December 3, 2015

Rest in Peace Ossie Cat.

Kitties, do you remember a few weeks back I asked if anyone's mom or dad knew anything about Ossie's medical condition?  Mom had posted his report from the vet for all of you as well.  His mom tried so hard every way she knew to save his dear life, but several days ago he flew away after letting his mommy know he was ready to leave.  And his mommy is bereft.  My mommy knows that feeling.  All of our parents go through this when one of us runs away to the Bridge.  We are fur children and cherished as family members.

Ossie and she were close companions and each loved the other as much as they possibly could.  Ossie was deeply loved and cared for as the precious innocent he was, entrusted to  the care of his mommy.  Ossie loved his mommy just as much as she loved him.

Theirs was a "meant -to -be" story.  His mommy saw him in a pet food store up for adoption and it was truly love at first sight.  The star on his chest showing his singularity sealed the deal.  He came home to begin the life of a cherished companion.

Here are his mommy's words to me about Ossie's last day.  I know that most reading these loving anguished words can feel with her the sense of loss and sad emptiness in the home now.
 The mass in his body was too much for him and he was shutting down (kidney failure). We spent a quiet day with me gently loving on him and he gave me a look that was OK mommy, this is it. I stroked his tiny cute ears, rubbed his chin like he likes, kissed his head, massaged his paws the whole time telling him how much I love him. 

Yes Momma, he is waiting.  And my momma sends you every bit of her compassion and support to get you through

I love you Mom. 
Ossie, Beloved Companion to His Mom Evy

32 comments:

Mariodacat said...

Oh dear, we are so very very sorry to hear this. Our hearts are breaking for Ossie's human mom and for what she is going through. She did the right thing tho rather than make Ossie suffer. i am so happy Ossie told her it was time. M sends her a big HUG, and you too Katie's mom.

Terri said...

We're so sad to hear about Ossie. It's hard to let them go and they always take a piece of your heart. Hugs and purrs.

Cats Herd You said...

We're so very sorry to read this. Please tell Evy that we are sending purrs of comfort during such a heartbreaking time.

Ivan from WMD said...

Oh yes, we know the deep loss. We're sorry to hear about Ossie. He was quite the handsome boy and it sounds like he had a wonderful mom.

SailorEdgar said...

It is always so sad when a beloved furbaby goes to the Rainbow Bridge. Big hugs from us and purrs from the kitties.

Mickey's Musings said...

We are so sorry to hear about Ossie.
We know all to well the pain of losing a beloved kitty.
We send his Mom comforting purrs.
Purrs Georgia and Julie,
Treasure and JJ

Annie Bear said...

I'm so sorry about dear Ossie, the much-loved kitty. You're so right about knowing the pain and heartbreak of losing a dear one. I hope Evy is comforted, to some degree, in knowing there many of us that care and also remembering how much love she and Ossie had (has).

The Island Cats said...

We are so sorry to hear about Ossie. We send lots of comforting purrs to his mom.

Summer at sparklecat.com said...

I'm so sorry for Ossie's human! Purrs to her.

Gigi said...

What a sweet tribute to your friend, darling Katie. We are very sorry for Ossie's Lady and will purr and purray for her. She seems like a great cat mama--we hope one day, when the time is right, another good kitty will steal into her heart. XOXOXOX

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

I am very sorry to hear about Ossie. His mum, Evy, made the kindest decision for him and he would know that. I send my purrs to try and help as she grieves for him. My mum sends her condolences.

Anonymous said...

Our hearts go out to Ossie's loved ones. Peace.

Marg said...

That is very sad about Ossie. At least he knew lots of love while he lived with his Mom.
That was a nice tribute to him and his Mom.

pilch92 said...

I am so sorry. I know his Mom is heartbroken, but she did the right thing. He was a handsome boy.

The Cat Guy said...

I feel the sadness of her broken heart. I recognized the sadness and grief in her words about his last day. It's so hard to let go. - purrs

The Whiskeratti said...

How very sad. Yes, we all know this feeling. It's the price we pay for love.

Kitties Blue said...

Please send our condolences and purrs and prayers to Mom Evy on the loss of Ossie. Our mom knows all about love at first sight and also how devastating it is when one of those loves passes on to Summerland. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo

Random Felines said...

please let Ossie's mom know we are sending her gentle purrs

Angel Simba said...

Oh, Katie, I had been MIA and not coming by your blog to visit until right now, and this is indeed sad news to read. What a beautiful boy Ossie was. Mom says she can feel his Momma Evy's sadness with him having to run off to the Bridge. Please pass on our sympathies and condolences to her.

Brian's Home Blog said...

We are so, so sorry to hear that news. Love and hugs to the special Mom from all of us.

da tabbies o trout towne said...

Godspeed your journey to heaven Ossie; with sincerest sympathies to your mom

hugs and love from all of us ~~~~~ boomer, dai$y, tuna and dude and sauce too....we are truly sorry ♥♥♥♥♥

CATachresis said...

The sadness is very profound. I am so sorry for the loss of Ossie and send gentle purrs and hugs to his mom. ❤️

Cathy Keisha said...

So sorry to hear about Ossie. I’m sending comforting purrz to her Mommy.

Anonymous said...

Our Purrs Of Comfort to Ossies Mom...

Saku said...

We're so hear about your furriend Ossie. Purrs to his mom bean.

Sasha, Sami, & Saku

Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedder said...

Dearest Katie Isabella,
Yes, with moist eyes I read through this... knowing too well about this.
It feels so raw for loosing such unconditional love from a fur child. So loyal and often compared to several humans, they are capable of showing deeper love.
Friday afternoon my youngest sister did bring my Dad home; no surgery needed. That was good news!
Hugs and blessings.
Mariette

La Cabeza Grande said...

Leaky eyes in the Catrulers home. Their little bodies can only take so much. We're glad Ossie's mom did the kindness of letting him run free and take his place among the stars in the night sky.

Tamago said...

Oh no, I am so sorry sweet Ossie had to leave for the bridge. It's comforting to know he was so loved and happy but it's never easy... Sending hugs and warm thoughts to his mom..

Ossie's Mom said...

I'm Ossie's Mom. I feel the greatest gift we can give our fur children is a peaceful transition to The Rainbow Bridge. As hard as this is to do I knew my sweet Ossie was too ill to continue. Carole has done an exquisite photo and story tribute to Ossie. I sent this link to my friends and family and they all said how beautiful it was. Ossie was an original and so very sweet. I miss him so much.
Evy

Jans Funny Farm said...

We are so sad for Ossie's mom because we know, as most reading this do, the pain of loss. She evidently gave Ossie a happy life and we're sure he left her with many happy memories. Our furries have to leave way too soon. A warm hug, purrs and paw taps of comfort for Ossie's mom.

The Florida Furkids said...

We're sorry Ossie had to go to the Bridge. Losing a furkid is so hard.

The Florida Furkids

meowmeowmans said...

We are sorry to hear that Ossie had to go to the Bridge. It's so clear how strong the love he and his mommy shared, and will always share. We're sending purrs of comfort and hugs to his mommy.