In Memory Of Puss...

[Reese Charles]

Hello everyone, some sad news:

Unfortunately, Alcars pet cat "Puss" has passed away. The poor thing fell victim to "wrong place at the wrong time". I myself have lost a pet kitten before, and I know how much it hurts to lose such a young animal so early in its life...

So this is where you can post some thoughts for our forum-bound cat and his unfortunate owner. I would have liked somewhere like this to read some nice things when my cat died, but I unfortunately didn't have that sort of shoulder to cry on. So here it is, feel free to post sympathy notes, poems, photos, memories etc.

In Memory of Puss

May god rest your soul,
rest in peace...

Reese.

[Dipstikk]

Yeah, but the thought was nice. And I think Reese has a good heart to go out of his way to give Al his condolances.

You're a good person, Reese.

I, too had a fellow animal friend who succumed to death's cruel sense of humor.
His name was Charlie. He and his Calico-colored sister, Nancey, were both mixed breed Bobtails (Manx + ?). Dad and I bought them when I was 6, and I loved them both so much that I had litterally hugged the poop out of Charlie.
I remember it fondly: One Saterday morning I woke up. Charlie and Nancey were already awake.I was bored, so I stuffed the robe-belt in my pajama pants and ran around the room, the cats batting the tip of the belt with their paws.
Then one horrible day, I found Charlie to be missing. That night, I recieved grave news. Charlie was killed by our current dog (demon) Kelly. Needless to say, Kelly was put to rest.

Charlie, May God guide your soul to Heaven.

P.S. We kept Nancy with us up to my 12th year. Then I found out that I was allergic to cats. Ironic, isn't it? Nancy had a tearful goodbye as we bid her farewell and she left with a foster family. I miss her so.

I feel your pain, Alcar. I do.

[Reese Charles]

Thankyou all for somewhat contributing, I think I had better explain the purpose of this thread. This thread was put here as a memory book for Puss, and for Alcar to look back on to remember what everyone did for him when he lost his pet. It has a much less "in your face" title than "Puss has died", and it is more or less a place where you can pay your respects to Puss. This is a gravestone thread, we did this in my old forums. You have a thread announcing the death of a family member (IE pet), and then you have a gravestone thread (which is what this is)...

But please don't talk about how useless this thread is, leave some words about Puss for Alcar to read. Don't spoil it by saying nasty things.

Please, if you have a warm heart in your body, delete those posts. (Except for you Dipstikk, that was really nice!). Alcar hasn't already done this, he has made a thread to announce the bad news...

Just a few words is all this needs, maybe about a pet you have lost, or just a few words to cheer Alcar up a bit and let him know that we are always there for him .

Once again, thankyou Dipstikk for that thoughtful post

Reese

[Alcar]

Thanks guys, and I deleted those posts. Deleting posts can only be done by Moderators and upwards.

Don't worry about me, I cope well with death. It was only a few months ago my GrandMother died.

I think the worst feeling was when we had to bury him, and to look at him being covered up.

Alcar...

[Reese Charles]

Your welcome Alcar.

We all know what its like to lose a pet. Its a bit worse than losing a family member I think, its a sort of different connection. You can talk to a family member to gain their love and affection, you can't do that with a cat, freindship between pet and owner can be established only by actions. Thats what makes it so special.
Finding a cat that really likes you is a one in a million business, so its always such a shame to lose one.

I am sure most of us sincerely hope that in Puss' passing, comes a chance for a home to another cat just as gentle and affectionate.

Reese

[Splat]

You ever lost a family member Reese? Cause it's not just the first shock and about a month afterwards with a family member, it's lasting damage, and everything has to change afterwards, especially with a parent.

But, enough of my grief, bad luck Alcar, remember, he's not really gone, and at least you did have some good times with him. I'm gonna dedicate a chapter of one of my stories to him (i won't place the name or exact forum (there are 2 possibilities) because I don't want to sound like I'm advertising. I'll also try and make a poem up for him. I'm good at that sort of thing

In the mean time,
"I took my troubles to the LORD;
I cried out to him, and he answered my prayer." Psalm 120 vs 1.

[Reese Charles]

Yes I have lost a family member before. I wouldn't say what I did if I hadn't, that would just be ignorant of me.

