Topic: Rossi (Read 28432 times)

Tigerlily (Allison) · « **Reply #31 on:** April 18, 2015, 21:19:01 PM »

Such a handsome lad

Andrew

an4rew · « **Reply #30 on:** April 18, 2015, 15:33:40 PM »

Poser

an4rew · « **Reply #29 on:** April 18, 2015, 15:26:55 PM »

an4rew · « **Reply #28 on:** April 18, 2015, 15:25:21 PM »

4 months ago

Remembering you alot today, big boy

Tigerlily (Allison) · « **Reply #27 on:** April 12, 2015, 20:07:59 PM »

Andrew

an4rew · « **Reply #26 on:** April 12, 2015, 00:25:36 AM »

thank you all

i have filled out a form at Cats Protection as a volunteer, somedays i feel like i would like to adopt a new friend but then i get very anxious and unsure.

Another Saturday has passed, that is 14 now without you.

Almost 4 months and i can't believe it, sometimes i wish it was all just a dream and then i wake up from this nightmare.
I still think about the last meal i gave you on boxing day, i was carving the turkey, turned around and there you were...
sitting silently behind me, you crafty boy!
You had an extra special last meal, you ate every bit gorgeous

Mymblesdaughter · « **Reply #25 on:** April 01, 2015, 10:53:48 AM »

What a lovely boy.

I just wanted to say don't beat yourself up about your grief for Rossi. When I lost my last cat I was devastated. People who don't have relationships with their pets don't understand, and that makes it hard, because you have to pretend you are ok. When inside you feel you've lost your best friend and a member of your family. It took me a long time to be ok again and I still have a little cry now and then when I think of her although it's more happy memories. It's been 9 years now since she went and I have 2 lovely cats that I love just as much, but they are so different they will never take her place. I don't really have any advice, just try to think of the good times, he was a lucky boy to have lived with someone who cared for him like you obviously did. I didn't have Purr unfortunately when I lost my cat but it's nice to know that there are other people around who feel like you do.

Have you thought about fostering or something like that? I fostered a Mum cat and kittens and I think sometimes helping other cats can help to take your mind of your loss.

hollycat · « **Reply #24 on:** April 01, 2015, 01:17:45 AM »

Lovely memorial for Rossi, a handsome boy

Tigerlily (Allison) · « **Reply #23 on:** March 31, 2015, 21:16:54 PM »

an4rew · « **Reply #22 on:** March 31, 2015, 13:24:28 PM »

Also i really miss you cuddling into my back every night... your fur was so soft and warm

an4rew · « **Reply #21 on:** March 31, 2015, 13:16:49 PM »

found some old pics of my boy, brought the tears flowing again....
i look out at the garden and still see the worn patches you made in the lawn.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #20 on:** March 30, 2015, 18:31:57 PM »

Love the stone and hope you start feeling better cos I found when I lost Napoleon and despite have 3 others I had to get another one that looked as close as possible like him.....sadly he isnt like him at all but he filled the gap that was in my heart

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #19 on:** March 30, 2015, 08:18:10 AM »

What a beautiful memorial, Andrew.

When I work in my garden, I always think of my Bridge Babies, as they derived so much pleasure from the garden. It does hurt, but it also brings me great comfort too, and I hope in time you'll find the same.

an4rew · « **Reply #18 on:** March 29, 2015, 22:43:45 PM »

Quote from: Tigerlily (Allison) on March 29, 2015, 19:53:25 PM

The stone is lovely Andrew As for how your feeling, I know it doesn't seem like it right now, but it will get better

Thanks Allison, i really don't feel like doing much more at the moment as it brings back memories.
I will work on the grave in the summer.

Quote from: heather sullivan on March 29, 2015, 20:17:03 PM

You are obviously a very caring cat loving person, maybe in time you can think of offering a home to another furry friend?

Hi heather, thanks for saying so.

I do have another cat.

A stray which we found 2 years ago in a very bad shape. Clumped Fur, Going Blind and starving... was living in my garden in the recycle bin.
Obviously our relationship is at a younger stage but shes been a great comfort to me.
She has lost the ability to jump up on things but she is very very affectionate and follows me everywhere.

heather sullivan · « **Reply #17 on:** March 29, 2015, 20:17:03 PM »

You are obviously a very caring cat loving person, maybe in time you can think of offering a home to another furry friend?

Tigerlily (Allison) · « **Reply #16 on:** March 29, 2015, 19:53:25 PM »

The stone is lovely Andrew

As for how your feeling, I know it doesn't seem like it right now, but it will get better

an4rew · « **Reply #15 on:** March 29, 2015, 16:29:34 PM »

Hi all,

Just checking in, the weather here has been very wet so i only got to put the stone in last week.

