RIP Ryno

[Catshrink]

My sweet little Ryno Angel Girl died this afternoon after a short but valiant fight against kidney failure. She was 14 and my soulmate.

I will miss her sweet face and her deep, loud purr.

[bluestateguy]

1. My condolences

But you had me scared for a minute there that something had happened to Ryne Sandberg.

[Catshrink]

6. She was named for him.. obviously.

When Harry Carray would go on about Ryno this and Ryno that, her little ears would perk up.

[neuvocat]

2. That sucks.

Real bummer to hear.

[Catshrink]

11. It sucks big time!

I'm wondering which of my other cats will emerge as "top cat." I now have 3 males and only 1 female. My money is on Lucy. Sam doesn't care, Wrigley is too high strung, and Ricky is afraid of Lucy because she won't take any crap off of him.

[flamingyouth]

3. I'm very sorry to hear this

RIP, Ryno. Look for Tiffany and Chester while you're up there - they'll take good care of you.:hug:

[Catshrink]

8. I told her she was going to be with her grandma..

my mom loved her.

[Zomby Woof]

4. :-(

Poor sweetie... I am glad she had you as her companion for her stay with us!


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[Catshrink]

9. Thanks ZW....

I tried to be a good kitty-mom. The vet said she might start having seizures and that it really was time. I knew that was true but I had a hard time accepting it. Thankfully my Dad went with me. I couldn't have faced that alone.

[faithnotgreed]

15. you did beautifully by her all the way. i was just wondering about her

yesterday actually & thinking we hadnt heard from you recently

[Catshrink]

19. You're so sweet!

Yeah, it's been a rough few days here. I knew it was coming when she didn't respond to the steroid shot on Tuesday. It's over now. She was such a wise and wonderful kitty. I'm gonna miss that sweet little face in my face every morning.

[Booster]

5. What a beautiful cat - a tortoise, right? I have a

tortise also and she's 16 but in very poor health. I'm sorry about your Ryno Angel, but what a great 14 years. Time to rest after chasing all those mice.

[Catshrink]

10. So beautiful!

I think she was a tortie, or diluted tortie. Something about how much white they have. 16 years! Love her all you can...

[Lefta Dissenter]

7. Awwwwww, I'm sorry.

and what a beautiful cat. You two had many great years together, and that was a gift for both of you. :hug:

[Catshrink]

12. Definitely a gift!

She was my angel. So incredibly sweet -- everyone fell in love with her.

[LisaLynne]

13. I'm so sorry.

It's like loosing a close friend. You did your best for your baby and she knew it. :hug:

[Catshrink]

16. Thank you LisaLynne.

Yeah -- I've lost my little buddy, my best pal. Thankfully my vet knew what to say that helped me give her the go ahead.

[curse10]

14. She's beautiful. I'm sorry to hear she's passed

:hug:

[Catshrink]

17. Thank you...

your gray one is gorgeous!

[DS1]

18. So much sorrow of feline kidney failure these days

I can't help but wonder if there's some root cause :hug:

[Catshrink]

20. Good question...

I don't know. I lost another to kidney failure about 7 years ago and my sister's Steve died of it.

I wonder if it's related to cats' carnivorous nature? I know when people are having kidney problems they're supposed to cut back on protein.

[miss_kitty]

21. oh sweet baby kitty

i am so sorry. maybe my Sammy and Mr Big met her when she got to where ever they go when they are done here. i feel deeply for your loss. they never stay with us long enough, physically. but she will be in your heart forever. and you will be better for having had the chance to be her mom for 14 short years.

sorry

[Catshrink]

22. Never long enough...

you had a Sammy too? Mine is 9 years old. You're right, she'll be in my heart forever. Calicos and torties: no two alike. She was the most unique of cats.

[peekaloo]

23. Poor kitty.

I lost my favorite cat this year, too.

:hug:

[Catshrink]

25. Sorry about your loss, too.

My little Ricky just came up and nudged me and gave me a sweet little "I love you mom" look. He knows. Funny thing, I really don't want to be around my other cats right now. I want my baby!

[Tangledog]

24. I'm sorry

Sounds like you had a good life together, though, for 14 years.

Just yesterday, my mother sent me a photograph of my favorite cat of the Eighties -- a tortie like Ryno, but with a darker head. It got me in touch again with the truth that a nice cat is unforgettable. I know you'll always remember the good times.

[Catshrink]

26. You're so right -- a great cat is unforgettable.

Ryno was one of the great cats. Aren't torties and calicos cool?

[KT2000]

27. I remember her picture -

such a pretty cat. I am sorry - it is heartbreaking to lose a friend like this. That darn kidney failure.
Peace to you.

[Catshrink]

28. Thanks, KT.

She was such a pretty girl. I love that face. Home seems so empty tonight.

[Behind the Aegis]

29. She will get all the small birds and mice to chase now!

I am very sorry to hear of your loss! I can't read this thread because it will make me cry. I am a softie when it comes to animals! I hope you heal well!

Brightest Blessings!

[Kat45]

30. Oh, I'm so sorry.

What a beauty! I'm sure you made each other very happy

[jackieforthedems]

31. Sorry To Hear

My condolences.

[Tom Kitten]

32. I'm sorry....

It's heartbreaking to lose a pet and I'm sorry you lost a soulmate. But you had 14 lovely years together!

My cat Felix is 14 and is my soulmate, he had a brush with death 3 years ago (FUS) and I was nearly heartbroken but he miraculously pulled through...I know he's nearing the twilight of his years so it's good to prepare for the inevitable, I suppose...Still it is so hard!

My condolences...such a pretty kitty she was!