Patsy Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I lost my black and white tuxedo kitty Mutti ("Moo-tee") yesterday on her 10th birthday. She'd been off her food. My wonderful vet took x-rays, didn't like what she saw, and did an emergency exploratory. When they came for me wayyy too quickly, I knew the news must have been very very bad. And it was--cancer all over her liver and environs, plus something on top of the cancer that Doc Carol had never seen before--granules of some sort. Trust Mutti to be slightly not-normal--it was the story of her life. I told Doc Carol to take whatever samples/whatever she needed to figure out what was going on--in the hope that might help some other kitties some day. She left us on the table, of course. We know her birth date since her mother produced her litter in a cardboard box at the local NAPA store where our next door neighbor's oldest daughter worked. Fast forward two years and she was removed from what had turned out to be an abusive home and was back next door. We adopted her and the rest was slightly neurotic history. She spent her first couple weeks with us under one of two desks--desks which only cleared the floor by no more than 3"! I had no idea a 2 year old cat could fit under there! I felt a little silly in the morning when I would change out her food and water dishes (specially closen to be very squat dishes, of course) and push the new ones under whichever desk she was under that day . . . . but eventually she decided that we were truly a safe place and she came out. To the end of her days she hated loud noises and despised fireworks, she'd nip without warning if something got to be "too much" for her, and woe onto anyone who ever tried to touch her blindingly-white tummy. She was happiest lying in a patch of sunlight or on my tummy when I'm reading. In winter she'd sleep on top of me at night--when the weather got warmer, it was the end of the bed for her. She had a lovely gravelly purr and felt that no newspaper should be read without a kitty's head protruding toward you under the bottom edge. Enjoy your sunbeams, chase the birdies, and eat to your heart's content, sweetie. Your mama misses you terribly. Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I am so very sorry. Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest larock Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 (edited) I'm saddened to hear this Patsy. My own Mom, Patti, lost her cat, Mutti, to cancer this year also. They both has rough starts but found their way to the people they belonged to. Edited September 2, 2011 by larock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 Imagine--another Mutti. My Mutti came to us as "Moogey" which simply had to be changed--but it needed to be something close. A dear friend of mine suggested Mutti, thinking of Ricardo Mutti, orchestra conductor at LaScala Opera House. Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beledi Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Happy Hunting Mutti Quote "Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the day comes God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man." Persian Proverb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 So sorry for your loss. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I am so sorry. Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I am so sorry Patsy, I am sure you gave her a wonderful life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Tuxedo kittehs are the best. I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I am so very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I am so very sorry that your kitty is gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PattyE Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I'm so sorry. Quote Patty, Mom to Jaxson 5/12/2017 Forever in my heart: Joey 11/01/2007 to 12/06/2018, Scout 11/19/2005 to 07/15/15 and Jack 01/03/2004 to 06/11/2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I'm so sorry, Patsy 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...
BertnLil Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I'm so sorry Patsy. Quote Pam with Sockem the GH, Birdie the JRT, Osorno the chocolate lab, and Shelby the shepherd mix. Missing Clarice (1991-2007) and Lily (2004-2012), always in our hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Sending my sympathy Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Quote Caroline, Mom to Daphne (49B-50215) and Penny (41D-55779)Remembering Bridge Angels Margo and Sabrina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I'm so sorry....RIP sweet little angel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kestralyn Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 And here I come, ready to post a little note about Mutti for my mom in case she couldn't do it yet. I should have known a good liberal arts grad could write something lovely, even this soon. I love you, Mom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss. Godspeed, precious. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I'm so very sorry. She had a wonderful life with you; I wish it could have last much longer. Godspeed Mutti. 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...
GeorgeofNE Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 It's amazing the spaces a frightened cat can fit into, isn't it? I made the mistake of turning my first Siamese kitten lose in my condo right away, and didn't see him again for days! Like you, I pushed food and water under the bed (where I'd last seen him) and I knew he was eating it, but I couldn't find him! I'm sorry she had to leave you so soon. It always hurts to say goodbye even when they're too sick to save. Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss. Mutti was lucky to have found her way to you & live the life she deserved. I'm sorry it was too short. Godspeed Mutti! (I used to be friendly with a woman & her mother, when we'd be walking our hounds at the park. Greys for me, IG for her & a deerhound for another friend - what a sight we were! Anyway, she always called her mother Mutti (I think they were German). She was a lovely woman & I'm sure your kitteh was too.) Quote Deirdre with Conor (Daring Pocobueno), Keeva (Kiowa Mimi Mona), & kittehs Gemma & robthomas. Our beloved angels Faolin & Liath, & kittehs Mona & Caesar. Remembering Bobby, Doc McCoy, & Chip McGrath. "He feeds you, pets you, adores you, collects your poop in a bag. There's only one explanation: you are a hairy little god." Nick Galifinakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greystoked Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our condolences. This is not a good start to September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 What a wonderful tribute to a special kitty who captured your heart. I don't think she could have found a family who understood her and loved her more than yours. I'm so sorry you lost your precious little Mutti. Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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