Caper-Cat
My 16-year-old cat Caper, who was a wonderful and loving part of my life for 14 years, passed away this evening. I really love my cat, and watching him leave me was really hard. Caper was shy and pretty and delicate and furry. I always thought he felt just like velvet should feel. I have so many good memories of him, so many little things I knew about him … He was my friend and companion through many good and bad times. I feel like there’s a great hole in my life with his passing.
Here’s to you, kitty, for being uniquely you. May you have all the naps and catnip you could wish for in kitty heaven.
Caper at 2 years of age just after I got him, in my first apartment.
Caper playing “baseball” - we’d throw paper in the air and he’d whack at it.
8 Comments
feel free to leave a few words of your own...Marjorie — Mon Jun 16, 2008 at 1:15 am (link)I am so sorry to hear that your friend has gone. It always seems like the end of the world to me when one of mine goes.
I have friends who say that animals all cross the Rainbow Bridge and they will meet us when we go to. True or not I don’t know but I certainly hope so.
Teena in Toronto — Mon Jun 16, 2008 at 7:41 am (link)I’m sorry about Caper. For me, it’s like losing a child (I have a dog and two kitties).
Paula Frey — Mon Jun 16, 2008 at 8:15 am (link)I’m so sorry Miriam. Caper was indeed special, and I imagine that right now he is getting his chin scratched or perhaps hunting birds in Heaven.
Joy — Mon Jun 16, 2008 at 9:41 am (link)I’m so sad to hear that, Miriam. I’ve let my Crafty Critters members know, and we will hold you up in prayer.
Melissa — Mon Jun 16, 2008 at 10:14 am (link)My heart goes out to you, Miriam — I know how much you loved Caper, and how much he meant to you. Sending you lots of love.
Kristina B — Mon Jun 16, 2008 at 11:13 am (link)Oh no! Sooo sorry to hear that. You guys are in my thoughts.
Jenna Z — Mon Jun 16, 2008 at 12:41 pm (link)So sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you. It is a testament to the care you provided that he lived to such a fine old age.
Caroline — Wed Jun 18, 2008 at 6:03 am (link)I am so sorry to read about this…. I am devoted to my cats, and know how hard it is when they leave us… so much sympathy to you and your family.
