We put Spot down today

Spot was very sick the last few days and besides having diabetes and hyperthyroidism, we found out his heart was failing. He was very weak and seemed in pain late last night so we took him to the emergency center at 3:00 AM where we found out he had heart failure and that he was in very bad shape. My husband and I decided to put him to sleep and stayed with him and said our goodbyes. He was a funny cat, sometimes bratty, most times lovable. He had beautiful green eyes and was a scrappy NYC boy when I adopted him. I used to get his cat food there (NYC) at a store called Spoiled Brats, which just suited him fine. He snuggled with us on the couch when we watched TV but didn't like to be picked up. (He always let you know what he did and did not like.) He loved to come into the bathroom with me and just walk around in there, and when he was healthy, would roll around in the tub and meow with glee (I wanted to film it but never could figure that out). He often gave me back talk when I tried to tell him what to do. He fought with and played with our other kitty, DeeDee, who enjoyed licking his head (and that he would allow) and enjoyed life in Miami, lounging on our patio, his face in the sun, and catching the occasional lizard. I will miss my buddy Spot so much. I appreciate all the advice I've gotten here--it wasn't that long ago when diabetes seemed like such a big problem, but you guys all helped me though it.

I hope he's flying free somewhere. I hope he's got his face toward the sun, soaking it in.

Jennifer

 

(((Jennifer & DH)))

I am so sorry for your loss of Spot. Fly free Spot and land softly rb_icon

 

Fly Free, dear Spot! You were loving to the end and so brave to let Spot go when he needed to be free of his illnesses!

 

{{hugs}}

May your good memories help lighten grief.

 

Spot does sound like a great kitty. Love his picture. I'm sorry it was his time. Fly free Spot. Let your mommy know, in your own way, you made it to the otherside and you are sunning yourself while waiting to meet again. You did right by him.
jeanne

 

Oh, Jennifer, I am so sad to see this. Poor Spot just had too many things working against him at the same time.
In your sadness, try to take some comfort in knowing that you did right by him from the day you took him into your home. Letting him go was a great gift to him, even at the cost of breaking your own heart. My heart goes out to you and DH.

Carl

 

Oh Jennifer I am so sorry to read this...Spot was a wonderful sounding fellow but you gave him the greatest gift of love that we mere humans have to give our furry little loves, you released him from his failing body so that he could run free again..

Fly Free Spot and Soar right back into your mom and dad's dreams.

(((((((Big Hugs to you and your DH))))))

Tears falling here as well.

Mel, Maxwell, Musette, Autumn & The Fur Gang

 

Thank you all for your condolences and good thoughts. Mel and Carl, you were so helpful to us. Your advice helped make Spot's last months much better. I will never forget your kindness.

Jennifer

 

Your memories of Spot are so sweet, and I'm sure he was so lucky to have you. So sorry you're hurting and missing him.

 

I am so sorry .. It sounds like spot had quite the life with you .. I am sure he is flying free, telling all his friends about his wonderful life with you guys ..

 

our thoughts are with you~ saying goodbye is so hard to do~ prayers for Spot to fly free~
Tracy & Louie

 

I am so sorry for your loss - you were strong for Spot and there for him one last time - as we all hope to be for our furkids

 

So sad. It hits home to me since i said goodbye to my Spot about three years ago. Sending purrs and prayers.

 

Jennifer and DH,
So very sorry for your loss of dear Spot. Fly free Spot. rb_icon

 

So sorry for your loss. Spot was very lucky to have had you as a mom. rb_icon

 

I'm sorry to hear that Spot had to leave for the Bridge. You gave him the opportunity to be whole there again.

Fly Free, handsome Spot. wings_cat

 

Oh, jennifer...

my heart goes out to you.

Land softly sweet Spot...

