My cat Bompy died this morning. There was no indication that there was anything wrong with him, he was standing in the living room, fell over and was gone within minutes.
I found Bompy about twelve years ago. I was doing yard work in front of my house and sat on the steps to take a break. He was across the street, saw me, ran across the street, up the stairs and into my lap. I posted signs around the neighborhood, no one claimed him so he was mine. "Bompy" was an expression my father used for a hobo, it seemed to fit him. Since he was full grown when I found him I don't really know how old he was when I found him, the vet said about two or three if I remember correctly, so he was probably around 14 or so.
Bompy was all black, and a big, solid, muscular cat. He loved people, loved laps, and loved to be petted and scratched. He'd sit on my lap and I'd scratch his head, and he'd purr so hard he'd drool. He'd actually purr as he inhaled as well as when he exhaled, apparently he couldn't get enough purring done just on the exhale. He wasn't the smartest cat I've ever known, but he was certainly one of the most affectionate.
Bompy made my life richer by his presence in my life. I'm glad he died at home, surrounded by his people. I'm glad he died quickly and didn't suffer.
I suspect the other two cats (Algy and Snoball, both females) will be getting extra attention from my wife and I for a while.
"No heaven will ever heaven be, unless my cats are there to welcome me" - Anonymous.
3 comments:
I could not have said it better myself.
Bompy will be missed by many.
So sorry for your loss. As a cat-lover I understand. My oldest one is 14 now - she's getting a little arthritic. If she'd lose some weight, it would help, but all she does any more is eat and sleep. You'd think having three (younger) playmates would get her some exercise, but she just looks at them and goes back to sleep.
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