Members Doctor Morbius Posted November 19, 2012 Members Share Posted November 19, 2012 My buddy Roswell died in my arms Saturday on the way to a vet to be euthanized. He had a mass in his abdomen and nothing could be done. He seemed alright that morning but his breathing was labored. He died about an hour after that. He was only about 10 years old. I found him as a feral kitten about 5 months old living in a busy Kroger parking lot on Roswell Road in Roswell GA when I used to live there a decade ago. I had to borrow a trap from a local vet to catch him as he wouldn't let anybody near him. As a feral cat he didn't want anything to do with people, but after about a year he started warming up and became one of the nicest cats I've ever known. I'll sure miss him. Here's a pic from 2010. Here he is with Ginger. His eyes are fine, it's my bad photography. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Floyd Rosenbomb Posted November 19, 2012 Members Share Posted November 19, 2012 Mojo, man. People often look at animals like they are of little importance or value. It's been my experience that they share every single emotion that humans have, plus they are often capable of something that most humans seem to be incapable of, unconditional love. Thanks for taking care of this guy and mojo sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members diceman1000 Posted November 19, 2012 Members Share Posted November 19, 2012 damn Doc, i know we disagree on gear, but it would seem we both share the love of animals... so sorry to hear about this buddy i'm thinking about you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bubkus_jones Posted November 19, 2012 Members Share Posted November 19, 2012 Mojo sent, bud. My dad just went through the same thing a couple weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Norcal_GIT_r Posted November 19, 2012 Members Share Posted November 19, 2012 Curtis I'm so sorry to hear about your cat. My kitty is one of my best friends I don't know what I'd do without him. Mojo to you and Roswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PunkKitty Posted November 19, 2012 Members Share Posted November 19, 2012 So sorry to hear this. My cats are my best friends. I know I'll be crushed when I lose them. Roswell is no longer in pain. And you gave him a good life. You were both blessed to have each other. He will live forever in your memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members humbuckerstrat Posted November 19, 2012 Members Share Posted November 19, 2012 RIP, Roswell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ballhawk Posted November 19, 2012 Members Share Posted November 19, 2012 Sounds like you and Roswell both did a good job loving each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gardo Posted November 19, 2012 Members Share Posted November 19, 2012 I'm sorry to hear about your buddy Roswell. My best to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members billybilly Posted November 19, 2012 Members Share Posted November 19, 2012 Mojo sent. I love cats like people love dogs. Sounds like you gave him a good life and probably a lot longer of one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Doctor Morbius Posted November 19, 2012 Author Members Share Posted November 19, 2012 Thanks everyone. I certainly do appreciate it. Time to put on my game face and go run some errands. It seems to help when I'm around others because when I'm alone I've been crying like a little girl. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cokekolev Posted November 19, 2012 Members Share Posted November 19, 2012 RIP Roswell. Cats are so cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vcnyls Posted November 19, 2012 Members Share Posted November 19, 2012 Mojo, man. Sorry to hear that! RIP Roswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Woody_in_MN Posted November 19, 2012 Members Share Posted November 19, 2012 Doctor - so sorry to here this. You know had to put Lamb Chop down just a couple weeks ago. I also had a cat, "Killer" that I had for about 16 years. I cried like a baby when I had to finally put her to sleep. I bet Rosewell is still around - somewhere - just like Lamb is. Mojo my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Heartstring Posted November 19, 2012 Members Share Posted November 19, 2012 Condolences, bro. Those cat shaped holes in the heart really hurt bad from the onset. When this happened to me and I lost my little buddy of 11 years, I thought the daily tears would quickly wash away. Two months later and still crying, I said fukkit and I went out and got TWO kittens! They're going on 8 years old now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Doctor Morbius Posted November 19, 2012 Author Members Share Posted November 19, 2012 Thanks again, everyone. I really do appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tupelo Son Posted November 19, 2012 Members Share Posted November 19, 2012 So sorry man, mojo sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hecticone Posted November 19, 2012 Members Share Posted November 19, 2012 Mojo sent Doc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Malcolm Ramone Posted November 20, 2012 Members Share Posted November 20, 2012 Mojo for sure, one of ours snuck out a couple days ago, no sign since. Though I thought I heard her last night. Wife went looking and calling outside, but found nothing. Sucks! -Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Saturn Posted November 20, 2012 Members Share Posted November 20, 2012 So sorry Doc. Roswell looks just like one of our cats. At least you gave him a good comfortable home. His life could have been very different if you haden't taken him in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted November 20, 2012 Members Share Posted November 20, 2012 Sorry to hear about your puddy cat. Sounds like you had a unique experience with that animal. I'm almost 6 years since I lost my lab and that still messes me up. He was my best buddy evah. Well, you can feel good knowing that you gave Ros a very good life. My condolences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brian Krashpad Posted November 20, 2012 Members Share Posted November 20, 2012 Roswell doesn't need prayers, as I believe he's in a better place. Waiting for you. Prayers and mojo for you and all of Roswell's friends and family on this side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members twisty571 Posted November 20, 2012 Members Share Posted November 20, 2012 sad to hear Doc,mojo to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members honeyiscool Posted November 20, 2012 Members Share Posted November 20, 2012 I'm so sorry. As a cat enthusiast, I know how important they can be to people's lives and I'm sure you will always miss yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JR13 Posted November 20, 2012 Members Share Posted November 20, 2012 mojo sent man. you gave him a good life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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