Run free, beautiful Sophie. Since you never cared for dogs, we never spent much time with you, but we always respected you, and your presence in our house will be missed forever.
Sophie had not been feeling well for a couple months. Mom had her to the vet and she was on medication but it didn’t seem to be working as well as hoped. She peed and pooped on several of our expensive dog beds and was living in the basement for a while until she could be trusted not to ruin anything else in the house. Saturday morning, Mom went down to feed her but Sophie didn’t greet her. Sophie always greeted Mom. Mom looked around and there she was. Sophie was lying on the floor, not moving and obviously no longer with us. It happened not long before Mom found her because she was still warm and not at all stiff.
It was a shock to all of us. She had a vet appointment scheduled for this week but it would be too late. At least now, she is free of her pain and whatever else her illness was doing to her. Sophie was always neat and orderly, so her not using the litter box was a big clue she was not well.
Mom adopted Sophie and Bert from the Humane Society in October 2008. At the time Sophie was around one year old. Other kitties were picking on her in the cat room. Mom felt bad for this beautiful kitty and had to take her home. From day one, Sophie was more of a hermit unless she was alone with Mom. She never liked dogs and her relationship with Bert was on and off. They were never very close but in their younger years they were seen hanging out together sometimes. This photo was taken about a week after they were adopted.
As Mom’s office evolved in 2009, still pre-window bench, but getting closer, the kitties loved to sit in the window waiting for birdies.
Sophie could be playful and the kitten in her, even at about three years old in 2010, loved to play in a good paper bag.
Mom used to have a kitty tunnel with the scratcher at the end. Sophie didn’t mind posing. She loved to run in the tunnel and rub up against the scratcher thing at the end.
Sophie hadn’t slept in the scratching post for ages, but she and Bert used to sleep in their favorite scratching post all the time. Bert still does sleep in there now and then.
Sophie didn’t do much besides work on her beauty sleep, and she was a true beauty. Mom took this photo of her in the bathtub. It is an odd place for a cat photo, but she looks so beautiful in there, Mom kept it.
Mom feels terrible she slept later on Saturday. Had she gotten up at her usual time, she would have been there when Sophie passed. She never wants any of us to have to go alone, but it happened. We all loved you in our own way, and we know you loved us dogs in your own way. Mom loved you the most and she is so sad that you are gone, but happy your suffering has ended. Run free, Soph, and we will all meet again one day on the other side of the bridge.
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We are so very sorry that Sophie passed. She was such a beauty. Our hearts go out to your mom♥ Hugs♥
Mom is pretty sad about it. We never imagined she would just pass away at home like that.
I know your mom hurts the most from losing Sophie. She was a beautiful kitty. I hope she is happy to see Emma and Katie. Losing any fur baby is so hard on the human heart. XOXO Sparkle
Mom feels really bad for Sophie and especially since the cat that causes all the trouble is still going strong and is older.
we are so sad that your beautiful sophie cat had to leave you….. hugs to your mom and to you all…
It was quite a shock at 5:30 in the morning. Mom has never had a cat or dog just pass away at home but she is relieved she didn’t have to make the choice for Sophie.
We are all so very sorry to hear about dear Sophie, that’s super sad and our hearts ache with yours. Hugs to you all and to your Mom. Run free beautiful Sophie.
Mom feels pretty bad. It is not how she envisioned it happening, but she is in a better place now.
Farewell, beautiful one, rest well now.
She truly was a beautiful kitty, but the long furs required a lot of grooming too.
Many hugs to your mom. My own tender heart hurts for hers. Sophie was a beautiful kitty for sure.
She was beautiful and a very sweet soul.
The passing of one of our furred family does indeed leave a hole in our heart. Beautiful photo tribute to Sophie. You can see her personality in her eyes. Have a blessed week.
She was a quiet but very gentle and sweet kitty and we do miss having her around here.
I always loved seeing beautiful Sophie. Since she was usually by herself, it was great to see the photos of Bert and her hanging out together. I know your Mom will miss her and we’re so sorry for your family’s loss. ♥
She and Bert did hang out the first few years, before any of us were here, but then they didn’t really get along much later in life. They are very different personalities.
Oh gosh! How sad, yet how beautiful for it to happen at home where she knew she was loved. She was indeed a very beautiful girl!!! Be extra nice/good to your mom and Bert these next months. I’m told I had a brother cat a long time ago, who loved to go in the bathtub to drink.
Mom is sad that she had to be in the basement the last days of her life, but she ruined a few hundred dollars of dog beds and the carpet in Mom’s office with her peeing all over, so it was necessary.
She will always be in your heart and by your side.
She was special to Mom.
Sophie was a gorgeous girl. Sending (((hugs))) and my deepest sympathy. I’m so very sorry.
Mom feels bad she wasn’t there when it happened, but Sophie was a loner most of the time, so she probably was alright leaving us on her own.
We’re so sorry to hear that Sophie has crossed the Bridge. Our paws are crossed and we send comfort to all of you.
Thank you. It is strange without her here even if we didn’t see her very often.
Oh dear me I am so very sorry about Sophie’s passing. She was absolutely a gorgeous gray lady with a velvety nose and such expressive eyes. Run free dear Sophie
Hugs Cecilia
She was a photo model type of girl and her pretty white paws and other white spots were always so bright. Mom misses her.
