Smokey I had to say goodbye to him today.

Oh Clarice so sorry to hear this sad news, poor little smokey, know how upset you must be, my thoughts are with you, Kathy x

R.I.P. Smokey, I feel for you Clarice. Just out of interest who is Flip and Flop ?......

Ah...so sad. I wondered if this was coming after the last few comments on your photos. Thinking of you....nothing more to say....Karen X

Stripes Flip & Flop where 2 big goldfish in my pond, and 2-3wks ago i saw a magpie with them in there mouth, Kathy thanks does'nt matter how many times you go through this with pets it does'nt get any easier, as for Smokey was ore attached to him as when i got him he was only a few weeks oldand i had to learn him to feed, he was 18 in April, so along time he was with me.

Oh sad news, thinking of you aswell, Clarice.
xx

Thanks Karen, have to admit i new myself really.

I'm so very sad to read this news, Clarice....
You gave lovely Smokey the most wonderful life ...
... he lived to a great age...
yes, it is horrible when the house feels empty without a pet....

Big <<< hugs >>> love from TT, Conker, Truffle and Crocus. xxx

Thanks Louise its so strange him not being here. but he was very tired.

My thoughts are with you Clarice. I know that there is nothing that I can say that will make the pain any less, please believe me, I know.

Oh Clarice....we are both so sorry to hear this news.You were the best Mum Smokey could ever have wished for.He is out of pain now...no more suffering...and you will always have your happy memories of him...they will live on...thinking of you..Ray and Jane xx

Thanks TT, you know he was so so poorly last night and this morning, bless him.

I am so very sorry to hear about Smokey, Clarice, my heart goes out to you my friend, truly it does~keeping you in my thoughts at this sad time.

Thanks Jane/ray, can't stop filling up. New it was coming but still not made it any easier.

So sorry Clarice. When our cat died I found it odd not being tripped up by him when I went into the kitchen.
Best wishes
Linda

Thanks Floribunda, i'm trying to keep my mind occupied, but its really hard.

Thanks Linda, Where ever i go in the house he's there, go in cupboards and his foods there, back door as his catflap in.

Thanks Toto, nothing anyone can say can help, dreading getting up in morning, he's been there every morning for over 18yrs.

Oh,clarice,I am so sorry to hear about lovely Smokey.I feel more sad,as I was only asking how he was a couple of days ago,and reallly didn't expect to see this today,although you sound as though you did.
He is at peace now,Clarice,no more suffering,and you did all you could for him..and more.Will be thinking about you.Lots of hugs,Sandra.xxxx

I'm so sorry to hear your news, Clarice. I am finding the same now Chloe is gone - it will take us both a while to come to terms with our loss. Can't say anymore but will be thinking of you. God bless.

Very sorry about poor Smokey Clarice, it`s so hard when they go but he`s with you at all times Take Care xx

Thanks Sandra, Gee i'm so sorry i must have missed about Chloe, but my heart goes out to you, when i walked back in from taking him it was quite and still, and no one to talk to.God Bless You aswell Gee, xx

Thanks Mobee.

Ah Clarice....I'm sorry to hear this........thinking of you xxx

Thanks alot x

So sad about Smokey, he was a fighter to the end wasn't he Carol ? I have a lump in my throat after reading your blog, you have been so kind and caring to him for a long time. Now he's free from pain and at rest. Thinking of you. x

Thankyou Shirley, have to agree he's in no pain now but the last couple of days i did feel for him so much. At the moment can't stop thinking about him. x

That's only natural and bound to happen for quite some time. There's a lot of people on here who'll have have Smokey in their thoughts tonight. Take care.

May I also offer my condolences, that empty feeling is unbearable, I hope the pain wont last too long, time heals, easy to say I know but it does. When I lost my first pet dear little 'Toddy' I was in a bad way but someone told me to celebrate as well as mourn, to think of how lucky I was to have had the pleasure of his company for so long. I also (after a respectable time laps) bought Barnaby who is also a gift from Heaven itself and keeps the memory of 'Toddy' alive.

