Heaven has an Angel; Tribute to Purrvette, 6/1995 - 4/2009

Viscountess Joined: 28 Aug 2008 Posts: 435

The Anaesthetic got her, in the end...I lay in bed for hours, praying, thinking good thoughts after Purrvette went into surgery - which she came through, with flying colors...but, she started a downward spiral, 6 hours later.

I don't know where to begin - Purrvette, I had since she was like 5 - 6 months old, my Christmas Present that year. I wanted a perfect Persian, and she was pretty darn close to purrfect as could be.

Even after I'd felt trapped, when my relationship with my ex went sour badly after almost 10 years, just devastating...Purrvette, Isis, Girlfriend (Rottweiler, her favorite playmate), all rallied around, and for me. She helped me be brave enough to walk out, and never go back to be treated like trash. I had a few corporations, and walked away from all of that; my life, Purrvette's life, and Isis, I needed us all to get to a safe place. It took planning, buying a car secretly, and dealing with many people - some who merrily backstabbed me, for information.

I kept my whereabouts secret, even the DMV allowed me to use a P.O. Box, to put my life back together, away from the evil ex. I got away with hardly anything; lost my laptop, my graphics computer, even my organizer, he took...but, I was finally safe. It took five hard years to put my life back together, and lots of therapy. Then, I had my horrible accident, that's disabled me. That's when I rescued Tara and Cheshire.

Purrvette's gentle encouragement, Tara's strength, and Cheshire's gentle messages on my legs at night, helped me get through the worst of it. They were my three "Mouseketeers," who'd do silly antics to cheer me up, just totally off the wall stuff.

Purrvette, I'm so sorry that in trying to save your life, I inadvertently took it. You meant so much more to me than people are willing to comprehend...until today, I never knew that losing you would hurt as much as losing a human child. Purrby even loved my mom, and would reach out, and purr at her; she doesn't like cats, but she could tell Purrvette was so special.

I feel as if you haven't left me; an angel on my shoulder for now, perhaps, or my grieving just won't let you go yet.

Lil' Black Purrvette passed away in my arms, just before 3 PM today. I love you so very, very, much, baby. My heart aches so badly...she purred in my arms, until the very end...my favorite purrbaby became silent on this earth.

With Love from all my Heart and Soul,
Your mum,

Julie

Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 8:22 pm

Julie, I'm so sorry! :cry

I wish I could give you a hug right now. :heart

Please take comfort in knowing that you did everything possible to save Purrvette. May she RIP.

Duchess Joined: 19 Aug 2008 Posts: 3409

Julie, I have tears in my eyes right now for you and I know nothing I can say will make you feel better.
Just know that you did the best for your baby and it was certainly not your fault that this has happened.

Huggs to you and your little Purrvette who knew how much you loved her.

:heart

Ellie

Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 9:07 pm

Julie, my heart breaks for you in this time of mourning. I know what you're going thru...and rest assured that my Lucie and Gremlin are among the Rainbow Bridge Angels who welcomed your precious Purrvette and took her under their Angel wings. Our sympathies to you. :cry

Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 10:20 pm

Viscountess Joined: 28 Aug 2008 Posts: 435

I don't know if I'll ever have another kitty like Purrvette...I've learned an awful lot, between her's and Tara's illnesses. I

Just can't imagine life without a black persian baby...it hurts, it hurts badly. Zofia got here in time to know her, and to help with her. She has maternal instincts, when she's not in her terror mode (a la, kitten zooming everywhere).'

It was sudden, I really expected her to pull through...I guess she and Tara just couldn't live without each other...

Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 11:28 pm

My deepest condolences to you - May Purrvette rest in peace on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge. Geez, I am sobbing just reading your story and I feel your pain deep in my heart. She was good to you and you will always have great, fond memories of her.

Our hearts and Prayers go out to you and your other babies, as they will miss Purrvette too. Love, Lanie, Buster and Precious

:cry

Viscountess Joined: 28 Aug 2008 Posts: 435

I posted for Lil' Black Purrvette (her full name on her papers), at www.petloss.com

It was too late for her to be in today's ceremony.

I'm so lost...so very lost...

Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 1:42 am

Awwwww! I feel so, so bad for you. I wish I could bring your precious baby back ....but please know that Purrvette's spirit will remain with you ~ just the shell is gone. Her soul is across the Rainbow Bridge with all the other poodie woodie's and she is making new friends and is with old friends...but I know you will still miss her dearly....but there is no more suffering...she is at Rest! Love and Prayers -Lanie

Viscountess Joined: 28 Aug 2008 Posts: 435

Only the living suffer...as we all do, whenever we lose someone we love, no matter human or furry companion.

After losing 24 family and friends and two dear cats over a 3 year period, I'm overloaded with grief...not had time to heal properly.

Just love you so much, Purrby...love you so much.