With the heaviest heart I've had in a long time, I'm writing to tell all of you that I had to let Bones go this morning.

We had a beautiful day together yesterday, going outside and sitting under the blooming apple tree. He kept wanting sun and I kept trying to shade him from the heat. Of course he just moved to where he wanted to be. My mom came over for dinner and talked to him and my dh went off on his annual fishing trip. Bones ate well and more than he had in a couple of weeks. He rested on my bed and was breathing comfortably.



I went outside with him one more time at about 9:45 pm because it was nice and cool. He wandered around for a bit, looking at what was going on in the neighborhood and then he came in on his own. We fell asleep together on the bed and he woke me up at 1:30 am for a snack, which I was happy about. We went back to sleep and he woke me up later while he was moving around -- trying to get closer to me. The next time I woke up, Bones couldn't walk. He had thrown a clot and it was affecting his back legs and tail. At first he was mad, then it became painful.

The vet wasn't open yet, so I gave him a Tramadol to help with the pain, but it was quite bad and the other cats were very frightened. I called my neighbor over so I could drive to the vet to see if anyone was in and fortunately, they got their early. They came out to send him off to his new life with his "original daddy," Red, Neill and all the others who will be there waiting for him.



He hung on long enough for me to realize he wanted to die outside, so I took him out there and he breathed his last breath with me hanging on to him in a towel, in the back yard with the birds, grass and warm sunshine he loved so much.

I will never forget my big beautiful baby boy. Pip and Mia are missing him already, but they went to see him after he was gone. They knew he wasn't there. It was just his body and they didn't recognize it without his soul.

RIP big buddy. Play nice with your brother, Red and I'll see you when I get there.

  I am so sorry Bug...
Godspeed angel Bones..you are now among the best of the best...

There is no other place that I can share these words below...than here with my itchmo friends..who have a heavy sad heart..

Beyond The Rainbow

As much as I loved the life we had and all the times we played,
I was so very tired and knew my time on earth would fade.
I saw a wondrous image then of a place that's trouble-free
Where all of us can meet again to spend eternity.

I saw the most beautiful Rainbow, and on the other side
Were meadows rich and beautiful -- lush and green and wide!
And running through the meadows as far as the eye could see
Were animals of every sort as healthy as could be!
My own tired, failing body was fresh and healed and new
And I wanted to go run with them, but I had something left to do.

I needed to reach out to you, to tell you I'm alright
That this place is truly wonderful, then a bright Glow pierced the night.
'Twas the Glow of many Candles shining bright and strong and bold
And I knew then that it held your love in its brilliant shades of gold.

For although we may not be together in the way we used to be,
We are still connected by a cord no eye can see.
So whenever you need to find me, we're never far apart
If you look beyond the Rainbow and listen with your heart.

cg - 1995

Oh Bug...I'm sorry but what a wonderful way you gave him to leave.  He's now free of pain and happy, and I'm sure he's grateful to you for all the wonderful love you gave him.  God bless him and you.   

So sorry about Bones. Please know my prayers are with you Bug. He left peacefully - in the outdoors where he wanted to be and with his beloved person with him. Rest in peace little angel. 
Meowli

Oh Bug I am so sorry to hear that Bones has passed, but it sounds like you handled it perfectly and even gave him his final wish of passing outdoors.  I have been gone from ITCHMO for a couple months but have been reading Bones story,  you were a wonder kitty mommy and he was very lucky to have you.

Giant Hugs and Prayers to you and the other cats.

Love

Lorie, Topaz and Geisha

It is with tears that I tell you how very sorry I am for Mr Bone's passing. If he had to go on to a better place, he passed in the arms of someone who loves him very much in a wonderful spot outdoors.

Godspeed, Mr Bone! Run free and whole once again.

catmom5

Bug, I am so sorry about the loss of Bones. I hope you can take comfort in the memories of a life together filled with love.

Rest in peace, Bones.

{{{Hugs}}}

Bug, I'm sure you know how sorry i am. i'm crying while writing this, but i do know Bones had a wonderful life with you. He is now happy and out of pain forever.
And as Carol said-He is with the best of the best. In a wonderful, peaceful place. His passing was wonderful, thanks to you. I know your heart is breaking, but take joy in the fact that you knew bones and he knew you, and you loved each other very much.
Please Take Care my friend- [HUGS]