My boy Taz

Leazie · 11-22-2009, 05:45 PM

Taz was mine from the moment I opened up his cage door at the shelter. He crawled up my chest and put his arms around my neck and that is how he stayed until we got home that night. Two weeks ago I held him just like that as Dr. C. told us that he had about 1 month- 6 weeks to live due to his kidney failure.

Last Monday he went running past my husband and our friend as they came in to the house. It was unusual for him to be so forceful. I don’t think that he wanted to be caught.

I have been beating myself up thinking that I did not get to say goodbye to my best friend, but I think that we did. The night before he left was unusually warm and when he wanted to go out to pee (he would only go outside in the backyard the last month, or two) I went out with him. I walked down the path to the garage and sat on a step to watch him wander around the yard.

As I sat there I thought about all the happy times he had spent laying in the catnip last summer and decided that I would bury him there when he passed. Soon Taz came up to me and crawled up onto my lap. We sat there in the waning sun for about 15 minutes. I told him that I loved him, and that he would always be Mommy’s boy. Soon enough it was time to go back inside to the realities of life, but I will keep it in my heart that it was the quietest, and most at peace, that he had been for several months.

I will never sneeze again without expecting him to come running and calling out to check on me. I will always remember how he would lift up his chin as he would talk to me. He will always be my boy.

**marie73** · 11-22-2009, 05:52 PM

He had such a wonderful life with you. Sounds as if he was so in tune with your feelings, it almost seems like he didn't want to worry you or see you cry when it was his time. Such a gorgeous, soft, fluffy boy.

Jeanie · 11-22-2009, 05:58 PM

Leazie, I can't read your tribute right now; I think you understand. My heart breaks for you. I pray that you will find peace. Know that God knows every sparrow that falls, and that Taz is surrounded by perfect love.

He was and is a very beautiful boy, as Marie said. Oh, how we wish they were ours forever. What an honor that God has entrusted these dear little lives with us. May God bless you and ease your pain. Know that I care deeply.

katlover13 · 11-22-2009, 06:03 PM

It sounds like Taz lived life on his own terms. He picked his mommy, he said goodbye to you the way he chose, and he went off to be alone when his time came.
Such a beautiful boy he was and how lucky to have lived his life with his very own person who he knew loved him so much. I hope the wonderful memories you have with him will be a comfort to you.

Heidi n Q · 11-22-2009, 08:28 PM

What a sweet gesture he had. The photo really caught my eye. *waves 'bye' at him* What a sweet kitty.
heidi

Lisa 216 · 11-22-2009, 10:10 PM

I am so sorry

I hope you will find comfort in your wonderful memories of Taz and know that you gave him a life full of love and care. What a beautiful kitty he was.

Leazie · 11-23-2009, 04:19 AM

Thank you to all. Yes, I really focusing on my wonderful memories and I am really lucky to have so many of them!

Heidi, I picked that photo because I had the same thought that we was waving goodbye.

Fran · 11-23-2009, 02:11 PM

Leazie:

What a beautiful story about your last evening with Taz, brought tears to my eyes...You and he had a deep connection, that will never go away.

Fran

DesnBaby · 11-24-2009, 02:09 AM

I'm so sorry about Taz Leazie

my4kitties · 12-06-2009, 04:34 PM

I'm so sorry, Leazie. My heart goes out to you and your fur family.

