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I cannot write this kind of thing twice; so I will just share an edited version of what I put on my social media:


Mooch crossed the bridge yesterday. She just couldn’t rally one more time. 5 weeks from turning 20… 🥺

Her labs showed she was declining and had gone from good to poor quickly. So we let her go. Almost 20 years…. Thats nearly half my life and the kids have never known life without her. She called; DS always came even if I scolded him because we were doing schoolwork. He became “her boy.” 😢

She’s been my lap buddy since DH’s deployment days. My chatterbox. Even yesterday she was talking with us while she felt so poorly. She was trying.

I just want to scream I want my baby back…😭 Even though I’d never want to make her stay with the way she was the night before. I spent most of the night awake nearby.

Coming home without her…she’s everywhere. From the tray of meds with prescriptions I just refilled, the half can of food in the fridge, the stash on the counter from trying to get her to eat, the beds, puppy pads, steps to the couch and especially…her empty chair. A senior cat house for sure.

My baby, my Mooch. Anything less than forever feels cruel. It feels like there are not words to properly express my love for her; my soul-kitty. Or my grief trying to come through terms with saying goodbye.

I love you Moochie. 🖤🤍💜💔
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I'm so sorry. So very sorry for your pain and your family's pain. They take up all of our hearts. Anyone who has loved a cat can understand your loss. I hope it helps a tiny bit to know how much we care. Farewell Mooch. You left your paw prints all over your family's hearts forever.
 

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I am so very sorry for you and your family's loss of Mooch. There is never enough time to have them in our lives whether they have been healthy or ill. It seems to be even more difficult when they have been ill and we spend as much time as possible looking to ease their discomfort.

Mooch was such a sweetheart and such a big part of your life and I hope you remember more the good days you had with her than the days when she wasn't her whole being.
 

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I am so sorry. I know your pain and all the feelings you are having. Feeby, my ~20 yo, passed away 6 months ago. She, too, had no more rallies left. There are no sufficient words to describe the loss/emotion of it all, and trying to is so frustrating and woeful. Nothing anyone can say will quell those.

I don't know what your beliefs are (I don't really even know my own), so I'll just chance it by saying this - I hope Feeby was there to greet Mooch and that they can talk about how much they appreciate that we always loved them and took care of them, and how much they know they are missed and loved by us now - and always.
 

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I saw this thread title listed in this forum, and my heart sank before I even clicked on it. I am so sorry for your loss, and your children's loss as well. With all you did for Mooch, you've taught them such a valuable lesson about our loved ones as they age, and that pets are not disposable. Mooch will be so missed. Once again, I am so sorry. :hugs:
 

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I thought I read a mistake when I saw Mooch's name in this forum and had to recheck it. I am so very sorry for not only you but your husband and especially your son and daughter. :hugs: Mooch was beautiful and I know she will be greatly missed by your family. They leave us with so many wonderful memories. I hope and pray you will be able to hold these memories close to your heart even though it may feel broken right now. 💔 RIP sweet angel, Mooch. :angel:
 

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I am so very sorry for your loss, and what a great loss it is......
As said above, nothing brings comfort right now, the pain can bring you to your knees. Time is the only thing that dulls the sharp edges of grief, and a lot of it.
You couldn't let her suffer, you took on her pain as your own broken heart to end the pain and suffering she would endure in the future, you loved her enough to let her go. You will need that same strength in the coming days as you and your family find ways to cope with her being gone, and learn new life's orders for yourselves. You will be blessed for loving her so much. One day, in the far future, your grief will morph into a gratitude for having her in your life, for her showing you what love really is.
You gave her her everything, care, a wonderful home, and all the love she needed. In return she gave you one of this worlds greatest treasures, a cat's love............
It is a great honor for her to be remembered and loved after death. She holds a special place in your very soul and will remain there for eternity. "Do not cry because it is over, smile because it happened."
My heart goes out to you and your family. We are all a great family here who cares when one of our own is hurting. We can empathize with you because we too have stood in your shoes. We can share yoru burden and make it a little lighter to bear........RIP precious Mooch. You will forever be remembered, you will have secure places in loving hearts for eternity. May the good Lord bless and keep you until you meet again!
 

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I'm crying as I write this. In fact, the tears started just seeing the thread title, as I've been seeing her name in your username the entire time I've been at TCS, so it feels like I knew her.

Almost 20 years is a long time, but no matter how long we have, it's just never enough. Condolences to you and your family. Mooch was a beautiful cat. RIP sweet girl. :angel:
 

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I am so sorry for your loss of Mooch. She was here with I joined TCS as well and when I saw her name today I also thought, for a minute, that there was a mistake.

Twenty years is a tremendous accomplishment and testimony to your care of her and the wonderful life she had with you and your family.
 

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I am so sorry for your loss.

