My Tail of Devotion for Boone (2001-2005)

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Just checkin' in...

Not much to say right now, that's a good thing. Nothing significant has happened, except for some runny poos and there is a new member of the family from what I can tell: his name is Sunny, he is of the canine kind.

The bridge is still as wonderful as ever, I miss everyone, and I know you think of me often. I'm sorry my time was so short on earth, but I am here waiting for you with Kita, Spook and Seeger.

So, love everyone and keep thinking of me...

Boone

Kita is here with me at the Bridge

Just wanted to let everyone know that my sister Kita (who happens to be a lovely German Shepherd), whom I loved so much, found me today at the Bridge. I knew she was coming though - I was watching everything she experienced today. I was just there a month ago - at the ER vet. Kita wants everyone to know that she misses you - but is glad to have a brother here to show her around. Seeger was more than excited because he can take her around to the doggy side and do all those doggy things - while Spook, Sas, and I chase butterflies in the meadow, and then mosie over to the waterfall for a cool drink. Kita, I am sorry your time was so short, not as short as mine, but still not even 9. Kita didn't really even know she was sick - that sick. She thought her belly ached and of course was confused but didn't feel all that bad. She said she knew her Grandmom thought it was going to be resolved today - and overheard she might have gotten a bath. But, she was very tired, and underneath everything, just felt like she didn't have much energy. She didn't know what was wrong, but knew that this was different.

So, I know everyone is still having a hard time after I left, and now lil' Kita on top of that. Please just know that we are waiting for all of you, and we are only a thought or dream away.

Love Boone, Kita, Spook and Seeger

New Home

Well, today my Mommy went and picked up a new recepticle for my ashes. My Grandmommy is sick so my Mommy had to brave it alone. She had to go to the place where they actually cremated me - and I think that was pretty hard for her. She held it together in the office, but let loose outside in the car. She picked out a very nice cherry wood box that has a place in front where you can put a picture. I feel very loved that my Mommy picked this for me and then found a good picture of me to put in it. Now my old body is next to my Uncle Spook. I think Mommy plans to get a new container for Uncle Spook too. They also provided a cool little imprint of my paw for my Mommy to bake. My Mommy made sure that I had all my beloved items with me when I was laid to rest - so to speak - my favorite down blanket - oogles of toys! and pictures of my family. She even cut a bit of her and Grandmommy's hair and put it in with me.

I think she plans to inter my ashes - and those of my brothers with her and Grandma so we can all be spread together somewhere. I think it would be nice to be with Mom up in the Mountains -althought it would get cold! But, Mom loves to snowboard and I know she would love to teach us! So, there or maybe near the ocean where we can chase the waves all day and basque in the sun! But, mountains would have a summer time where we could chase mice and play in the long grass.

I love you Mom and Grandmom - and can't wait to see you and Helmet, Skeet, Crockett, Kita and Skeet again....

Boone

Christmas Eve 2005

My Mommy drove back up to see my grandma and brought my other brothers with her. She is staying the week for the holidays. I am glad everyone is together - but I gotta say that I really miss them. But, I am happy everyone is together and they are safe. My Mom got to see my ashes for the first time tonite. She cried and was very sad. I wish I could make her feel better and let her know that I am up here watching her every minute. I guess this week my Mom and grandma are going to look for a recepticle for my ashes. I think it might help if my Mommy writes me a letter - I know she wrote one for Uncle Spook and he told me he felt so loved and special. But, I think she felt better too. Mom, I am gone now, I was so lucky to have been a part of your life - and I think it's fair to say that I brightened your life too. I am just glad to be on Catster - making friends - and of course - making friends up here on the Rainbow Bridge. Mom, you have others who need you right now - so take care of them - they won't always be there either. I will be there to join them at the Rainbow Bridge, and I hope that provides you some comfort (at least until you can get there).

Merry Christmas Mom, Grandma, brothers, and Uncle Dirk. Sas and I are here and we got a bunch of presents! I am there with you, just look for me.

Love,
Boone

Boone has gone to the bridge Dec 13th, 2005

Boone the vampire kitty has sadly gone to the bridge. He passed unexpectedly and way too young on Dec 13th, 2005. He was 4.5 years old. Boone's grandma called his Mom early that morning stating that she was at the ER vet with Boone. Grandma was sad and frantic - and just shocked that unsickly Boone was ill. Boone was never sick. He had a slight bout of URI after being adopted from the shelter - but he got through that easily.

Afterwards, Boone was healthy, except for the diagnosed murmur at around 3 months of age. Sadly, the vets never told his Mommy or Grandma what steps to take to test the murmur - or that the murmur could be a precursor to some forms of heart disease. Boone's older brother, Helmet, who is 3 years his elder, also was diagnosed with a heart murmur. Helmet is also a tuxedo kitty (almost identical!). However, neither Boone nor Helmet ever showed any signs of any problems related to their hearts.

On this day, Tues, Boone couldn't use his back legs. He ate his breakfast as usual, then when Grandma heard him throw up (like he often did immediately after eating), she came looking for him. She saw him pulling himself around unable to use his hind legs. Being a good Grandma, Grandma kept her cool and got Boone into his carrier and into the car immediately to the vet. The ER vet told her that this episode was usually the cause of a blood clot blocking flow to the hind quarters. We had no idea that any of this at this time was related to his heart condition. They medicated him as he was in a good deal of pain, and they instructed her to bring him up North to a cardiac specialist. When Boone got to the heart doc - he ultrasounded him - and saw that Boone's heart was greatly enlarged. It was compensating for the left ventricle that was uanble to fill properly due to it's small size. His heart disease had caused his heart wall to thicken - decreasing the diameter of his chambers. The heart doc saw "smoke" in his left ventricle and told us this was blood flowing very fast. This fast flow was probably the cause of the blood clots. As we were discussing treatment options, the heart doc called and said that he was going downhill - so Grandma immediately headed back up to be with him. Just as Grandma arrived, Boone's little body gave out. Grandma hugged and petted him, and told him he was loved, and that she knew we were also.

Boone Esau-Handley leaves behind four kitty brothers, Helmet, Skeet, Jax, and Crockett, one German Shephard sister, Kita, one Mommy - Darlene, one Grandma - Karen, and one Uncle - Dirk.

Boone is now enjoying the splendors of the Rainbow Bridge and all it's furry habitants. I know that his Uncle Spook is there probably trying to find him - although they didn't know each other in life. And, recently, a new friend was informed of his arrival - and has been spending time acquainting him to the next phase of his life - thank you Sasquatch. Please try to find Spook and Seeger - they will want to have as many friends and family as possible around them until the rest of us arrive. And, we will arrive, and we will all be reunited.

Boone Esau-Handley - March 2001 - Dec 2005. Too young, too soon, may he rest and play in peace and tranquility - and will never be forgotten. You are our angel and we knew we saw your soul in your eyes - lover boy.

Love,

Mom, Grandma, Kita, Helmet, Skeet, Jax, Crockett, and Dirk.