tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post5381928157148832944..comments2024-03-29T03:09:40.716-04:00Comments on Fibermania: The Oldest Cat We've Ever HadMelody Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644269589363519294noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-25526624085203235362011-01-19T13:36:40.460-05:002011-01-19T13:36:40.460-05:00Farewell, Popeye, on your voyage to unknown territ...Farewell, Popeye, on your voyage to unknown territory. <br /><br />I remember you (Mel) saying that "this" is his last summer...several times. When there is nothing else you can do for him, releasing him is the kindest thing. You have my sympathy.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11509487491285800950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-25577562072360147972011-01-18T08:01:00.156-05:002011-01-18T08:01:00.156-05:00Goodbye Popeye, I love you!Goodbye Popeye, I love you!Nezahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12450626059033774464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-1243721406466853392011-01-18T07:50:30.265-05:002011-01-18T07:50:30.265-05:00He was lucky to be with you, and you were lucky to...He was lucky to be with you, and you were lucky to have a well behaved cat! You took good care of him, that's why he lived so long. Quilters are very good caretakers.Patty Ashworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11641411958788168424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-55509558891652196242011-01-18T07:22:52.229-05:002011-01-18T07:22:52.229-05:00so sad to read this .. thinking of you and wishing...so sad to read this .. thinking of you and wishing you much courage <br />Michou from LuxembourgMichounoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-64855133846283654622011-01-18T05:02:12.377-05:002011-01-18T05:02:12.377-05:00Farewell, Popeye. You've had a full, long lif...Farewell, Popeye. You've had a full, long life.<br />One of our cats lived to 19 and died in our backyard with Mum patting her. 21 and a half is pretty amazing.yarnivoroushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04253817840476574619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-90353082518538620152011-01-18T02:44:14.988-05:002011-01-18T02:44:14.988-05:00Thank you to all for the kind and heart healing wo...Thank you to all for the kind and heart healing words for Melody and myself. Yes I already miss Popeye tremendously and the pain will diminish as my memories of him fade over time. He was my bud and I his.Davenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-49893407941288562292011-01-18T02:03:18.542-05:002011-01-18T02:03:18.542-05:00I'm sorry that you're losing Popeye, but i...I'm sorry that you're losing Popeye, but it sounds like he's had a good time of it. <3<br /><br />Thank you, too, for reminding me of my old man's final days. :)Kizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11310502620219636246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-71998364379069342752011-01-18T01:03:50.845-05:002011-01-18T01:03:50.845-05:00A few years ago, we had to put down a 21 year old ...A few years ago, we had to put down a 21 year old cat; last month it was her 17 year old "brother." These animals have been with me through good times and bad, and were with me before I met my husband. It is so sad to say goodbye (and we waited for natural causes too that never came). Popeye will be running through fields of hosta tomorrow, chasing butterflies and forgetting the pain he might have been in. Hang in there, Melody, you're doing the right thing, and it is so sad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-63109686734014889442011-01-18T00:11:01.460-05:002011-01-18T00:11:01.460-05:00I know exactly where you are coming from in this p...I know exactly where you are coming from in this post we have a dog that is the same way, she is 16, sleeps 23 hours and 45 minutes a day, gets up nibbles a little bit drinks a little bit, leaves a puddle and a turd and goes back to sleep. sometimes she doesn't even get up, pees on herself in her sleep. We too have been telling her for 2 years, this is your last holiday. But it is time, as the cold weather gets to her, even though she stays indoors. She lives in the laundry room on her pile of blankets, that get washed almost daily. She loves it when they come straight out of the dryer, she will move to lay on them, or I will cover her with them to make her feel good. Popeye, Cheyenne will meet you at the Rainbow bridge very soon.Ann Marie @ 16 Muddy Feethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18043510561974011878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-21001637109779497992011-01-17T23:14:27.948-05:002011-01-17T23:14:27.948-05:00It's so sad when it's time - even when you...It's so sad when it's time - even when you know it's the right thing, and the right time. You've loved him, and he you, and now you're doing the last kind act for him. Hugs (and tears) for you all,<br /> Sleep well Popeye.Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06864657381173674455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-15463864810288381192011-01-17T20:32:26.142-05:002011-01-17T20:32:26.142-05:00So sorry to read this, the decision is such a hard...So sorry to read this, the decision is such a hard one. We said goodbye to our darling dog last month and 'making the date' was one of the hardest things I've ever done. Popeye has had a great life with you and I've always liked reading about him and Chumley on your blog. Thinking of you all.Dyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01740876889996960105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-78334772747279390462011-01-17T20:04:26.418-05:002011-01-17T20:04:26.418-05:00Our Abigail was almost as old last year when we pu...Our Abigail was almost as old last year when we put her down. She was blind, incontinent, and probably deaf. While it was sad to put her down, it was truly the kindest gift we could give her. Popeye will be eternally grateful to you. Have a safe journey Popeye.divagirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05039856196182797575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-19980190239892010222011-01-17T20:01:07.571-05:002011-01-17T20:01:07.571-05:00You are in my thoughts - It is so very difficult t...You are in my thoughts - It is so very difficult to make that decision and to make that appointment. Hugs to you and your husbandMarina Louwnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-40563618496315106312011-01-17T18:17:29.332-05:002011-01-17T18:17:29.332-05:00Adios & farewell, sweet Popeye. Sending sooth...Adios & farewell, sweet Popeye. Sending soothing karma to you, Melody. I know from experience, too, how hard this is.Gale Wrigleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07479499709630951743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-20091478891678282502011-01-17T16:51:38.169-05:002011-01-17T16:51:38.169-05:00Ditto to what Debbs posted.
