Tuesday 28 February 2012

Umi



I lost my Umi today.



She had been sick for the past weeks and had not been eating. Stayed about a week at the animal clinic with an IV drip and meds. Her liver enzymes were high and she had jaundice. We brought her home last Friday and gave her sub-cutaneous fluids twice a day.

She was 10+ years old, not yet 11.

I hope she had a good life with us.

We will miss her.


49 comments:

  1. I am so sorry to hear that, the loss of a pet is never easy. I'm sure she had a wonderful life with you. You are in my thoughts and prayers as I tat today...

    ReplyDelete
  2. I am so sorry to hear you have lost her, my thoughts are with you I am sure you did everything for her and she had a wonderful life when she meet you.
    Margaret

    ReplyDelete
  3. I'm so sorry your kitty is gone. She was a beauty.

    ReplyDelete
  4. I'm so sorry my dear! She was so beautiful and I know she had a wonderful life with you! Hugs!

    ReplyDelete
  5. So sorry, Wendy. Sending good thoughts your way.

    ReplyDelete
  6. I am so sorry, Wendy. I know Umi was a special cat. I always enjoyed your descriptions of her playing. Losing a cat always leaves a gaping hole in your life. I don't have the words to provide any comfort, so I am sending you a great big hug. I hope that Tsuru is well.

    ReplyDelete
  7. I'm so sorry. That's not very old for a cat either. BUT she had a wonderful home when you took her in. Tsuru will miss her.

    ReplyDelete
  8. I hope you have a good day to help you through your loss. My mom is a cat lover and we have had lots of cats.

    ReplyDelete
  9. As a rescuer of many stray cats myself, I'm sad for your loss. I'm sure your kindness in taking in a rescued cat gave her many years of comfort and security. Bless you for your generous act of caring.

    ReplyDelete
  10. I am certain she had a wonderful, full and happy life with you.

    I am so sorry. We shall all miss seeingher pretty little face here in Tat-land.
    Fox

    ReplyDelete
  11. I'm very sorry for your loss. Umi was a beautiful cat with amazing eyes.

    ReplyDelete
  12. my most sincere condolences
    and a poem about a cat:
    http://www.mission.net/poland/warsaw/literature/poems/cat.htm

    ReplyDelete
  13. and a better translation of the same poem:
    http://www.staff.amu.edu.pl/~zbzw/ph/szym/szym.htm

    ReplyDelete
  14. I'm so sorry for your loss... Hope you have good memories and photos to remember her...

    ReplyDelete
  15. Je suis désolée pour votre adorable Umi...Je viens visiter votre blog tous les jours et admirer vos très beaux chats...J'ai moi même perdu ma Orphée au mois d'octobre

    Amitiés

    ReplyDelete
  16. Oh, I am so sorry to read this. My condolences on the loss of your beautiful friend.

    ReplyDelete
  17. How very, very sad. I'm sorry for your loss.

    ReplyDelete
  18. Je suis désolée pour votre adorable Umi...Je viens visiter votre blog tous les jours et admirer vos très beaux chats...J'ai moi même perdu ma Orphée au mois d'octobre

    Amitiés

    ReplyDelete
  19. So sorry to hear this news. Umi was a beautiful cat with gorgeous clear blue eyes. She was lucky to have 'found' you as her owner, and she had a happy life with you.

    ReplyDelete
  20. I know she had a great life with you and 10 years is a long time. Its hard to say goodbye to good friends (even if they are cats).

    ReplyDelete
  21. I'm sorry. Pets become family members. Karen in OR

    ReplyDelete
  22. Wendy, my sincerest sympathy. The loss of a pet can be devastating.
    Grovenore

    ReplyDelete
  23. Oh, no...I'm so sorry to hear about Umi! Poor girl had it rough this past year and she hung in there as best she could. She had a wonderful life with you, so much more than what it would have been.

    My thoughts are with you.

    ReplyDelete
  24. I am so sorry for your loss, I rally loved reading about your Umi's life and I am sure she had a great life with you!

