eight photos of our dear, much loved by all (especially Winnie & Sam) black velvet chiclet - Bleet
What greater gift than the love of a cat.
Charles Dickens
We said goodbye to our Bleet (Bleetito, BleetNess, Ness, NessieNess), our Black Velvet Chiclet yesterday - it was sudden, serious and there was no question or doubt that it was time. He will be dearly missed by all, especially by Sam. Bleet remember was reared by Retrievers and I've always been convinced that he saw himself as a dog - not a cat. He had a great summer lounging in his pillow topped wicker chair on the front porch + lazing about with Itty Bitty Betty on & in the catnip bed I planted in my haphazard wee garden.
Love you NessieNess xoxo
NessieNess February 1999 - September 2014
15 years of Bleet love you will treasure. RIP little one.
ReplyDeleteDitto on what Charles said.... meow dear NessieNess for all the great years. woof ~moose
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of your sweet Bleet NessieNess...I am so sorry for your loss dear Susan, how very sad, it is always heartbreaking to lose a beloved pet. RIP little Black Velvet Chiclet.
ReplyDeletexoxoxo ♡
Bleet clearly had a long and loving life. This is a beautiful tribute to him, photos 4 and 6 are just perfect. I am so sorry to read of his passing.
ReplyDeleteawww, so sorry to hear about this, susan. much love and big ((hugs)) from sweet Zoe and me
ReplyDeleteI'm gonna miss that lil chiclet. I'd say he had a good life as part of the Black street gang. Hugs.
ReplyDeletethank you all so much !!
ReplyDeleteWe knew Bleet's time was coming, I think after you've dealt with this a few times you realize that the the most important thing is that you minimize your pet's suffering. I know in this case we did that, I'm getting so much better at that part - we acted swiftly and we knew it was coming & we were prepared - but it's still so hard to say goodbye to a family member. 15 & 1/2 years is a lovely long life for a cat or dog and we are both so thrilled that he had such a lovely summer, between the pillow topped wicker chair daily lounging and the very frequent visits to that catnip patch with IBB * I know he had a perfect life and that he knew he was very adored "always" by many.
* IBB Itsy Bitsy Betsy
So sad to read this, but as you say, a lovely life and a compassionate end. Hugs to all from us. x
ReplyDeleteDear Susan and Gang, so sorry to hear about Ness. He had a lovely, long and full life. You were compassionate and allowed him dignity and minimal suffering. Black kitties are so special. Night night dear Bleet. All the best to you and the gang - Kitty USA
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about Bleet. It's always sad and so hard to lose a beloved pet. I think they know when it's time. Somehow they let you know. No matter who's pet it is I always cry when someone loses one because I have been there so many times and I know how it feels. All I know is I am going to be one pissed off human being if there is no Rainbow Bridge and my beloved pets aren't there to greet me when I go!! How I have missed them all so much!! xo
ReplyDeleteLovely tribute. Condolences hon.
ReplyDeleteSusan, my heart hurts for you and the rest of the Black Street gang. Thinking of you all.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cat. I am so sorry
ReplyDeleteSo sad when a beloved pet dies, they are so part of the family.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you. X