I'm so sorry to hear this news Carol. You took such great care of Smokey and did all you could to help him. You'll miss him terribly, but in time you'll be able to look back with fondness, and remember all the happy times you had with him.
I'll miss you talking about him too
xx

So sorry Clarice, I echo all the comments above. Stay strong, it will get better

Sorry Clarice ... only just read your sad news.
You poor thing ... he was a beautiful boy ... the house must seem so empty.
It'll take a little while but soon you'll be able to look back at all those lovely, funny, cheeky cat times you had with him.
Bless him ... he had a lovely life with you.
Big hug.xxxx

oh carol im sad to hear about smokey, he could not of had a better mum to look after him, may he rest in peace, i`ll` say a prayer that angelina be waiting for him, take care my friend xx

Such a very sad time for you Clarice, we all know how much Smokey meant to you and how sad you are to be without your lovely companion after so many years of happiness together......Like you say. no words can make it any better. Thinking of you xx

Carol, I've been dreading this. I send you all my love. Dawn x

I'm so sorry Carol, you were both blessed to have each other for so long. He was a special boy who will always be with you in your heart. Take care, thinking of you.x

Carol so very sorry to hear your sad news as every one says you where a very good mam to him, he will allways be with you.Thinking of you take care..x

Carol, I'm so so so sorry to hear your sad news. He looked like an adorable cat and will be trully missed. They certainly are part of the family and hard to deal with when they pass to the other side.
Keep yourself busy in your garden and we'll help you along the way to getting back to your good self.
Take care and RIP Smokey!

So sorry to hear the sad news about Smokey , he is at peace now Carol, you gave him so much love and care, remember the good times and Take Care
Love Carole xx

Sorry Carol, I have not known you very long but it was clear for me to see how much you really loved Smokey as you often talked about him.
Take care ....thinking of you......love Richard xx

Condolences to you, Carol, I have two dogs and to think of losing them just breaks my heart... RIP Smokey, take care Carol. Love, Pip

Oh Carol I feel so sad for you , it's heartbreaking to lose a pet especially as you had Smokey and loved him for such a long time , your only consolation is that he is at peace and not in anymore pain , I am thinking of you ...Love Amy xx

Don't be too sad Carol - remember the good times and all the joy he gave you. You gave him a good long life and as much love as was possible.

Lots of hugs from me and furry love from June, Giorgio, Lupa, Rosie and Sleepy.

im sure he knew you loved him so and he in return,so sorry to hear this,love chris,ophelia,suki and tilly(cats)

Oh big hugs xxx my cat cadbury died after 18 years and it was like part of my family - but try to think of the funny quirks he had and the good things - you gave him a wonderful life what more could we ask.

Like everyone else I'm so sorry for your loss Clarice. It was obvious how much you loved Smokey and I'm sure he couldn't have had a happier life...xx

Sorry to hear about Smokey,Clarice. :-( I understand exactly how you feel because not so long ago we lost the last, Boli, of our 5 dogs that we brought back with us from Spain. She was 15, going on 16. All of our were born in our flats in Spain & died in our flat here in the UK.

When Boli died we were without a pet in the house for more than 20 years. It seemed so strange for the first couple of months not to be greeted by their sounds on entering the house. We were always looking for them & expecting to hear them.

so sorry Clarice...best wishes to you, Smokey will always be with you in your heart...god bless Smokey xx

Thankyou for all your kind thoughts, i washed all his bedding today, and thought i was'nt to bad, but when i was folding it up to put it away could not stop myself crying, and thinking of his brother who died 5yrs ago, as they where so close and sometimes they'd fall out with each but with in seconds of world war 3 breaking out with them, they would be best of friends again and licking each other and back to being the terrible twosome.

