Thread: Saying goodbye to a faithful friend

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About a year ago someone dropped a white and grey cat off at my house. He was scared
to death and would keep his distance. He would run if you came close, so I would leave
him food and leave. It was painstakingly slow but I slowly won him over. First I got him
not to run from me, then come up on the porch and eat, and finally he let me pet him!

As he came to trust me, I came to realize someone had abused him badly. All his canine
teeth were gone and he had to keep his mouth open to breath. When he purred you could
hear a slight wheezing. He was deathly afraid of black trash bags for a long time. He
would run when anyone took out the trash. He never would play.

He eventually got to where he'd lay in my lap and let me hold him. He would follow me
everywhere. He was with me when I decorated for Halloween and Christmas. I got him a
little house and put a furry blanket in it. He loved to rub his head against my chin. He finally
found a home and someone to love him. He was finally happy.

This morning when I got back from the doctor I noticed that he hadn't come and eaten his
food. I figured he didn't want to come out in the rain. I went around the corner of the house
and saw him lying there, apparently he had passed away during the night. There wasn't a
mark on him and he was okay at suppertime. I figured the abuse he had suffered had
wrecked his health and his heart just gave out.

Several times I found myself staring at his little house, half expecting to see him come out
and give me one of his silent meows. He never could speak due to damage to his vocal
cords. All he had was his wheezy little purr to show you he loved you. That was enough for
him......and me.

I will miss you my faithful friend. I will miss you following me out in the yard. The funny way
you would lay in my lap and continously change positions till you found your favorite. I will
miss you rubbing your head against my chin. I am glad that the last year of your life you
finally found a home and someone to show you the love you needed.

Goodbye my faithful friend. I love you and miss you.

I'm so sorry for your loss, it's heartbreaking losing a pet. I'm so happy he found somebody to love him in the last year of his life. I can never understand how people can abuse animals, this world we live in sickens me at times

oh Gobby, I am so sorry ,,, what a wonderful person you are to bring love to that poor little ones life,,,,,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss! Breaks my heart that someone could do such a thing to an animal. He found trust in you and know in your heart that you showed and gave him something he never had before.....Love.

Very sorry for your loss. Those who own and love pets know the total feeling of emptiness when they're gone. You gave the cat something it had never experienced and that was love and compassion. You couldn't have done more. Time heals.
Peace.

I'm so sorry for your loss Gobby. I know how difficult losing a beloved pet can be. He was very lucky to have found such a wonderful caring home and friend for the last year of his life. May he rest in peace.

Sorry to hear Goblin sounds like he was a great cat and friend my thoughts and prayers are with you.

I am glad that you gave the poor cat at least one meaningful year. Your story nearly had me in tears, which is not an easy feat. I'm very sorry for your loss, Gob. *Hugs*

I am so sorry for your loss, truly The ones that you put so much of yourself into, regaining their trust, are the hardest losses of all. *hugs* Having worked with rescue animals, I probably know this more than most. Your story is so very similar to my oldest kitty (a rescue also), George, and his progress after finding a loving home. Find comfort in the fact that he was happy, and his remaining time was well spent with someone that loved him, and someone he loved back.

That's heartbreaking. My condolences for your loss, and for what that poor little animal went through. Thanks to you, he knew someone loved him when his life ended, I hope that brings you comfort. It's comforting to read about such a kind act.