Message to Randolph

[Leez]

So Randolph, the vet has just called me and tells me that we lost you last night. I'm glad he was with you when you died at midnight, and I'm glad that you had morphine to take the pain away. Even though you annoyed the daylights out of me for two years, you brought fleas into my house, you wrecked our computer when you jumped up on the table and knocked over the vase, you bit me, you weeed on my suede doona, you pooed in the dining room, you spewed in the kitchen. I sit here in tears.

You were an undernourished stray, dumped by your mother in the wasteland across from work. I was only going to take you home, look after you for a couple of days, take you to the vet and make sure your health was ok, then find a home for you. I didn't want a cat, I don't particularly even like cats, I'm a dog person. So that was two years ago and somehow we never got to the finding you a good home part.

Now you're gone, and the verandah seems empty without you. Whose going to annoy me now when I sit out there having my morning coffee? Who am I going to yell at to get out of the way? Whose going to leave me a dead bird in the garden? Whose going to whinge at me incessantly at the door? I keep thinking I'm going to see you cruise past, and you're not there.

Randolph, somehow you skulked your way into my heart. I'm so sad your gone, but I'm also glad that whatever it was that was causing you so much pain has stopped. I'm glad your spirit is free. My hope for you is that in your next life, you come back as a champion racehorse, or a grizzly bear, or a lion. You've earnt it.

Rest in peace mate.

:gloomy: :gloomy: :gloomy:

[Mum&bubs]

Aww I'm so sorry to hear of your loss but that was beautiful. RIP Randolph :hugs: :hugs:

[Sharelle]

Its amazing how they can annoy the hell out of you, yet you still miss them heaps when they are gone.:crying: :hugs:
What a beautiful tribute.:)

[jem_1981]

Leez your words moved me to tears :crying:

RIP Randolph let your memory live on in the hearts of those who knew you.

Big :hugs: for you.

[BiNdI86]

Sorry for the loss of your cat. :hugs: It's amazing how they work their way under your skin and into your heart. At least he is at peace now.:hugs:

[Lizzie0808]

RIP Randolph. Enjoy meeting all your new friends at the Rainbow Bridge.

[Lirael]

:crying::crying::crying::crying:

[Shazbutt]

Awww, your beautiful tribute had me tearing up. :crying: They always manage to work their way into your heart, whether you like it or not :hugs:. Rip to your little mate.

[ogilberry]

aaww that is so sad...gosh and i just finished yelling at my dog for stealing my daughters yogurt and devouring the contents..now i feel bad...

sorry for the loss of your cat

you did a nice thing

fee

[ziggie]

:crying: 'Blub Blub Blub' :crying: Poor Randolph! What you said was beautiful.

[bigglet]

:crying: I know how you feel.....
Big :hugs: and what a lovely tribute....

[HelenHasTwins]

Leez.:hugs: I am so sorry for your loss.....our pets mean so much to us as they are part of the family

I had to take my little one (dog) to the vet today because a dog bit her ear off:crying: ...she is going to be fine...poor little girl

anyway I thought this poem would help your greiving....

RIP Randolp:hugs:

If It Should Be

If it should be that I grow weak,
and pain should keep me from my sleep;
Then you must do what must be done,
for this last battle can't be won.

You will be sad, I understand;
but don't let grief then stay your hand.
For this day more than all the rest,
your love for me must stand the test.

We've had so many happy years;
what is to come can hold no fears.
You don't want me to suffer, so,
the time has come, please let me go.

Take me where my needs they'll tend,
but please stay with me 'til the end.
To hold me close and speak to me,
until my eyes no longer see.

I know in time you will agree,
it was a kindness done for me.
Although my tail, its last has waved,
from pain and suffering I'm saved.

Please do not grieve that it was you,
who had this painful thing to do.
We've been so close, we two, these years;
don't let your heart hold any tears.

Author Unknown

[Squiggles]

:hugs::hugs:

[Rockett]

Leez,I'm so sorry for your loss of your pusscat.How sad.:( I had tears in my eyes too...that was a wonderful tribute.Take care:hugs:

[♥Heaven Sent♥]

What you said was really beautiful Leez im sitting here in tears :crying: ,but im sure he is looking down on you remembering the good times he had with your family :yes:
:hugs:

[poodysmum]

Im so sorry to hear of your loss:gloomy: BIG hugs:hugs:

Alli

[Leez]

Thank you everyone for your lovely heartfelt messages - its a tonic for my aching heart.

Thank you especially Helenwantsabub, that poem is beautiful and had me bawling all over again (in a nice way).

[HelenHasTwins]

Your welcome :hugs:

[Ange&Seth]

RIP Randolph


That was a beautiful tribute. Isn't it amazing that as much as they annoy you, they still manage to worm their way into your heart?