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in the early morning hours of March 1, 2008. Sonny, you were only 10-1/2 months old! Through my hysteria and tears I tried to think clearly and quickly to get you the help you needed. I rushed you to the emergency vet clinic and you were fading so fast! They rushed you into a back room and then came the worst news I could ever hear. They told me that they'd been trying to resuscitate you for 15 minutes, and that your little heart just wasn't beating anymore. They asked me if they should continue to try and bring you back to me, but I told them to let you go. When the vet went back, Sonny, you were already gone.

Sonny, in the short time we shared together, I loved you with the very essence of my soul. I'm still in shock and the tears that I cry won't stop for a very long time to come. I still hear you calling me and I miss you sweet, talkative boy!

Rest in Peace my Sonny-Sonny. I promise we'll see each other again someday, and it will make all the pain I feel in my heart for you so worthwhile just to hear you call me "Mau Mau" again.

A song for my Sonny:

"THE PROMISE" - Tracy Chapman

If you wait for me then I'll come for you
Although I've traveled far
I always hold a place for you in my heart

If you think of me, If you miss me once in awhile
Then I'll return to you
I'll return and fill that space in your heart

Remembering
Your touch
Your kiss
Your warm embrace
I'll find my way back to you
If you'll be waiting

If you dream of me like I dream of you
In a place that's warm and dark
In a place where I can feel the beating of your heart

Remembering
Your touch
Your kiss
Your warm embrace
I'll find my way back to you
If you'll be waiting

Oh, I've longed for you and I have desired
To see your face, your smile
To be with you wherever you are

Remembering
Your touch
Your kiss
Your warm embrace
I'll find my way back to you
Please say you'll be waiting

Together again
It would feel so good to be
In your arms
Where all my journeys end
If you can make a promise
If it's one that you can keep, I vow to come for you
If you wait for me
And say you'll hold
A place.. for me.. in your heart.

Hi,

I am so very sorry about Sonny. His story is just heartbreaking and he should have had many years ahead of him. Such sudden losses are always the most difficult of all.

Sonny was a soulmate kitty, a very special one that doesn't come along very often. He will always be alive in your heart and I have no doubt that the day will come when you see each other again. The song that you posted in his honor is just beautiful. It brought tears to my eyes and gave me a chill.

I'm sure Sonny knew that you did everything possible to help him. He felt your love for him even as you rushed him to the ER and knew you were close as he passed.

I just love black cats. They have a beauty all their own and their personalities are wonderful. I feel lucky to have 2 black cats as part of my feline family.

Please take care and know that we have a Pet Loss chat every night, if you would like to come and talk about Sonny. It always helps me to share with others when I experience a loss.

Of course, you are also very welcome to post here anytime.

Regards,
PHKitkat
PetSupport.net Site Coordinator