My little girl - DPChallenge Forums

04/17/2005 08:37:19 AM · #1

Today I lost my little kitty. She was exactuly 10 years 6 months old.

I feel down the stairs when I was carrying her and she got hurt pretty bad and had to be put down.

I know nothing can bring her back now, but I guess I just want to post her beautiful photos here, just to honor her.

I love you so much Sleepy and will miss you so much.

Mambe

Canon EOS-1000D Rebel XS

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM

04/17/2005 08:47:21 AM · #2

Loretta ,
It's very sad to loose a friend as Sleepy , I understand the pain you're feeling now.
The only "default" cats have is their short life , I've lost Duchesse (20 years 2 months old) , Hito (4),Tanis and Aziz (about 12).
They have their place in my heart and I still feel sad when I think of them.

Thank you for sharing her beauty with us.
Take care ,
Mambe

NathanWert

Canon EOS-90D

04/17/2005 09:10:23 AM · #3

I'm sooo sorry. {{{{{Leretta}}}}}

Strikeslip

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

04/17/2005 09:14:01 AM · #4

That's very sad. I hope you're OK.

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

04/17/2005 11:05:40 AM · #5

I'm so sorry for your loss, Loretta... what a beautiful montage you've created of her. I hope you weren't injured badly in your fall. Take care! {{{hugs}}}

RolandB

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Raynox Pro Digital 0.66X Wide Angle Conversion

04/17/2005 11:16:38 AM · #6

No words can really really help. Just know others are holding you in their thoughts at this time.

You pictures are beautiful.

Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO M.Zuiko

04/17/2005 03:40:08 PM · #7

Thanks guys!

Its like almost 6 am here and I just can't sleepy. I miss her so much and just want her to walk through my bedroom door, as she always does when she knows I am up.

I feel so guilty too. I just feel as though, if I hadn't picked her up and just left her there, that she would still be alive now. I just feel as though I killed someone I love.

Brad

Olympus OM-D E-M1

04/17/2005 03:52:48 PM · #8

I am so sorry to hear that Loretta.

I have a soft spot for cats and wish I could find the words to convey my thoughts.

Discraft

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC for Canon

04/17/2005 03:53:47 PM · #9

I am sorry for your loss... Nice photos you got there to remember her.
I too lost not my cat but my dog three weeks ago.
My mother by accident ran over him with the car he lived but he got paralised on his back legs... it was so sad to see the dog like that... the only thing we could do was put him to sleep...
My mother got really down for it, she even felt guilty. But there are things in life that you cannot control and this type of situation is not controlable... it was not your fault... unfrtunalty it happened..
A big hug and don't feel guilty... just think of her in the good moments a treasure those thoughts. Hope this helps...

suemack

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

04/17/2005 04:04:16 PM · #10

(((hugs))) I'm so sorry to hear about your loss Loretta. It really hurts when we lose a member of our four footed family. Thinking of you (((hugs)))

sue

blemt

Nikon D70

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Nikon

04/17/2005 04:07:21 PM · #11

There's really nothing any of us can say to make it hurt less. I know this is one of my biggest fears as a cat owner. Over the years I've had some close calls.

*hug* Remember it's okay to cry, remember that she would not want you to beat yourself up over this. And if it gets too bad, please, please don't be ashamed to get some professional help because she was, "just a cat".

She loved you very much and wouldn't want you to hurt like this.

Headbutts and purrs from my gang.

Clara

wewillexplore

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

04/17/2005 04:44:10 PM · #12

Exactly what clara said. +1

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

04/17/2005 05:03:43 PM · #13

Thanks peeps. It really is a horrible day for us here.

She just means the world to us and she was so young really. She was really a beautiful cat. She just had a really nice presonality that anyone would love.

She would constantly follow me around the house and as soon as I woke up, she would race in to my room to get played with. She just wanted to be loved.

Beetle

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

04/17/2005 05:06:26 PM · #14

Originally posted by loz1:

She just wanted to be loved.

And obviously, she WAS loved! Don't forget that you made her time on earth a happy one.

Hang in there, you'll never forget her, but it will get easier.

Mambe

Canon EOS-1000D Rebel XS

04/17/2005 05:19:47 PM · #15

Please , please don't feel guilty , it was an accident.

She has had the luck to be cared by you , to share with you fantastic moments , she loved and was loved !
Many people , many other pets don't have this.

debbybris

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

04/17/2005 05:21:36 PM · #16

Originally posted by loz1:

Don't feel guilty at all. They say your life on earth is all maped out for you when your born, so don't think of "what if's" at all.
Just remember her like these beautifull shots, it will ease the pain, and the pain will ease over time.

wewillexplore

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

04/17/2005 06:25:59 PM · #17

Originally posted by debbybris:

They say your life on earth is all maped out for you when your born, so don't think of "what if's" at all.

Not to start a rant, but I think loz knows better.

It was an accident and a tragedy - and I'm really sorry it happened for you loz...

M

RayEthier

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

04/17/2005 06:36:35 PM · #18

My heartfelt condolences on your loss. I know only too well the pain you are experiencing. In time the pain will subside and you will be left with wonderful memories of a loving, trusting friend.

Ray

aerogurl

Nikon D300

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VR

04/17/2005 06:39:24 PM · #19

If it should be, that I grow frail and weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then, you must do what must be done
For this, the last battle, can't be won.
Don't let your grief stay your hand,

For this day more than the rest,
Your love and friendship stand the test.
We've had so many years,
What is to come can hold no fear.
You'd not want me to suffer, so
When the time comes, please let me go.

Take me where my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me to the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you'll see it is a kindness you do for me
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.

Don't grieve it should be you who this thing decides to do.
We've been so close, we two, these years,
Don't let your heart hold tears.
SMILE, FOR WE WALKED TOGETHER FOR AWHILE.

Authour Unknown

DogAngel

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

04/17/2005 06:43:25 PM · #20

I'm sorry for your loss! She seems to be a sweet cat...I hope you'll meet her again someday at the rainbow bridge :)

Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...

typologic

Nikon D100

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8

04/17/2005 06:45:20 PM · #21

:(

**hugs**

04/17/2005 06:47:25 PM · #22

Originally posted by aerogurl:

Although my tail its last has waved

This line just made me cry so much.

Sometimes I will be in my room and I will just see her little tail walk by or I will sell its reflection and know she is there.