Alcar, this may look like we are all going a bit overboard with this, so I am just going to say: This whole thing is probably more to do with showing you how much we appreciate all that you have done for us and this forum, than to help ease your pain (although, it is obviously alot to do with it).

To me, the relationship between owner and pet (as I said earlier) is so much more than just love. Its not just "I love you because your a family member" but more like "I love you becuase you have loved me". Alcar, your pet really loved you, THAT is why you feel sad, because you have no way of showing it how much you appreciate that, and you have no way of showing it how you will miss it. Thats why its hard, because your poor Puss was an animal, not a human, and that animal is gone. Even when it was alive, all you could do was enjoy the time you had together. But that was all you could have done, and the evidence of you doing so is right there. There is no fooling anyone with a pet, it either likes you or it doesn't. These variables are results of your actions. So feel proud, you made that cats life a happy one. And even though short as it was, it still means something, because it died knowing it was loved, and probably died thinking about the lovely warm, loving home it would return to when it came back.
The fact that it didn't is why we greive.
But he is not gone completely, his memory still remains. Whether god exists, or whether its just a load of lies and myths, nobody can take that away from you. So treasure those memories.
Thats how I deal with it.

Reese

[Strike Witch]

Goodbye Puss. I hardly knew you.

Al, I know. I recently lost my Great Granny too.

[The Red Muse]

Ummm, hi,...erm... I know some ppl are gonna hate me after I say this, but as cute and soothing this thread is... I think this is getting over exaggerated...

I mean, yeah-- it's difficult to lose a pet--I know, I've lost many pets, but *sigh* --it hurts to say this-- no matter what, Puss was just a cat. Life goes on.

Death is a part of life itself. You have to move on and stop wailing in the past...

This might sound harsh-- but such is life.
I just wanted to bring my opinion out, I have a right to do that... so... now you can start flaming me.

Bring 'em on.

[Reese Charles]

If you read my post again, you might note that I have already covered this. Yes, it is only a cat, but the same could be said about anything. What about if you lost your grandparents? Who cares? They are only humans, life moves on...
Well that is of course not true. Its not about what Puss was, its about what he meant to Alcar.
This is a thread where people can go a bit overboard on paying their respects, and why not? Its a really nice thought! So I say keep it going!
And no red, we are not going to flame you, that would just spoil this whole thread.
I think I have already spent enough time justifying the point and purpose of this topic, if you don't agree with it, then please save your opinion for yourself, because this is not a place to discuss it. Please, everyone don't post anything here unless its to do with Puss or Alcar, I really don't wish to know about how you think we are going over the top, and I am sure that Alcar doesn't either.

Thankyou

Reese

[Alcar]

Originally posted by The Red Muse
Ummm, hi,...erm... I know some ppl are gonna hate me after I say this, but as cute and soothing this thread is... I think this is getting over exaggerated...

I mean, yeah-- it's difficult to lose a pet--I know, I've lost many pets, but *sigh* --it hurts to say this-- no matter what, Puss was just a cat. Life goes on.

Death is a part of life itself. You have to move on and stop wailing in the past...

This might sound harsh-- but such is life.
I just wanted to bring my opinion out, I have a right to do that... so... now you can start flaming me.

Bring 'em on.

I'm not wailing in the past, I cope with death very well.

And I actually do believe death is part of life, a very big part of it. You may of heard my mention what I believe the meaning of life is before, but here it is again anyway:

The meaning of life is to die, having lived a full life and completed what you wanted to do without regrets

Alcar...

[Splat]

Nice one Alcar, HORRAY TO LIFE ITSELF, NO MATTER HOW HOPELESS IT MAY SEEM!

[Reese Charles]

The meaning of life is actually to reproduce (on a larger scale) but on a more personal level, its about having fun. Enjoying yourself.
Death isn't a part of life, its the end of it, but it implies life.
A famous statement; "Some people who live deserve death, and some people who die deserve life.".
True enough in most cases, family members who die early often deserve life...
I think however, that Alcar is over this whole thing...
I am taking out my message from my signiture.
For a the sake of new people to the forum that may read this after I have removed the message, it read: In memory of Alcars much loved pet cat, Puss. Our thoughts are with you...

Reese

[Facsimile]

Originally posted by Reese Charles
due to continued abuse, I have now left this forum. Thanks for making my life alittle more miserable!

Is this real this time? Or are you going to come back like you said you wouldn't in the moderator argument.
I just like to know these things.