" Bear "
Jan. 20 1996 ----- Dec. 1 1997
RagDoll
Today December 1 is the anniversary of the loss of
my beloved cat Bear. Bear was a very very special cat.
He was born On Jan. 20th 1996. Bear was the only kitten in the litter.
He seemed to be fine until about two weeks of age when I
noticed he was not moving around as he should.
Through extensive tests we were told his condition was very much
like spina bifida and that he had water on the brain.
I was told to put him down. Well by then Bear had won my heart.
I carried this kitten around with me during the day inside of a
vest he loved me and I loved him. He grew and flourished
although stunted and paralyzed in his hind legs.
He wore pampers daily and required at least two baths everyday
and endless trips to our vet. He never appeared to be in any pain,
infact this was a super good natured little soul!
My husband rigged a kitty wheel chair so he could move with
ease across our floors. Never have I seen such a cat with such
tenderness and love for humans.
Bear suffered many a day with his complex little life.
I asked myself daily if I was doing the right thing.
Was I just being selfish because I wanted him with me?
In the end I know I did the right thing to care for him.
He was born to live life!
The end came a year ago today. I was going to visit a friend.
I had this feeling I did not want to leave Bear at home.
So even though it was snowing and I had to travel with a friend
north to visit another friend. I bundled him in his favorite
plush blanket and took him along. Around two am I woke and
noticed him moving around. I petted him and all was quiet.
Five am my friend woke and said I think Bear has died I just heard a
loud sigh. Oh no it could not be true but yes it was..... my boy has
crossed the rainbow bridge. The grief was almost unbearable.
I buried my boy Bearie in my back yard and I enjoy being able visit
him. I will never forget this cat he was such a little trooper
filled with love of life and love for everyone he met.
We miss your gentle sweet face your warm nuzzles and how
you captured the Hearts of EVERYONE who knew you.
Forever you will be my special boy.....
Love Momma
| Bear |
| Sidor |