Benny
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 05:31pmWe just got off the phone with the shelter.
Benny died at the vet earlier today. The little guy was just too far gone — full of fluid and unable to breathe properly. He died naturally and wasn’t euthanized. My heart is broken. In the week he was with us, everyone who met him fell in love with his big eyes, itty bitty tail and sweet disposition. I’m sorry, internets. I’m sorry I gave him to you and then took him away just as quickly. I know how you feel.
At least the last week of his life was spent here, having a good time and living high on the hog. I’m glad he’s not suffering anymore. The good news is his brother Mattie is still with us, doing well and acting like a typical crazy kitten.
marta on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 5:38 pm
awwwww
(((( That’s so sad.
Susie on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 5:43 pm
Oh no! I’m so sorry. I’m glad you were able to make his last days full of love and comfort. RIP, sweet little Benny.
Nicci J on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 5:43 pm
Oh sweetness, that is too sad
Maggie on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 5:45 pm
This photo is killing me. Poor little thing.
Bluebunny on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 5:46 pm
Oh honey - I am so sorry. They nestle in our hearts so quickly. Take some comfort in knowing you gave him the opportunity to know what is was liked to be loved and adored. Rest in peace sweet Benny.
Bianca on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 5:49 pm
I’m so sorry
R.I.P. Ben
El Gato on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 5:55 pm
I’m so sorry to hear that. Poor little guy.
Sandyjoys on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 5:58 pm
Aww I’m cryiing for a kitty I didn’t even know. I’m sorry for you loss. Poor sweet little guy.
cin on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 6:18 pm
I’m so sorry. You gave him a kind heart when he needed it. Love you.
Moxie on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 6:30 pm
Thank you for giving him such special love and care and attention, FG. He was a lucky little kitten to find his way into your home and be cared for so wonderfully. Thinking of you as you mourn his loss and heal your heart…
Kat on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 6:36 pm
Oh FG, my heart is aching for you and your husband. As an animal lover, I would like to de-lurk to say thank you for being so kind and loving to an animal who truly needed it. As you said, at least the last few days of his life were spent with you in the best environment a little kitten could ask for. Poor little guy is in a better place now, and his brother is thriving because of the excellent work you do.
chele on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 6:41 pm
*sad*
But he’s not suffering, and that’s what’s important. I’m gonna go hug my kitties now.
Lee on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 6:46 pm
aww. Sniff. I’m so sorry, but as for the percentage of love in his itty bitty life, he sure came out well.
Michael on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 6:50 pm
Like Maggie, that picture is killing me. Could he be more whiskery?
I’m sorry, doll. It’s so rough, but you did a good thing for him. MANY good things for as long as you had him. That’s all we can do for a little kitty or for anybody in our lives, right?
XOXO
tracee on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 7:16 pm
*sniffle*
Give Matty a hug from all of us.
He looked like my cat. I’m so sorry.
Soosan on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 7:22 pm
And now I’m crying too. Little Ben! We will all miss you, and we hope you are spending the rest of your days in a cloud of catnip.
Even over the internets, we can all sense how much care and love you give these guys, and I’m sure you know we are all thinking of you (and Mattie). Still, it can’t be said enough, I hope you are coping ok!
yogagirl on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 7:58 pm
I said this on your flickr page, but I am, from the bottom of my heart, so sorry. I had 5 fosters of mine, mom and babies, die from what they believed was parvo. It was the most devistating thing I’ve gone through. My thoughts are with you. Give Mattie a ton of love and know that you gave Ben some amazing days in his little life.
Joanne on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 8:15 pm
I’m so sorry. I had high hopes he’d be okay. How nice that he had such a good last week with you guys.
Lake on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 8:24 pm
I’m so sorry Freakgirl. But, bless you for giving him the best short life any kitty could have asked for.
Shannon on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 8:41 pm
I am so sorry. Goodbye little man, and happy mousing.
freakgirl on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 9:48 pm
Thanks, everyone. You’re all so wonderful to us. Yogagirl, I’m sorry about your fosters…I can’t imagine losing that many. And Kat, thank you for de-lurking to share such sweet words.
I have to say, Mattie is making it pretty tough to be sad, with his cuteness and snuggles and purring and general excitement about EVERY. LITTLE. THING. He will get love for two kittens now.
I felt awful for our ACO, Katie. She sounded genuinely upset when she called me today. I know she deals with loss on a regular basis, but I think this was a tough one for everyone. Yesterday when I picked Benny up from his first vet visit, these two guys that work there were standing guard over his carrier, telling anyone that would listen that Benny was the most ferocious and dangerous animal that had ever set foot inside the shelter. Then they cooed at him when they thought I wasn’t listening.
Megan on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 10:00 pm
Super frowny face.
Breaking my heart. I’m glad he spent his last week with you guys. So sad.
sandra on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 10:45 pm
I am so sad to hear this.
Ctobey on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 11:37 pm
I’m really sorry about little Benny.
Rain on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 2:38 am
Late to the thread, but I’m so sorry. It’s a wonderful thing you do, fostering those little kitties, knowing it can sometimes be very heartbreaking…
Marjon on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 8:11 am
I’m at work and Ivon just emailed me the bad news. I’m sorry
heather on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 10:06 am
That’s awful. I’m so sorry. But thank you for making his last days wonderful and fun.
Genevieve on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 10:32 am
I’m sitting here at my desk trying not to cry about this little kitty. I would blame hormones, but a lot of it I’m sure is that, through the kitties I have and how much I love them, that even though you only had him a week, this must hurt a lot. Give his brother some extra cuddles for me!
Sandy on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 10:36 am
Thank you so much for sharing him with us. I’m sending him lots of kitty love, and wishing you the best.
Megan on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 10:43 am
Oh, poor Benny. Breaks my heart. It makes me happy though, to know that he was loved right up until he had to go. And I’m with Soosan…happy mousing, Ben. And a hug to you, FG.
Stacy on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 10:48 am
*HUGS* I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s good to know that you made his last days happy ones. It’s so hard when they’re so little, I know. You are so great to take these kittens in your home. Again, *HUGS*.
freakgirl on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 11:06 am
brigita on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 1:32 pm
Weeping. Quietly, so The Mister can’t hear.
I am SO sorry.
You are the best cat mom EVS, FG. Thank you for making this a better world for kitties.
freakgirl on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 2:55 pm
I’m sorry I made you all so sad!
brigita on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 3:28 pm
Noooooooooooooooo! You have no reason to be sorry. I’m a better person for having known Ben.
Greater Czarina on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 6:19 pm
I couldn’t even type a response yesterday, because everytime I opened the thread, I’d start bawling. He was so sweet. Hugs to you and the Geekboy, and snuggles to little Mattie. Benny was a lucky little guy to have been part of Casa Freak-n-Geek, if only for a short time.
freakgirl on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 6:58 pm
I’m glad you got to meet him. Last night I was very worried about the Czarinette; did you tell her?
Leigh-Anne on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 7:12 pm
Oh goodness! I am SO sorry for your loss. He was so lucky to be loved so much in his short little life…such a tragedy.
Kirsten on Friday, April 18, 2008 at 2:59 am
I share your heartache. Sorry I’m way behind on reading your blog and when I left you that cheery voicemail earlier today I had no idea. Pnuemonia is what our Randi-girl just died of, too, and like Ben, she went from being a little sick to dead in 48 hours. The unexpectedness of it is just devastating. Thank you for having me over to play with him and I promise I will NEVER forget little Ben. He was so gentle and sweet. (Sob.) Hugs and love to you both.