Tags

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 07:44 pm
Our dear old plush boy, our 'old man', Naja Haji Masticophis, has died. He was unhappy last night, crying a lot, and at some point when we were all in bed, he stopped being able to walk or get up. He was lying on the cold kitchen floor this morning, head on the rim of the waterdish. After i took Monstrous to school, i just held him in my lap for a few hours, petting him and talking to him, until he stopped breathing.

Poor old plush. He was eighteen-going-on-nineteen and just...worn out. We buried him out in the country near his pal Desmodus.

Chango and Scratch seem a little weirded out. I think they miss him.

Rest in peace, Hajit-ma.








*i dunno if i'll respond to comments or not. i'm bummed. so if i don't...i do appreciate any that are left, very much...*
Tags:
Page 3 of 4 << [1] [2] [3] [4] >>
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008 04:23 am (UTC)
Haji was my friend.
Of all the cats I've ever had, each one fun and unique and a joy in their own way, Haji was the one. My minion. My familiar. My jester. My toy. My friend.

Haji would come to me when I got home from work. He would follow me around the house, to the kitchen, the bathroom, out on to the porch if he could. He'd sit on the window sill and wait while I took a shower. Patient, waiting for my words or my touch.

He was loyal in a way that many felines I've known won't let themselves be. Haji forfeited the snooty autonomy many cats hold, and allowed himself to be a little force of "loving submission".

He knew how to be a pest, and seemed to enjoy that more in his old age. His desire to be held, touched, acknowleged - it became obsessive in the end. I think he sensed his end coming. He knew it was soon his time.

His belly was the softest - I always said, "The plush that all plush should be measured against." He'd let me roll him on his back and play in his plush tummy. He put up with a lot, that guy. Like a plushy soft puppet that purred.

I'll always miss him, and never will another replace him. A little tiny part of me has died with him. Today my heart is bruised, broken, aching. I'll miss him always. Putting that old cat into the cold winter ground was heart wrenching. I wish I could hold him tonight.

Thank you for posting Haji's obit on your journal. It was so nice to read all the comforting words your friends offered.

Love always,
-Cat

(no subject)

[identity profile] perfectwh0rl.livejournal.com - 2008-02-27 10:47 am (UTC) - Expand
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008 04:47 am (UTC)
I'm very sorry for the loss of your dear friend.
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008 04:49 am (UTC)
I really can't type much, because I can't see through the tears.

It reminds me of my own, lovely, missing fuzzyfaces.

It gets easier, but you never forget them.
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008 05:16 am (UTC)
And I'm glad for you that you could be with him when he passed. I'm sure he knew and appreciated it.
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008 05:25 am (UTC)
*holds your hand*

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008 05:41 am (UTC)
I'm so sorry. You have my condolences.
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008 05:49 am (UTC)
Aww, poor thing. How very sad, but at least he died in the arms of someone who helped him go over with love. ::big hugs:: So sorry for your loss, Tabaqui.
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008 06:12 am (UTC)
My deepest condolences love. Pet or not he was still a family member and it's always deeply painful to lose someone you love like that.

*hugs*
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008 06:16 am (UTC)
I'm so sorry.

I'm glad he didn't suffer for long, though. And I'll be he had a good life with you.
::hugs::
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008 06:33 am (UTC)
My heart is breaking...I'm so sorry.
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008 07:13 am (UTC)
I'm so sorry for the loss of your beloved companion. It sounds like he had a long, full life and I bet you all will miss him dearly.
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008 08:09 am (UTC)
Poor guy.
Sorry for your loss.
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008 08:13 am (UTC)
Just hugs and love.
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008 08:47 am (UTC)
Poor old pusscat. It's still sad no matter how old they are. :(
*hugs*
PS Your cats have awesome names!
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008 09:50 am (UTC)
*luffs on you and cat and monstrous*

i'm so sorry, babe. Haji was a beautiful cat, i'll miss seeing him.

*hugshugshugs*
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008 10:23 am (UTC)

I'm so sorry for your loss, I have two aging cats and two aging dogs and I dread losing any of them.

Eighteen is very old, he's had a really good innings and had you holding him at the end which he must have appreciated.

Hope you feel a little better soon, it's very hard.
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008 10:36 am (UTC)
Oh babe! *hugs*
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008 10:45 am (UTC)
much love to you and your kitties, Tabaqui
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008 11:19 am (UTC)
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Rest in peace, Hajit-ma.
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008 12:21 pm (UTC)
I'm so, so sorry that you lost this wonderful member of your family! My heart goes out to you, Cat, and M.B. *hugs*
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008 12:25 pm (UTC)
*hugs you tight*
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008 01:08 pm (UTC)
*hugs* I'm so very sorry.
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008 01:16 pm (UTC)
I think this is one of the worst parts of loving pets so much. The missing them sucks pretty bad too. Sending hugs even tho they won't actually help. Sod responding to all the comments honey, you have more things on your mind right now and people will understand that.
(Anonymous)
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008 01:33 pm (UTC)
purpalpauline here had not logged on i am so sorry i too have lost pet it hurts so much i will think of you and be sad x
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008 01:41 pm (UTC)
Oh, your beautiful cat. I'm so sorry for you and the family. *hugs you all*
Page 3 of 4 << [1] [2] [3] [4] >>