Just picked up fluff's ashes

shan841 · 02-03-2012, 06:48 PM

Well, we put him down on Dec 23rd after a battle with lymphoma. I finally made it back to the vet hospital tonight to pick up his ashes, I have been putting it off as I knew i would break down as soon as I went back there. His ashes are in a nice wooden box with a flower engraving on top. I put him on my nightstand, where he used to lay and watch me as I slept. They made an ink print of his paw and put it in a card with the following poem

Weep not for me though I am gone;
into that gentle night.
Grieve if you will but not for long,
upon my soul's sweet flight.
I am at peace,
my soul's at rest.
There is no need for tears.
For with your love I was blessed;
for all those many years.
There is no pain,
I suffer not,
The fear now all is gone.
Put now these things out of your thoughts.
In your memory I live on.
Remember not my fight for breath;
remember not the strife.
Please do not dwell upon my death,
but celebrate my life.

I miss him so much

my4kitties · 02-03-2012, 08:15 PM

What a beautiful kitty. I am so sorry for your loss. ((((hugs))))

feedmycats · 02-27-2012, 01:11 AM

He was truly gorgeous.. you must have so many wonderful memories of this handsome fella. Such a thoughtful place for you to let him rest. ♥ Hugs to you ♥

cooncatbob · 02-27-2012, 12:51 PM

So sorry for your loss, I too know the pain of losing a beloved little friend.
Their lives are short compared to our own but their spirit burn bright.

October · 02-27-2012, 01:17 PM

I'm so sorry. I know how much it hurts. Fluff was absolutely beautiful.

Cat'sHouse · 04-07-2012, 10:43 AM

How nice of your vet hospital to add that touch...A very nice poem and thank you for sharing it...And, I am sorry for you loss of such a beautiful cat....take care.

Rhen · 04-21-2012, 11:25 PM

SHAN........I feel your pain..I just lost my Simon April 5 2012!! I also got Simon cremated. I picked him up a week later. His box is also wood w/ a flower engraving on the top! My vet wrote me a letter and it really helped. But at the end of the day I still break down and cry at least 1-2 times a day. Fluff was a very beautiful kitty! I'm hoping it gets easier for you. Hugs and sympathy send your way!

02-03-2012, 06:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
shan841 Tom Cat Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Parkville, MD Posts: 496	Just picked up fluff's ashes Well, we put him down on Dec 23rd after a battle with lymphoma. I finally made it back to the vet hospital tonight to pick up his ashes, I have been putting it off as I knew i would break down as soon as I went back there. His ashes are in a nice wooden box with a flower engraving on top. I put him on my nightstand, where he used to lay and watch me as I slept. They made an ink print of his paw and put it in a card with the following poem Weep not for me though I am gone; into that gentle night. Grieve if you will but not for long, upon my soul's sweet flight. I am at peace, my soul's at rest. There is no need for tears. For with your love I was blessed; for all those many years. There is no pain, I suffer not, The fear now all is gone. Put now these things out of your thoughts. In your memory I live on. Remember not my fight for breath; remember not the strife. Please do not dwell upon my death, but celebrate my life. I miss him so much

02-03-2012, 08:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
my4kitties Premier Cat Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Montclair, CA, USA Posts: 4,382	What a beautiful kitty. I am so sorry for your loss. ((((hugs)))) __________________ Cats are grace and beauty in feline form. RIP, my beloved Smokey. (3/23/09-01/14/11) ---------- Renée

02-27-2012, 01:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
feedmycats Cat Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 174	He was truly gorgeous.. you must have so many wonderful memories of this handsome fella. Such a thoughtful place for you to let him rest. ♥ Hugs to you ♥ __________________

02-27-2012, 12:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
cooncatbob Cat Addict Join Date: May 2011 Location: Carmichael, CA. Posts: 1,600	So sorry for your loss, I too know the pain of losing a beloved little friend. Their lives are short compared to our own but their spirit burn bright. __________________

02-27-2012, 01:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
October Premier Cat Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 8,009	I'm so sorry. I know how much it hurts. Fluff was absolutely beautiful. __________________ Holly and Murphy

04-07-2012, 10:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
Cat'sHouse Cat Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Live in the city, St Paul, Mn Posts: 116	How nice of your vet hospital to add that touch...A very nice poem and thank you for sharing it...And, I am sorry for you loss of such a beautiful cat....take care.

04-21-2012, 11:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rhen Jr. Cat Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Pa Posts: 32	SHAN........I feel your pain..I just lost my Simon April 5 2012!! I also got Simon cremated. I picked him up a week later. His box is also wood w/ a flower engraving on the top! My vet wrote me a letter and it really helped. But at the end of the day I still break down and cry at least 1-2 times a day. Fluff was a very beautiful kitty! I'm hoping it gets easier for you. Hugs and sympathy send your way!

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