This morning Ben and I had to confront the inevitable. It was very sad. Lilly has been suffering from cancer and it had gotten to the point where she was suffering too much. We took her to the vets this morning for her farewell. She went very quickly and quietly as I held her. We brought her home and will have a proper burial on Sunday.

Lilly was 12 years old, was never married and is survived by her sister Paula and a step brother Rasco and her two daddies Tony and Ben.  She enjoyed teaching young sparrows in the awnings how to sing and endless hours of grooming in the sun. Interment will be this sunday beneath the birdbath in the back yard.

Rest in peace my little baby kitty Lilly.

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Tony

:'(  I'm so sorry for the loss of your furry friend.


Hugs to you and yours
Carol

Oh Tony...I'm so very sorry.  The loss of a beloved pet is so heart breaking.  You all were so lucky....Lilly for having you as her family and you and Ben for having her share in your lives.  

She was beautiful.  

Love to you all,
Jackie

:'(  I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Lilly.

Hugs,
Beth

Rest in Peace, Lilly.

:)

Sorry to hear about Lilly, Tony.  

Been about a year since we lost Fitz (who looked an awful lot like Lilly).  Although the youngling, Etta, with her whoop-em-up ways is a welcome addition to the household, I miss Fitz's head-to-head bump to welcome me home.  The fellow had gravitas...you know?  A proper cat, all the way around.

All the best to you and Ben.

George  

So sorry for the loss of your precious Lilly.  She was a beautiful kitty.


Jeannie

:'( :'(
Very sad.
Good bye Lilly. Know exactly want you and Ben are going through.

B&A [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif]

Tony, I'm very sorry for your and Bens loss of Lilly. :(

I lost my best mate Samson early he was only 5, we have his ashes at home, perhaps that sounds sad but i could'nt bear to think of him anywhere other than with us.
I suppose someday we'll find the right place for him,
It's one of the hardest times in your life and I do appreciate that.
Keep your chin up Tony
Colin

So very sorry for your loss, Tony.

May she rest in peace.

I'm so sorry, Ben and Tony.

It's pretty amazing how they weave their way into the tapestry of your soul.

((((HUGS)))) So sorry for your loss. You did a great job writing her obituary. I can feel her loss in your whole family but know she is at peace now. It is so very hard to lose our pets.

Charlotte

Stupid, annoying, furniture scratching, cat box filling, shedding, pains in the arse.....can sure work their way into your heart huh? :'(

sorry, Tony

Charlotte

OH, Tony and Ben ... I am SO sorry to hear about Lilly!

I know you had thought about this, due to her condition, but it is never the right time.

My heart goes out to the two of you.

Chuck

Tony,
I'm so sorry to hear about Lilly.  She was a beauty, wasn't she?
After living with 5 of em for 15 yrs, we lost the last 3 last year. I inherited my Mom's cat, Imp, and Gil got a little tigerstriped guy, and, though they NEVER fill the empty spot in our hearts, we are enjoying them both.
Meanwhile, Lilly is no longer in pain, and she has plenty of company. I hope the memories of her loving ways will soften the blow of losing her.

Cold laps suck.......

:'(Cathi

I'm so sorry, honey.  :'(

hugs and love to you and Ben, nani

I'm so sorry for the loss of your furry friend.
:'( :'(

My heart is with you and Ben. RIP Lilly.

Hugs BD

Lefty..!

sorry Tony meant to be an image of kitty heaven in here somewhere..

to my friend Tony I am so sorry for your loss :>( Terry

I'm so sorry for your loss Tony.  I've said this often before but it is none the less true; They love us unconditionally and leave us all too quickly.

-Dennis-

I am so sorry  :'(.

The Last Battle  
 
 If it should be, that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do, what must be done?
For the last battle cannot be won.

You will be sad, I understand,
But don't let grief, then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship, must stand the test.

We have had so many happy years,
When the time comes, hold back your fears
You wouldn't want me to suffer so,
Please, won't you please, let me go?

Take me where to my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me until the end
And hold me close and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.

I know in time you will agree
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.

Don't grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We've been so close, we two, these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.

— Author Unknown

In The Rainbow Garden  
 
 Your tears fall
Your heart aches
Your baby has gone away
Gone to heaven to play
The memories remain
Of the happy days
A meow and a purr
As you feel the soft fur
You gave your love
No more could you do
A short life of joy
For your baby and you
Off to heaven
your angel has gone
but within your heart
the love will live on
Standing in sorrow
and in your mind's eye
look into heaven
and please do not cry
For there in the Rainbow garden
Stands God and in his arms
An angel softly purring
It's your baby, safe from harm



— Stephen Selby-Cane

I'm sorry my friend.

Jerry

HUGS TONY!

Sorry she's gone.  My best to you and Ben.

Ray

Thank you all for your kind words.

I have a question... do you think it might be a good or bad idea to let Paula see Lilly before we bury her. Paula has been wondering around the house looking for her sister.

any advice would be appreciated.

Tony

Maybe not.  She's not going to understand what has happened (I don't think so anyway).  I don't think it would adversely affect her though.

So sad

much love and light to you and Ben

xxx :'(

Tony and Ben,sorry for the loss of your dear friend.

Iddy :(

I'm an animal guy. I swear there will be no more when my heart gets ripped from my chest at the loss.

I'm sitting here typing with one hand because the other is patting the head of an 11 month old rescued dog who selected me at the Humane Society.  It almost feels like my heart is growing back into the big hole that was still there until now.

My thoughts are with you, man.

Its so hard when we lose a loved one. Our pets are like our children.
Thinking of you! :'(

Tony - Paula is another kitty? If so, I would let her see. It seemed to help our dog get a grip of what was happening when the other one passed on.

Very sorry about your Lilly.

Christy

So sorry Tony...those little creatures just have a way of stealing our hearts and leaving way too soon.  They're our babies...

Warms hugs,
Langa

Tony & Ben,

I'm so sorry for you loss. Rest in peace, Lilly... :'(

Lots of hugs,
Sanna

Marc wrote on Apr 11^th, 2009 at 6:22pm:

I'm an animal guy. I swear there will be no more when my heart gets ripped from my chest at the loss. I'm sitting here typing with one hand because the other is patting the head of an 11 month old rescued dog who selected me at the Humane Society.  It almost feels like my heart is growing back into the big hole that was still there until now. My thoughts are with you, man.

It really amazes me how those totally horrible feelings don't quite go away but they do heal and somehow we allow another pet to come into our life. I told my husband on a Tueday night when we put our dog to sleep that I didn't want another dog to rip my heart out yet several days later we were puppy shopping. This is my 6th dog and I have wonderful memories of the first 5. I hope things get a bit easier for you and Ben.

Charlotte

Marc wrote on Apr 11^th, 2009 at 6:22pm:

I'm an animal guy. I swear there will be no more when my heart gets ripped from my chest at the loss. I'm sitting here typing with one hand because the other is patting the head of an 11 month old rescued dog who selected me at the Humane Society.  It almost feels like my heart is growing back into the big hole that was still there until now. My thoughts are with you, man.

Good for you Marc for rescuing the cat !  May he bring you much love and laughter!

Langa

:'(

Tony, I'm so sorry.   [smiley=heart.gif]  I know pieces of your hearts went with her.

[smiley=hug.gif] to you and Ben.  Scritches to poor Paula.  Whether or not you let her see her sister's body, please just explain to her what happened.  It may help, and give her lots of extra love.

Laurie

Tony, I'm so sorry to hear about Lilly. What a beautiful kitty. It's so hard to lose our pets. You will all be in my thoughts.  [smiley=hug.gif]