« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: RIP my brave Tabby - May 1995 to March 2017  (Read 11404 times)

Offline Judecat (Paula)

  • Purrrrrfect Cat
  • ******
  • Posts: 12736
  • Slave to: Emo, Bob and Pippa, Pirate and Merlin. Playing hard on The Bridge, Trouble, Jude, Mogwai and Pussmog
Re: RIP my brave Tabby - May 1995 to March 2017
« Reply #26 on: March 22, 2017, 15:14:23 PM »
How awful for you Heather. :care: :care: :care: She is home with you now. :hug: :hug: :hug:
Logged
Oscar Wilde on his adored Mog "The Mighty Atom that purrs and furrs"

Offline Dawn F

  • Purrrrrfect Cat
  • ******
  • Posts: 18579
Re: RIP my brave Tabby - May 1995 to March 2017
« Reply #25 on: March 22, 2017, 08:49:24 AM »
oh heather I'm really sorry to hear that happened, glad she is home now  :hug:
Logged

Offline Sue P (Paddysmum)

  • Moderating Staff
  • Purrrrrfect Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 27527
  • Paddy's Mum (Ginger Imposter) [Nov 90- April '11]
  • Slave to: Moray & Malt + my beautiful lost babies - Barley, Mac, Ross, and Tinks RIP babies.
Re: RIP my brave Tabby - May 1995 to March 2017
« Reply #24 on: March 22, 2017, 08:46:39 AM »
Oh Heather.....  :hug: :hug:

Am glad Tabby is home, too.
Logged

Offline Gill (sneakiefeline)

  • Board Staff
  • Purrrrrfect Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 73567
  • Misa at 4yrs old and new with me
  • Slave to: Misa, Sasa, Franta Napoleon RIP, Ducha RIP and Lupin, Kocka RIP
Re: RIP my brave Tabby - May 1995 to March 2017
« Reply #23 on: March 21, 2017, 15:03:12 PM »
 SO PLEASED TABBY IS HOME I THINK IT HELPS SO MUCH  :hug: :hug:

I AM NOT SURPRISED THE VET NURSE WAS MORTIFIED!
Logged

Offline heather sullivan

  • Distinguished Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 658
  • Slave to: Simon & Tom (Tabby, Silvie and Moses RIP)
Re: RIP my brave Tabby - May 1995 to March 2017
« Reply #22 on: March 20, 2017, 18:33:04 PM »
Tabby is home now, I had her cremated and she is in a wooden sleeping cat memorial. She loved to sleep!   (Had a phone call from vets last week saying she was ready to collect, turned up, got the bag
and casket - tearfully -  went and sat in car, had a look, and it said "Mrs Jones - pet Shep".  Not Tabby. Thankfully she had not been sent back yet, (I was surprised as they said it takes 2 weeks) and this
was only a week later. Poor vet nurse was mortified when I went back in to return Shep :doh: It could only happen to me :)
« Last Edit: March 20, 2017, 18:35:10 PM by heather sullivan »
Logged

Offline alisonandarchie

  • Purrrrrfect Cat
  • ******
  • Posts: 15500
  • Archie's mum
Re: RIP my brave Tabby - May 1995 to March 2017
« Reply #21 on: March 18, 2017, 09:03:03 AM »
So sorry to hear the news Heather, thinking of you :hug:
Logged

Offline Judecat (Paula)

  • Purrrrrfect Cat
  • ******
  • Posts: 12736
  • Slave to: Emo, Bob and Pippa, Pirate and Merlin. Playing hard on The Bridge, Trouble, Jude, Mogwai and Pussmog
Re: RIP my brave Tabby - May 1995 to March 2017
« Reply #20 on: March 11, 2017, 01:14:39 AM »
 :care: :care: :care:
Logged
Oscar Wilde on his adored Mog "The Mighty Atom that purrs and furrs"

Offline heather sullivan

  • Distinguished Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 658
  • Slave to: Simon & Tom (Tabby, Silvie and Moses RIP)
Re: RIP my brave Tabby - May 1995 to March 2017
« Reply #19 on: March 10, 2017, 22:58:28 PM »
Thanks everyone, still feeling really sad and got to go back to vets sometime to collect my carrier which I am dreading and then back to collect her when she comes back from the crematorium, prob another week or so. Had a long chat with my vet on Weds night, going through Tabby's blood test results. Her creatinine was sky high at 566 (should be up to 170), urea high at 64 (should be up to 18) phosphate high at 5.84 (should be up to 2.1), her potassium was very high and she was also anaemic red blood cells should be 27-50 and hers were only 16 and she also had a high white cell count, which could either be infection or kidney failure. Her thyroid was just slightly raised, which I thought would be high. So she was really in the final stages of kidney failure. The high potassium can cause heart problems, so I am just hoping she fell asleep and just went quickly and quietly and didn't suffer. I have put the white feather on my shelf with my other cat's caskets and photos, at least I know she is happy and at peace now :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:
Logged

Offline Tigerlily (Allison)

