Guest redreed Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 My beautiful 19 year old cat, Popeye, has been ill for a while now, but for the last few weeks he's been getting worse. Last night he "told" me it was time to let him go. I don't know how to explain it, but I've had this same conversation in the past with some of my other pets. So this morning, I let him go. It was hard and awful for me and peaceful for him and my heart is broken. I'm going to miss him so very, very much. He was never a pleasant cat, but he was mine!!! Popeye could not be picked up without blood being involved, it actually took several years before petting was somewhat acceptable. During his time here some of his more interesting habits involved waking me up by sticking his claws into my lower lip and pulling until I got up and fed him, gnawing on arms, hands and legs at various and frequent intervals, freaking out in the middle of the night and running amok, jumping up and down off bodies in beds with claws out and using any limb available as a shoving off point. He would sit next to me, tempting me to pet him and then wrapping his front legs around my forearm and chewing on whatever part of my hand he could reach, sadly I must confess I fell for the "really Mama, I've changed, I'm sweet and innocent, come on pet me" face every SINGLE time. On the other hand, he was extremely social, he would hang out on the top of the couch and watch tv with me, as long as nobody touched him, life was good. He would talk to me all the time, lots of rude language but still a good conversationalist. He would sleep next to me at night sometimes when it was cold out and I felt priviledged. Being my good boy, he avoided Jacey, he would scratch her but not his normal self scratching and I don't think he ever bit her. This morning, for the first time in 19 years, I held Popeye and he didn't fight me off. This was the final step in letting me know it was time to let him go. But what a gift he gave me, I GOT TO HOLD HIM. I wish I could explain the feeling of love and joy and peace and sadness I had, it was incredible. So I told him all the little things I needed to tell him and I tried to tell him how much I loved him, and I let him go. Renee - mama to Jacey (the skin-kid), Spyder, Loki, Libby, and waiting for me at the bridge, Tiger Shark and Popeye My heart is broken but time will calm the pain and leave the happy and funny memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyscot Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 He sounds like he was quite a character. I'm sorry for your loss - cherish the memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I'm sorry. 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...
Guest hamiesmom Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 So sorry for your loss. What a character he was. He sounds just like my little "Mabel Cat". She has the same kind of attitude. However, she does not mind sharing her home with greyhounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAVED2 Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 So sorry , we have a ho--bo that is like that he just wandered in our house 10 years ago. f_yellow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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patricia Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I am so sorry. Run free and send your family beautiful Rainbows honey. 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...
Guest redreed Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 So sorry for your loss. What a character he was. He sounds just like my little "Mabel Cat". She has the same kind of attitude. However, she does not mind sharing her home with greyhounds. That's funny because Popeye really liked Tiger Shark - he was the only living creature that Pops actually liked and Popeye was Tiger's first non-grey friend. They would share a bed and lay right next to each other. I think they will be happy to be back together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest crazy4greys Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I am sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I am so very sorry for your loss. Quote ...............Chase (FTH Smooth Talker), Morgan (Cata), Reggie (Gable Caney), Rufus (Reward RJ). Fosters check in, but they don't check out. Forever loved -- Cosmo (System Br Mynoel), March 11, 2002 - October 8, 2009.Miss Cosmo was a lady. And a lady always knows when to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I'm so sorry Popeye sounds like he was quite a special guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I'm so sorry. You and your family will be in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BradyzMommy Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I am so very sorry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytlady94 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Greyhound angels at the bridge- Casey, Charlie, Maggie, Molly, Renie, Lucy & Teddy. Beagle angels Peanut and Charlie. And to all the 4 legged Bridge souls who have touched my heart, thank you. When a greyhound looks into you eyes it seems they touch your very soul. "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more then he loves himself". Josh Billings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 he sounds like my "nephew" cat Pooh-kitty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 I am very sorry. 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 RocketDog Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 sounds like our kitty - full of piss and vinegar, but a great buddy nonetheless. I am sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest yipee372 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 I am sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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