Oh Clarice, a day at a time. The memories will always be with you, but I know that's no consolation when you are hurting....xxx

Thats exactly what our 2 do. They used to be fine until we moved here and now they fight like cat & dog, hiss at eachother then the next breath there cleaning eachother. Love 'em! lol. Hope your day has been ok Carol

a bit like kids carol, we know ourselves what it like as children, love and hate, they will be together again now carol xxx

Sandra believe it or not but the vet said as i was walking out, he'll be with Bandit , the vet have their own crematorium and the ashes get spread on their own garden, so yes they will as thats where Bandit went. Just did'nt think the vet would have remembered Bandit. I thought i was not so bad but its really hit me today more, and the house is so empty xxx.

yes it does feel empty carol thats why i didnt wait to long even though i said i wouldnt get another quickly, i still have angelinas ashes, i was going to burry them in new area but cant bring myself to yet ;o(, maybe another cat in time will help carol x

Such sad news - will be thinking of you. I know I'll have to face this with Misty and am dreading it.

Wagger no matter how many times you go through it, it does'nt get any easier,Sandra my telephone as not stopped ringing this last 2 nights, as soon as i put it down it rings again, I left them at vets because the 2 cats i had before was buried in my garden, admit it was over 20yrs ago,but when i sold that house i had to leave them there, and i'm sure the new owners, if they find them are not going to be bothered about them, as for the house i've nobody to talk to being on my own, think your right Sandra about another cat in time, got loads of catmeat. biscuits even got 5 frontline and 2 wormers in cupboard. see you later phone ringing again xx

ok carol, i had angelina cremated, so ashes will at least dissapear in ground but im just not ready, catch you later carol, take care xx

Just realised, should I have 'liked' this blog !?

Oh Carol I'm so sorry poor Smokey it is such a sad time for you I send a hug I'm sorry I only caught up with your blog tonight X

So sad Clarice I feel for you and know there is nothing anyone can say to relieve your pain but knowing all your friends on here are with you in thought I know will bring you some comfort. My arms are reaching out to you. XXX

Sorry to hear this ...I know how sad you will be feeling.

Thanks for all your kind words.

Carol - I've only just caught up with your sad news. I'm so sorry - I know what loving care you gave to your lovely Smokey in his last weeks - and all that you meant to each other all those years you were together.

I send you some hugs, and I'm thinking of you. too. xxx

Thankyou Barbara, for your kind words, with living on my own i'm finding it really hard to come to terms with it, before when a pet died there was another one at home to help get over it and my youngest daughter only left home a couple of years ago, but on my own the house is so quite and feels very empty, every where i go there are things belonging to him, even the backdoor as a catflap init, even on the calendar there is a vet appointment on it for tomorrow for him, bless him but you know Barbara he was very poorly the last 24hrs or so .

You wouldn't have wanted him to hang on like that, Carol. He wouldn't, either...

You can always chat to any of your GOY friends...I know we're quiet too, but that's not always a bad thing when we're here for you, which we are. xxx

Thanks Barbara, everyone on GOY as been so good and caring, even before poor Smokey died there was always someone wonting to know how he was getting on, you know when i was with him at the end he was on the vets table and i'm stroking him and he managed to but his face in my hand, i know he's not suffering anymore,but lifes not fare sometimes is it.

No, it's not. You must miss him dreadfully...I'm glad you felt able to be with him at the end. He obviously realised that his Mum was there for him. xxx

Missing him loads :(( xx

He's not in pain any longer - hang on to that thought, Carol. It's going to be hard for you for a long time - so look at his photo and think of the happier times you had with him, my dear. xxx

Thanks Barbara, got a brill photo of him with his brother who died 5yrs ago, and i keep thinking of him aswell. but like they say time is a great healer.xx

It's early days as yet, Carol, but it will get better...promise! xx

Thats true it will xx.

xx Got to go and take my medication. xx Chin up!

Cheers Barbara xxx

Oh Clarice i'm so sorry to hear the sad news about wee Smokey, i've only just seen this blog as i haven't been on for a few days. I know you'll be feeling terrible at the moment but as others have said, with time you will begin to feel better. You must remember that Smokey is no longer suffering that's the main thing.
Bless wee Smokey and you take good care of yourself. xxx

Thanks for your kind words Skillen, as you say he his not in pain nomore, but the house is terrible as its so quite and empty without him, i know time is a great healer, but its doing the time that hurts does'nt it.