I’m so sorry for your loss. They do embed themselves in our hearts and remain there forever.
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Have a fabulous Awww Monday and week. Scritches to the furbabes and my best to your mom. ♥
Mom says it isn’t the same as a dog, but she loved Sophie and she is pretty sad about it.
Sophie was a beautiful cat. She may have been a hermit, but she had a safe and loving home. Run free sweet Sophie. Hugs to you all.
Mom adopted her and promised to care for her forever and she did. Sadly, forever was not as long as she had hoped.
Oh I am saddened with you by loss of Sophie ~ Beautiful tribute to her and gorgeous photos of the sweet fur person ~ it is so hard to lose them ~ Xo
Trying to see the good in each moment, Xo
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
We are so sorry….Sophie was indeed, a beautiful girl.
xoxo,
Rosy, Sunny, Jakey and Mama
She was very beautiful and super sweet. It is sad she is gone.
We are sorry to learn of beautiful Sophie’s passing. We know she will be missed, but is well and pain-free again. Purrs.
Mom is happy whatever was truly wrong with her won’t be an issue anymore. Still it is quite sad.
I’m so sorry to hear the news about Sophie. Her spirit will always be safe in your heart. ♥♥♥♥♥♥
It was a shock for all of us and we miss her.
i am so very sorry for your loss of your beautiful sister, Sophie. yes, she was beautiful. I feel badly that no one was there to hold her and tell her she was loved.
No one had any idea she would pass away. Mom was totally shocked when she found her. She’s never had a pet just die at home before, and it is sad.
She was such a beauty and I’m so incredibly sorry for your loss.
Thank you.
Please accept my condolences for all who knew and loved Sophie. She was a beauty queen.
She was a beauty queen and even though we didn’t see her a lot, she is already missed around the house.
She wuz a pretty girl. Very sorry for your loss.
Thank you.
Sophie was a very pretty girl and your Mom gave her a beautiful life. sending hugs.
I am sorry your beautiful Sophie had to become an angel. It must have been heart wrenching to find her already passed…
We add our love, hugs and sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time.
PS:
We sent you an email with a memento in it to honor Sophie.
Mom has never had a pet just pass away and she was not that old for a cat, but she obviously had health issues we didn’t even know about. It is very sad. Thank you for the beautiful remembrance in our email.
Even though I did not know Sophie, I feel your pain and am so sorry she has left this hole in your heart and that there is a gap in your family
that makes your hearts sad. My heart hurts with and for your heart
It was quite a shock as it was not at all on our radar.
That’s so sad that she passed away ! She was the same age my Rosie from 2007, Rosie has become skinny, but otherwise seems still OK.
For a cat she wasn’t that old, but something was wrong with her and we hadn’t figured it out correctly I guess. It is very sad.
We are sad to learn that Sophie has departed to the Rainbow Realm, we send oodles of purrs and hugs 💔🌈🐾🐾🌈💔
Thank you, we are still shocked she just passed away. Very unexpected.
I’m sorry to read this. I didn’t know Sophie but she was clearly a special girl. My cat, Neville, does little other than sleep, too, but he is a tremendous part of my life, as Sophie was no doubt to her family’s. Unique and special, she will add to Heaven, and await her loved ones there. Godspeed, Sophie.
Sophie was beautiful and very sweet, but she was a loner. She loved time with Mom and Mom enjoyed being with her as well.
Aww, we are so sorry for your loss. What a pretty kitty Miss Sophie was. 💔
She was beautiful and so very sweet.
Oh my- Sophie was a wonderful cat and she was lucky to be with you.
She was very sweet and didn’t deserve to get sick and leave us when she did.
Sophie was a beauty. I am so sorry. XO
Thank you.
I am so sorry for your loss of beautiful Sophie.
Thank you. Even though she didn’t hang out with us much, she is missing in our house.
We’re so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Sophie. We send you comforting purrs and gentle headbonks. Purrs
Thank you. We miss her, especially Mom misses her.
Hugs and purrs.
Farewell, Angel Sophie.
Mom misses her, but she is probably better off where she is now.
We are so very sorry for your loss. Sophie was a beautiful girl Purrs of sympathy and paws of comfort from all of us here.
It is still hard to believe she isn’t going to just show up. Mom misses her a lot.
While I did not know Sophie, I had to come and say how sorry that she had to cross Her Bridge.
It sounds like she had a good life with you and I hope that gives you some comfort.
Sending lots of comforting purrs ♥
Purrs, Julie and the mum
We are very sad she left us so unexpectedly, but she is in a better place now.
So sorry that you had to say goodbye to your beautiful Sophie.
Purrs and Hugs.
Purrs, Julie and the mum
Mom was kind of in shock as it was not expected. We miss her a lot.
I’m sorry for your loss.
Thank you. Mom keeps thinking she hears her meowing.
We’re so sorry we are late getting here. We were so sad to learn of your beautiful Sophie’s passing, and wish there was something we could do or say to make things better. Just please know that we send love, light, and gentle purrs your way, especially for your mom.
Thank you. It is still hard to believe she won’t just show up, but she is gone.
So sorry of the loss of your sweet Sophie. Soft Pawkisses from Heaven to comfort you🐾😽✨
Fly free beautiful Soul✨
Mom misses her a lot and feels so bad she is gone.