I've just fed my five cats and come up to bed. Then I realised I'd left the chicken in the microwave and went downstairs to put it in the fridge. I pulled off a sliver of chicken for each of the cats and laid a piece beside Bertie, my lovely boy, who had already gone to sleep. He didn't move. Unbelievably, in the space of fifteen minutes, he had eaten his supper, laid down on his bed, and died. He hasn't been poorly and was wolfing his food down as I said goodnight to him. He must have had a stroke or a heart attack. Had I not gone down he'd have been there all night with the other poor cats beside him. He is now on a blanket in the sitting room. I'm so shocked I know this message is rambling but I don't know what else to say.
Totally in shock
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I'm so sorry to hear about that. I can imagine how in shock you must be 
Your poor precious cat.
Sending you hugs.
Your poor precious cat.
Sending you hugs.
I'm sorry Tizzy, that must have been horrible to find.
I'm sure he died quickly and without pain though, which is something.
*hugs*
I'm sure he died quickly and without pain though, which is something.
*hugs*
Thank you for your kind replies. No, I'm not on my own. My other half is here but I've made him go to bed as he has to be at work early tomorrow. I know I won't be able to sleep for ages now. I've had a glass of brandy to calm my shock.
Bertie was the village stray and was totally wild when I took him in five years ago. It took a whole year to tame him and then he became the most affectionate cat we've ever had. He was long haired tabby with lovely white toes. He was adorable. I just can't believe he won't be jumping on the bed in the morning demanding his breakfast. This morning he woke me up by gently padding around on the quilt. I feel so sorry for Cleo who sleeps with him.
Bertie was the village stray and was totally wild when I took him in five years ago. It took a whole year to tame him and then he became the most affectionate cat we've ever had. He was long haired tabby with lovely white toes. He was adorable. I just can't believe he won't be jumping on the bed in the morning demanding his breakfast. This morning he woke me up by gently padding around on the quilt. I feel so sorry for Cleo who sleeps with him.
Tizzy, I'm really sorry to read about you losing Bertie.
For him to just go to sleep like that after his supper and then curl up in his bed means it must have been sudden and he won't have suffered. It sounds to me that he was really blessed to have been taken in by you and given a loving and caring home and no pet can do better than that.
Take care, many of us have been through it too and understand how you will be feeling x
For him to just go to sleep like that after his supper and then curl up in his bed means it must have been sudden and he won't have suffered. It sounds to me that he was really blessed to have been taken in by you and given a loving and caring home and no pet can do better than that.
Take care, many of us have been through it too and understand how you will be feeling x
oh thats so sad but at least you know it must have been very quick and that his last day was a happy one. how old was he? maybe it was just his time and he went in his sleep.
Ahhh, Tizzy - I'm so sorry to hear about your Bertie .
(((((Tizzy and the rest of the feline and human family)))))
You and Bertie were very lucky to have found each other though, and please do take comfort in that you gave him a lovely home and he slipped away without suffering.
(((((more hugs for you all)))))
I lost one of my dear little mogs just over a month ago and so I can understand how raw the feelings are, but things will get better.
.(((((Tizzy and the rest of the feline and human family)))))
You and Bertie were very lucky to have found each other though, and please do take comfort in that you gave him a lovely home and he slipped away without suffering.
(((((more hugs for you all)))))
I lost one of my dear little mogs just over a month ago and so I can understand how raw the feelings are, but things will get better.
(((Tizzy))) How very sad, your consolation can be that you gave him some happy comfortable years and he must have had a very quick, painless end if he looked as if asleep as normal. It is what all of us would wish for. 
I'm so sorry to hear about your dear cat Tizzy..what a horrible shock for you.
I suppose you can take some comfort knowing you gave him a lovely home where he was happy and he died quickly so didn't suffer, but none of that will make you miss him any less
Lots of love and hugs to you and the rest of your kitties ((((hugs))))
I suppose you can take some comfort knowing you gave him a lovely home where he was happy and he died quickly so didn't suffer, but none of that will make you miss him any less
Lots of love and hugs to you and the rest of your kitties ((((hugs))))
I'm sorry for your loss too but try to take comfort in knowing he was loved to the end and went the best way any animal (and human) could go - in his sleep and painlessly. Give your other kitties an extra hug or two over the coming days, they'll miss him too.
Hope you got some sleep Tizzy.
Sounds like he had a wonderful five years with you. I know it is hard at the moment, but he went in the best way possible with a full belly, peacefully in his sleep, no illness or pain, at home and much loved. I hope that gives you some small comfort.
Sorry for your loss.
Sounds like he had a wonderful five years with you. I know it is hard at the moment, but he went in the best way possible with a full belly, peacefully in his sleep, no illness or pain, at home and much loved. I hope that gives you some small comfort.
Sorry for your loss.
