Our cat of 13 years, Sheeba II, died last night in her sleep. She was a wonderful
kitty with her own unique personality. A large black cat with four white 'socks'
and a vest. She was raised around pinball machines and often enjoyed chasing
the ball. Every time the ball drained she'd look over the lock bar to see where
the ball fell out of the machine. Never did figure that out. Yet another valued
part of the family that will be missed.
Steve
DSC00117 (resized).JPGI am sorry Steve. It's always difficult to deal with the loss of a pet, as to the owner, they are family.
Remember the good days you gave her for 13 years!
Chris
So sorry. Such a hard day, I know. Tuxedo cats are the best! Try to remember that you were blessed to spend part of your life with all of hers.
In my world, that would be dimmed a lot. Sorry for your loss and can relate. It’s always hard to lose a part of the family.
Just want to add to the love and offer my condolences. Everyone was so kind to me after just losing both my kitties. There are a lot of good people (and good cats) on here.
Hang in there.
Sorry for your loss.
sorry to hear, dogs and cats are every bit a family member that unfortunately you only get to know for a short period. Enjoy every minute you have with them. Our golden retriever died in 2012 after 13 years. We only were able to get another one within the last two months.
Quoted from zarco:Our cat of 13 years, Sheeba II, died last night in her sleep. She was a wonderful
kitty with her own unique personality. A large black cat with four white 'socks'
and a vest. She was raised around pinball machines and often enjoyed chasing
the ball. Every time the ball drained she'd look over the lock bar to see where
the ball fell out of the machine. Never did figure that out. Yet another valued
part of the family that will be missed.
Steve[quoted image]
Sorry for your loss, 13 is too young! Cats have a lot of time left in them. Too often with pets their passing can be painful and drawn out.
It’s nice she was able to pass peacefully in her sleep.
I’m sorry for your loss. I cherish the memories of all of them I’ve shared a life with over the years.
Sorry for your loss Steve.
It's hard to understand the pain and sorrow losing a pet causes. I remember my boy Roscoe, whom i had during middle/high school, college, law school, and afterwards, and having to have him put down at 16 years old. I balled like a baby. Literally sobbing at the vets.
THE most painful thing i had to ever do. Thankfully, in your case, she went peacefully in her sleep.
Just know you made that little girls life very happy and enjoyable. That should serve you well going forward. And when you're ready, hit the shelters. Someone will be beyond grateful to see you.
Sorry man. Its the biggest heart ache ever of loosing our pets. They are our family and its just as big of a loss as a person. They have their own little personalities that are so endearing. When you come home and have a shitty day, guess who's the first one waiting to great you. They live for you. Hang in there.
"bummer, man" is the first thing that springs to mind, but it's not nearly enough. That sucks ass. Glad she didn't suffer through a chronic issue though. I had to go through watching that previously with one of mine, and it almost broke me.
Sorry to hear this, Steve. She looks like a sweet little girl. I’m sure she was fuzzball full of endless love. I know you have a hole in your heart right now, but hopefully each day will get a little easier for you. When we lose our furry friends, the pain of missing them never goes away but i always try to think of the best times I had with them to help ease my sadness. Hang in there, buddy. I’m sure you gave her a really great life and she appreciated it tremendously.
Stay strong! Tough times , I have found the loss of pets has always hit me harder than the loss of human life..
So pure , glad to see you , never complain , no second agenda’s , just love !
I'm so sorry for your loss. I know it can be devastating. Our last cat lived to be 20, even with kidney disease. He was a real character. He chased almost anything that moved. One time I was using the computer and all of a sudden the mouse would not move. I thought maybe it wasn't plugged in well and looked behind the computer. There he was. He had bitten through the mouse cord. We think of him every day.
So sorry for your loss Steve. As a father of 5 cats, I know your pain. I had a Sheeba many years ago and your post reminded me of her again. Those little fur balls are so special, I hope when the time is right, you rescue another kitten that is in need of a good home.
7FBD1005-50C4-45FE-8369-24598B40BD58 (resized).jpeg89FF0D4A-4563-4B13-B31E-2D323A4A30ED (resized).jpegThanks everyone for your nice comments and support. It helps more than you know.
It'll be difficult for a while. She was my best friend wanting nothing more than to
be with me.
Here's my pinball-cat story;
I've always been a dog person and have had many. My father hated cats so was
never exposed to them. When I hooked up with the lady that became my wife,
after she moved in she wanted a kitten. So I got one for her. Great cat! Soon after that
I bought a house that was twice the size of my first and was looking around for
things to fill the empty spaces. Thats when I discovered pinball. Got a dead
Gtb Spiderman which I soon had restored. Wifee liked it and as we all know pins
are like Lays potato chips. You can't have just one. After 5 or 6, wifee tried to
put the brakes on getting more by wanting one kitten for each new pin.
13 cats later she gave up not realizing I really liked cats! We're down to two cats
and two dogs now which is fine. And 51 pinball machines, 25 classic vids and a
few jukes. 
Steve
Quoted from zarco:Wifee liked it and as we all know pins
are like Lays potato chips. You can't have just one. After 5 or 6, wifee tried to
put the brakes on getting more by wanting one kitten for each new pin.
13 cats later she gave up not realizing I really liked cats!
We feel your loss. Please try to post a more recent photo of your Sheeba in adult stage.
We have 9 indoor cats currently, and I better not let my wife get "air" of the idea of one new cat per pinball machine.
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