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Kandy
Kandy Member Posts: 1,461
edited June 2016 in Stage IV/Metastatic Breast Cancer ONLY

Our kitty that has been with us for 22 years went to kitty heaven this morning. She was actually my daughters kitty. We got the kitty when my daughter was 5. I am allergic to a cat scratch so I really didn't want her. But my daughter did so we got her. Ashley was an awesome kitty. Being allergic to a scratch Ashley had 9 claws on the front and 7 on the back. Her feet looked like a catchers mitt. Funny thing she never scratched anyone. My girls would hold her and jump on a trampoline and take her down the slide. She tolerated it all. I began to think that she was going to outlive us all but I guess that didn't happen. I hope she is comfortable in kitty heaven cause she really deserves a heavenly place. Thank you Ashley for so many wonderful years. We love you.

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  • 70charger
    70charger Member Posts: 963
    edited June 2016

    Huge hugs (((((((((())))))))).

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  • Texasrose53
    Texasrose53 Member Posts: 354
    edited June 2016

    So sorry for the loss of your kitty! I know the feeling...we lost 2 dogs within 6 months or each other and had them for 15 years.

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  • AmyJM
    AmyJM Member Posts: 665
    edited June 2016

    (((Hugs))) I'm so sorry to hear about your kitty. We have three cats - I know how much a part of the family they become!

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited June 2016

    We are so sorry!! An animal is truly part of the family!

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  • Rosevalley
    Rosevalley Member Posts: 3,061
    edited June 2016

    Kandy I am so sorry Ashley was almost 23 right? You posted a picture of her and she was soo sweet -pretty color tan and grey and white. I have never had a cat live so long and she must have had great genes and lots of loving to make it over 2 decades. How is your youngest daughter taking this? Hugs to you all since the fur kids are just as loved as the hairless ones. Hope her memories bring you comfort.


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  • ARCats
    ARCats Member Posts: 137
    edited June 2016

    I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I presently have three babies and they are so precious to me. I've also lost and it breaks your heart not to be able to have them longer. No matter how long they have been with you, it's never enough, and it's never easy to say goodbye. My heart and HUGS ((((())))) go out to you.

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  • Lovelife49
    Lovelife49 Member Posts: 59
    edited June 2016

    I'm so sorry, Kandy. Hugs!

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  • car2tenn
    car2tenn Member Posts: 515
    edited June 2016

    I have never heard of a cat living 22 years....It must have been taken care of in a special way..Losing this itty is the same as losing a family member. I am so sorry for your irreplaceable loss. Carolyn from Music City

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  • exbrnxgrl
    exbrnxgrl Member Posts: 12,424
    edited June 2016

    Kandy,

    Our pets are truly part of our families. What a long, wonderful and loving life she must have had with your family. So sorry for your loss

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  • Kandy
    Kandy Member Posts: 1,461
    edited June 2016

    Rosevalley, Krista has been very sad over this. We lost one of our dogs last year that was 16. This brings up death in her mind again. She has talked all day about that she doesn't want to die and we all need to live forever. Like it's not stressing enough. It is so hard when she begs me for something I can not control. My anxiety level is high. I hope your treatment went well

    To all my friends here, thank you so much for sharing my sadness. She was an awesome kitty, so sweet.

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  • marie5890
    marie5890 Member Posts: 3,594
    edited June 2016

    ((((HUGSSSS)))))

    Eternal petpets to Ashley with returning to the Love that created her. Anyone who hasn't expecienced the profound love and specialness that is our furry ones has so missed out on a very special experience...and a very special spirit.

