Spence passed away last night.

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Spence passed away late last night, the day of my college graduation (I don't think I will ever forget today). He was an amazing cat and I feel like I should tell you guys. Your help with Spencer's diabetes, pancreatitis, and ultimately the cancer. After his diagnosis of diabetes, he was on Lantus for 2 days and went into remission with the help of a low-carb diet. Home testing saved his life. If I hadn't found this site and it's strong advocacy for home testing, hypoglycemia would have gotten him since is remission was so soon.Thank you for the testing kit and the support.

Since the 2nd grade Spence has always slept with me, his head only on my pillow next to mine. And he waited by the door everyday when I came back from school, then school turned into when I came back from work, he would know the time and be there when I opened the door.

Even as I BBQ'd and grilled in the summer time, he was always near by sitting on a patio chair (his favorite recliner) or his mint green bed under our peach tree. He was always around us, he didn't like to hide and do his own thing.

One time when our basement flooded in the middle of the night. He meowed and jumped on my mom's bed, and made her to follow him and walk down two flights of stairs to show her what happened. He was so smart and fun.

I love you Spence, thank you for an amazing 16 years.

Thank you everyone.

I added some pics as well. He was amazing.
 

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OH No!!! I am so very sorry for your loss. Spence sounds like an amazing kitty. He is flying free now, whole and healthy over the Rainbow Bridge. rb_icon

wings_cat
 
I am so sorry. He sounds like he was an amazing little man and from the pictures I can see he was very handsome. Fly free sweet Spence.
 
You and Spence were together for an amazing amount of time. God bless. This is going to be very hard for you but with the time you had together, I know you have many memories to draw from. Remember Spence has just shed his sickly earthly body his spirit remains healthy and free.

God bless you and Spence.

jeanne
 
So sorry for your loss. Remember that as you start this new chapter of your life, your Spence will always be with you in spirit. It sounds like the two of you learned so much from each other. You are blessed to have had such an amazing relationship, and you a wonderful person for having given so much of yourself to provide a good quality of life to Spence during his time here on earth.
 
I am sorry to hear about Spence passing...
He knew how much you loved him, and you two had a special bond! He sounded like an amazing kitty!
Fly free Spence,
and you take care!!!
 
I am so sorry for your loss.

You and Spence had something special for an all-too-short period of time
(it is never long enough).

May all your wonderful memories of Spence bring you comfort...

...'til you meet again.
 
My deepest sympathy on the passing of your beloved Spence. You were an amazing caregiver to him and I am so thankful he left now and not when you were on your upcoming trip. He was a beautiful boy and my heart goes out to you. So sad wings_cat
 
So Sorry for your loss. I still remember the last few moments I had with my cat I had from the day she was born till she passed away 17 years later. I still cry every time I see a picture of her. I will have to go through it again when the time comes with Frisky. My heart goes out to you and I will keep you in my thoughts.
 
I am so sorry to see this post.

Spence was a very special kitty with a very special person. There are no words to express the sadness at your loss of this special friend. No matter how much time we have with them it is never enough and they leave us with huge cat-shaped holes in our hearts.

I'm sure that Spence was met at the Bridge but hundreds of the other GAs here and they are all telling stories of their special people.

((((Many cyber hugs)))))

Fly free dearest Spence you are much loved now and always.

Mel,Max and the Fur Gang
 
Oh I am so sorry. It is obvious how much you loved him and how special he was. I know how much you will miss him. Fly free sweet Spence!
 
I am sorry for the loss of your buddy Spence. Know that he waits for you over the rainbow bridge.
You will be together again, someday.

(((Hugs))).

Fly Free Handsome Spence.
 
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. It's hard when they are with you for so long. He lived a good, long life and that's something to be thankful for. It's great he went into remission. Sounds like you really loved and cared for him, which is all a kitty can ask for. Thoughts and prayers for both of you!
 