  • Honorary Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 4429
  • Slave to: Toby
Re: RIP my brave Tabby - May 1995 to March 2017
« Reply #18 on: March 10, 2017, 22:21:48 PM »
Oh yes Heather, I do think Tabby sent you that feather  :hug: :hug:
Logged
http://www.cat-rescue1.co.uk/

RIP Simba ~ 16/04/02
RIP Tiger ~ 25/08/02
RIP Lily ~ 03/04/10
RIP Molly ~ 04/11/16
Always in my thoughts, forever in my heart

If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I would walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

Offline Judecat (Paula)

  • Purrrrrfect Cat
  • ******
  • Posts: 12736
  • Slave to: Emo, Bob and Pippa, Pirate and Merlin. Playing hard on The Bridge, Trouble, Jude, Mogwai and Pussmog
Re: RIP my brave Tabby - May 1995 to March 2017
« Reply #17 on: March 10, 2017, 16:45:06 PM »
I am sure it was a sign as well, how are you feeling today, Heather? :care: :care: :care:
Logged
Oscar Wilde on his adored Mog "The Mighty Atom that purrs and furrs"

Offline Gill (sneakiefeline)

  • Board Staff
  • Purrrrrfect Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 73567
  • Misa at 4yrs old and new with me
  • Slave to: Misa, Sasa, Franta Napoleon RIP, Ducha RIP and Lupin, Kocka RIP
Re: RIP my brave Tabby - May 1995 to March 2017
« Reply #16 on: March 10, 2017, 10:54:25 AM »
I AM SURE SHE SENT IT AND IS TELLING YOU SHE HAS ARRIVED AND IS SAFE  :hug: :hug:
Logged

Offline Reets

  • Adult Cat
  • ***
  • Posts: 84
  • Slave to: Bruno
Re: RIP my brave Tabby - May 1995 to March 2017
« Reply #15 on: March 09, 2017, 18:45:43 PM »
Heather, I am sure it was a sign from her.  I am so sorry for your loss.

When we lost Bruno very suddenly I wished for a sign too.  I did some washing the day after he died - nothing of his, just our usual stuff, and tumble dried the load.  In the fluff compartment of our drier right after the load had finished, right at the front where I could not fail to see it, was a magnificent whisker of his.  I have never found one in the fluff basket before or since.  I love to collect discarded whiskers, so I am sure it was from him xx

You are in my thoughts and prayers.  Rest peacefully, dear Tabby
Logged

Offline heather sullivan

  • Distinguished Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 658
  • Slave to: Simon & Tom (Tabby, Silvie and Moses RIP)
Re: RIP my brave Tabby - May 1995 to March 2017
« Reply #14 on: March 09, 2017, 17:25:16 PM »
I do believe in the afterlife and hope to meet up with Tabby again one day as well as all my other cats, horses, rabbits, dogs and pets we have lost over the years. Last night in bed I wished for a sign from Tabby to let me know she was at peace and with her 2 friends Bill & Bessie again.  Would it be a rainbow I wondered or something else? This morning when I woke, right next to me in the same place Tabby used to sleep was a small white feather.  I have heard they symbolise a visit from your pet and that they are happy and at peace. My pillow does not have feathers.  I hope it was from her :Luv: :Luv: :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:
« Last Edit: March 09, 2017, 17:25:59 PM by heather sullivan »
Logged

Offline Tigerlily (Allison)

  • Honorary Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 4429
  • Slave to: Toby
Re: RIP my brave Tabby - May 1995 to March 2017
« Reply #13 on: March 08, 2017, 21:37:25 PM »
Sad news. So sorry Heather  :hug: :hug: :hug:

RIP Tabby  :( :(
Logged
http://www.cat-rescue1.co.uk/

RIP Simba ~ 16/04/02
RIP Tiger ~ 25/08/02
RIP Lily ~ 03/04/10
RIP Molly ~ 04/11/16
Always in my thoughts, forever in my heart

If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I would walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

Offline jezebel

  • Super Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 2789
  • Slave to: Vincent, RIP beautiful Drum & Bass sisters and the lovely Bruce
Re: RIP my brave Tabby - May 1995 to March 2017
« Reply #12 on: March 08, 2017, 15:12:01 PM »
Aw, sorry to hear this, I'd been following her progress on your other thread.

What a long and wonderful life she had, right to the end, going in her own time.

RIP Tabby.
Logged
You can't change the world by rescuing one cat, but for that one cat you are changing its world.

Offline Stuart

  • Honorary Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 4255
  • Hamish, Misty, Olivia & Robbie
  • Slave to: Rosie and Ruby x
Re: RIP my brave Tabby - May 1995 to March 2017
« Reply #11 on: March 08, 2017, 15:01:22 PM »
I'm so sorry Heather  :'(

Logged
Dad to Bridge babes Hamish, Misty, Olivia and Robbie :'(

Offline souffle

  • Super Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 3489
  • muvver to Callie & Monty RIP
    • custardhamstery.weebly.com
  • Slave to: Callie and Monty
Re: RIP my brave Tabby - May 1995 to March 2017
« Reply #10 on: March 08, 2017, 10:56:21 AM »
So sorry to hear of your loss. It's a long time to share such a special life and she will be much missed.
Play well at the bridge Tabby xx  :hug:
Logged
souf by Lynne Blair, on Flickr

