In Loving Memory
On this page you will find tributes to our beloved furry friends who are no longer with us and have gone to live on the Rainbow Bridge. All these cats will remain forever in hearts as they have all played a big part in our lives no matter how long or short a time they were here with us.
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, someone who was left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. Bright eyes are intent; his eager body begins to quiver. Suddenly, he breaks from the group, flying over the green grass, 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 those trusting eyes, so long gone from your life, but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge Together...
Willowbeck Chandonna (Molly) 25/06/2006 - 03/11/2006
Today (03/11/2006) we had to do the hardest thing ever and make the selfless decision to put our Darling Molly out of her suffering and misery. Molly had suffered so long throughout a barrage of tests to find the root of her growth problems and we took the decison that she was to be put through no more and allowed to end her life with dignity.
Such a short little life but a lifetime of love. I will remember you always precious girl and you will be forever in my heart.xxxx
Your favorite chair is vacant now...
No eager purrs to greet me
No softly padded paws to run
ecstatically to meet me
No coaxing rubs, no plaintive cry
Will say it time for feeding
I've put away your bowl,
And all the things you won't be needing
But I will miss you little friend,
For I could never measure
the happiness you brought me,
the comfort and the pleasure.
And since God put you here to share
In earthly joy and sorrow
I'm sure there'll be a place for you
In Heavens bright tomorrow
Emerisle Summerskye (Summer) 12/05/2006 - 05/06/2007
5/06/2007 It is with heavy hearts today that we announce the very sad parting of one of our much loved Ragdolls Summer. Summer had an upset tummy for a week or so and we thought it was something and nothing but it all turned out to be tumours in her abdomen. After investigative surgery the decision was made that it was kinder to put her out of her suffering.
RIP darling girl and run free from pain on the Rainbow Bridge xxxxx
If it should be I grow frail and weak,
and pain prevents my peaceful sleep,
Then you must do what must be done,
When this last battle can't be won.
You will be sad, I understand
Selfishness might stay your hand.
But on this day more than the rest,
Your love and friendship take the test.
We've had so many happy years,
That what's to come can hold no fears,
You'd not want me to suffer so,
When the time comes, please let me go,
Take me where my needs they'll tend,
Only stay with me until the end.
Hold me firm and speak to me,
Until my eyes no longer see,
I know, in time, you too will see,
Its a kindness that you do for me,
Although my tail it last has waved,
From pain and suffering i've been saved,
Do not grieve it should be you,
Who must decide this thing to do.
We've been so close, we two, these years.
Don't let your heart hold any tears.
Ragapost Cream Dreamer - 25/05/2007 - 20/06/2007
20/06/2007 Sadly one of Mally's kittens Cream Dreamer died this morning at almost 4 weeks old. He had been struggling to keep up his temperature and was very cold. This morning he was put on a heat pad and we tried syringing fluids into him to keep up his strength but sadly it didnt work and he passed away this afternoon. Our hearts go out to his new owners to be Jeremy and family as of course they had already seen lots of photo's of him since he was born and were looking forward to coming and visiting him in a few weeks time.
RIP brave little man and run free with the butterfly's on the Rainbow Bridge we will miss you.
Kadacoon Kito (Kito)
18/03/2008 Sadly yesterday we had to make the hard decision to have Kito one of our newest members to the Maine Coon family put to sleep.
We had struggled over the past month to get him to settle properly and for him to get attached or make friends with any of our other cats. He always seemed to breathe quite quickly but this was put down to stress after speaking with his previous owners.
We took him to the vets last night as he had lost some weight and become very lethargic and seemed not himself.
He was diagnosed with a severe heart murmur and a reduced size kidney. The vet thought that these were just the start of underlying problems. Kito was very dehydrated and had lost a lot of weight. She said he wasn't in any pain but that he was really suffering.
After speaking long and hard with the vet and Kito's breeder, it was decided that the kindest thing was to have him put to sleep to stop his suffering as even after having a barrage of tests the prognosis was very likely to not be in his favour. It didn't seem right to put him through all that for nothing.
Here are the photo's we received when we decided he would come and live with us here at Ragapost.
RIP special boy. Sorry we didn't have long with you but we loved you enough for a lifetime.
Ragalyn Flamenco (Trinity) - 12/03/2007 - 10/11/2009
10/11/2009 Today we had to make the heartwrenching decision to allow Trinity to go to the Rainbow Bridge and to end her suffering. Sadly all three of Trinity's kittens that were born 8 weeks ago had died. Two from having malformed chest bones (flat chested kitten syndrome) and the other one due to not weaning properly.
We had also noticed that Trinity wasnt eating or drinking properly and had lost a vast amount of weight, we at first put this down to the trauma of losing her kittens but then realised there was something much more serious going on. After going to and from the vets for 5 days and Trinity being put on a drip to rehydrate her , her blood results finally came back and the readings indicated that she was in acute kidney failure. The vet said given the condition she was in due to not eating or drinking her chances of pulling through with the correct medication would be very slim and he personally would be inclined not to put her through any more trauma.
We took his advice and sadly Trinity was put to sleep to end her pain and suffering.
RIP you gorgeous girl. We miss you so much and just wish things could have been different but you didnt deserve to suffer like that. Your legacy still lives on in your beautiful daughter Faith who is still very much a part of our family and always will be. Sleep well with your babies and have lots of fun on the Rainbow Bridge darling.
With heavy hearts; and a tear in our eyes
after being together; we must say goodbye
Please understand; we've done all we could
if there was anything we could do; you know we would
I'm sitting right here; gently rubbing your ears
while I talk to you softly; trying to hold back the tears
The memories you gave us; we'll never forget
especially the ones; of the day we first met
One last hug; and one last kiss
you have no idea; how much you'll be missed
To look into your eyes; this one last time
you tell me it's ok; you know it's your time
Close your eyes now; and go to sleep
we'll pray to the Lord; you're soul he'll keep
Go in peace now; my precious friend
I'll stay right here with you; until the end
Dream of that special day and time
when we'll meet at the Bridge; and all will be fine
We'll run and play; side by side
with a soft warm feeling; deep down inside
Your memory will live on; in each one of us
you'll always be special; to all of us
Have a safe journey; through the night
I promise when you awake; you'll be in God's light
So with heavy hearts; and tears in our eyes
just for now my friend; we say goodbye