I add my condolences. May you always keep Spence in your heart. I believe you will, as our college-era cats seem to hold a special closeness and meaning. They helped us grow and learn and enjoy life. Godspeed Spence. wings_cat
 
I am so sorry for your loss of Spence. I share your grief, but also know that Spence is waiting for you at the Bridge.

Judy
 
I'm so sorry for your loss.

What a wonderful friend you had in Spence and how lucky he was to have you.
 
Oh, I'm so sorry to hear about your sweet boy Spence. He was such a pretty boy!!!! I know how you are feeling right now. It's just to hard for words. Just remember he loved you very very much.
 
Thank you everyone for your thoughts and comments.

This is the first time I've lost a pet. I'm having a hard time grieving and so are my sisters. I'm trying to distract myself but it's so difficult to know that he's not here and I won't see him again..
 
I am so sorry to read of your loss. Spence does indeed sound amazing. It is never easy to lose a pet when they have been a part of your life for so long. May the memories of your days together comfort you. He will always live on in your heart, and in your memories. Fly free sweet Spence wings_cat
 
I am so very sorry for your loss… Spence was a handsome boy… I know it’s hard right now, you see him everywhere and you miss him very much... Thoughts and prayers for you and your sisters...
Fly Free Handsome Spence... o:-)
 
I am so sorry to see that you have lost your friend of such a long time. Spence helped you grow up - he was with you through all of your good times and bad times - and I'm sure shared many of your secrets during your growing up years. How sad that you had to tell him goodbye physically but his wonderful spirit and all that love will never leave you because of the memories.

That really doesn't help the sadness and grief right now that you feel in losing your buddy - they leave such a hole in our hearts and lives when they must go - but you gave him so much love during those 16 years - and he gave you so much - that nothing can ever take that from you. He is a part of your childhood and young adult memories that will always be with you.

He was absolutely beautiful - those pictures are great. Treasure them and feel the love each time you look at them.

I'm sending many comforting prayers and thoughts your way in your sadness.

Emmy & Dude (& Mittsi too)
 
I'm so very sorry for Spence having to go on ahead... But please know that he is waiting for you. This treasured boy will be waiting for that distant, far off, day when your days have been accomplished... No matter how old you are when you pass, you will see a young Spence running to meet you by the bridge... You will know him and he will know you... and you'll be able to spend eternity with each other... along with all the loves of your life eventually... Heaven.. together with all you love...

I wrote this many years ago... I hope it may help you.

The Ridge
© 2004 By Carol Notermann

It’s been such a lovely summer, I’ve been napping in the sun.
This morning, other cats and I enjoyed a long long run.
We chased butterflies together. I climbed high into a tree.
And now I think what woke me up was that small bumble bee.

I’ve yawned and stretched, and still I feel that something has begun.
He’s standing there in robes of white, and telling me to come.
I always run to Him you know, when He comes across the bridge
To see if we’re all having fun and if we’ve checked the ridge.

He gives tummy rubs to all of us and pets and cuddles too
I’m glad to see Him every day, when He comes into view.
Each day He takes a different cat, and chats with them a while
Then off that kitty starts to run. I swear they seem to smile.

But now He’s stopped in front of me. He’s said a name I know.
He said to look out towards the ridge. The sun is setting low.
I start to walk out toward the ridge, and then what’s that I see.
IT’S YOU! IT’S YOU! It’s really you. You’ve come to be with me!

My goodness you are running and I am running too!
You stop to bend, but I can jump and now I am with you.
I feel your kisses on my head, as I did in long off days
You’re holding me and hugging me, and into your eyes I gaze.

And now He’s walking with us, as you carry me once more
We’ve crossed Rainbow Bridge together. We’re here at Heaven’s door.
And He has held it open, and told us to walk through
That from now on and forever, I can always be with you.

Yes, together, Mommy and Spence
 
I am so sorry also that Spence has been called Home. He looks so much like my Blackberry who passed away at 20 last year that it just pinches my heart. May God Bless you both. You will see him again. V
 
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