Goodbye old friend

[Uncle B]

Bernie our 18 year old cat sadly passed away today.

You were always there waiting at the gate when we came home from work.
You nagged us until you were fed.
You hogged the heater when it was cold.
You took up what seemed like the whole bed at night.
You defended your territory against strays till the very end.
Your soft purr would sooth the worries away.
You were a proud and dignified bugger.

He finally lost the battle through ill health but stayed strong for so long.

Bernie

Goodbye old friend

You will be so missed

RIP

[GR81]

18years for a cat is a well lived life! :)

RIP

[Motu]

I had a black cat for 18 years,far more than a mere pet,they's family...sorry for your loss...

[jazbug5]

Sorry Uncle B...I know it's a cliche to say this, but it seems he had a bloody good, long life at least. (& sounds like he was a top notch feline.)

[Fatjim]

Glad I got to meet the little fella before he shuffled off this mortal coil. I can genuinely say my life is better for meeting him. Nice to find a cat that didn't scratch me.

[Colapop]

They come into your life, turn everything up-side down, ensure thay get cursed at, whine for food every 5 minutes - accursed animals. How dare they become so much of your family?
Good bye, Bernie - good innings.

[Paul in NZ]

Sorry to hear that Bruce.

It's a sad fact that I miss some of my deceased animal friends more than some of my human ones. The buggers get to ya.

Cheers

[NC]

You nagged us until you were fed.
You hogged the heater when it was cold.
You took up what seemed like the whole bed at night.

Poor lil bugger :(


I liked your tribute, bruce :hug:

[Lou Girardin]

I feel for you.
I'm not looking forward to that time.

[Sparky Bills]

18 YEARS!!!!
WOW! Thats a good life.

Sorry to hear that B.

[skelstar]

As you know I love cats too UB. Sorry for your loss buddy.

[kels]

My heart goes out to you, I lost my boy 3 years ago at the same age. He was nasty, hated kids, swipped for no reason. I loved that cat, still miss him terribly.

[phoenixgtr]

Sorry to hear that Unc. Cats really do become part of the family. I used to know a 21 year old cat. Amazing

[Str8 Jacket]

Ah, that's a bit rough Uncle B. He lived a good, long life though! Pets really do become like family and im sure he will be missed...

[Sniper]

Sorry to hear mate. Damn the little bugger for clutching on those heart strings, but its good that you had a great 18yrs with him.

[DemonWolf]

Very nice tribute!

RIP Bernie

[Scorpygirl]

Lovely tribute Uncle B. RIP Bernie!!! :crybaby:

Tis hard indeed when you lose a pet that has been part of your life for so long!

Take care Unc B.

[stify]

rip bernie, lost me best cat a short while ago, feel for ya loss

[sugilite]

Sorry to hear that Uncle B, He had a blimmin good innings though.
Sympathies to your family...

[Skyryder]

There was a tear in my eye when we buried Num Num. When the girls were little the family would go for a walk and she would follow us like a dog.

Silll miss her.................and Blackie her daughter.

Sorry to hear 'Bernie' has gone.



Skyryder

[madboy]

Sorry to hear of the loss Bruce.

I'll resist making any comparisons to the animal coming soon to take over his seat on the couch.

[Darkman]

ahhhhh noooo!!!!Sorry about your loss Bruce. At least he'll be chasing mice again in cat heaven!!

[oldrider]

Nice tribute, RIP puss.
Our little cat was 18 too. Didn't think I would miss her as much as I do.
I have forwarded your address to the Ginger cat around here that is looking for an opening. Cheers John.

[Velox]

Oh stink. That was the old black one that was on its last legs eh? Pass on my condolences to D.
Now I feel real bad for talking about barbequing your cats tonight - sorry mate!

[nudemetalz]

Bye Bye Bernie.

May you rest in peace.

[Bekki]

And God asked the feline spirit
Are you ready to come home?
Oh, yes, quite so, replied the precious soul
And, as a cat, you know I am most able
To decide anything for myself.
Are you coming then? asked God.
Soon, replied the whiskered angel
But I must come slowly
For my human friends are troubled
For you see, they need me, quite certainly.
But don't they understand? asked God
That you'll never leave them?
That your souls are intertwined. For all eternity?
That nothing is created or destroyed?
It just is....forever and ever and ever.
Eventually they will understand,
Replied the glorious cat
For I will whisper into their hearts
That I am always with them
I just am....forever and ever and ever.

Anyone who cuddles and purrs and lets you love them and doesn't talk back can't help but find a place in your heart.. but sometimes losing someone is a very important part of the experience they bring to your life.. they keep on teaching and molding you even after they're gone.

Bernie sounds like he was way cool. :)

[LB]

Really sorry to hear this Bruce.

I had my Ronnie for over 20 years. I still miss him, even though it's coming up four years since he passed on.