This week we had to say goodbye to our beloved cat Riley.
Riley, a Tonkinese (part Siamese and Birman) was a darling from the start and a wonderful companion. He loved my husband the most and would follow him like a dog and even jump from the floor up to his chest when invited.
In early May 0ur little Riley was diagnosed with a large tumor in his
lung. For the past month we did our best to keep him comfortable. His
last few days became very difficult, so we had to make the decision to put him to rest.
His companion Carmen will miss him the most and already does. They hardly did a thing without each other. She's looking for and getting a lot of extra attention.
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| Oct. 20, 2006- June 3, 2014 |
Riley
~Forever in our hearts~
"It is finished" John 19
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely being deserves to rest now and play on Eternal Life. It's amazing how they become ours and us theirs.
It's a sad day when one has to say goodbye. Take Care,
Teresa
"No heaven will not ever Heaven be
Unless my cats are there to welcome me."
~Author Unknown
What a lovely tribute to Riley! It's always very hard to say goodbye to a beloved pet. They truly give us unconditional love.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tribute to Riley, Liz! Cherish the memories! xo
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry, Liz! I know this is hard for you. Big hug, Maria
ReplyDeleteSo sorry Liz. Riley will be missed! Our fur babies are such a big part of our families. I can't imagine making that decision, but we have to consider their comfort and what is best. Carmen will be missing Riley big time. Hugs
ReplyDeleteOh Liz, I am so sorry for your loss of Riley. What a beautiful tribute. I know this pain as these precious fur babies are our family. It is never easy to make this hard decision. My heart goes out to you.
ReplyDeleteCherish the memories!!
Sending you a big HUG!!
XO
Oh Liz, I'm so sorry. What a beautiful creature Riley was. I've had to make that decision too, and it is unselfish decision to make. When we'd rather keep them with us, and we have to weigh what is best for them against what we want. Saying prayers for you and your family. Hugs, laurie
ReplyDeleteIt's so hard to give up a member of the family, especially when we have to make that final decision. We did it five years ago with our beloved dog, and my daughter just had to do it with hers last month. Hurts a lot.
ReplyDeleteTake care,
Katherine
Liz,
ReplyDeleteA precious tribute to a family pet, dear friend.
Pets enrich our lives in amazing and wonderful ways.
Our beloved Maurice left us far too soon, also. . .
like you, we are grateful for all the years of loving her.
Riley was fortunate to have had you and your sweet hubby as owners.
Blessings. . .and in time He will turn your sorrow into joy.
Fondly,
Pat
Run free sweet kitty Riley.
ReplyDeleteLinda C Seattle
I'm so sorry to hear the news about Riley. Cinnamon sent us over. I know he has left many good memories behind that will always be safe in your heart.
ReplyDeleteWE are so VERY sorry for your loss. Riley will be running free and fast in fields of Catnip. You will have your CHERISHED memories. May that sustain you.
ReplyDeleteSincerely,
Cinnamon's Friends Frankie and Ernie
Oh, Liz- I have tears in my eyes. I am so so sorry that you had to make that decision. I think losing a kitty leaves such a big hole in your heart. You have some wonderful photos and memories of Riley here, Liz.
ReplyDeleteThis might ease your heart a bit....one day out of the clear blue SweetCheeks said to me---(she was FOUR). Do you know about PET HEAVEN? No..I said. Pet Heaven is next to our heaven. You can go visit in PET HEAVEN but they can't come into People Heaven. She was so earnest and sincere about it, Liz. I asked her Mom if they had talked about it at all and she had no idea where she came up with it. I do- I think she knows something we don't know.
I've read the sad news at Cinnamon's blog. I'm so sorry you had to say good bye to your beloved Riley.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your sweet memories of Riley. I'm so sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sad for you both. Riley was beautiful. I had a Siamese and she was the most beautiful kitty, personality too, that I ever had. They really do have a dog like quality in those breeds, and they are such wonderful companions as was your RIley. xoxo
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about Riley. Beautiful photos Liz.
ReplyDeleteYou know my heart is just breaking for you guys. I'm so, so sorry.
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