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Introducing Myself Officially
- Thread starter Gryphoak
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He is blessed to have such a loving family.
Gryphoak
Savannah Super Cat
It's been almost 3 years that I found this site and introduced myself. A lot has changed and I thought I'd do an update...
Sadly, Oakley lost his battle with cancer in last November and after 4 happy years post-treatment, his kidneys gave out and he died peacefully at home with us both holding him. He was only sick for a few days and we took turns staying with him so he was never alone. He held out until I got home from work on the final day and we made sure he was placed in every one of his favorite spots before his eyes told us it was time to go. At that point we moved him to our bedroom where he had slept with us every night, and he closed his eyes for the last time.
His brother Gryphon came out of Oakley's shadow and became even more bonded with us, while still being a parent figure to our Savannah, Calyx. He coped well with the loss of his littermate and although he had major health issues as a youngster needing reconstuctive surgery, looked like he was going to live a long time. While we were away on a ski vacation, our sitter found Gryphon unexpectedly ill. He was hospitalized and had all testing done. Despite surgery and iv medication, his liver and bowels were damaged and he died overnight in hospital before we got to see him. This was a very hard loss for Calyx, who had bonded primarily with him. Calyx went through a long complicated grieving process and is now starting to improve daily.
In the meantime, we had adopted an 8 wk old feral kitten from a shelter who I swear is part Savannah. He has the looks, the brains and the loyalty. Raleigh is now 1 yr old and exhibits the best personality traits of Oakley, Gryphon and Calyx.
Which brings us to now... we are about to become the parents of a new high percentage F6SBT! We are naming him Summit Seymour, Summit because hubby cannot agree on any other name I came up with, and the fact we fell in love with his photo while skiing in the mountains at Lake Tahoe. He is coming to Toronto from Vancouver in early May!
The first 2 photos are of Raleigh and the 2 kitten photos are of Summit.
Sadly, Oakley lost his battle with cancer in last November and after 4 happy years post-treatment, his kidneys gave out and he died peacefully at home with us both holding him. He was only sick for a few days and we took turns staying with him so he was never alone. He held out until I got home from work on the final day and we made sure he was placed in every one of his favorite spots before his eyes told us it was time to go. At that point we moved him to our bedroom where he had slept with us every night, and he closed his eyes for the last time.
His brother Gryphon came out of Oakley's shadow and became even more bonded with us, while still being a parent figure to our Savannah, Calyx. He coped well with the loss of his littermate and although he had major health issues as a youngster needing reconstuctive surgery, looked like he was going to live a long time. While we were away on a ski vacation, our sitter found Gryphon unexpectedly ill. He was hospitalized and had all testing done. Despite surgery and iv medication, his liver and bowels were damaged and he died overnight in hospital before we got to see him. This was a very hard loss for Calyx, who had bonded primarily with him. Calyx went through a long complicated grieving process and is now starting to improve daily.
In the meantime, we had adopted an 8 wk old feral kitten from a shelter who I swear is part Savannah. He has the looks, the brains and the loyalty. Raleigh is now 1 yr old and exhibits the best personality traits of Oakley, Gryphon and Calyx.
Which brings us to now... we are about to become the parents of a new high percentage F6SBT! We are naming him Summit Seymour, Summit because hubby cannot agree on any other name I came up with, and the fact we fell in love with his photo while skiing in the mountains at Lake Tahoe. He is coming to Toronto from Vancouver in early May!
The first 2 photos are of Raleigh and the 2 kitten photos are of Summit.
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I'm so sorry to hear of your losses! It is so heartbreaking to have to say goodbye, but to not even be given that opportunity must have been devastating 
I do agree that Raleigh looks like he could have some Savannah in him, I think it's the mischief I see in his eyes
Congratulations on your new baby, he is adorable!!!
I do agree that Raleigh looks like he could have some Savannah in him, I think it's the mischief I see in his eyes
Congratulations on your new baby, he is adorable!!!
Ach, so much sadness. Thanks for the update and for sharing the news about your new cats. Raleigh looks sauve but Summit Seymour, whooo doggies, he looks full of the devil.
I'm so sorry to hear about Oakley and Gryphon! So sad and so much heartache!
Congrats though on the new baby - I'm betting Calyx will bond to Summit Seymour...also hoping much sunshine comes your way in days to come!
Please keep us updated on when Summit comes home and how he and Calyx get on.
Congrats though on the new baby - I'm betting Calyx will bond to Summit Seymour...also hoping much sunshine comes your way in days to come!
Please keep us updated on when Summit comes home and how he and Calyx get on.
SV Dad
Savannah Super Cat
My condolences on the passing of your kitties. How sad.
I do applaud you for taking that sorrow, turning it positive, and taking in an exceptional looking kitty!
(And then you go and post a belly picture of a spotted kitten. This sends some folks here over the moon with rapture!)
Thanks for updating the community. I wish for the best with your expanding pride of kitties.
I do applaud you for taking that sorrow, turning it positive, and taking in an exceptional looking kitty!
(And then you go and post a belly picture of a spotted kitten. This sends some folks here over the moon with rapture!)
Thanks for updating the community. I wish for the best with your expanding pride of kitties.