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  • Tina2
    Tina2 Member Posts: 2,943
    edited June 2016

    I understand. Ashley sounds like an outstanding kitty. Our first cat, a sweet calico, lived for 21 years, eight of them with diabetes. We'd give her two insulin injections each day. She never minded them; we think she knew they helped her. Our next cats, litter mates, didn't live nearly as long. They all had distinct, interesting personalities. We kept them indoors. One was never the same after her sister died. When she died, we decided not to adopt another kitty because of travel and other considerations, but we certainly miss having one or two around. Sometimes I see something out of the corner my eye and think, "Oh, there's (name) !" So does my partner. Then we get sad all over again

    I can't imagine taking a cat on a trampoline or a slide! Isn't it lovely that pets put up with almost any kind of treatment from the kids they love?

    Tina

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  • artistatheart
    artistatheart Member Posts: 2,176
    edited June 2016

    Wow, 22 years is a great run for a kitty. I lost mine last year and still sometimes think she will come strolling out of somewhere. She used to lay on me during my couch naps in the sun and keep me extra warm. Losing a pet is so hard. Very sorry about your loss Kandy...

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  • patti4511
    patti4511 Member Posts: 180
    edited June 2016

    kandy,how is your daughter feeling ? Hope all is,well with her I will be,a first-time grandma in January and my poor daughter has been having terrible morning sickness,that last all day and everyday so I am hoping in the next few,weeks,this,will subside.So sorry about your cat they truly become part of our family


    Patti

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  • Shutterbug73
    Shutterbug73 Member Posts: 791
    edited June 2016

    Aw, I'm so sorry to hear about your kitty. It sounds like Ashley loved you all very much. It is always hard to lose a beloved family member, but I think it hits us even harder.

    My childhood kitty (Cuddles) also lived to be around 22/23, and boy did she use up her 9 lives in the process. We'd gotten her as a tiny feral kitten with a big hole in her neck from a fight with a wild animal. My mom said we'd fix her up and then find her a home...little did she know. :) I have a 17 year old now who is on steroids and insulin. Ornery as ever and I wouldn't have it any other way.

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  • blainejennifer
    blainejennifer Member Posts: 1,848
    edited June 2016

    Perhaps she's cuddling with our Brandy, a small black dog of unknown genetics, who we lost two weeks ago to age. She was 19. It could happen. Brandy loved cats.

    I thank the Universe for companion animals. I can't imagine getting through cancer's challenges without Minna the Anxious Dog, or Fred the Bossy Boy Cat.

    Your Ashley might want you to race to the shelter and get another cat. It is kitten season, and the shelters are bursting. We chose our Fred in a process very much like speed dating, as we knew we needed a tough kitty to deal with our dog. Fred's a panther and a cuddler, and the dog still wants to lick him very much. So far, he's not keen on the idea.

    Do you still see Ashley out of the corner of your eye?

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  • DivineMrsM
    DivineMrsM Member Posts: 9,620
    edited June 2016

    Kandy, so sorry about your kitty. It's always a tough loss, to lose a pet so near and dear that they are one of the family. My condolences

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  • A_Guy
    A_Guy Member Posts: 42
    edited June 2016

    I'm so sorry to hear that. 22 years is a long run for a cat, but we never have them long enough. Again, I am sorry...

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  • RonnieKay
    RonnieKay Member Posts: 2,067
    edited June 2016

    So sorry for your family's loss, Kandy :-( our Skeeter lived 19 years and I know how long it took before we really could get over the loss. She was home longer than the kids...with their going off to college! Our daughters both lost their family's kitties with-in a month...one 13, one 16...never long enough with a pet's unconditional love. I miss having an animal...I hope you find comfort...and maybe another furry friend :-)

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  • dlb823
    dlb823 Member Posts: 9,430
    edited June 2016

    I'm so sorry, Kandy. It's always so hard to say goodbye to a fur baby, and 22 years is such a long time. I'm sure she had a wonderful life with you and your family. (((Hugs))) Deanna

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  • magiclight
    magiclight Member Posts: 8,690
    edited June 2016

    What an outstanding cat who gave your family so much love. Loss of our furry children is heartbreaking and I am only a few days past the loss of my faithful, loving, big boy Poodle. Warm and gentle (((hugs)))) to you.

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