This pic was taken only about an hour ago, with Nonna.
He was never an affectionate cat. Since I've known him (when i moved here 3 1\2 years ago) I've only seen him get a quick cuddle from Nonno and Gianna- daddy's sister. But over the last couple weeks he has never been without physical contact. He has turned from a very shy and reclusive cat, to 'demanding' to be be on all the farm people's laps. Even aunty Kate, Pablo's house person, couldn't get more then a running glimpse of him on her visit here.
I would be jealous, but I must give credit where its due. Us cats are very smart, we know when death is approaching. Tommy has know for a while now, and has made an effort to make peace with everyone. With the farm people, and me. We never got along very well. Except when we teamed up to 'acquire' a snack from the kitchen- I would do the climbing, he would keep guard and meow out load if someone was coming. We would bash each other up all the time, usually over petty things though.
I have never experienced another cats dying last days. Please keep Tommy, mine, and daddy in your thoughts.
Axel. Brrrr....
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Purrs and purrayers for Tommy.
Oh, poor Tommy. Kate is close to tears right now. All the best guys. You're in our thoughts.
We will pray for you, too. You are so cute and Mom is getting all teary eyed.
Purrrrrrrrrrrrrrs
Samantha & Tigger
Axel, our purrayers are wif you and your family and Tommy. Yes, the older ones do know when it's their time to go to the Bridge. We hope that when he decides to run off, it's peaceful. We know he will be surrounded by love. We will make shur that Grampa Norton, Gramma Trixie and The One Who Came Before are waiting to show him around at The Bridge when it's his time.
sending lots of PURRRRRRRRRRSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS to you.
Oh oh, mom's eyes is starting to leak again. Purrs and purrayers to Tommy, yoo and yoor dad. Tommy's passing to da bridje will be hardest on da beans in his life.
Oh, Axel, I am so sorry. I hope Tommy's last days are full of peace and love. My eyes are leaking. I am purring for Tommy, and my thoughts are with you and your family.
I'm so sorry Axel. Tommy will be in my thoughts and purrayers. May he have a quick and peaceful passing to the Bridge. I will put Tommy on the Pet Prayer List as well.
Oh dear...we will keep Tommy in our purrayers and tell all of those that have gone before to watch ofur him on his new journey.
Purrs to all
Abby
It's very hard for the humans when one of us goes to The Bridge, so you must be ready to take extra good care of your family, Axel. But remember, Tommy had a very good long life and you will see him again.
Sending our purrs and hugs for a peaceful crossing for Tommy. He lived a good long life and deserves the peace he is ready to enjoy. You will need to take special care of your daddy, the beans do take it very hard becos they don't reely unnerstand. But Tommy knows and he is calm.
Paw salutes
Finnegan & Buddy
You're all in our thoughts and prayers. We're so sorry you're going through this. I'm glad Tommy is able to enjoy snuggles and comfort right now.
Take care and know we're sending you our love.
Hendrix, Amy & Greg
Purrs and prayers for you all. Tommy sounds like he is one heck of a kitty.
Oh, Axel, we were very sorry to hear about Tommy. We are sending lots of purrs and prayers over for you, Tommy and all of your family.
Purrrrrs, China Cat & Willow
Purrs for Tommy. Hope he gets the love he needs to go safely to The Bridge.
Purrayers for you all.
oh that is sad. It is strange that cats have this sixth sense about big events - my human had a beloved child hood cat who passed on when he was 16. its strange but in the weeks before he passed, every member of the family felt the urge to stop by at some point - and none of them knew he was about to go!
Prayers and purrs for you though. xxx
We'll send lots of purrs and prayers for Tommy and all of you there. Mom used to be a human hospice volunteer and has had to do it for the cat that came before us too. She says it's very hard to do, but it sounds like you're doing everything you can to help Tommy make his last days comfortable before his trip to the Rainbow Bridge.
Purrrrrrrrrs,
Boni Maroni, Sanjee, Mini, Gree, Pepi and Mom Robyn
wow thanks everyone- this really means alot to me.
old tommy is still fairly limp. he is just sleeping lots on the lounge wrapped up in his special blanket, or in front of the fireplace.
he still hasnt eaten anything, struggles to go to the toilet, and cant clean himself, so he's a bit smelly.
we dont mind tho :)
We're so sorry to hear about Tommy. You all are in our thoughts and purrayers.
Titus, Tazo, & Earl Grey
Oh, you are all definitely in our thoughts - lots of hugs to you & Tommy ...
KC said...
we's purring 'n purr-raying fur Tommy, 'n fur u's, too.
We're purring for you and your family, and purring that Tommy's passing is a peaceful as possible.
~Jack and Persephone
Tommy sounds like a very honorable cat and certainly deserves all this attention and consolation in his last days. I guess he is passing the baton on to you now, Axel. My thoughts are with you and your family.
We are purrrrrrrrrrrrrrring for Thomas. Mommy is so sad for him.
~Marie, Donny, Casey, Missy
so sorry about Tommy. hope he gets better somehow!
deer axel,
i'm purrin an purrayin fer tommy ... an fer u.
i am verree sorree.
luv--yer frend (an frend uv pablo) jh
Purring for Tommy.
Have you tried human baby food for Tommy? Perhaps he would eat some of that.
yeah, daddy and the others have tried everything. he isnt interested at all- he used to have a huge appetite!! he still drinks plenty of water tho.
A Message from Heaven
Speak not of death
for there is no such thing-
there is merely a parting of the ways.
I will walk on a little while
and wait
for you to count the sum of all your days.
And when you come
you'll find me waiting
with shining eyes
and silken well groomed fur.
You'll take me in your arms
just as you used to do
and angel choirs will be
drowned out by purrs.
~ By Helen Mack
Our thoughts and purrs are with you.
Abby, Boo, Ping, Jinx and Gracie
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