Also i have been very depressed and have this empty anxious feeling all the time which i just can't seem to shake.
I cannot enjoy anything anymore, its just not the same peaceful feeling i had when i knew Rossi was near me.
The summer is going to hurt so much, he loved sunbathing and when i was trimming the bushes he would dash about after the little twigs and roll over for a belly rub.

thanks for reading and i wish you all the best

Tigerlily (Allison) · « **Reply #14 on:** February 07, 2015, 22:41:32 PM »

That's lovely Andrew. I hope you'll post a pic of the real one when it arrives. I had one done for Lily when I lost her. She's buried in the garden next to Simba.

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #13 on:** February 07, 2015, 19:24:12 PM »

It's beautiful Andrew

sheilarose · « **Reply #12 on:** February 07, 2015, 17:16:17 PM »

That's a lovely design, Andrew

. Yes, the plaque is a most respectful gesture and a step closer to peaceful closure and acceptance for you.

Well done, please let us see it when it arrives?

an4rew · « **Reply #11 on:** February 07, 2015, 15:45:09 PM »

The Granite Memorial Plaque i have ordered has arrived for Rossi's grave.
Doing something nice for my boy makes me feel a little easier.

Thinking of you all, great people here on Purrs... i'm so glad i joined

sheilarose · « **Reply #10 on:** February 05, 2015, 23:38:44 PM »

Very sad to read of the loss of Rossi. RIP sweet boy.

Andrew, you join here a group of humans who love their animals more than words alone can ever express, but being part of this community you will soon grow to understand how our words can strengthen, help and support you.

Welcome, albeit in tragic circumstances.

Tigerlily (Allison) · « **Reply #9 on:** February 05, 2015, 21:28:24 PM »

It will get easier Andrew. Be gentle on yourself

an4rew · « **Reply #8 on:** February 05, 2015, 20:58:54 PM »

Thank you all so much, for your lovely comments about my boy

It has not gotten any easier so far, i feel like I'm having panic attacks especially at night after it gets dark.
Your constantly on my mind, i need to know that i will see your sweet face again one day.
I find it hard to believe its been 40 days without you, i miss buying all your favourite cat food.

Ellie misses you alot too, she still looks for you to be lying in your usual places.

I miss you son

Reets · « **Reply #7 on:** February 05, 2015, 12:29:12 PM »

So sorry your lovely friend has gone. Though the time was right for him its hard to bear for those of us left behind.

Take care of yourself.

RIP lovely Rossi.

Dawn F · « **Reply #6 on:** February 05, 2015, 09:15:59 AM »

so sorry to hear this, it is always difficult but I'm sure all the good times will outweigh how you feel now in time

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #5 on:** February 04, 2015, 23:35:14 PM »

So sorry for your loss

Rossi was gorgeous and what a tail.

RIP Rossi you will always be a Purr in yout humans heart

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #4 on:** February 04, 2015, 22:06:52 PM »

to purrs Andrew. I'm so sorry for your loss, Rossi was a handsome boy.

Tigerlily (Allison) · « **Reply #3 on:** February 04, 2015, 20:14:20 PM »

So sorry for your loss Andrew

Rossi was gorgeous

RIP beautiful boy.

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #2 on:** February 04, 2015, 18:03:58 PM »

Hello Andrew. Welcome to Purrs.

Thanks for sharing your memories of Rossi - it's a very painful time in the aftermath of losing a loved one, and it's very clear you and Rossi had a very special bond. In time, you will be able to pull out the great memories without feeling quite so much heartache.

You can share any of your thoughts, memories and photos here and be in very good company. All of us know what its like to be wearing your shoes right now, and our hearts and thoughts go out to you.

Rossi was a very handsome cat. Beautiful. Am very very partial to our red tigers.

an4rew · « **Reply #1 on:** February 04, 2015, 17:38:44 PM »

Hi,

I had to put my Rossi to sleep on 27.12.14
He had been in heart failure but got worse over the last 3 months with difficulty breathing and at the end he could not sleep lying down and stopped eating.
When i woke up that morning he was just standing there staring at me, like we both knew it was time.

The Vet was extremely good and i am grateful that he went quickly and painlessly. We all stayed in the room while he took his final breath, i sensed some relief there.

We have him buried in our back garden, exactly where he would sit and protect his garden from any other predators.

He was about 14yrs old and my best friend over the years, always there for me.

I could not look at any pictures of him until now, i have attached one.

Reading other peoples memorials has comforted me greatly in this painful time.

Thanks to anyone for reading.

Andrew.

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