Monday, November 10, 2008

Goodbye My Old Gentleman


Basil
September 1989-November 2008

Very sad news. Basil died yesterday morning. He was 19 years and 2 months old.
We had been together a long time, since he was 12 weeks old and I was 24.

He was with me through chemo, and with me before even I met Rob and before Lily was born.
He was the most calm and easy going cat (as long as his dinner was on time) and I will miss him so very much.

It is so strange getting up in the morning and not seeing him there, or having him come around the corner.

I know he will be more comfortable now and I hope he becomes a beautiful panther in his next life, but I am happy to have known him and loved him, and had him love me,for so long.

10 comments:

Ambermoggie, a fragrant soul said...

so sorry Liz, it must be hard after so long.Goodbye Basil may your next incarnation be as a panther

Linda said...

I am so sorry to hear about basil, he looks wise and lovely. Hugs xxx

cpurl17 said...

(((((((((hugs))))))))))

I'm so sorry for your loss. What a handsome little guy he was. The panthers will be honored to have him.

Anonymous said...

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Jen said...

I'm so sorry to hear about your Basil. He looks like he was a wonderful kitty.

gilraen said...

I am so sorry Liz for your loss.

Pheelya said...

I am so sorry for your loss Liz. He's has been a part of your life for so long.
{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}

Robin said...

Oh, I am very sorry to hear about your loss. My cats are both sixteen years old so I know I will be dealing with this soon and am dreading it. On a brighter note, I like your idea about him becoming a beautiful panther in his next life!

Littlelou said...

Bless..I lost my old cat some years ago and I still feel the loss when I look at his photo. xx

chookie said...

sorry to hear about your cat liz :( but im sure he is enjoying himself in cat heaven.