Farewell, lovely prince! by SaintFox
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I've hesitated to do this image but then felt that creating it would help me through the night.
It was ten years ago when I fell in love with a beautiful black tom cat in the local animal shelter. He then lived there for at least 10 years, nobody knew it exactly. So I adopted a cat that was at least 10, maybe 11 or 12 years old.
It took us a while to become friends but once he accepted me he stayed by my side, allowed me to hug him half to death when watching handball, didn't mind to get a wet fur when I had to cry, gave me comfort when I was alone and moved to 5 different locations within 10 years. He always hated driving in a car but nevertheless was the first "item" I found in my moving boxes.
He decided that we will keep Leo when he visited us the first time. The fact that they where both dressed all in black and Leo even had some black fur here and there definitly helped them to see that they where one of a kind.
He raised our younger tom cat Leo found outside and was always there beside my graphics tablet on my table or above our pillows. And when no one else heard me I called him my "lovely black prince" as he was such an elegant and polite cat - his everyday name was Willi, a short form of William/Wilhelm.
Four years ago he got a glaucom. Nevertheless he climbed and jumped, took milk out of every glass with his paw and most of all stayed the lovley black prince with the gentleman attitude.
During the last year he obviously became an aged cat, loosing weight, walking slower and we began to prepare for what will come. Yesterday he decided that it is time for him to stop eating, he slept a lot and on early Tuesday morning I held him in my arms until his little strong heart finally stopped beating. The other cats sat there very quietly and watched what happened. They still wander around throught the rooms anyway and it will take a while until they begin to forget.
In the evening Leo burried our dear little friend on a hill nearby where we sometimes watch the fireworks on New Year's Eve.
We are grown-ups and so we are sane enough to tell ourself that this is the best way for an animal to die: Home, without fear and pain. But we are not used to the fact yet, that no obsitnate aged tom cat pulls on our sleeves and trousers to get a hug, food (human food was always best!) or being lifted to the working table when he could no longer climb up. There's a little black hole in our life at the moment.
So if I didn't comment or write back during the last days you now know what I did.
...I am not good in doing such sentimental farewell-renders so I am not sure about the artistic quality of this picture. I hesitate to add credits here - but on the other hand the beautiful candles and drapes inspired me so that it was easy to create this scene. If someone has any questions on the techniques: You are welcome to drop me a line - but I am not in the mood to pick this image into pieces with technical details.
Comments (44)
zaigodou
Beautiful!! Lovely Cat!!
gypsyangel
Ohhh.... :'(
midge170
So sad, but you obviously gave him a good life and a great deal of love. He will be waiting for you at Rainbow Bridge.
FantastArt
very sad.. My best wishes to you!
magicmoondesigns
A beautiful image for a cat that was obviously well loved. I am so sorry for the loss you are feeling.
ladiesmen
A render from the heart is always a true gift just like the love you and your cat shared. Not gone just to a diff place but in your heart and mind always there in good and in bad. Nicely done
WarpedHalo
Words just cannot express how I feel when I read this - I am really sorry for your loss, SaintFox.
zai
::big hugs:: I am so sorry my friend...know my heart is with you..and you know where I am if you need an ear...
brewgirlca
Wow, you wrote a beautiful tribute to a friend who shared a significant part of a lifetime with you and will be in your heart forever. And in some future time, you will meet again at Rainbow bridge, he will be waiting there for you and you will both pass over it together. Blessed Be. Roxy
Sensei76
At my home I have three bunnies and my girlfriend has another two cats. I, too, am terribly afraid of the day when first of our furry friends leaves us. I feel with you.
tigertim
Lovely tribute, and lovely story. I feel for your loss. 20+ years is a very long life for a cat, and Willi has had a very happy life and loving one. I miss my cats too.. very much..that friendly purry 'person' that greets you when you get home.. and ours have all been animal shelter/SPCA cats too. But old age is something we cannot escape. We gave them the best life we could, as you and Leo have with your "Prince" so there is some solace in that, and the memories are good comfort. Take care.
cheekyelf
Beautiful picture-just read what you said-touched my heart & bought tears to my eyes,I know exactly how you feel.I lost my cat & best friend last year(age thyroid trouble)I also was with him to end,I cried buckets-HAD HIM FROM A KITTEN)& still miss him dearly I buried him under his favouite tree,I have a small plaque that says NOT JUST A CAT BUT MY BEST FRIEND MISS YOU IN THE SHAPE-OF A PAW PRINT-he used to sit there under the shade when it was hot.That is where the plaque is.xx
lwperkins
NOT JUST A CAT BUT MY BEST FRIEND is so true, you will miss him always but he had a wonderful cat life because of you, and part of him will always be with you. hugs, sweetie!
Shirahime
Beautiful composition!
anitalee
Beautiful tribute
Garlor
A fine tribute and a story of love going both ways, I am glad you still ahve other cats around but know that they all have their own ways.
yakchat
Oh hon...I am so so sorry for your loss...I know how it is to lose beloved pets...it hurts so bad....please take comfort in knowing he lived a long and very happy life that you gave him....much much love, Carol
louly
I'm not the biggest cat lover but your story really touched me and made me want to go get myself a cat. I feel so sad for you and Leo. Sorry for your loss... big hug.
JSGraphics
I'm sorry to hear him go. I know you were expecting it. Remember the good times with him. I hope everything get's better soon. Cheer up and Many Hugs.
Thetis
fantastic dedication
matrix03
excellent dedication! 5
fabiana
As I told you yesterday... he is there in the Heaven´s door waiting with no rush the time he see you again, without glaucome, without any disease or even, without age. I am sure he is with Asdrúbal, my "tangerine" cat from the old 80's... So, raise his milk bowl and say "good morning" because he is there in some corner... And well I feel really happy to see that those small lights guided him... you are in my heart, Meike.
rebelmommy
Ohhh hun, I am sorry for your loss, but it sounds like you have lots of lovely memories to help you through.. ((Soft gentle hugs))
Elke
A nice tribute with a lovely story. Your lovely black prince will always be with you.
Jessaii
Such a lovely tribute. So sorry for your loss. Our pets are our most loved treasures. hugs
mrestey
I grieve with you Saintfox. I know what it is to lose a close animal companion as I too recently have. You are in my thoughts and well wishes. :(
Renderholic
Sorry about the loss of your friend. A nice tribute.
Lunastar
My heart goes out to you in your loss. What a lovely work, Your lovely black prince is just gorgeous. I am so sorry for your loss.
lulu18
This is a beautiful tribute to your lovely black prince. It's heart wrenching when we lose one of our 'furry children'. I'm so sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you.
mikeerson
You had yourself a special cat. Sounds like he passed in your arms... My sister had cats growing up, I always got a dog... her cats would disapear when they got old and my Mom said cats are known to wander off when it's time to die - I've known of a few cats that do that, so you should feel the animals love big time... Last cat I had, was torn in half by two stray pit bulls. I understand how some pit bulls can have great owners and they are beautiful dogs, but I see it them that they have a mentality that is unlike any other dog and I've had lots of dogs. Best dog? Yellow Lab - Golden Retriever.