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**Erisianmonkey** · 29th January 07, 01:16 AM

I don't think I'll be too active in the next few days. My cat, Roadblock, passed away tonight. He was my constant companion for two years after we rescued him from a shelter. We thought we were going to lose him in September last year when he had a stroke. He had been blind for months at that point, and we really thought he was going to go then. We had a few extra months with him, but I am still really torn up. Those of you who drink are welcome to hoist a pint to the feisty old cat. I'm afraid I might not be making too much sense at this point so I'm going to go.

Thanks for letting me cry on the collective shoulder of Xmarks.

**N. Campbell** · 29th January 07, 03:47 AM

Sorry to hear of your loss. His memory will always be in your heart.

**McMurdo** · 29th January 07, 04:11 AM

Sorry to hear about Roadblock, at least you had those extra months with him, take care of yourself.

**SnakeEyes** · 29th January 07, 04:16 AM

Sorry to hear about your loss, you have my sincerest sympathies. I get really attatched to my pets, so I know what you're going through. Take care.

**Jerry** · 29th January 07, 04:53 AM

My condolences. I lost my German shepherd in 2005. THis is a link to her virtual final resting place.

http://www.catmom.de/petloss/index.html

**ckelly327** · 29th January 07, 05:08 AM

Sorry for your loss. We lost two cats during 2006 - one was 16 and the other was 19. When they are around that long and constant companions it deserves a mourning period.

**Mr. Kilt** · 29th January 07, 09:01 AM

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I'm especially fond of cats, to a point when I almost prefer my cats to most people. Here's a wonderful poem to hopefully help you cope during this difficult time...

Rainbow Bridge.

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...