It is with a very heavy heart that I write this… We had to say goodbye to our little buddy this afternoon. He got really really sick over the weekend and unfortunately we had to make a decision to let him go. Zach and I are both heartbroken. Our condo feels empty without him following us around and begging for treats.
In two short months he firmly cemented himself as in charge around here. He napped where he damned well pleased, he licked your beard if he wanted attention (especially at 3am), and he gave you a head bonk as a seal of approval.
I’m going to miss hearing him purr in my ear before we fell asleep at night and chasing him down the hall as he made his daily escape attempt.
You were a really great cat buddy. We loved coming home to you everyday.
Thanks for letting us be your mom and dad the last couple of months. We won’t be the same without you.
Doing what he did best.
p.s. Tell Buddy we said hi. You guys will have a fun time together up there. Make sure he shares some Kix with you.
We want to send a special thank you to the City Cat Clinic in St. Louis Park for helping make Chester comfortable and helping us through a difficult decision.
July 21, 2008 at 8:37 p
As I sit here looking at this post the tears are running down my face. Mel, Chester was the most awsome cat we ever had. I was so sad when you took him back home, but I was glad that you had your Chester back. I know he had a great time the last month and a half. Zach, I knew that you would grow to love him. How could you not. I will miss those head butts (kisses) and seeing him just flop and lay where he damn well pleased also. I am glad he was with you. I know he had lots of love since going to live with you. He will be with Ginger and Tom and Freckles and Major and the rest of the Barcus family. I know they are having a great time.
July 22, 2008 at 9:02 p
Mom & I are really feeling your pain in the loss of Chester. We know how attached you become to a pet as they are truly a member of the family. We still mourn the loss of Buddy from time to time and think of him often. It helps me a lot to remember the fun stuff he used to do like eating half a meatloaf and sitting there with ketchup glaze around his mouth (why are you looking at me…I didn’t do anything). It’s those wonderful memories that sustain us and the years of joy he brought to our family. I am sure the memories of Chester will bring you those tears of joy at this difficult time. Love you guys.
July 22, 2008 at 2:16 p
Oh, my heart just breaks for the both of you. Chester looks and sounds like an awesome pal. I really like the whole “flopping and laying” thing. Quite a character.
I assure you - in time, you will think of him with only happy thoughts and a smile. Based on my experience with my cat, Lemieux, it can take more than three years. (That’s the newest bad news.)
Love to you both.
Bob and June
July 25, 2008 at 11:56 p
I can’t believe it! It seems to me the hardest thing about life is letting people go. But I do believe that he is ‘up there’ with others who love him and he probably feels better than ever. I wish for you two the time of grief passes soon, although it never really leaves, just eases.
Live each day in love and appreciation. Peace to you both!
Love Corey
On a lighter note please share your songs from PY’s with the world!
We always need something to smile at-and that’ll work!!