Lighting a candle for your boy...

celi, binks, smudge & annie

 

I am so very sorry for your loss. Spot does sound like an amazing cat. My heart is crying for you. Spot is flying free now, whole and healthy over the Rainbow Bridge. rb_icon

wings_cat

 

I am so sorry for your loss :YMHUG:

 

Oh (((Jennifer))) I'm so very sorry it was his time. It's never long enough. :cry:

 

Thanks, everyone. I love reading all your nice notes.

j

 

I am so very sorry. May God bring you comfort and peact. You and Spot were so blessed to share such a wonderful life together.

 

Dear Jennifer,

I've wanted to write a note ever since you posted the lovely and comforting note on my thread about losing Sasha and said that, indeed, you had just lost your beloved Spot. I am so sorry to hear this, and I know how difficult this is. All of our kitties' little ways are so much with us as we walk around our homes. Your Spot sounded like one of a kind, and such a beautiful kitty, too! We are treated in their lives to their beauty, fun, and very particular ways that imprint upon our hearts.

I very much LOVED your description of Spot, as bratty and lovable and so much a New York cat, Awesome description, and I know the type -- because my two boys lived a good deal of their lives in our studio apartment in Hell's Kitchen. In fact, I know the store Spoiled Brats and used to go there (I'm in the Hudson Valley now though my work and a good bit of my soul are centered in the city.)

I hope in your time of difficulty and grieving that you and your husband have a strong sense of your beloved Spot, that time brings you solace and joy in the memories, and that you feel Spot's spirit and love with you -- because such love transcends the earthly separation we have. May you be comforted in all of the good times and the wonderful life you gave to your dear Spot!

Susan, and Angels Sasha and Orlando

 

Thanks, Susan! Are you a writer? You write so beautifully. Spot spirit does stay with me, as I'm sure your Sasha's stays with you. It's funny that you know about Spoiled Brats. Looks like they have moved to Washington Heights? The Hudson Valley is so lovely. I really don't miss my 450 sq ft. apt one bit, though Spot and DeeDee loved to get excited about the pigeons sitting by the window. DeeDee is the queen of catching lizards here in Miami.

p.s. Sorry I called Sasha a "girl." He's just so purty...but it sounds like he was very much a boy. They were lucky to have us for their moms, but even more, I feel lucky he picked me to be his mom/servant.

 

I'm so sorry for your loss, Jennifer. They are never here long enough. I always wonder why that is and I think they teach us lessons, many lesson, and one is about living a happy life while we're here and also about losing the ones we love and that we will be together again. Spot will always be with you and you will be with him always.
Fly free Spot and land softly fur angel.... wings_cat

 

(((((Jennifer))))) I'm so sorry to see this and my heart goes out to you.

Fly free beautiful Spot wings_cat

 

So sorry for your loss, sounds like Spot was quite a character, and I know you'll miss him a lot. Cherish the memories.

 

Jennifer,

So DeeDee has moved on to lizards in Miami, from excitedly watching pigeons in Gotham? Fun! Thanks so much for your compliment about my writing -- much, much appreciated -- and yes, I am a writer, professionally. (I am a journalist. I have a site and project, Mindfulwalker.com, and also teach writing, train editors, and do online content.)

Spoiled Brats still has the place on West 49th, to my knowledge, in addition to the Washington Heights shop.Wild little shop, that one on West 49th.

I can imagine that Spot's spirit is much with you. That is a great and beautiful gift, isn't it? That bond is already so deep, and it deepens when our pets move with us around the country or the world. (Miami is cool and a great city!) I feel Sasha's and Orlando's spirits every day, and it is very soothing and wonderful.

Each day, I miss my kitties so, so much. But like you, I feel lucky that both my fellows picked me for their Mom. Hope that you continue to feel solace in the great life that you shared with Spot, and great companionship with DeeDee.

Hugs, and pats to DeeDee,
Susan

p.s. Sasha was definitely a "purty" boy, and a feisty and sweet one at that. :c)

 

(((((( from Junior))))))))