Goodbye, Vic

[vilakins]

I put off posting about this for several days.

Vic got much worse last week and stopped eating altogether, then disappeared for two days. We wondered if we'd see him again, but he turned up in the evening and we brought him inside. We could tell he was like Claudia was in her last few days last year--thin, weak, finding it hard to walk, and not even wanting to drink--so we cuddled him and talked to him and decided that if he was still there in the morning we'd take him to the vet. He was in the garden (it's very warm these days) so we took him in. He was very calm and purring when we stroked him, and I think he knew. The vet was very gentle and said he was ready to go.

So goodbye, Vic. You had a very good life after you turned up here and decided to stay. :-)

(The icon shows him sitting on Greg's keyboard with his paws on the mouse, looking puzzled at the beeping sounds from the error screen behind him.)

Comments

[trixieleitz]

I'm so sorry.

[usuallyhats]

*hugs* I'm sorry. It sounds like he had a peaceful last day, at least.

[vilakins]

He did. I know he appreciated our company and cuddles. I think that's why he came back and I'm glad he did.

[vilakins]

Thanks.

[kerravonsen]

{hugs} {hugs} {hugs}

{HUGS!}

[vilakins]

[hugs back] Thank you.

[quarryquest.livejournal.com]

Poor Vic. You gave him a fun, cared for life once he had come to you and a dignified death. That is all a human can do and a pet can ask for. I am sure you'll find another nice cat soon - not to replace Vic but to carry on the good work. Not everyone is such a good owner.

[jacteest.livejournal.com]

What a sad day for you.

[azdak.livejournal.com]

Poor Vic, and poor you. Losing a loved one is always painful.

[jhall1.livejournal.com]

I'm very sorry to hear that. *hugs*

[spacefall.livejournal.com]

Goodbye, Vic.

[ultrapsychobrat.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry you lost The Thug. I delighted in your pictures and stories of him. Good-bye, darling Vic.

[nautile26.livejournal.com]

*Hugs* So sorry he's gone; he was a very wise cat to adopt you and Greg.

[blencathra.livejournal.com]

"Goodnight sweet prince. And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest."

((((hugs))) Vilakins. I'm so so sorry to hear this.

[kalypso-v.livejournal.com]

Poor Vic. I'm sorry you've lost another friend, but it sounds as if you all knew it was time, and it was a gentle ending to a good life.

[green-maia.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry.

But it sounds like a peaceful ending to a good life.

*Hugs*

[miss-next.livejournal.com]

So sorry to hear this, but I'm glad at least he had a peaceful end. He obviously knew how well he was loved.

[norda.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry.

[altariel.livejournal.com]

Poor Vic. Much love.

[kernezelda]

I'm so sorry. Vic had a wonderful life with you, and I'm glad you were able to be with him at the end.

[vandonovan.livejournal.com]

*hugs* So sorry to hear this.

[entropy-house.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Vic was a good friend, and you and Greg were good friends to him. He will always have a place in your hearts.

[jaxomsride.livejournal.com]

Oh I'm so sorry to hear this. You did your best for him.

No doubt Claudia and Tessa will be welcoming him.

[zoefruitcake.livejournal.com]

ah, poor Vic, he was lucky to end up with you as owners. He will be missed

[sheenaghpugh]

Oh, he was a gorgeous cat and clearly happy. Commiserations.