Offline Rosella moggy

  • Fundraising/Moderating Staff
  • Purrrrrfect Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 17191
  • Popeye & Elsa
  • Slave to: Noni Baroni, Dinah, Ruby, Groucho, Bobby. Popeye & Elsa
Re: RIP my brave Tabby - May 1995 to March 2017
« Reply #9 on: March 08, 2017, 09:56:58 AM »
Am so sorry Heather  :hug: :hug: :hug: I still recall how lost I felt when Dingle finally left us aged almost 21.  You will later recall what a fabulous life Tabby had but am so sorry you have to suffer the emptiness and sadness meanwhile  :hug:

RIP darling angel Tabby  :hug :'(
Logged

Offline mad_lilli

  • Hero Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 1752
  • Lady Marmalade of the fluffy trousers
    • Cruelty Free, Vegan Skincare Freshly Made in the UK
  • Slave to: Marmalade, Teddy, Crystal, Marco (Thug 1) and Polo (Thug 2)
Re: RIP my brave Tabby - May 1995 to March 2017
« Reply #8 on: March 07, 2017, 22:42:27 PM »
RIP Tabby.
Logged
RIP beautiful Lilli 01.08.1999 - 02.01.2016 
My shadow since February 2002
I'll love you forever

Offline Lyn (Slugsta)

  • Royal Cat
  • ******
  • Posts: 9827
  • Slave to: Sky. Bridge babies Candy, Stripey, Chivers, Punky, Cleo and Alfie forever loved.
Re: RIP my brave Tabby - May 1995 to March 2017
« Reply #7 on: March 07, 2017, 15:44:10 PM »
Sending you much love Heather  :hug:

RIP Tabby, play hard at the bridge.
Logged

Offline Judecat (Paula)

  • Purrrrrfect Cat
  • ******
  • Posts: 12736
  • Slave to: Emo, Bob and Pippa, Pirate and Merlin. Playing hard on The Bridge, Trouble, Jude, Mogwai and Pussmog
Re: RIP my brave Tabby - May 1995 to March 2017
« Reply #6 on: March 07, 2017, 15:35:07 PM »
She had a wonderful life with you Heather, and she will have known how much she was loved.

RIP Tabby.
Logged
Oscar Wilde on his adored Mog "The Mighty Atom that purrs and furrs"

Offline Liz

  • Cat Rescue
  • Royal Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 9134
  • Here come the boys!!!!
Re: RIP my brave Tabby - May 1995 to March 2017
« Reply #5 on: March 07, 2017, 12:04:59 PM »
So very sorry for the loss of Tabby, she had a wonderful life with you and will be loved and missed forever x
Logged
Liz and the Clan Cats and Dogs

Offline Sootyca

  • Super Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 2171
Re: RIP my brave Tabby - May 1995 to March 2017
« Reply #4 on: March 07, 2017, 11:23:41 AM »
She went the way most of us would want to - peacefully in her sleep, warm and loved.

RIP Tabby.

 :hug:
Logged

Offline Gill (sneakiefeline)

  • Board Staff
  • Purrrrrfect Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 73567
  • Misa at 4yrs old and new with me
  • Slave to: Misa, Sasa, Franta Napoleon RIP, Ducha RIP and Lupin, Kocka RIP
Re: RIP my brave Tabby - May 1995 to March 2017
« Reply #3 on: March 07, 2017, 11:09:14 AM »
SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR THIS SAD NEWS HEATHER  :hug: :hug: :hug:

RIP TABBY, PLAY HARD ON THE BRIDGE, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE A PURR IN YOUR MEOWMYS HEART.
Logged

Offline Sue P (Paddysmum)

  • Moderating Staff
  • Purrrrrfect Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 27527
  • Paddy's Mum (Ginger Imposter) [Nov 90- April '11]
  • Slave to: Moray & Malt + my beautiful lost babies - Barley, Mac, Ross, and Tinks RIP babies.
Re: RIP my brave Tabby
« Reply #2 on: March 07, 2017, 10:37:43 AM »
Heather, I'm so sorry.  My heart goes out to you.

Sleep well, little Tabby, and chase those butterflies at the Bridge
Logged

Offline heather sullivan

  • Distinguished Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 658
  • Slave to: Simon & Tom (Tabby, Silvie and Moses RIP)
RIP my brave Tabby - May 1995 to March 2017
« Reply #1 on: March 07, 2017, 10:21:36 AM »
Sadly at the grand old age of nearly 22, Tabby lost her fight for life last night. She was in the vets on a drip overnight but just curled up and went to forever sleep and they found her this morning. She was a feral cat rescued at the age of 8 weeks, lived at the stables with my horses for 18 years and came home for the last few years where she spent hours curled up asleep on my bed by the radiator purring away. The vet is nearly as upset as me.  I am having her cremated and her ashes in a wooden casket so she will be back with me for ever. It is so, so hard when you lose them, I feel bad she wasn't at home with me when she passed but I did everything I could :'( :'( :'(
« Last Edit: March 07, 2017, 10:58:10 AM by heather sullivan »
Logged
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »
 


Link to CatChat