this is thomas my 13 year old cat

[dolly_daydream]

this is tom we had some bad news recently from the vet he has emphisema and isn,t expected to live very much longer but when the time comes i will do what needs to be done this is my first picture i have of him on my pc,so i just thought ide let you guys see him ...i was a bit sad when my vet said that we may have to put him down till i read this

May I Go? May I go now?
Do you think the time is right?
May I say good-bye to pain-filled days
and endless lonely nights?
I’ve lived my life and done my best,
an example tried to be.
So can I take that step beyond
and set my spirit free?
I didn’t want to go at first,
I fought with all my might.
But something seems to draw me now
to a warm and loving light.
I want to go.I really do.
It’s difficult to stay.
But I will try as best I can
to live just one more day,
To give you time to care for me
and share your love and fears.
I know you’re sad and so afraid,
because I see your tears.
I’ll not be far, I promise that,
and hope you’ll always know
that my spirit will be close to you,
wherever you may go.
Thank you so for loving me.
You know I love you too.
That’s why it’s hard to say good-bye
and end this life with you.
So hold me now, just one more time
and let me hear you say,
because you care so much for me,
you’ll let me go today.
.....................................................................
I stood by your bed last night
I came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying,
You found it hard to sleep.
I whined to you softly
as you brushed away a tear,
"It's me, I haven't left you,
I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."
I was close to you at breakfast,
I watched you pour the tea,
You were thinking of the many times
your hands reached down to me.
I was with you at the shops today.
Your arms were getting sore.
I longed to take your parcels,
I wish I could do more.
I was with you at my grave today.
You tend it with such care.
I want to reassure you,
that I'm not lying there.
I walked with you towards the house,
as you fumbled for your key.
I gently put my paw on you,
I smiled and said "it's me.
You looked so very tired,
and sank into a chair.
I tried so hard to let you know,
that I was standing there.
It's possible for me
to be so near you everyday.
To say to you with certainty,
I never went away.
You sat there very quietly,
then smiled, I think you knew,
in the stillness of that evening,
I was very close to you.
The day is over...I smile and watch you yawning
and say "good-night, God bless,
I'll see you in the morning
And when the time is right,
For you to cross the brief divide,
I'll rush across to greet you,
and we'll stand, side by side.
I have so many things to show you,
there is so much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out...
then come home to be with me

then it really put things in to perpective for me,just thought ide post my baby on here as its where i spend most my time and then ill know hes with me even when im on the pc

 

[specks]

I've got a lump in my throat after reading that. I hope that when its time for Tom to go it will be peaceful.

 

[eudielynn]

How beautiful. My Jynx is 12 and luckily still in good health, but I know her time is coming. It also brought back memories of several old pals. Shaun, 13 year old collie, and Simon, 17 year old Silky Terrier. Okay, you've made me cry now.

But the poems really are beautiful. May Tom have many more good days with those who love him.

 

[morgan]

I couldn't read all of that, my last dog died two years ago and I'm still not over it. Sorry to hear about your cat too.

 

[Stagette]

aaaaawwwww i'm so sorry I hope however long he has left is peaceful and full of love and fun, hes truely beautiful

I've also got this poem which i found when my aunty had to make that hard decision, its never easy to lose a pet especially one which has been so much loved but cherish every moment you have left and make those special memories that last a lifetime........

IF IT SHOULD BE ME
(AUTHOR UNKNOWN)

If it should be that I grow weak,
And the pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then you must do what must be done,
For this last battle cannot be won,
You will be sad, I understand,
Don't let your grief then stay your hand,
For this day more than all the rest,
Your love for me must stand the test.

We've had so happy years,
What is to come can hold no fears,
You'd not want me to suffer so,
The time has come to let me go.

Take me where my needs they'll tend,
And please stay with me until the end,
I know in time that you will see,
The kindness what you have done for me,
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.

Please do not grieve as it had to be you,
Who has this painful thing to do,
We've been so close, we two, these years,
Don't let your heart hold back its tears.

 

[dolly_daydream]

awww thanks guys it means alot to know people are thinking of us

 

[Booboo puppy]

I know from personal experience how hard it will be when it is time to say goodbye. I had to let my Tasha Kitty go this past January--I am still upset about that, but she probably had cancer and was wasting away, although she didn't seem to be in any pain. I had her 14 years. You can be thankful for the time you've had with your pal, and take joy in knowing you provided the very best home possible.

 

[domino1804]

Hi guys
Both them poems made me cry and my thought go with all of you.
I dont cats but I lost my gorgeous baby domino 6 weeks ago.He was a rat and he lived just short of 2 years not long i know but I loved him so much in that time it was so hard and such a shock

Iv now got a lovely little rat called koda which I can focus my attention on as well as my other 4 rats Smidge,flash bailey and gizzmo

 

[GSD]

im so sorry for you u made me all teary now remembering my dog.At least you have some time left to make sure he knows you will always love him,i didnt get that privalage my dog was fine and within an hour he was gone good luck and whatever time you have left make it special

 

[paige]

you made me remember my dog cleo i loved her soo much but we had to get rid of her when she was 7 years old she may not of died but it was still very upsetting we had had her since i was 4 years old and nearly everyday when i got back from school i'd go outside and play with her and i can remember when i was 4 going to get her the puppys were in the kitchen and evevy time he went outside they would push each other to be first out of the door good times i miss cleo alot
she was soo pretty that she could of won first prize on crufts the dog show

xxx paige xxx

 

[Inchworm]

Hi dolly_daydream

I am so very sorry to learn about Tom.

Knowing in advance that the end is near is terrible, even though you might still have precious days to share with him. I lost my cat Jezebel to cancer after 13 years with her, and thinking about those bittersweet days still makes me cry.

Thank you and Stagette for finding and posting those lovely poems. I've edited them into the start of the Rainbow Bridge thread so that members posting there in the future might share them too.

 

[Cat]

wow powerful poetry there had me filling up

You will still have all your happy memories .

Give tom a hug from us all.

 

[BOD]

wow that was moving im crying now.....sorry to hear that...it made me think of my animals who have passed away, but i guess there in a better place