What a life she had! And what a life you and your family had with her as an integral and essential part of it.
It's going to take some time to come to terms with her not being around any more :(

(I understand entirely your reaction to having to come home and see all her elderly cat stuff - I said goodbye to my old boy not long ago and it was heartbreaking putting away his medications and medical supplies and dealing with the incontinence mats)

Rest in peace sweet Mooch.
 

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MoochNNoodles MoochNNoodles
You always have an encouraging word ,always ready to contribute love and support for others - such a bright light on these Forums so when I saw you 😪 I felt someone punched me in the gut.... " No,please don't say Mooch" I thought

I avoid this Section as much as possible so accept my apology for the delayed reply- if only I had words to comfort you....I can only say "I understand and my heart is filled with love & sympathy for your great great loss"
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Rest in perfect Peace Beautiful Mooch
 

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I cannot write this kind of thing twice; so I will just share an edited version of what I put on my social media:


Mooch crossed the bridge yesterday. She just couldn’t rally one more time. 5 weeks from turning 20… 🥺

Her labs showed she was declining and had gone from good to poor quickly. So we let her go. Almost 20 years…. Thats nearly half my life and the kids have never known life without her. She called; DS always came even if I scolded him because we were doing schoolwork. He became “her boy.” 😢

She’s been my lap buddy since DH’s deployment days. My chatterbox. Even yesterday she was talking with us while she felt so poorly. She was trying.

I just want to scream I want my baby back…😭 Even though I’d never want to make her stay with the way she was the night before. I spent most of the night awake nearby.

Coming home without her…she’s everywhere. From the tray of meds with prescriptions I just refilled, the half can of food in the fridge, the stash on the counter from trying to get her to eat, the beds, puppy pads, steps to the couch and especially…her empty chair. A senior cat house for sure.

My baby, my Mooch. Anything less than forever feels cruel. It feels like there are not words to properly express my love for her; my soul-kitty. Or my grief trying to come through terms with saying goodbye.

I love you Moochie. 🖤🤍💜💔
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I am so sorry for your loss of sweet Mooch, what a life she had. 💔🤗🐾 my Wizard was about 21 probably when he left and with me for about 17 years, Byron for nearly 18 years, and Sybil for 17 1/2 years. I know what it feels like to have them there so long and to lose them. It’s very hard- it’s always hard no matter the circumstances.

And from my loss of Merlin who was only with me seven years and tragically died from negligence my heart will be broken, and I will be screaming inside from that forever.

When I looked at Mooch’s picture, she reminded me of a black and white boy cat I met briefly when Tess was at the Bobst animal Medical Center in heart failure where she stayed for three days, and where they saved her life. This cat whose name I can’t remember was there with his two moms and he was 22 years old and also had end stage heart disease..I couldn’t believe it. Their devotion to him was so moving.

someone told me when Sybil left- I know there’s a big hole in your heart right now. It’s not going to be easy. It’s hard to see their things everywhere. If you don’t have other cats, I hope in time you can get another kitty, who will not take the place of Mooch, but who will help you while you grief and adjust to the loss, a little bit at least. Hugs to you.

Run free sweet Mooch and watch over your mom 💕🕯🌈🐾

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I'm so sorry for you loss. *hugs*

Nearly 20 years is an incredible journey together, but I know it never feels like enough when you have to say goodbye because it never is enough. Even at the end, she was still “talking” with you, giving you that final gift of connection and letting you know she loves you.

You gave her a beautiful, full life, filled with love, warmth, and care. Letting her go when she was struggling was the greatest act of love and kindness you could give her. I have no doubt cats know this. They are smarter than we give them credit for.

I love that picture. What a beautiful gal. I half expect to see a crown on her. It's invisible - but I'd swear it's there!

Your sweet Moochie.... she will always hold a special place in your heart, and that love will never fade.

Hugs to you and your family. XOXOXO
 

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I joined this forum when Mooch was newly home and had the runs. I’ve learned an incredible amount in almost 20 years. She and Noodles had better lives for it. :rbheart::rbheart:
Isn't that so often the way? We join when we have something we need advice and support on, and then those cats become a part of the TCS family until the end. Mooch was one of those cats we all knew and loved.
My heart goes out to you and your family. :hugs: :hugs: :hugs: :hugs:
 

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Oh... I just came upon this. When I saw the title and then where it was posted-- well I had to read it 3 times.. and my heart sank.. I am so so so very sorry..
Mooch was embedded in your heart and that of your family. It is a deep hole, a void, which can never be filled. It will always be there; but it will eventually be filled with loving memories of Mooch.. Fill it with those memories. Mooch will always be with you.. all of her memories and love.. You and your family loved her deeply..
Sending my condolences and my heart to you and your family --- especially DS...


😿 :hugs: 🙏. 💔
 
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