    ReplyDelete
  25. I'm so sorry to read this - but she was a lucky little cat to have spent her life with so much love.

    ReplyDelete
  26. I'm so sorry to read that your beloved pet has passed away. It's so hard to lose a loving and faithful companion.
    They live on in our memories, and in our hearts.
    Hugs

    ReplyDelete
  27. I'm SO sorry - I know exactly what you are feeling & it is awful. I'm positive she had a good life with you & your family.

    ReplyDelete
  28. Oh, so sorry to hear about your Umi. She had a good life with you, for sure.

    ReplyDelete
  29. Sorry to hear about your lose. It's so hard to lose a beloved pet that is so much apart of ones heart. May Umi rest in peace.
    She really was a beauitful cat. My heart goes out to you at this time. (I will be letting some tear fall for your dear Umi)
    Bonnie
    yeoldetatter@shaw.ca

    ReplyDelete
  30. My most sincere sympathy on the loss of your beloved Umi.
    Hugs to you and Tsuru.
    .

    ReplyDelete
  31. I'm so sorry. My condolences to you and Tsuru

    ReplyDelete
  32. I'm very sorry about Umi. It is so sad to lose her.

    ReplyDelete
  33. I'm so sorry :((( Poor Umi :((

    ReplyDelete
  34. It's hard losing a pet. My thoughts are with you. I think any pet with a loving owner has a great life. I sure she had one living with you.

    ReplyDelete
  35. Oh, I'm so sorry - it's so hard to lose a beloved pet. I'm a big cat person and I know how much you must have loved her.

    Big hugs

    ReplyDelete
  36. Wendy I'm so sorry to hear Umi passed. There is no doubt she was happy and enjoyed her life with you. Gentle hugs,
    Pat

    ReplyDelete
  37. I am so sorry, that bites. I have been there with my beloved kitty before and have an idea of what you might be going through. No doubt she loved you very much.

    My thoughts are with you.

    ReplyDelete
  38. Wendy, I am very sorry to hear of Umi's passing.

    ReplyDelete
  39. I am so sorry read this. She was so beautiful. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

    ReplyDelete
  40. I'm so sorry... I know that you feel... My thoughts are with you.

    ReplyDelete
  41. Sorry for your loss. Umi had a good life with a loving owner in you and a good company in Tsuru.

    ReplyDelete
  42. I have no words, only a strong hug for you!!

    ReplyDelete
  43. I didn't check your blog few days, I am so sorry to hear that you lost your lovely pet. It is not easy, isn't it.

    Daisy

    ReplyDelete
  44. I am so sorry about Umi it is hard to loose a furry friend

    ReplyDelete
  45. Sorry to hear of your loss. When they are under foot - you shoo them away; when they are away - they are missed dearly. They are your family.

    ReplyDelete
  46. My condolences on the loss of your dear 4 footed friend Umi. My heart is saddened by your loss...

    ReplyDelete
  47. I'm sorry to hear about Umi.

    ReplyDelete
  48. I'm so sorry to read only today about Umi!!
    I understand you because I have a cat like your,found six years ago at the age of two weeks and to think about a life without him is too hard for me!

    ReplyDelete
  49. I feel the sorrow, even now, over a year later. How many kitties get to be immortalized and shared with so many around the world? I am a cat rescuer, also, and know what it's like to save them from all manner of mistreatment. Being in a rural setting all my life, ours are always partly outdoor dwellers, so occasionally they just disappear. We have 7 at the moment (had one for 9 years, 2 others for 4), another 2-3 many show up in the next few days. We had 10 a couple months ago. I was just thinking today of starting a blog and call it the Kansas Kat Kabana or Kat-Kwarters or Kat Kasita or, I don't know! Thank you so much for providing such a comfortable life and loving care for Sweet Umi. I still have a year of your blog to catch up on... I hope Tsuru is still well - and perhaps has a new friend in the home? I will keep reading.. NOW! ((HUGS!)) from Tatikan Sher

    ReplyDelete