I love cats because I enjoy my home; and little by little, they become its visible soul. Jean Cocteau
Friday, December 26, 2008
Radcliff, February 1993 to December 25, 2008
The Food Source here, with just a brief note.
When I got up and fed the cats Christmas Day, Radcliff was having a bit more trouble with his back legs than normal, but otherwise he seemed OK, or at least no worse than usual. (He had been battling arthritis in his back legs for several years)
After I had washed up and gotten dressed, I went back into the kitchen, and Radcliff was laying dead on the middle of the kitchen floor.
I'll post more information on this later, but I just thought some of you might want to know about this.
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Oh I am so sorry that Radcliff left you for the Bridge. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry to hear that. What a horrible experience for you. I am sure Radcliff is at a far better place. Our thoughts are with you as we sing him onto the bridge.
headbutts and purrs
and
((((hugs)))) too!
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Sunnie, Gonzo and Mozart's People
We are so very sorry for your loss. You are in our hearts & purrayers.
Hugs & Purrs,
Sammy, Festus, Emma & Mama Rhonda
We're so sorry to hear about Radcliff...you have our heartfelt condolences...
We are so sorry. We're sendin' you purrs, headbutts and love.
Prayers to you, purrs for Radcliff.
Now you can walk well and run free forever little one...
oh we are so very sorry to hear that Radcliff has gone to the Brige. You are all in our thoughts and purrayers. Radcliff will be watching over all of you while he waits at the Bridge.
Radcliff, we will not say goodbye, we will just say Until we meet at The Bridge.
I am so so sorry to hear about this. You are in my thoughts.
Oh, no. I remember finding one of my cats dead on the kitchen floor just as I was leaving for a Christmas dinner a few years ago. (I didn't make it to the dinner.)
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jan
We are so very sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.
We're so sorry to hear about Radcliff and are sending lots of purrs to you,
Luxie
We are so sorry to hear the news about Radcliff. Purrs to you all.
oh, how sad and happy--you knows what we means. *sigh* we is purrin' him towards the bridge right now. our purriest condolences to all you who will miss him!!
We are so sorry that Radcliff had to go to The Bridge. Such sudden passings are always a horrible shock, but at least he left quickly and at home amongst those who loved him. He was a lovely fella. We send you all rumbly purrs and love as we sing him to The Bridge
Whicky, Angel, Oliver, Gerry & Mum
We are so very sorry to read Radcliff had to leave for The Bridge.
Our Purrrs and prayers are with you.
~ Malachi of The Bunch
We are so sorry to hear about Radcliff, but what a Grand Day he chose. We's not gonna say GoodBye either, just wait to say Hello a big later on.
We are sending you lots and lots of soft healing purrs, and we know you will be hearing some from Radcliff as well. Just listen.
Love and Purrs,
KC
We heartbroken for you in the loss of your precious Radcliff. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
We are so very sorry to hear the news. You will be in our thoughts and purrs!
Oh my, we are so very sorry about Radcliff! Our purrs and thoughts are with you...
We are so sorry to hear of Radcliffe's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brenda & Boots
We're so sorry to hear the sad news about Radcliff... we're sending comforting vibes and purrayers for your loss. Take care...
Sorry to hear about your boy. Sounds like he went quickly and quietly at his wonderful home.
Sending you purrs and hugs across the ocean.
We're so sorry that Radcliffe has left you and gone to the Bridge. We're sending purrs of support.
Charlemagne and Tamar
We are sending our condolences to Radcliff's family and friends. Purrs to all!
We're so sorry for your loss. We know that Radcliff is in a better place, but we know that you will miss him dearly.
Purrs to you,
Pearl, Bert and Jake
We wanted to drop by to offer our condolences. We know you will be missing sweet Radcliff.
PURRS for all of you.
Purrs Mickey,Georgia & Tillie
Dear Food Source, we're so sorry that Radcliff had to continue his journey without you. It seems like he had a wonderful home with you and his siblings, so if he had to go, at least he was amongst family. Our purrs and purrayers go out to you, to Allie, Luna, Ozzie, Anne Bonny and Mary Read, as we understand that this will hurt you.
{{{hugs}}}
Gypsy & Tasha & Karen (Mum)
Oh, I am so very, very sorry!!!! Lots of hugs and prayers coming from our hearts to yours!
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your good friend. I'm sending you lots of purrs to help with that hurtin' spot in your heart.
My heart breaks for you - how very, very sorry I am to think of your sad Christmas. Lots of purrs to you from the Museum staff.
Oh, no ... We are so sorry for your loss. You have our deepest condolences.
DMM & Feline Americans
I am so very sorry to hear about Radcliff leaving for the Bridge so suddenly. It must have been quite a shock for you. You have my deepest sympathy.
We're sorry to hear such sad news. Please accept our condolences on the loss of your special little guy. We know he was well-loved and had a great forever home.
George, Tipper, Max & Misty
The Crew
We are so very sorry about Radcliff. We are sending you purrs of comfort.
We are very sorry and send lots of purrs your way! Radcliff will find many good friends at the bridge and be at peace! We feel with you....
We are happy for Radcliff because he brought you joy and now he's running, playing and healthy at the bridge...we feel bad for you, your loss, the hole in your life, the pain, the sorrow. It's cliche, but, all of this will pass too and the joyfull memories will make you smile. Even tho you will smile with a tear in your eye.
I'm so sowwy to hear that! Goodbye Wadcwiff! You'll be sorewy missed.
Boy
We are so sorry to hear this. We're sending lots of purrs and gentle comforting head bumpies. Radcliff sounds like a wonderful kitty and we know you will miss him and will always love him.
Kittyhugs and purrs from MaoMao.
So sorry to hear about Radcliff. Purrrs fer da new year.
We got your comment and visited your blog, and are so sad for you right now.
Please know that there was nothing that you could have done. From what you describe, Radcliff may have had an undiagnosed heart problem like HCM and the hind leg weakness can be a symptom that the circulation is impaired.
I have lost 3 cats to HCM and they sometimes do what you describe. Radcliff knows you loved him and that may that thought help you through this difficult time.
Condolences from Teri and the cats of Furrydance
Hi, I am so shocked and sorry to read your latest post. I know no words can make u feel better now but if u need anything, please don't hesitate to ask.
Take care of yourself ok.
So sorry to hear that. RIP Radcliff.
Cliff & Olivia
RIP Radcliff,
Shrek & Family
Willow and I were so sorry to just find out about Radcliff. Our thoughts and purrs are being sent your way.
Purrrrrrrrrs, China Cat
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