My heart hurts today

[DiamondsAreForever]

My beloved Fudge went to heaven this morning.

[Diamondluvr]

DAF-I am super sorry to hear this, my thoughts will be with you during this difficult time!

[ah2bqat]

I am so sorry for your loss, DaF.  I'm not much of a people person and associate far more easily with animals, so I feel your pain.  I wish I could be there in person to offer tea and sympathy, hugs and a few tears, and listen to Fudge stories for a while.  

I hope you can soon find peace and be able to think of Fudge in cat heaven, or as I prefer, Mousie Hell.  

[DiamondsAreForever]

She was the most adorable kitty.  Fudge was short for Fudgicle, which morphed into Fudgepickle, then Pickle. I would call her by saying Pickle three times fast, and she loved it.  She was a petite kitty with a voice that didn't suit her.  She was very affectionate and a lap kitty.

[lovecolor]

Oh honey,  I'm so sorry!  I feel your pain...It's so hard to have loved ones leave us...and your Fudge is a real beauty!  I lost my sweetheart cat, Lily, just three months ago,  it still hurts.    What a sad day for all cat lovers!  I hope you get extra love from your other cats today.  They will help!        

[DiamondsAreForever]

I am so sorry for your loss, DaF.  I'm not much of a people person and associate far more easily with animals, so I feel your pain.  I wish I could be there in person to offer tea and sympathy, hugs and a few tears, and listen to Fudge stories for a while.  

I hope you can soon find peace and be able to think of Fudge in cat heaven, or as I prefer, Mousie Hell.  

She wouldn't hurt a fly, as you can see from the picture, she's just been startled by Deuce landing on the top of the cat tree.  So, kitty heaven is where she is, playing fetch with her glitterball.  Tonks are notorious for being dog-like in behavior, and playing fetch was part of that.

[DiamondsAreForever]

Thank you for your kind words.  I know most of you have cats and can empathize with me.

[DiamondsAreForever]

She would carry her glitterball around the house like it was a baby, meowing.

[Diamondsbylauren]

I'm so sorry Daf- I know how you love your little guys.....

[clgwli]

DAF I am so very sorry for your loss.  Sounds like you had a truly special kitty there (my cousin has had Tonks and they are a wonderful breed).  My heart goes out to you

[ah2bqat]

Isn't it funny, DaF, how each baby has his or her favorite toy and games?  My Adamma was partial to rattle mice with real fur and feather tails.  She'd play fetch for hours, at least until she met real mice and experienced a real chase.

And Fudge got along with your bird?  Was she your alpha?  Did she have a favorite song to sing, or a special napping spot?

[Debangel]

I'm so sorry for your loss I had a Tonk years ago and I know what special cats they are- mine used to play fetch, too! Your Fudge looks just like my sable Burmese "Pookie"- she was gorgeous! Pools and I both send our sincerest condolences ::hugs and purring::

[DiamondsAreForever]

Isn't it funny, DaF, how each baby has his or her favorite toy and games?  My Adamma was partial to rattle mice with real fur and feather tails.  She'd play fetch for hours, at least until she met real mice and experienced a real chase.

And Fudge got along with your bird?  Was she your alpha?  Did she have a favorite song to sing, or a special napping spot?

I would buy them boatloads of toys, yet the most simple things are what they loved, for instance, the plastic ring from the lid of the milk jug.  Fudge LOVED my ponytail elastics, when she couldn't find one in the bathroom, she would rummage through my purse.  It was cute to see her head buried in the bag with the elbows coming up as she was moving things around trying to get to the bottom of the bag.

They all loved feathers, but feathers didn't last in this house.

The cats were curious about the birds initially, but after that, not really interested.  On occasion we would let the birds out to get some flying time in (exercise), but the cats weren't interested.

My tonks all sleep together in a pile, more so now that it's getting colder, so Fudge was always with Mom & Dad, her sibs and aunties.  Fudge did like to hang out on top of another cat house, a half pipe, with one arm hanging off.  She loved attention and would always come over for her share when someone else was getting pet.  

You couldn't ask for a sweeter kitty.

Her voice resembled that of a siamese cat, and her meow reminder me of Humphrey Bogart "Yeaaaaaaah, see?"  She was a happy kitty, you could tell by the way she trotted and the brightness in her eyes.  I just noticed a few weeks ago that she trotted like her grandfather, MacAvity, whom I lost a little over a year ago to the same intestinal problem.

[firegypsy]

What a beautiful kitty.  Thinking of you during this tough time.  She was as lucky to have you as you were to have her.  She clearly had a wonderful life with you.

[Trinkette]

What a gorgeous, sweet kitty. My thoughts are with you, DAF. The love and joy she has brought to your life will always remain a part of you. Hugs.

[dovesgate]

I'm so sorry for your loss DAF. Such a beautiful loving kitty.

[oldmancoyote]

I really don't know what to say other than I'm feeling for you and I hope that Fudge didn't suffer.

[shiba]

Such a pretty kitty.  I have lost fur babies too, they are family.

[cherrypie]

What a gorgeous kitty!  I am so sorry for your loss, Fudge will live on in your heart.

Carol
(and her own fur babies)

[DiamondsAreForever]

I hope you all don't mind me continuing to post here. 

I just remembered something about Fudge this morning:  she loved to do laundry with me.  Specifically, she loved to sit on the newest thing out of the dryer and be covered by the next item out.  Tonks love heat. She was in heaven when she was all snugged up like that.

[clgwli]

Oh my goodness that is adorable!  I love it when kitties do cute things like that.  Sounds like she was so special!

[Debangel]

Well, I sure don't mind hearing more Picklepicklepickle stories   I'm glad you have such sweet memories of her, and that you can share them, too   Got any more photos?

[Diamondluvr]

DAF-don't mind at all, during time like these-those wonderful thoughts are what comfort pet parents the most!!!  Sending lots of Purrrrrz your way from my furry family

[ah2bqat]

DaF,  Those special, individual oddities are what make us love each furry baby uniquely.  I doubt anyone here doesn't understand or enjoy the stories about Miss Pickle.  I know your anecdotes remind me of my lovely Adamma, and all her little quirks.  My heart breaks anew, but i so revel in the memories.  And isn't that what grief is about?  To learn to remember those special things about a lost love, and be able to send fresh prayers each and every day?

You are among friends, DaF.  We have all suffered losses. we can all enjoy Fudge's uniqueness, while remembering our own lost loves with fondness and prayers for well being in their next life, even if it sparks a few tears.

Love you, baby qat.  We feel your loss.