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I'm breaking my summer sabbatical from the forum for a post on losing Kiwi, my beloved cat. He had to be put down on December 30, after nearly 12 years. He had a great life; a comfortable top story flat, looking out over the world, and three vacant houses down below, with gardens and lawns for his, largely, exclusive use.
I've found it hits the mark with most people, losing a beloved pet. You good folk would have similar stories, no?
It's a rugby league forum so let me try to make it a bit 'on topic'. Kiwi was both gentle and tough, a bit like Kevin Tamati really. I laughed once when an ugly-looking dog came bounding up to him and announced his intentions to cause trouble. He got a cold, sickening thud around the chops, which stopped him dead in his tracks. But Kiwi was basically a sweet, good-natured thing.
Kiwi, despite being black and white, was actually named after the famous 1983 Melbourne Cup winner, although, at home with the Mrs, only I really got that link. He was with me for all those Warriors games I watched or listened to at home*. He was never kicked! Quite the opposite, a comfort after a loss, a thing to celebrate with after a great win. You could actually hold him by the front paws and he'd have a jig with you. Although, he might be pleased the Warriors didn't win much. And he got beer spilt on him once.
I always remember the date I got him from the SPCA (with another cat we still have, nice pretty girl but without his charisma and unselfish nature) because my brother and I went to a Tri-Nations Final at the SFS, November 25th 2006, Kiwis v Kangaroos. I remember the long ride home, after a loss, thinking how cool it was that these new additions to our home were there waiting for me when I got back.
I've been told that losing a pet is a 'process', which quietly made me laugh, as you'll know. This 'process' is hard! And long.
He was a bloody ripper of an animal and will be missed. Gee, it's painful when they know they're dying. On his last few days he was very clingy, went to all his favourite spots around the house and outside, including staggering down to his bush in the neighbouring property (gutsy little bastard) where he'd laze on sunny days.
In hindsight, I think that's where he wanted to die, but at the time I went down and got him, which I regret now, cause he died at the cold, vet's surgery, the same one where he was handed in as a six month old kitten all those years ago (no doubt lost on some adventure).
It's best I get this post done and dusted now, during the silly season, rather than rock up in the first week of March when we're all pumped for the new season.
Cheers all, please feel free to share both your departed and undeparted pet stories. They don't need any rugby league themes!
I look forward to the week-to-week footy talk coming up. My first season in 13 years without little Kiwi around. He kept my spirits up, so I hope I'm still the same calm, yet slightly cranky (being a Warriors fan, who isn't?), poster I've been over the years. R & S, I'll be at the Reserve Grade games, if the vibe's right with Iro running the team.
*Four I remember vividly were:
- Johnson's unexpected penalty goal to win over the Chooks last year.
- Hoffman's charge down and Johnson's winning try, when it was supposed to be all over, at Cronulla.
- Bodene Thompson scoring an extra-time winner at Parra.
- Witt's thriller in the Storm final.
Kiwi:
Kevin:
I'm breaking my summer sabbatical from the forum for a post on losing Kiwi, my beloved cat. He had to be put down on December 30, after nearly 12 years. He had a great life; a comfortable top story flat, looking out over the world, and three vacant houses down below, with gardens and lawns for his, largely, exclusive use.
I've found it hits the mark with most people, losing a beloved pet. You good folk would have similar stories, no?
It's a rugby league forum so let me try to make it a bit 'on topic'. Kiwi was both gentle and tough, a bit like Kevin Tamati really. I laughed once when an ugly-looking dog came bounding up to him and announced his intentions to cause trouble. He got a cold, sickening thud around the chops, which stopped him dead in his tracks. But Kiwi was basically a sweet, good-natured thing.
Kiwi, despite being black and white, was actually named after the famous 1983 Melbourne Cup winner, although, at home with the Mrs, only I really got that link. He was with me for all those Warriors games I watched or listened to at home*. He was never kicked! Quite the opposite, a comfort after a loss, a thing to celebrate with after a great win. You could actually hold him by the front paws and he'd have a jig with you. Although, he might be pleased the Warriors didn't win much. And he got beer spilt on him once.
I always remember the date I got him from the SPCA (with another cat we still have, nice pretty girl but without his charisma and unselfish nature) because my brother and I went to a Tri-Nations Final at the SFS, November 25th 2006, Kiwis v Kangaroos. I remember the long ride home, after a loss, thinking how cool it was that these new additions to our home were there waiting for me when I got back.
I've been told that losing a pet is a 'process', which quietly made me laugh, as you'll know. This 'process' is hard! And long.
He was a bloody ripper of an animal and will be missed. Gee, it's painful when they know they're dying. On his last few days he was very clingy, went to all his favourite spots around the house and outside, including staggering down to his bush in the neighbouring property (gutsy little bastard) where he'd laze on sunny days.
In hindsight, I think that's where he wanted to die, but at the time I went down and got him, which I regret now, cause he died at the cold, vet's surgery, the same one where he was handed in as a six month old kitten all those years ago (no doubt lost on some adventure).
It's best I get this post done and dusted now, during the silly season, rather than rock up in the first week of March when we're all pumped for the new season.
Cheers all, please feel free to share both your departed and undeparted pet stories. They don't need any rugby league themes!
I look forward to the week-to-week footy talk coming up. My first season in 13 years without little Kiwi around. He kept my spirits up, so I hope I'm still the same calm, yet slightly cranky (being a Warriors fan, who isn't?), poster I've been over the years. R & S, I'll be at the Reserve Grade games, if the vibe's right with Iro running the team.
*Four I remember vividly were:
- Johnson's unexpected penalty goal to win over the Chooks last year.
- Hoffman's charge down and Johnson's winning try, when it was supposed to be all over, at Cronulla.
- Bodene Thompson scoring an extra-time winner at Parra.
- Witt's thriller in the Storm final.
Kiwi:
Kevin:
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