My Cat Passed Away

I had wondered about this, as he was not the alpha male in our house. Perhaps he kept it to himself that he wasn’t feeling well so that his adopted brother would not pick on him and his weakness.
I've been thinking a bit more about this. My parents (my father, actually) had a 1-cat-in-the-house limit rule, and our cats STILL usually avoided showing signs of illness.

Over the years, I've wondered off-and-on if ANYBODY truly understands cats!!!
 
I've been thinking a bit more about this. My parents (my father, actually) had a 1-cat-in-the-house limit rule, and our cats STILL usually avoided showing signs of illness.

Over the years, I've wondered off-and-on if ANYBODY truly understands cats!!!
We have decided it will be better for Moby to be an only child now that Halo has passed. We don't think it would be a good idea to introduce another cat into the family.
 
Halo looks a lot like my Bratt. 🥰
I love the Teddy! I want one now! Is there a place where the ashes go? I've never seen anything like that before. It's so perfect!
 
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Halo looks a lot like my Bratt. 🥰
I love the Teddy! I want one now! Is there a place where the ashes go? I've never anything like that before. It's so perfect!
There is a zipper around the bottom. The crematorium placed Halo's ashes in a little pouch and he sits in the back of the teddy. I have also placed a little bag with some of his fur in it inside.
I have heard that some people also take their pets ashes to "Build-a-Bear" and place them inside a custom made teddy bear. I'm not sure if they would be permanently sewn inside then though.
 
In a realm of sorrow, words heavy as lead,
A heartfelt tale of Halo, now silently said.
Last night, in quietude, a dear soul took flight,
Leaving a void in hearts, in the still of the night.

Halo, a feline friend, aged and wise,
An enigma of years, beneath starlit skies.
Indoor wanderer, with supervised delight,
In a cherished abode, both day and night.

A routine, a dinner, a couch's warm embrace,
In the twilight hours, a serene grace.
Biscuits crunched, a simple delight,
A moment in time, in the soft lamplight.

Yet fate, with a whisper, took an unexpected turn,
In the blink of an eye, grief began to churn.
A stumble, a yowl, a sudden strife,
A dear companion's unexpected departure from life.

In the arms of care, you carried him near,
To witness the turmoil, to face the fear.
In 15 minutes that felt like an eternity,
Halo crossed over, leaving a void in unity.

The vet's insight, a whisper of the unknown,
A neurological waltz, where answers are thrown.
In loss, questions linger, a silent plea,
To understand why Halo could no longer be.

Trauma etched in moments, a painful recall,
As you grapple with why Halo had to fall.
In the echoes of yowls and the gasping for air,
A profound loss, a tale of despair.

Yet amidst the grief, let memories unfold,
Of Halo's warmth, in stories untold.
In the quietude of night, where tears may stream,
Halo's spirit lingers, in a timeless dream.

May time bring solace, as you mourn and grieve,
For a beloved friend, you've had to leave.
In the tapestry of love, where memories entwine,
Halo's legacy, forever divine.
A beautiful poetic ode to my baby. Thank you dearly. I treasure that gift.