Guest Tigonie Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 It has taken me a while to post this. I just haven't wanted to talk about it much. Two weeks ago, I took our 13.5 year old cat, Bill, to the vet to be put to sleep. We were able to see our own vet, Dr. Alexander, which I'm glad about. She was very nice and got us some fur to keep and a clay imprint of Bill's paw. It was very sad, but it was definitely the right time. Dr. Alexander said that she could feel a tumor (which she could not the last time she saw him, in October). It was almost certainly intestinal lymphoma, and the disease was probably pretty aggressive. It was basically non-treatable, since any treatments would only be minimally effective while at the same time making Bill less comfortable. In October of 1994 we found Bill in the Huntingdon County Humane Society in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. He had a notch in his ear, and we named him "Bill the Cat" after the comic strip character (Bloom County, Outland). There was a "Purina Pets for People" coupon in the paper for $10 off a shelter adoption. We got Bill for $5 with the coupon. Best $5 I ever spent. Young Bill on the Quilt DH and I were engaged at the time, and I kept Bill at my apartment until our wedding in May of 1995, when we moved in together. Bill was with us through a lot of changes. We moved seven times over his lifetime with us, and he was there through everything, always such a trooper about moving, as long as he had his people. He was such a good and faithful friend. He was always the sweetest cat and could melt on your lap and stay there for hours. Bill would come when we called. He would sleep on the bed by my feet every night. He used to sit behind me on the chair and give me "back rubs," kneading the back of my neck and my shoulders. He loved children and couldn't get enough of Anne. He was the reason her first word was "kitty." I'm glad he lived to see Sam born. I'm just sorry that neither of the kids will remember him (Anne is only 18 months now). Bill, Scofield, Emma - This was in December of 2004, before Bill started losing weight. Bill with Anne and Grandma - Christmas 2006 - Bill really loved kids. Bill would have been 14 in May. It's never long enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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4greyhounds Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest guinness_the_greyt Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 What a beautiful cat he was!! I'm so sorry for your loss... Godspeed Bill the Cat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest laceyj Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I'm so very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 i'm so sorry Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ArtysPeople Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 You're right. Best $5 ever spent by anyone. Thanks for sharing your story. That picture of the three tiger-striped critters all together is a really nice one -- nice enough to print off and save, I'd think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YvetteVal Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I'm sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I am so sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I'm so sorry. Bill was a handsome boy. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 What a handsome guy! Sending my sympathy Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I am so sorry for your loss. Chase those butterflies at the Bridge honey...and kiss Fluffy and SammyJo for me. My sympathy and prayers. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest whatahound Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Bill sure was a handsome kitty. So sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 no, it never is long enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 God Speed Bill. You will be missed. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest yipee372 Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I am sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Snowy8 Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Awww...I'm so sorry. What a sweet kitterman. I'm so sorry for your loss. :grouphug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tigonie Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Thanks, everyone. I was just wondering, could someone PM me about how to add a halo to Bill's picture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 ...Your right - it is never long enough. I'm so sorry for the loss of your sweet Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VelvetEars Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I'm so sorry the time came to say goodbye. There are never enough days to love them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CindiLuvsGreys Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 What a beautiful boy, I'm so sorry. I recently lost an orange cat named Billy. Even at 17 it wasn't nearly long enough. Sounds like he had a wonderful life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saharasmom Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I'm sorry to read about Bill. Your signature picture with him, your grey and your baby is one of my favorites. Quote Rebeccawith Atlas the borzoi, Luna the pyr, and Madison the cat, always missing Sahara(Flyin Tara Lyn) and Coltrane(Blue on By) the greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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