A Sad Week

Meowlo peeps.

Quick update, since I've not written in a few days.  My oldest brofur, Sharif, experienced a RAPID onset of acute kidney failure over the last week and Mom&DadKatt had to help him to The Bridge on Monday.  Needless to say, they are both very upset.  Sharif was their first cat, 16-3/4 years old, they got him one month after they got married - so he'd been with them throughout their entire married life up to his death.  MomKatt's taking it pretty hard - and this was to be their vacation week attending some races they'd both been looking forward to at VIR nearby (Virginia International Raceway) w/company coming in from Seattle.

So they are still doing that, with MomKatt going back & forth from the house to the track to take care of us ... but there was nothing they could've done for him, his path downhill was SO fast - even from the time that MomKatt took him to the vet Mon. morning for a mini-panel blood workup until she & DadKatt got there late that afternoon to send him on his journey, he was already going into a stage of nausea, drooling, hideous-smelling breath ... all clear indications, along with his numbers being 100-125% above normal, that he was dying.

So I will probably not be around much 'til next week.  MomKatt says to say thank you to everyone who's posted on her Facebook page, that she will read the comments, she just can't right now because she starts crying.  I must say, I could not have had a nicer big brofur.  Sharif was friendly to all who approached him, very laid back and just a nice, wonderful Meezer.  MomKatt says she'd get another cat from his breeder in a heartbeat.

We're typing on DadKatt's PC right now so I don't have a pic to post of him but here is his Catster page for those of my readers who haven't met him yet.

http://www.catster.com/cats/603069

Sad purrs,
Selina

Comments

  1. Hannah and LucySeptember 12, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    We are sorry to hear that your brofur Sharif has gone to the Bridge and send lots of purrs to you all. Take care everyone.
    Luv Hannah and Lucy + Mum Sue xx

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  2. Kjelle Bus aka Charlie RascalSeptember 12, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    Me and mom are so sorry to hear that your brofur Sharif has gone to the bridge :(
    Sending lot of (((purrs))) and huggies

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  3. Random FelinesSeptember 12, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    Oh noes.....we are so sorry that Sharif has run to the Bridge. We know he lived a very loved life and will be sorely missed. We hope you parents can find some peace in happy memories. purrs.....

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  4. Sweet PurrfectionsSeptember 12, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    We are so sorry to hear about Sharif. Our mom understands about losing a kitty that's been with you a long time. Please accept our comforting purrs.

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  5. MariliaSeptember 12, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    So sorry about the Sahrif. My sincere condolences!

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  6. Angel Prancer PieSeptember 12, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    Our Mommy unnerstands bout these things. Her first kitteh was with her through so much stuff! (19 yrs worth) She said she is purraying fur MomKat's comfort and solace. We'll send extra purrs, too. XOXO

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  7. Brian's Home BlogSeptember 12, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    Hugs to you and your family Selina, we are thinking of you.

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  8. da tabbies o trout towneSeptember 12, 2012 at 3:01 PM

    selina: manee hugs N headbonks ta yur mom N dad; we noe this iz a devastating time for both; speshalee yur mom. pleez noe sharif wuz met at de entrance by feisal, torrie, N kukla along side countless friends. pleez noe sharif iz aza young kitten again and he suffers noe mor. pleez noe sharif along with torrie, feisal N kukla send ther love. pleez noe this wuz knot good bye; merely, until we meet again in heaven. pleez noe sharif all reddy iz growin his own pree mee yum nip and he went ta werk az prezident oh blue buff a low N will haz a never endin supply oh his FAVrite foodz. pleez noe we R trooly sorree...with hugs N loves; dude k, rainbow bridge cloud 777313 and de trouters boomer, dai$y, tuna N sauce XOXO

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  9. Katie IsabellaSeptember 12, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    I am so so so sorry that your brofur ran away to the Bridge. That is an awful sad sad time when our loved ones leave for the Bridge and we are here wondering how to get along without them.

    Much love to you and to your pawrents Selina. XXX

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  10. Summer at sparklecat.comSeptember 12, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    I am SO sorry to hear this, Selina! I am sending lots of purrs to your humans. I know how sad they are right now. Sharif was a very special kitty - we all are, really, but some losses are harder than others.

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  11. Laura and Taffeta RoseSeptember 12, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    We are so very sorry for the loss of your beloved Sharif. We know that you miss him terribly. He had the best life he could have had with you. Venus and Jet met him at the Bridge. They are playing happily now, and indulging in plenty of 'nip. Soft purrs and gentle hugs to MK, DK, Selina, and all of your other kitties. Run free, Sharif!

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  12. IkaikaSeptember 12, 2012 at 9:53 PM

    We are so sorry that Sharif had to leave all of you for the Bridge. We send gentle purrs of comfort and headbumps.

    Run free at the Bridge, Sharif ...

    'Kaika and the Yosemite cats

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  13. Oui OuiSeptember 12, 2012 at 10:13 PM

    Selina, we are so sorry to read this. We lost our sweet Minnie Pumpkin exactly this way when she was only 10 years old. Our hearts go out to you and your parents. We hope they find some comfort in knowing they gave Sharif the best gift ever - their love and a wonderful home. So many animals never get that chance. We hope their happy memories will help them find peace. We are purring for all the loved ones Sharif left behind.

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  14. THE BLOGGING DIOSASeptember 12, 2012 at 10:30 PM

    So sorry to hear the sad news about Sharif.We're sending our CONDOLENCES to all the loved ones he left behind.
    DIOSA from PHILIPPINES

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  15. Texas, a Cat in... AustinSeptember 13, 2012 at 7:11 AM

    Awwww Selina, I am so sorry to read that Sharif has crossed the Rainbow Bridge. I know it mt be very difficult for you and your parents. He is better now, without pain.
    Our family sends you purrs and hugs, many purrs and hugs.

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  16. Cathy KeishaSeptember 13, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    So sorry for your loss. *bows head in respect* He was a beautiful meezer and your MomKatt is very pretty. With all due respects, there are plenty of meezers at shelters looking for homes so please tell you MomKatt to look there first. Purrs and pawhugs for your family. xoxoxo

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  17. Ellen WhyteSeptember 13, 2012 at 7:55 PM

    Oh Selina we're so sorry! How awful. We are thinking of you. Meow from Au, Target and Guido

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  18. EverycatSeptember 14, 2012 at 6:10 AM

    Oh Selina, we are so sad to learn that Sharif went to The Bridge, he will be having a good time up there with many friends and he'll be keeping an eye on you all down here.

    He was a very handsome mancat, and we know how much you will all be hurting now, so we send you many rumbly purrs and much love

    Oliver, Gerry, Mungo & The Ape xx

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  19. TimberLoveSeptember 17, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    Soft husky wooooos,

    RA

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  20. Connie - Tails from the Foster KittensOctober 2, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    How on earth did I miss this?? I am so very sorry I was not there at the time to offer you condolences and wish you well, so let me do that now. I am so very sorry for what happened and am so glad to hear that the time has passed has helped heal.

    My deepest condolences..

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  21. SelinaOctober 2, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    Everyone ... thank you for these wonderful, sweet comments ... we love you all & appreciate so much how thoughtful you are ... always ... XOXO

    Selina

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