I know that well Clarice, it's hard and as the time goes on you'll be able to think of all the good times and the funny little habits that he had. I know at first you just don't want to think of any of these things, and although it's hard it's worth it for the good times you've had with Smokey. xxx

Thats true, dont matter how many times we go through it either does it...xxx

No it doesn't , your in my thoughts, hugs for you xx

:o)))

Sorry to hear the news - I am catching up on my messages following a gap. I know how much he meant to you. You did all you could and he probaly didnt suffer as much as he might have. I have also seen another message which mentiones a possible new little kitten who needs you.................

O Clarice Im So So Sorry 2 hear of your Sadness :( Im sending u lots Of Hugs & caring thoughts My Friend XXXX

Thanks Jacque & Rachelsmum, it was a week to day when it happened, thought i was coping quite well, could'nt stop crying last wednesday & thursday, but today i started again, yes there is alittle baby kitten going through a rough time and it will only be 7wks old this friday coming, so will see what happens this next couple of weeks. xxx

Im sorry i was`nt around to give u more support Clarice :( I know your Smokey would want his Mum happy so looking to give a needy home to a new Little Cat Face is the rite thing XXX

I agree Jacque

Thanks Jacque and Skillen xxx

I'm so sorry Carol.....I don't know how I missed this.......all my love and thoughts are with you for losing dear Smokey, after such a long time, him being poorly. At least he is out of pain now and at rest and you won't be worrying about him any more. Much love to you..XX

Thankyou Janey for a lovely blog, he was very poorly for a long time, and 2wks on i miss him terrible got a kitten now to try and think of the good times and not how poorly he was. bless him.xx

Have you, Carol? That's good - what's the new arrival's name?

Tilly put photos on of her, also a kitten for my son but hoping when he comes to pick it up on saturday he lets me keep it aswell as little Tilly.

Thats good news Carol. We look forward to hearing all about Tilly!

Thanks

Glad to hear you've got a kitten Clarice going to have a look xx

Cheers Skillen.

I'm glad too.. good news Carol! Good luck!

Thanks Pip

so sorry to see this news i missed it somehow but not been on much (see blog), i knew something must have happened when i saw your gorgeous new kitten :o), she will help with the sadness of saying goodbye to Smokey.

Thankyou, it was heartbreaking to let him go, but i knew it was time to let him go.

Perhaps you would like to plant a shrub/tree to remember him by.

Got one better than that got a photo framed with his brother, and if ever i move for some reason, the photo can come with me...

Good one Carol ;o)

:o))

only just found your blog clarice.....so sorry to hear about smokey....

Thanks Holly its been a few weeks now, but still find it horrible without him, even now things happen and cant stop the tears coming.

Sincere apologies for missing this one Clarice. Having been away fro long spells and only dipping in and out due to work, I somehow lost sight of this one.

My sincere condolenses to you and hope that you are feeling a little better now although I'm sure it is still difficult at times and will continue to be so. However, the book ogf memories held in your mind will stay with you forever and for that reason, Smokey will always be close by.....

Take care of yourself
Dan

Thankyou Dan for a lovely message, he will always be with me, as my other pets that have died in the past, he was a very close and loving cat, but also last 6mths a very poorly one aswell, but i was with him up till the last second as he put his head in my hand. As for missing this blog i'm forever doing it as i find it so hard trying to keep up with photos and blogs etc. I have 2 new little kittens now so they do help alot coming to terms with Smokey, as they are a little handful, but being on my own i needed them as it can be very lonely living on your own. Take care aswell. Carol x

time will heal..... i still miss scotty... and expect to see him asleep in his bed....
i still have Ella whos very old in her ways... but sky my budgie is lovely and so funny.....

Holly your right about times a healer, Funny is'nt it Holly its like lossing a child and no matter how many times it happens it dont get any easier does it .....

my condolences to you .

Thankyou.....

I award you the Bornagain's flowerpot award for 100 comments on a blog. If only the subject was not so sad :o(

Its very sad :o(((

Sorry to hear your news; I do hope you are feeling better now.
Have a read of my blogs and cheer yourself up a bit when you read my daft poems!

Thanks i do have 2 kittens now, but as for Smokey i'll always miss him, he was one very special cat.