ageingfast

[Ageingfast]

Posting as Blackcatsooty is stopping .

I am now Ageingfast

My lovely adored big black cat is dieing from lukemia and it upsets me far too much to use his name.

[Bluedolphin123]

I’m so sorry to hear that , having lost 4 very much loved cats myself I know how very upsetting it can be , I’m sure he is very loved.

[Ageingfast in reply to Bluedolphin123]

Thank you for your understanding.

C.

[cappachina]

I am so sorry it's heartbreaking when you lose your companion I gave tears in my eyes thinking of you My cat Cappachina us 18 now at the moment doing really well but I cant bear to think of her going lots of gentle hugs for you both from us both

[Ageingfast in reply to cappachina]

Sooty has only been with us for 8 years. He adopted us when he was about 2 or less years old.

He is the only pet I have had. He helped me when I was recovering from a stroke. He didn’t mind my poor speech and clumsy muscles. Then he was there for me when I came home after OHS.

He is very gentle. And he greets visitors.

I can’t deal with his illness very well. I take him by pets ambulance rather than my own car. Vets are discussing how they might treat him. He doesn’t appear to be in pain but cats are so brilliant at hiding things. He is eating and drinking. And still patrols his two thirds of our rather large garden.

Always here to check us in if we go out. Never left him overnight. Despite the fact that he likes to be out after dark.

He is free to go outdoors whenever he wants. And he has a good den in the garage. Cavity walls, sheets for wallpaper, pillow, lots of insulation and sits a little above the ground. But he selects preferred spots every few weeks. He loves the long grass in the four wild areas or meadows of our garden.

I would happily give my life for his. Brilliant heart surgeons rescued me 4 years ago. I hope he gets comparable treatment

Thanks for your kind words.

Ageingfast

[anjimaybe in reply to Ageingfast]

Dear Agingfast, I too am in my mid 70s and have just held my adored little 18 year old cat pal Bramble as he fell asleep for the very last time. I am so grateful for his companionship and that I was able to help him leave this life when he was ready to go. Be glad that you were able to give him such a loved and happy life.My thoughts are with you and Sooty.

[cappachina in reply to Ageingfast]

Cappachina adopted me too 13 and half years ago She been been neutered but no microchips The vet said she was 5 to 6 years old. No one came looking for her and my neighbours I fed her for a while then she just moved in with me. I have cats before and know how they know when you need comfort She got me through the death of my husband and my heart trouble At the moment she is on the bed with me making sure I am OKI can't imagine my life without her

[Milkfairy Heart Star]

I am so sorry to hear your sad news about your cat. He sounds as though he has a wonderful life roaming through the wild parts of your garden.

Animals love you unconditionally as we do them.

[Ageingfast in reply to Milkfairy]

Thank you fellow cat lover

[Crystal614]

I'm so sorry to hear about your cat. I have had several cat's over the years, mostly rescued. I know how upsetting it can be. I often think about those that I have lost. I have just one cat now and she is almost 7.

[Ageingfast in reply to Crystal614]

Thank you crystal.

[Yumz199725]

Awww 💔💔😪. That's heartbreaking I'm so sorry to hear 😫😭😰

[Heartfairy]

Hello Ageingfast, I am so sorry to hear about Sooty. Sounds like he came into your life at a time when he was most needed and he has made you smile again over the time you have been together. He helped you and now sadly it’s your turn to help him. You sound like you’re providing him with the best treatment (animal taxi and vet care) you have clearly helped each other out. Sadly it’s a case of what we “sign upto” when we get a pet (I have a gorgeous dog) as unfortunately and very sadly they don’t usually last as long as the owners do but we have to treasure the times we have together, remember they love us no matter how we look, feel or what we have and all they ask for in return is to be treated with love and kindness. It’s awfully sad when you see your little mate poorly but just treasure the time you have together and remember he came into your life for a reason and probably got you through the worst time ever. Look after each other, sending lots of love to you and Sooty ❤️ 🐈‍⬛ - ❤️ 🧚🏼‍♀️ xxx

[Ageingfast in reply to Heartfairy]

Thank you heart fairy.

C.

[Turnipgirl]

I'm sorry to hear about Sooty the cat.

[Ageingfast in reply to Turnipgirl]

Thank you

C.

[Smitty1956]

Hi, Ageingfast,

I am so sorry to hear about your cat 🐈‍⬛. Pets become our babies, our friends, and it is so very hard to let them go. I read somewhere a statement that is perfectly true: A pet will give you many days of joy, pleasure, and comfort, and one day that is the worst day of your life.

My little Pekingese, Bella, died on Memorial Day in 2020. I still have problems each year on Memorial Day with remembering her passing. After some months, I was able to adopt Bella’s mom and a half-sister—-so, now, I own two crazy, loving, sweet Pekingese doggies. But remembering and missing Bella goes on and on.

You probably made a good choice for you in changing your username for now. Who knows, one day in the future, you may want the name back. I wish you some comfort, compassion, and peace as you go through all of this with your kitty. ❤️

[Turnipgirl in reply to Smitty1956]

At a previous job a colleague had an extremely spoilt bichon frise called Bella!

[Smitty1956 in reply to Turnipgirl]

Turnip girl,

I’m not quite sure how to respond to your comment. My Bella was a sweet little doggie, fun-loving, always wanting to play until she got ill and died at only three years old. It broke my heart to lose her.

I’m sorry for you that you had some bad experience with someone’s dog—-also named Bella. Thanks for sharing that random thought.

[Turnipgirl in reply to Smitty1956]

No I didn't have a bad experience with Bella the dog personally.

What it was was at Welsh class Bella would always get mentioned and she sounded very spoilt just to explain!

Baby our 20 year old ginger tabby really is spoilt!

That's awful losing your Bella at 3 as 3 is just a pup!

[Ageingfast in reply to Smitty1956]

thank you Smitty

Sooty is the only pet we have had as our son is highly allergic to pet hair etc. So Sooty adopted us when we were about 68 and I was struggling through the post stroke stuff.

This morning he is in a bad way and we have a pre booked vets visit. Not sure I can muster the composure to go with him. The vets will talk to us about possible chemo etc. Perhaps my wife is strong enough to deal with that. I am trying to pull myself together ready for the trip. We go in an animal ambulance, which helps a lot.

c.