
She was a beautiful girl and lucky to have you to give her such loving care for her final years Philip  :hug:

Run free at the bridge Delphi where there is no pain.
Title: Re: RIP Delphi my special girl.
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on February 21, 2011, 23:37:59 PM
So beautiful and you gave her a good and loved life  :hug: :hug:

RIP Delphi, play hard on the Bridge
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Post by: Dawn F on February 22, 2011, 08:18:04 AM
 :hug: to you, you gave her a wonderful life
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Post by: AllShookUp on February 22, 2011, 08:42:54 AM
 :hug: :hug: R.I.P beautiful girl.
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Post by: Janeyk on February 22, 2011, 09:37:32 AM
 :hug: :hug:

 :Luv2: God Bless Delphi xx
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Post by: souffle on February 22, 2011, 10:35:52 AM
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
She will keep her special place in your heart and memories and led a charmed life with you.
Play well at the bridge Delphi xx
Title: Re: RIP Delphi my special girl.
Post by: Philip on February 22, 2011, 11:51:26 AM
I can really feel that she isn't here today.

I miss her so much right now.
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Post by: JackSpratt on February 22, 2011, 12:06:06 PM
I'm so sorry Philip. :care:

RIP Delphi. It may have been three years but there was an awful lot of love packed into it.
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Post by: puggy1975 Zoe on February 24, 2011, 13:20:59 PM
Sleep tight Delphi, she will never forget you Philip and the love you gave her

Zoe
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Post by: Kirst on February 24, 2011, 13:47:26 PM
So sorry Philip - a very beautiful girl who was very much loved. :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: RIP Delphi my special girl.
Post by: Philip on February 24, 2011, 18:24:59 PM
Delphi's cremation is tomorrow at 12:00.

Still cant believe she is no longer here with me.
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Post by: souffle on February 24, 2011, 19:15:35 PM
Tommorrow she will rejoin the great circle of life and you will see her in the flowers and trees and feel her in the air you breathe. Take her life essence inside you then and keep her safe in your heart till you meet again at the bridge.

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.

Mary Frye
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Post by: **TINA** on February 24, 2011, 19:17:34 PM
 :hug: :hug: so sorry to read this,
Delphi was a gorgeous girl x x x
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Post by: sheilarose on February 25, 2011, 20:04:35 PM
 :care:
My heartfelt thoughts to you and poor Delphi. She had the best that life could offer with you, and you should be proud of the difference you made to her life.  :hug:  :hug:

Title: Re: RIP Delphi my special girl.
Post by: Philip on February 25, 2011, 21:05:00 PM
I have her ashes home with me.

Some people may find this a bit odd but the crematorium I use now allow you to initiate the cremation.

So I chose to place Delphi in the cremation chamber myself.

As I did so, The man doing the cremation said "God bless Delphi. Go fly".

I really feel like I was able to say goodbye to her properly somehow. I cant really explain it.

I feel a little more settled right now.

God bless you Delphi my special girl. Love to you always.

Daddy xxxx
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Post by: CarolM (Wendolene) on February 25, 2011, 21:07:50 PM
Hope the cremation wasn't too traumatic for you Philip.  :hug:  Delphi is now well and truly at rest.

I wrote this as you were posting Philip.  So glad that it went well and you feel more settled.  :hug:
Title: Re: RIP Delphi my special girl.
Post by: Philip on February 25, 2011, 21:16:14 PM
My heart was breaking Carol, but for the Loss of Delphi not her cremation.

I feel more closure having intiating the cremation myself.
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Post by: snarf on February 25, 2011, 21:34:13 PM
 :hug:
Delphi was beautiful, so sorry for your loss.
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Post by: madamcat (Edd) on February 25, 2011, 21:35:25 PM
 :hug: :hug:
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Post by: Stuart on February 26, 2011, 09:17:26 AM
 :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Post by: lau200 on February 26, 2011, 19:12:27 PM
so sorry to hear she has gone, but you gave her a wonderful life. sleep well sweetie x
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Post by: Philip on March 05, 2011, 22:31:20 PM
I thought this was a lovely gesture on the UKRCC home page.

http://www.ukrcc.co.uk/index.shtml

I hope you knew you were so loved my special girl xx
Title: Re: RIP Delphi my special girl.
Post by: Philip on March 09, 2011, 06:01:17 AM
They will not go quietly
The cats who shared our lives.
In subtle ways they let us know
Their spirit still survives.

Old habits make us think
We hear a meow at the door.
Or step back when we drop
A tasty morsel on the floor.

Our feet still go around the place
The food bowl used to be.
And, sometimes coming home at night,
We miss them terribly.

And although time may bring new friends
And a new food dish to fill.
That one place in our hearts
Belongs to them….
And always will.
Title: Re: RIP Delphi my special girl.
Post by: Stuart on March 09, 2011, 11:37:13 AM
They will not go quietly
The cats who shared our lives.
In subtle ways they let us know
Their spirit still survives.

Old habits make us think
We hear a meow at the door.
Or step back when we drop
A tasty morsel on the floor.

Our feet still go around the place
The food bowl used to be.
And, sometimes coming home at night,
We miss them terribly.

And although time may bring new friends
And a new food dish to fill.
That one place in our hearts
Belongs to them….
And always will.

 :'(

 :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: RIP Delphi my special girl.
Post by: Tigerlily (Allison) on March 11, 2011, 20:35:56 PM
Philip, I'm so sorry for your loss. Delphi was a beautiful little girl.  :Luv2:
Title: Re: RIP Delphi my special girl.
Post by: Philip on March 21, 2011, 18:12:03 PM
A month today has passed since I lost you my darling.

Not a day has gone by when I haven't missed you, cried for you, looked for you in you're special places.

You are in my thoughts and will never be forgotten.

God bless you Delphi. Sleep tight.

Daddy xx
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Post by: Philip on April 21, 2011, 21:55:40 PM
Two months have passed today my lovely.

I wish you were here as I miss you so much.

I have youre ceramic home now with youre ashes in. I hope you like it.

A fitting tribute to my little girl.

Daddy xx
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Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on April 21, 2011, 22:56:30 PM
 :hug: :hug: :hug: