# Well, looks like I'm welcoming a new feline overlord... **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [September 16, 2012, 11:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-looks-like-im-welcoming-a-new-feline-overlord/634868 "2012-09-16T11:28:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![Corcaigh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/eb8c5e/32.png) [@Corcaigh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Corcaigh)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2012, 11:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-looks-like-im-welcoming-a-new-feline-overlord/634868/81 "2012-09-28T11:23:08Z")
Sadly Sassy didn’t make it. She started to go downhill last night around 11, I didn’t call the vet as I felt it fairer to let her slip away herself, but she was still there this morning. I took her down to the vet because she’d not had anything to eat or drink (and didn’t want anything) since about 10pm last night. Her heart rate was erratic vet gave her a sedative and she passed away while I was holding her. ☹ Thanks everyone for your responses to the thread xx ---
**Author:** ![Ferret\_Herder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e47774/32.png) [@Ferret\_Herder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferret_Herder)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2012, 11:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-looks-like-im-welcoming-a-new-feline-overlord/634868/82 "2012-09-28T11:26:36Z")
Thank you for giving her a warm, loving home during her last days. You’ve done a very kind thing. ---
**Author:** ![DZedNConfused](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dzednconfused/32/15991_2.png) [@DZedNConfused](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DZedNConfused)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2012, 12:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-looks-like-im-welcoming-a-new-feline-overlord/634868/83 "2012-09-28T12:07:17Z")
I’m so sorry for you and Sassy. But you gave her a wonderful last few days and I’m certain she left much happier than she would have had she not found you. ---
**Author:** ![Lynn\_Bodoni](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e47c2d/32.png) [@Lynn\_Bodoni](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lynn_Bodoni)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2012, 12:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-looks-like-im-welcoming-a-new-feline-overlord/634868/84 "2012-09-28T12:50:39Z")
I’m sorry that she didn’t make it. At least she had a time of love and comfort, which is definitely more than she’d had before. And really, all cats want from us is love and comfort. ---
**Author:** ![janis\_and\_c0](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janis_and_c0/32/21_2.png) [@janis\_and\_c0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janis_and_c0)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2012, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-looks-like-im-welcoming-a-new-feline-overlord/634868/85 "2012-09-28T14:22:58Z")
Just reached out to pet my own boyo. & I know how bad it sucks to get attached & then [loose a kitty](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=646602). _HUGS_ RIP Sassy. You were a good kitty. ---
**Author:** ![Infovore](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/infovore/32/420_2.png) [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2012, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-looks-like-im-welcoming-a-new-feline-overlord/634868/86 "2012-09-28T15:22:24Z")
Oh, I’m so sorry. ☹ I kept checking in with this thread, following the ups and downs, and hoping desperately that the little one would fight her way past all this. As the others have said, at least it’s comforting to know that she spent her last days surrounded by love. Sometimes that’s all you can do, and I’m sure it meant a lot to her. RIP, little Sassy. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![FloatyGimpy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/floatygimpy/32/7750_2.png) [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2012, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-looks-like-im-welcoming-a-new-feline-overlord/634868/87 "2012-09-28T15:25:48Z")
Awww, I’m so sorry she didn’t make it. You are a stand-up person and even though her life was short, you still saved her. She had warmth, love, food, medical care and someone to hold her. If there were more people like you, the world would be a much better place. ---
**Author:** ![Quartz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quartz/32/267_2.png) [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2012, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-looks-like-im-welcoming-a-new-feline-overlord/634868/88 "2012-09-28T15:52:03Z")
> [@FloatyGimpy](#): > > Awww, I’m so sorry she didn’t make it. You are a stand-up person and even though her life was short, you still saved her. She had warmth, love, food, medical care and someone to hold her. If there were more people like you, the world would be a much better place. This. RIP Sassy. ---
**Author:** ![Merneith](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/57b2e6/32.png) [@Merneith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Merneith)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2012, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-looks-like-im-welcoming-a-new-feline-overlord/634868/89 "2012-09-28T16:25:04Z")
You did good, Corcaigh. Sassy will have sweet dreams now. ---
**Author:** ![StGermain](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stgermain/32/2868_2.png) [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2012, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-looks-like-im-welcoming-a-new-feline-overlord/634868/90 "2012-09-28T16:30:06Z")
I’m sorry, **Corceigh**. Not for Sassy - you gave her a far better end than she would’ve had else wise. I"m sorry for the loss you feel. You did good - there is a prayer that ends “God grant me a restful night and a peaceful death.” You gave Sassy that. StG ---
**Author:** ![Mrs.Cake](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/2acd7d/32.png) [@Mrs.Cake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mrs.Cake)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2012, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-looks-like-im-welcoming-a-new-feline-overlord/634868/91 "2012-09-28T17:49:11Z")
I’m so sorry. You did all you could and kept her happier and more comfortable than she would otherwise have been (I know from experience that doesn’t make you feel much better right now). ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2012, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-looks-like-im-welcoming-a-new-feline-overlord/634868/92 "2012-09-28T17:50:59Z")
i’m so sorry. sassy got into all of our hearts. i’m very glad and thankful that you gave her love, soft spots, and fun. ---
**Author:** ![Seanette](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/seanette/32/9139_2.png) [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2012, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-looks-like-im-welcoming-a-new-feline-overlord/634868/93 "2012-09-28T19:06:57Z")
> [@Corcaigh](#): > > Sadly Sassy didn’t make it. > > She started to go downhill last night around 11, I didn’t call the vet as I felt it fairer to let her slip away herself, but she was still there this morning. I took her down to the vet because she’d not had anything to eat or drink (and didn’t want anything) since about 10pm last night. Her heart rate was erratic vet gave her a sedative and she passed away while I was holding her. > > ☹ > > Thanks everyone for your responses to the thread xx 😢 (offers sympathetic hug) ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2012, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-looks-like-im-welcoming-a-new-feline-overlord/634868/94 "2012-09-28T20:12:08Z")
Well damn. I’m so sorry the kitty didn’t make it. But as someone consoled me when I lost a dog I picked up not long before, at least she had a good time for a while, and knew love and concern. I wish I knew what happens when pets die. I really hope we get to see them again, and if it does happen I’m sure Sassy will be there waiting for you, as young and kittenish as ever. Bless you for your love and caring. 'Scuse me, I have something in my eyes. ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2012, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-looks-like-im-welcoming-a-new-feline-overlord/634868/95 "2012-09-28T20:24:35Z")
Thanks for giving her love. I’m sorry for your loss. ---
**Author:** ![JackieLikesVariety](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackielikesvariety/32/296_2.png) [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2012, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-looks-like-im-welcoming-a-new-feline-overlord/634868/96 "2012-09-28T23:56:06Z")
I’m so sorry - you did good to give her a chance, big hugs to you. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Corcaigh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/eb8c5e/32.png) [@Corcaigh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Corcaigh)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2012, 9:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-looks-like-im-welcoming-a-new-feline-overlord/634868/97 "2012-09-29T09:48:05Z")
Thanks everyone. I keep looking down to make sure I’m not going to step on her (she’d a thing for chasing my feet) and I’m not having to reach passed her to type, which feels very strange. I’m going to miss her forever. I hope there is a heaven for kittehs and she’s playing these with the all the other cats who were part of my life ❤ ---
**Author:** ![Seanette](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/seanette/32/9139_2.png) [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2012, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-looks-like-im-welcoming-a-new-feline-overlord/634868/98 "2012-09-30T00:16:21Z")
> [@Corcaigh](#): > > Thanks everyone. > > I keep looking down to make sure I’m not going to step on her (she’d a thing for chasing my feet) and I’m not having to reach passed her to type, which feels very strange. > > I’m going to miss her forever. I hope there is a heaven for kittehs and she’s playing these with the all the other cats who were part of my life ❤ I’m certain she’ll be part of the crew waiting for you at the Bridge, since you WERE her human, even if only for a very short time, and will have fun with your other cats in the meantime. ---
**Author:** ![Waxwinged](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/c2a13f/32.png) [@Waxwinged](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Waxwinged)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2012, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-looks-like-im-welcoming-a-new-feline-overlord/634868/99 "2012-09-30T00:26:43Z")
The kitty was loved. ☹ My condolences. ---
**Author:** ![MoodIndigo1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e8c25b/32.png) [@MoodIndigo1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MoodIndigo1)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2012, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-looks-like-im-welcoming-a-new-feline-overlord/634868/100 "2012-09-30T01:04:59Z")
I’m so very sorry for your loss. She was cared for and loved at the end. She’s lucky she found you, and her brief life was a lesson in hope, resilience, even joy. You did right by her, Corcaigh. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-looks-like-im-welcoming-a-new-feline-overlord/634868.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-looks-like-im-welcoming-a-new-feline-overlord/634868.md?page=6)