Thursday, August 21, 2014

A Sad and Sudden Farewell

My lovely princess flew over the Rainbow Bridge very suddenly yesterday; my apartment caught fire while I was at work and she (thank G-d for small favors) died of smoke inhalation.

We would have been together for 16 years later this month. 

I will not lose her; I have always rented and when her predecessor, Scruffy, aka Quartermaster Scruffy, died, I had him cremated and still have his remains.  I had always planned to do the same with her and she is being cremated right now.  I plan to have them in the coffin with me when I make my departure.

The emergency personnel were wonderful; when they found her little body, they put it in a suitcase.  They explained how she died.  They offered to let me see her, which I chose not to do.

A wonderful friend and co-worker took her to a place and arranged the cremation.

I will leave the blog up, but don't know if or when I will feel like checking in.  Please know that I loved this blog and the community we were a small part of.

If the Admiral was a Lion of the Veldt, the Princess was a Lion of Judah, as any proper Jewish kitty would aspire to be.
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  1. GigiOctober 14, 2014 at 10:40 PM

    We offer our deep condolences on the passing of the Princess. She was a lovely LadyCat and we are so sorry to hear of her loss. We know she had a wonderful life with you. She is sailing with the Admiral and will be scanning the horizon for you when it is your time to join her. ::bows head in respect::

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  2. Angel SimbaNovember 2, 2014 at 2:27 PM

    We are so very sorry to read this news now. We have such fond memories of Princess Treasure.

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  3. Katie IsabellaNovember 2, 2014 at 3:15 PM

    Oh I am so very saddened. I remember reading on Face Book that she had passed and had gone on before you to the Bridge but I did not know that it was posted here. I am sorry that I just got here to express my heartfelt condolences to you on the blog.

    Princess Treasure was loved by us and we all enjoyed our adventures. Admiral I know took her right over and showed her where to bunk on her sailing ship with flowers for the sails. They visit their furriends and both are waiting, keeping watch just as Spitty said, for us to appear over the horizon.
    Countess Katie sends her deepest regrets and sincere condolences as do I, her mommy.

    I am planning on taking Admiral and Katie both with me as well. xoxox

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  4. The Cat GuyNovember 2, 2014 at 8:52 PM

    My heart is sad, I just read about your loss from Katie and now my heart is broken. Many hugs to you in this crazy hard time.

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  5. meowmeowmansNovember 2, 2014 at 9:13 PM

    We are so sorry for the loss of your beloved Princess Treasure. Sending purrs and prayers your way.

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  6. GigiNovember 2, 2014 at 11:22 PM

    Just checking in again. Hope you are finding peace in your years of happy memories of The Princess.

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  7. Memories of Eric and FlynnNovember 3, 2014 at 4:13 AM

    I just heard about your sad loss from Katie. I am so very sorry and send my purrs to you.

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  8. Just MagsNovember 3, 2014 at 7:29 AM

    We did not have the pleasure of knowing your precious Princess Treasure. We have just left Katie's blog and read of your loss. We are so sorry your sweet friend of so many years has gone to The Bridge. You are in our thoughts...purrs and prayers. Hugs!

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  9. pilch92November 3, 2014 at 7:35 AM

    I just read about this on Katie's blog and it brought me to tears. I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful girl.

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  10. TerriNovember 3, 2014 at 9:48 AM

    We are visiting from Katie Isabella's blog. We're so sad to hear about the fire and your sweet Treasure. I had to shed a few tears for you. Hugs and purrs to you.

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  11. da tabbies o trout towneNovember 3, 2014 at 2:07 PM

    our friend Katie spoke of your loss; we wanted to offer our sincerest sympathies ♥♥♥♥♥

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  12. TimberLoveNovember 3, 2014 at 2:30 PM

    We stopped to paw condolences, and offer soft husky wooooos.

    Nuk & Isis

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  13. Teri and her Stylish Adventure Cats November 3, 2014 at 9:18 PM

    We did not know the Princess before today, and our hearts are sad that you lost her...Teri says all the cats who came before are with us still, their ashes in little boxes on the windowsill and we will all be with Teri when she is cremated, too...just like you, and that is a comfort to her she says...

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  14. Team TabbyNovember 4, 2014 at 11:00 AM

    We've just heard the tragic news about Princess Treasure. We are all so very sorry for your loss. Condolences and purrs from all of us.

    Moe
    Mindy
    Cookie
    Mike

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  15. SailorEdgarNovember 4, 2014 at 2:17 PM

    I just learned about this on Katie's blog...such a terrible thing to happen! My sincere sympathies!

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  16. Marty the ManxNovember 4, 2014 at 8:14 PM

    Came over from Katie's blog to wrap you in soft purrs of condolence.
    Marty

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  17. DonnaNovember 7, 2014 at 12:08 AM

    I am so sorry. Rest in peace.

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  18. neora chanaNovember 17, 2014 at 12:45 PM

    Thank you everyone....

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  19. Timmy TomcatNovember 18, 2014 at 1:46 PM

    We send love and purrs of support
    Timmy and Family

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  20. Katie IsabellaJanuary 13, 2015 at 8:04 AM

    My dear PM. I am just coming by again with tears in my eyes to check on you.

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