Timothy 7/90-1/07

[Terry]

It’s just starting to sink in. My beloved Timothy is gone. Sixteen years is not enough. He and his litter mates were rescued from the woods and bottle fed when their mom disappeared. I got first choice and picked the little tuxedo boy, then brought him home and watched amazed as Gypsy my lhasa-poo adopted him and started him off right by carrying him around and chasing him away from places she thought he shouldn’t be.

Memories of Timothy: playing in his water dish or in the bathtub, and then walking all over me with wet feet. Poking at me until I lift up the blankets and let him cuddle up with me. Sending me to sleep with his purrs. Giving me comfort whenever I was sad and crying. Looking at one more dog or cat that I bring home and calmly accepting them. Hanging out in the dog pen with the dogs. Greeting people at the door. Winning over everyone he meets, especially people who say they don’t like cats.

I had to take him in to the vet on Tuesday and say goodbye. The tumor on his lower jaw broke through his skin and he was miserable. It was the right thing to do, but I am so very sad. Can hardly see the computer through the tears. Rest in peace, TimTim.

[Tzu-crazee]

So sorry for your loss of Tim Tim. I know most of us here know how you feel.

[sheilabgroomer]

Terry, I am so very sorry for you. It is never easy to say goodbye to one of our beloved pets, but it is even more difficult to make the decison you had to make. You did the right thing. Comfort yourself by realizing that as long as you have those wonderful memories of Timothy he will ALWAYS be with you.

[diamienono]

No amount of time is ever long enough. Just be happy that you gave him a good long life. It is so hard to say goodbye. Sorry for your loss

[Sassy Shih Tzu]

Just reading your post makes me tear up. I am so sorry for your loss. Tim-Tim sounds like an exceptional Cat.

[furrybestjob]

I offer wonder why these little creatures, who give us so much joy are taken away from us so soon. I'm sorry for your loss. It sounds like little Tim had a very good life and you've had many good memories.

[rainingcats&dogs]

so sorry

im truly sorry for the loss of your beloved tim tim he sounds wonderful,

[Mary1980]

I'm so sorry for your loss. It's so hard. All the memories. Your in my prayers.

[eastwickecs]

I too, am so sorry for your loss. I still terribly miss my Puddy who died almost 4 years ago at the age of 17. It may sound very werid but there are times when out of the corner of my eye I think I see him. But they are always with us. You are in my thoughts.
Shannon

[toomuchfunbnme]

My thoughts are with you

How wonderful that you were such a good friend to Timothy and that you gave him such a good life. I'm sure that Timothy is proud and thankful for having had such a wonderful friend like you, who he could trust to be strong enough to do what was best for him and to care for him to the end. It's so hard to say goodbye when we share something so special. My heart goes out to you in this difficult time.

[Terry]

Thanks for understanding. I knew you would.

[ejmj30]

I am so so sorry for all you've had to go through lately. This is so hard. He sounds like such a sweetheart. Reminds me of my Kim, and you said "Tim Tim" just like how I used to call my girl Kim Kim. They're up there hanging out being the sweetest kitties ever. Someone gave me the advice to write a journal of all her wonderful nuances. I have yet to do it, but I want to so I don't ever forget all the little things about her that I don't ever want to take for granted. Again, I am so sorry you had to part with your baby. Only time can take away that awful pain, and soon fond memories will help ease the ache that will always remain. We love you Tim and Kim, and can't wait to see you again!

[Sweetpea]

I too am sorry to hear about you're baby, one little heart can mean so much to a person. I'm sure you made the right decision, he's much more comfortable now and not in pain. My thoughts are with you and you're little angel.

[Grinch]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Eventually all the good times will overcome the sadness, however reading posts like this does bring it back, but only momentarily. So Sorry I hope you pull through soon

[pugnacious]

((((Oh, I am so sad for you. )))) Sometimes people just don't understand how hard losing a cat can be. That's one of the great things about posting here amongst cat lovers, we do understand how much you can love a kitty. I put down my Cali 3 months ago and it was harder than losing some of the dogs we have had! She came to me the day my boys were baptized, and now they are both in college, ninteen years later. I miss her so much. I'm crying now and sharing your loss. Those of us who give the most to our pets, get the most back from them and hurt the worst when we loose them.