PetCat 1998-2012
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He came to us in July 1999, a nine-month old kitten. He had belonged to John's dad who had passed away then. He was a farm kitty. Loved to be outside except during thunderstorms when he would beg to come in and hide or curl up near one of us. These last few years, as he got older, he did enjoy being inside more during the coldest weather. The rest of the time he was outside chasing leaves, bugs, sleeping in the sun on the porch.
He crossed the Bridge sometime after midnight last night (11/5/12). Not
sick. The victim of a predator. Coyote or maybe a big hawk or owl. He just would not stay in the house. I last saw him, petted, and talked to him sometime around midnight when I went out to do my routine late-night check. Please guard your beloved pets.
Our little Pester, who has to be forced to come in the house, is also missing at this time. I don't know if she is also a victim or if she' s hiding out, but at least I haven't found any remains, so I'm guardedly hopeful at this time (Tuesday afternoon). Her tortoise shell coloring makes it easy for her to hide, so I can't always see her. She isn't in the shelter. Whatever got PetCat could have frightened her sufficiently to keep her away for a while. She's younger and agile and fast. I hope she's safe.
Pester update (Tuesday night): She's here. All curled up in her little shelter on the front porch. I might just have to go out there and drag her in shortly. Don't want whatever got PetCat to come back tonight--or ever.
Sweet old PetCat, you will be missed.
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It is so hard to lose a beloved pet. I am sorry PetCat is gone, but hope it was quick with whatever was the predator.
ReplyDeleteGive Pester a pat on his head for me.
I'm so sorry. He had quite a life, didn't he? It's so hard with cats, and their need to be outside....
ReplyDeleteIt's always the concern with outdoors pets. But they do so love their freedom! I'm sad for your loss. What a dear name he had ~ PetCat. Must have made you smile just, saying his name. And so very glad that Pester is well.
ReplyDeleteWhat a tragic loss of a beloved pet. Hugs to Pester and all.
ReplyDeletesuch a sad thing but now he can roam about to his hearts content with out fear,run free Pet Cat!glad that pester is ok!
ReplyDeletePester is well. I just wish I could get her to come in without a battle and stay in without slipping out every time the door opens, then running from me when I try to get her in.
ReplyDeleteOH, Oh, OH, ... Kitty Boy almost always comes in at night, but on those rare nights when he does not we worry too - too many coyotes and owls.
ReplyDeleteWe do the best we can. It doesn't always work. You just have to be hopeful. It is always such a relief to see them when they return.
DeleteThese two days whenever I've pulled into our driveway, I've missed seeing him do his routine of running down the porch steps and out to the driveway to greet us. It will be a long time before I get past that.
so sad to hear that,
ReplyDeleteooooooh...i'm so sorry...
ReplyDeleteit's so hard to deal with when they go after a looong life, but when something unexpected happens like that...it's such a shock! so sorry for your loss melissa. i'm teary-eyed...as i write this...
what a CUTE little face!!! at least he had your love & you have his memories!! he's in your heart forever!
((milo's mother was taken from us like that...she just disappeared after having a litter...next day i saw a HUGE owl out by the road...))
I know you just lost your little Milo, Laura. And some kitty and bun friends have had recent losses, too. It's so hard.
DeleteJust losing PetCat would have been bad enough, but the circumstances made it even worse. If he had just *completely* disappeared, it would have been a little less traumatic...it was pretty awful (sorry, no intent to disturb anyone with that).
Sorry to hear about PetCat and hope that whatever it was that got to him doesn't get to your other pets too. Keep them warm inside with you, at night if possible.
ReplyDeleteSmile today. :)
So very sorry to hear this news. You are in my thoughts.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry. :(
ReplyDeleteSending you hugs for your heart.
xx
Soft husky wooooos,
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