It's going to be h...Ditto to what Debbs posted.<br />It's going to be hard not seeing mentions of Popeye on your blog--he, Dave and now Chumley are part-and-parcel of everything friends and strangers come here for (ok, and the quilting and knitting and non-traditional Thanksgiving entree!).<br /><br />But you have given him a comfortable life, and soon a comfortable goodbye. I do believe in the "Rainbow Bridge," and I know he will be prancing around up there like the kitty he used to be. Take note of Chums afterwards--he'll know somebody is missing.<br /><br />We're all shedding a tear at the coming loss.Pammyfaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-12612234765441142822011-01-17T15:09:14.411-05:002011-01-17T15:09:14.411-05:00Sorry to read about your kitty. He's had a VE...Sorry to read about your kitty. He's had a VERY long life and it seems that the quality of life is no longer what you would want for him. Not an easy decision - but the right one.Truffle queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10491841386689450441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-61985990805595219292011-01-17T14:37:57.568-05:002011-01-17T14:37:57.568-05:00Cats are very tenacious and will hang on apparentl...Cats are very tenacious and will hang on apparently indefinitely in my experience so, if you are not careful, you get to a point where you are left with guilt for not having acted sooner. This happened to me and I think It is best avoided, as it just makes it worse. Probably Chumley gave him an incentive to soldier on ("I'll see this little interloper off, just see if I don't") and ending your very long life with a bit of spirit and stubbornness is no bad way to go, is it? I will be thinking of you tomorrow. xxxKaren Eadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14753033021426186635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-56110225370206923282011-01-17T14:35:22.436-05:002011-01-17T14:35:22.436-05:00We are close to the same situation. Nels is 20+, s...We are close to the same situation. Nels is 20+, sometimes senile, and sleeps. Then out of the blue, the kitten we knew emerges and he chases the mice in his head. Death with dignity, it is the least we could do for such a dear friend. Hugs to all.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11367949314724875797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-69969619700226392292011-01-17T14:18:05.521-05:002011-01-17T14:18:05.521-05:00Dear Melody, you've been a great Mom to Popeye...Dear Melody, you've been a great Mom to Popeye. This is always such a hard decision, one I had to make last month when my 18 year-old rescue cat, who had been with me for 8 years, developed oral cancer after having done well on kidney meds since March. We had a wonderful cuddle for an hour before I took her to the vet. My heart is with you and Dave.hilarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-63748159929271550022011-01-17T14:15:23.738-05:002011-01-17T14:15:23.738-05:00Awwww. Ditto to what everyone else has already sai...Awwww. Ditto to what everyone else has already said. You wouldn't believe how many people I've told that I "know" this cat who is 21 years old!!! He will live on through all of our conversations and thoughts of love and admiration! My thoughts will be with you. xocindy shakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01353820195984269329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-86948295892085990132011-01-17T13:35:03.396-05:002011-01-17T13:35:03.396-05:00We had to have our sweet girl, K.C., put to sleep ...We had to have our sweet girl, K.C., put to sleep 3 weeks ago today. She was 14 1/2 and we miss her terribly. It was the hardest decision we've ever had to make. She was diagnosed in Sept. with kidney disease and at Christmas she went down hill rapidly. She was a real companion to us both. Her companion kitty, Harry, looks for her and sleeps in one of her chairs and gets her toys out of the toy box and lays on them. It's so heartbreaking to see. They had been together 12 years. We miss our "little girl" a lot. My thoughts are with you. He's had a good life with you but it's time to let him go.Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05012718481371649308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-31453217821141919682011-01-17T13:28:12.124-05:002011-01-17T13:28:12.124-05:00I will be holding your hand and Popeyes too, (in s...I will be holding your hand and Popeyes too, (in spirit). It's a difficult decision, but you are right... he is near the end and kindness is the best you can do for him. It's hard to say goodbye to a friend, and he sounds like he was a good one... even if all you have are wet memories.Beth@IHaveANotion.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17431103172678397165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-77140469891630119122011-01-17T12:52:43.261-05:002011-01-17T12:52:43.261-05:00Hi Melody, I will personally miss Popeye and have ...Hi Melody, I will personally miss Popeye and have loved seeing him on your blog again more regularly. I was so pleased he seemed to have taken to Mr Chumley and was having a little furry company. Does he seem in pain? I couldn't take a fella who was hanging in there otherwise - I'm too much of a softy - had to put down several, but all ill. Maybe all he needs is big can of spinach - what do you think? Hope you have a change of heart, otherwise I hope it goes well and it is a peaceful passing. Thinking of you, Dave, Chumley and especially Popeye, who may have not been exciting but always brought a smile to my face and gladdened my day, will miss you little ginge xxxDebbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15518100464416779315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-90561845160757205302011-01-17T12:00:18.994-05:002011-01-17T12:00:18.994-05:00With sympathies but also gladness for a long life ...With sympathies but also gladness for a long life well lived. You are doing the kindest thing you can; I had to face something similar on new year's eve when my gorgeous Bixy found it agonising to breathe as a result of a heart condition (at the comparatively young age of 12)Sandra Wymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04513871393590385611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9291442.post-50926184420991065682011-01-17T11:42:54.544-05:002011-01-17T11:42:54.544-05:00I{m glad that Popeye had a happy life with you. A...I{m glad that Popeye had a happy life with you. And he even had a dog buddy for a little while in Chumley. It's always hard to say goodbye to our furry friends, but you're right, it's time. Goodbye, Popeye.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10742420546511892456noreply@blogger.com