Thanks everyone,
Cats are so strange. My younger cat, Jaffa, never purrs and first thing in the morning he never comes upstairs; he just wants to go out and sits at the door. Bertie, on the other hand used to come upstairs onto the bed and "beg" me to go down and feed him. This morning Jaffa came upstairs, jumped on the bed and purred!!!! How weird is that? It was then I was finally able to start bawling as all through the night I've been too shocked to cry.
It's a comfort to have your kind words. It's only a couple of months since I lost two older ones. I guess this is what happens when you have a family of cats who grow old together. I think Bertie was about twelve.
Cats are so strange. My younger cat, Jaffa, never purrs and first thing in the morning he never comes upstairs; he just wants to go out and sits at the door. Bertie, on the other hand used to come upstairs onto the bed and "beg" me to go down and feed him. This morning Jaffa came upstairs, jumped on the bed and purred!!!! How weird is that? It was then I was finally able to start bawling as all through the night I've been too shocked to cry.
It's a comfort to have your kind words. It's only a couple of months since I lost two older ones. I guess this is what happens when you have a family of cats who grow old together. I think Bertie was about twelve.
I am really sorry for your loss your cat sounds like he had such a lovely life with you and all your family.
Take care x
Take care x
So sorry for your loss. As others have said it must have been peaceful as you thought he was asleep, which will be a comfort in the future when the shock wears off a little.
It's hard losing a member of the family though, especially as you've already gone through it more than once recently. It's like the end of an era when you have long standing pets who are no longer with you. Big ((((((HUGS)))))) to you.
It's hard losing a member of the family though, especially as you've already gone through it more than once recently. It's like the end of an era when you have long standing pets who are no longer with you. Big ((((((HUGS)))))) to you.
Oh my gosh, what a shock, I'm so sorry. No wonder you were so shocked last night.
Bertie sounds like he was a little love, you took great care of him from the sound of it and he must have been really happy with you.
Take it easy, it'll be a shock for a while yet .
Bertie sounds like he was a little love, you took great care of him from the sound of it and he must have been really happy with you.
Take it easy, it'll be a shock for a while yet
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Bertie was the village stray and was totally wild when I took him in five years ago. It took a whole year to tame him and then he became the most affectionate cat we've ever had. He was long haired tabby with lovely white toes. He was adorable. I just can't believe he won't be jumping on the bed in the morning demanding his breakfast. This morning he woke me up by gently padding around on the quilt. I feel so sorry for Cleo who sleeps with him.[/quote]
Tizzy, Bertie spent five years in your home and I'm sure he knew how much you loved him.
I hope the fact that he died quickly will be some consolation for you.
I send you my condolences and I hope your other cats continue to bring you pleasure.
Tizzy, Bertie spent five years in your home and I'm sure he knew how much you loved him.
I hope the fact that he died quickly will be some consolation for you.
I send you my condolences and I hope your other cats continue to bring you pleasure.
He's gone in the best possible way.You didn't have have to make "The Decision".I hope mine go that way too.
Bertie sounds a charmer.
It must be a terrible shock and you must be very sad but what a lovely way for him to go - with a full tummy and knowing he was safe and loved.
It must be a terrible shock and you must be very sad but what a lovely way for him to go - with a full tummy and knowing he was safe and loved.
Originally Posted by skunkboy69:
“He's gone in the best possible way.You didn't have have to make "The Decision".I hope mine go that way too.”
“He's gone in the best possible way.You didn't have have to make "The Decision".I hope mine go that way too.”
Yes, for him it was the best way to go.
So sorry to hear your news Tizzy.
It must have been a terrible shock for you. At least though he died peacefully in his sleep in his loving home.
It must have been a terrible shock for you. At least though he died peacefully in his sleep in his loving home.
Originally Posted by Tizzy:
“Thanks everyone,
Cats are so strange. My younger cat, Jaffa, never purrs and first thing in the morning he never comes upstairs; he just wants to go out and sits at the door. Bertie, on the other hand used to come upstairs onto the bed and "beg" me to go down and feed him. This morning Jaffa came upstairs, jumped on the bed and purred!!!! How weird is that? It was then I was finally able to start bawling as all through the night I've been too shocked to cry.”
“Thanks everyone,
Cats are so strange. My younger cat, Jaffa, never purrs and first thing in the morning he never comes upstairs; he just wants to go out and sits at the door. Bertie, on the other hand used to come upstairs onto the bed and "beg" me to go down and feed him. This morning Jaffa came upstairs, jumped on the bed and purred!!!! How weird is that? It was then I was finally able to start bawling as all through the night I've been too shocked to cry.”
Tizzy, you know cats are so perceptive and so intuitive.
I think Jaffa knows how Bertie used to come to you in the mornings and can sense your feeling of loss, so I think he came and jumped up on the bed like that to comfort you and to show you that he is missing him too.
Such a lovely way to bond with you and show affection. Cats truly are amazing.
As others have said, your lovely Bertie went in the best way possible. He was loved and adored and was probably smiling to himself thinking what a lovely dinner he'd had
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