*hugs*

11-22-2009, 05:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
Leazie Premier Cat Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 9,006	My boy Taz Taz was mine from the moment I opened up his cage door at the shelter. He crawled up my chest and put his arms around my neck and that is how he stayed until we got home that night. Two weeks ago I held him just like that as Dr. C. told us that he had about 1 month- 6 weeks to live due to his kidney failure. Last Monday he went running past my husband and our friend as they came in to the house. It was unusual for him to be so forceful. I don’t think that he wanted to be caught. I have been beating myself up thinking that I did not get to say goodbye to my best friend, but I think that we did. The night before he left was unusually warm and when he wanted to go out to pee (he would only go outside in the backyard the last month, or two) I went out with him. I walked down the path to the garage and sat on a step to watch him wander around the yard. As I sat there I thought about all the happy times he had spent laying in the catnip last summer and decided that I would bury him there when he passed. Soon Taz came up to me and crawled up onto my lap. We sat there in the waning sun for about 15 minutes. I told him that I loved him, and that he would always be Mommy’s boy. Soon enough it was time to go back inside to the realities of life, but I will keep it in my heart that it was the quietest, and most at peace, that he had been for several months. I will never sneeze again without expecting him to come running and calling out to check on me. I will always remember how he would lift up his chin as he would talk to me. He will always be my boy. __________________ Mommie to Bob, Simba, Miss Baby, Missy, Gracie and Molly Brown

11-22-2009, 05:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
marie73 Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 27,453	Re: My boy Taz He had such a wonderful life with you. Sounds as if he was so in tune with your feelings, it almost seems like he didn't want to worry you or see you cry when it was his time. Such a gorgeous, soft, fluffy boy. __________________ Marie, and Always in my heart, my lovely Cinderella, running free at the Bridge. http://www.catforum.com/forum/member...signature2.jpg

11-22-2009, 05:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jeanie Premier Cat Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 38,899	Re: My boy Taz Leazie, I can't read your tribute right now; I think you understand. My heart breaks for you. I pray that you will find peace. Know that God knows every sparrow that falls, and that Taz is surrounded by perfect love. He was and is a very beautiful boy, as Marie said. Oh, how we wish they were ours forever. What an honor that God has entrusted these dear little lives with us. May God bless you and ease your pain. Know that I care deeply. __________________ Jeanie http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com A dog, I have always said, is prose; a cat is a poem. ~Jean Burden

11-22-2009, 06:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
katlover13 Cat Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 2,835	Re: My boy Taz It sounds like Taz lived life on his own terms. He picked his mommy, he said goodbye to you the way he chose, and he went off to be alone when his time came. Such a beautiful boy he was and how lucky to have lived his life with his very own person who he knew loved him so much. I hope the wonderful memories you have with him will be a comfort to you. __________________ *Sue*

11-22-2009, 08:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
Heidi n Q Premier Cat Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Monroe, GA Posts: 17,088	Re: My boy Taz What a sweet gesture he had. The photo really caught my eye. waves 'bye' at him What a sweet kitty. heidi __________________ Spay it forward. (neuter, too!) I have the ability of single-minded determination and focu... Hey look, a cat! =^..^=

11-22-2009, 10:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lisa 216 Premier Cat Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New England Posts: 8,001	Re: My boy Taz I am so sorry I hope you will find comfort in your wonderful memories of Taz and know that you gave him a life full of love and care. What a beautiful kitty he was. __________________ Owned by Pepper and Pumpkin RIP Snickers 8/22/00 -- 11/28/06 http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/

11-23-2009, 04:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
Leazie Premier Cat Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 9,006	Re: My boy Taz Thank you to all. Yes, I really focusing on my wonderful memories and I am really lucky to have so many of them! Heidi, I picked that photo because I had the same thought that we was waving goodbye. __________________ Mommie to Bob, Simba, Miss Baby, Missy, Gracie and Molly Brown

11-23-2009, 02:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
Fran Cat Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,916	Re: My boy Taz Leazie: What a beautiful story about your last evening with Taz, brought tears to my eyes...You and he had a deep connection, that will never go away. Fran __________________

11-24-2009, 02:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
DesnBaby Banned Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 17,874	Re: My boy Taz I'm so sorry about Taz Leazie

12-06-2009, 04:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
my4kitties Premier Cat Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Montclair, CA, USA Posts: 4,382	Re: My boy Taz I'm so sorry, Leazie. My heart goes out to you and your fur family. hugs __________________ Cats are grace and beauty in feline form. RIP, my beloved Smokey. (3/23/09-01/14/11) ---------- Renée

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