In Memory of Hamish

[rusty_armour]

I just found out that Hamish passed away during the night. Mom says that she knew he had been ill for a while, but didn't want to put him through the stress of multiple medical treatments, which is something we went through with Mookie. Hamish couldn't even stand being picked up, so any kind of medical treatments would have been absolute torture for him. Anyway, I'm relieved to say that he went downhill very quickly and died in his sleep. A dignified death for a dignified cat. I think that has provided a lot of solace for my mom. She sounded pretty calm on the phone, though I suppose she's had time to digest the news. She was also able to send him off with a quick funeral in the backyard or, at least, I assume it was in the backyard. She says he was buried and has a headstone. I guess I'll find out for sure when I go to pay my respects.

Comments

[lazigyrl.livejournal.com]

My sympathies to you and your Mom. I am glad it wasn't a long drawn out illness and dying in one's sleep is the best I think any creature can hope for.

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Thanks, lazigyrl. I think it's a blessing that it wasn't a long drawn out illness and Hamish was able to pass away peacefully in his sleep.

[avictoriangirl]

Oh dear, I'm so sorry to hear this. :( I always hate reading about a beloved pet dying as I know how heartbreaking it is. *hugs*

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Thanks, avictoriangirl. I find it comforting to know that he died peacefully and didn't suffer. I also know that he had a good life, even if it did end too quickly.

[pyrateanny.livejournal.com]

Aw, always so sad to lose a pet!

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Yes, it is, even if the pet died peacefully. Still, it's a comforting thought.

[grondfic.livejournal.com]

((((hugs - you and your Mom))))

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Thanks, grondfic. :-)

[njc2007.livejournal.com]

You and your mom will mourn and miss him; but Hamish is no longer in pain and is probably enjoying all the catnip he can possibly get in heaven.

Still, my thoughts go out to you and your mom.

*raises glass to Hamish*
*hugs*
*passes tissues*

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Thanks, njc2007. Your kind thoughts, the raised glass, the hugs, and the tissues are much appreciated. :-)

[karen9.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry, *sniff.* From the photo he looks like he was a lovely cat. It's good that he died in his sleep rather than having euthanasia. A dignified death, as you said.
*hugs*

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Thanks, karen9. :-) Yes, Hamish was a very lovely cat and I think he went out the way he would have wanted.

[alysscarlet.livejournal.com]

RIP Hamish. :-(

Hugs to all.

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Thanks, alysscarlet. The sympathy and hugs are appreciated. :-)

[radiogaga80.livejournal.com]

Awww... sorry to hear about Hamish' passing.
{{{hugs}}}

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the sympathy and hugs, radiogaga80. :-)

[boobamiaow.livejournal.com]

RIP Hamish
Say Hi to my Cats when you see them :)
x

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Thanks, boobamiaow. I'm sure Hamish will say hi to your cats when he sees them. I hope he'll also be reunited with my cat and a couple of other friends. :-)

[crew4.livejournal.com]

Aw, that's so horrible. *hugs* I'm so sorry for you and your mum. The pain of losing Jack is still fresh, so I can definitely understand your pain. Tell you mum I'm thinking of her and Hamish.

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Thank you for your kind words and sympathy, crew4. :-) I'm sure it's got to be a lot harder for my mom and the rest of the family as they were used to seeing Hamish every day. Even with two other cats, I'm sure Hamish's absence will be felt. In any case, I know you're still grieving for Jack and definitely understand the pain of losing a pet. I'll be sure to let my mom know that you're thinking of her and Hamish.

[dubghall.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry to hear about Hamish. Even when you know that it was the best for them, it's still hard on those left behind.

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Thanks, dubghall. You're right about it being hard to lose a pet, even if you know it's for the best. I think this will be more difficult for the rest of the family as they saw him every day. I'm guessing it won't really hit me until I pay them a visit and remember that Hamish isn't there.

[tazzles.livejournal.com]

Whilst I'm sorry to hear Hamish has passed, I'm glad to hear it was quick for him. That's how I want to go. Don't drag it out, God or whomever's in charge of that!

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Thanks tazzles. :-) I find it very comforting that it was quick and Hamish didn't suffer. He wouldn't have done well if he'd been subjected to IVs or other kinds of treatment. This was the best way he could go.

[sublunarfields.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry. :( But as the others have already said here, at least he didn't have to suffer for long. I know exactly how you and your mother must feel. I've lost far too many and I still miss them all.

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Thanks, sublunarfields. :-) It doesn't seem to get any easier, no matter how many pets you lose. Still, it's comforting to know that he died with dignity and didn't have to suffer for long.

[khyrra.livejournal.com]

:( I'm sorry to hear that.

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Thanks, khyrra. :-)