My beloved Emeril, the most handsome cat in the whole wide world, passed away last Friday evening after an 11 month battle with kidney disease (CRF). He was the bravest, strongest and best kitty a girl could ever want.
I miss him so much. A huge chunk of my heart has been ripped out. I don’t know how to function without my oversized, bossy cat to tell me what to do.
He always found the most ingenious napping spots. My laundry basket or behind my laptop. I always loved reaching around my computer to give him a quick pat while I was working.
Sometimes I’d find him in the bath tub, which always made me laugh since he hated taking baths. I always thought it was rather brave and foolish of him to nap there since I might accidentally on purpose turn on the water.
Emeril was King of the apartment and supervised everything I did. He meowed his approval and occasionally his disapproval. He did not like it when I talked about his personal and private bathroom issues with others. He’d glare at me and plot his revenge. He could be a bit of a micromanager as he enjoyed looking over my shoulder while I worked.
I loved his big white mitts. He was less enthused about my obsession with them.
Emeril always took over my dad’s chair and claimed it as his own whenever we went home.
I miss seeing his handsome face every morning and hearing his loud purr. And petting his soft, silky fur while I told him how handsome he was. He would smile in agreement. How does one live when they’re missing a piece of their heart?
I love you, Emeril. I miss you so much. Until we meet again, my dearest friend.
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Tanya, he is so handsome. What a beautiful soul! Just last night I was writing to another listmate whose cat had recently passed, and i recounted some of my own dear little friends. Now I’m crying all over again for your loss of such a perfect companion as Emeril.
I so wish I could bring him back to you; I understand all too well your sorrow, and I know how much you miss those pure white mitts and those deep, deep soulful eyes.
Peace and blessings,
Chris
Thank you. He is such a handsome guy and was very proud to be so handsome. I appreciate your kind words very much.
Emeril was really quite a stunning big boy! He was so lucky to have a Mom such as you. Not many cats have that. Someone to care enough to go through what him what CRF cats have to go through. I lost my Missy on Feb 1 to this disease. We battled it with the fluids, etc for 4 years. They are such brave souls. Know that he is not in any more pain and he is happy and playng with all the other little souls who have gone before him and waiting until he reunites with you someday. Be gentle with yourself.
Thank you for your kind words. We fight so hard for our special kitties. I am sorry for your loss too.
i am so sorry for the loss of Emeril.
i have been in the place where you are now…it kind of feels like you are stuck inside a scream.
But it will get better because your baby is still there with you, right in your heart.
purrs of comfort
dale + Angel Moozer (1992-2012)
Thank you for your kind words. Our babies do live in our hearts and I have to keep reminding myself of that.
Tanya,
I wish I could reach out and give you a big hug. I will have to wait until you come home.
I will miss Emeril’s waking me up when I am sleeping on the floor in your living room, when i come to visit. Or I remember years ago visiting you when you were in Minneapolis and i didnt have the door latched when i was using the “necessary room” and he decides to sneak in and try to interrupt me doing my business.
Big internet hug at you,
your wonderful brother
Thanks Scotty. I’ll never forget Emeril visiting you in the little boy’s room too. “Stupid cat” HA!
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your dear Emeril. It breaks our hearts to see them leave us. Emeril was certainly a very handsome boy and faithful companion to his Mommy. I know how hard it is without him. I have attached the link to the website I created for my beloved Bo who I lost several years ago and still miss him as much today.
Hugs, Nancy
PS below are my other websites–one for my sweet Jordan that I lost last November.
Nancy’s Feline Four
http://napkatz.topcities.com/mynewgirls.htm
Jordan’s Rainbow Residence
http://RainbowsBridge.com/residents/JORDA016/Resident.htm
Jordan is so handsome. I love the picture of him with Scraps watching TV. Emeril never paid that much attention to the TV unless there was a very convincing dog bark then he might give me a slightly concerned look. Thank you for your kind words.
A lovely boy – your heart is in shreds right now, and there will always be pawprints on it. One day you will meet again.
Thank you for your kind words. My heart is definitely stamped with Emeri’s big pawprints.
I’m so sorry. He was a magnificent fellow.
Yes, he was. Thank you for your kind words.
Tanya I can say that from losing several cats that I love the pain is still there even years after they are gone.two of my cats died two days apart from each other. mother and one of her adopted kittens. I was just heart broken. Their names were Teacup and Miss Kitty. Emeril’s pictures are awesome. He was so beautiful. I know you miss him alot but remember he is still with you especially in your heart.
I’m sorry for your loss too. It is hard, but he does live on in my heart, always. Thank you for your kind words and support.
I haven’t read your blog for a few months so I just saw the news about Emeril. I’m so sorry. I know how difficult it is to lose a loved one. I’m sure Emeril enjoyed his time here as “a visiting prince”:
“Every day they fall, the leaves, 𝘢 𝘣𝘰𝘥𝘺 𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘴
and sings in a voice few hear.
And every hour life again moves anew, a unique
composite of everything, an infant.
𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘴 placed you in our care. Each of
us should be paraded through the streets,
honored like a visiting prince.”
-Hafiz-
Thanks Kent. That poem was beautiful. Emeril certainly believed he was royalty and was treated as one. He is missed every day.