Orangie had a severe stroke late yesterday. He had just eaten and was heading for the living room and suddenly he stopped and just got limp. I took him in today and had him put to sleep. He couldnt hold his head up or stand. Out of the 4 cats we've had over 40 years he was the sweetest cat.
Here are some pics from the first week he came (12 weeks old) to keep Nermal company and the last photos I took of him enjoying the warm sunshine.
Posted by: stella Date posted: Mon Apr 28 16:33:15 2008
Message: I am so sorry about Orangie. I like his name. He looks he was a real love. Cats are the best, truly.
Posted by: carmen Date posted: Mon Apr 28 0:29:44 2008
Message: sm, i'm so sorry about your kitty. he looks like such a sweetie pie. i'm so sorry.
Posted by: SnopesQueen Date posted: Sat Apr 26 22:41:53 2008
Message: I'm so sorry. He looks like he was a real sweatheart.
Posted by: wendy Date posted: Sat Apr 26 17:19:58 2008
Message:
Serialmom, I'm really sorry that you've lossed your precious little friend. I know it really hurts to lose a beloved animal, esp. suddenly like that. My parents just had to put their black lab to sleep after 15 years and they took it hard. He was around longer than most of the grandkids, went on vacations with us and was always there for the Christmas gathering, LOL. Hope you feel better in time! My sympathies.
Posted by: monkeymome3 Date posted: Sat Apr 26 11:21:12 2008
Message: Oh, I am so sorry. How sad for both of you. I had an orange cat once. His name was Murray. He was so different than any of the other cats I ever had. Seems his orangeness gave him an attitude!
Posted by: Laurie Date posted: Sat Apr 26 10:37:30 2008
Message:
So sorry for your loss, I'm an animal lover too, and they really do leave their pawprints on your heart. May you find comfort in your memories of your friend. My thoughts are with you.
Posted by: Rose Bush Date posted: Sat Apr 26 1:38:13 2008
Message: I am so sorry to hear about your little friend Orangie. That little face in those photos is gorgeous. He was very lucky to have found you, and I bet he had a great life with your family (that is why he was such a sweet cat). It is always hard when we say goodbye to our animal friends. They ask nothing of us but kindness, and give so much in return. I know you must be feeling sad, but think about the good times Orangie had with you. He couldn't have asked for more.
Posted by: Babyducks Date posted: Fri Apr 25 22:34:24 2008
Message: What a little doll..I'm so sorry.
Posted by: Doreen P Date posted: Fri Apr 25 22:26:26 2008
Message: Awww that is so sad poor baby, he looked like a loveable little guy. What beautiful photos of him, at least you have great moments to remember. So sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Peridot Date posted: Fri Apr 25 21:47:30 2008
Message: Aw, poor kitty. I'm sorry for your family's loss, serialmom. I know you'll always be grateful you took those beautiful pictures. ((HUGS))
Posted by: Claudia Date posted: Fri Apr 25 21:31:03 2008
Message: I'm so sorry, serialmom. I've been through the same thing a few times. I would love to have a pet, but at the same time I don't know if I want to go through that again. My dogs were my babies and it was horrible when I had to make the decision to have them put to sleep. I do know how you feel.
Posted by: Pronoun Date posted: Fri Apr 25 21:28:01 2008
Message: Ah Serialmom, I'm so very sorry. What a beautiful cat. He was lucky to have had you and to have had a good life.
Thank you everyone for the kind and sympathetic words. I know many of you have some little critter that you love, not in place of humans but in addition to them. I put his young pictures in because that is what should be remembered, that cute face and those pink toes. He was so slim I called him a little snakey. Who knew he would ever be 20 lbs of sweetness. We take them in and plan to give them the best life possible. It seems to work just the opposite. They enhance our lives.
Thank you again. You people are the best.
Posted by: sam Date posted: Fri Apr 25 20:42:54 2008
Message: Oh, I'm so sorry, what a beautiful kitty Orangie was.
Posted by: misspm Date posted: Fri Apr 25 20:07:15 2008
Message: Serialmom, I'm really sorry about Orangie. ((((HUGS))))
Posted by: Edward Date posted: Fri Apr 25 19:55:46 2008
Message: I'm so sorry. What a sweet little angel.
Ohh, those pics of Orangie are so precious - - just as how you should remember him. Hold on to those memories.
My thoughts are with you on this day, Serialmom (((hugs))), from one cat lover to another.
Posted by: DebS Date posted: Fri Apr 25 16:32:00 2008
Message: Ohhhhhh - I am so, so sorry! (sniff, sniff). It is SO hard to lose a pet; believe me, I know! My condolences :(. It must be even worse because it happened so suddenly and unexpected. I'll be thinking of you during this awful time.
Posted by: rosie Date posted: Fri Apr 25 16:18:10 2008
Message: OMG I am soooo sorry. The loss of a pet is a loss of a family member. I know how sad you must be. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,love leaves a memory no one can steal. May the wonderful memories of your sweet little friend comfort you.
Oh how sad... Orangey looks like he was just the sweetest kitty.
Posted by: Megan Date posted: Fri Apr 25 15:52:43 2008
Message: I'm sorry to hear about your cat. He was beautiful, and I'm sure he brought you many years of happiness.
Posted by: Mz Chris Date posted: Fri Apr 25 15:30:52 2008
Message: Aww I am so sorry. He looks alot like my Taylor who died before Christmas. It is such a shock to have it happen so suddenly, I feel your pain. Looks like Orangie loved the life he lead from your pictures!
Posted by: rushlan Date posted: Fri Apr 25 14:32:18 2008
Message: Serialmom, I am so sorry. Orangie was certainly a love of a cat and he had a wonderful life that you provided for him. He was blessed to have you as his 'mom.'
Posted by: Mrs. Betty Slocombe Date posted: Fri Apr 25 14:14:07 2008
Message: I am so sorry for the sudden loss of your little angel. Rest assured he is still with you and always will be.
(((HUGS))
Posted by: ingyandbert Date posted: Fri Apr 25 13:52:16 2008
Message: SM, I've certainly been there. Still miss Ingy and Bertie like crazy even though they've both been gone for years. I'm so sorry about Orangie, I can see from the pictures what a wonderful companion he was.
Posted by: MissyB Date posted: Fri Apr 25 13:46:32 2008
Message: serialmom, I am so sorry about Orangie. What a beautiful cat! It's so sad to lose a family member. Our first cat, Samantha, had three strokes...bounced back from the first two, but the last one was too much for her, and we had to have her put to sleep. That was 11 years ago, but we still miss her so much. I've always wanted an orange cat, but ended up with another gray one. Take care.
Posted by: Cassies grandma Date posted: Fri Apr 25 13:38:41 2008
Message: I know how you love your animals. So sorry.
