We’ve been worried about Olivia. She had that “I’m not eating” scare three months ago and our favorite vets did a thorough check up on her. They didn’t find anything wrong. In fact, she had very good numbers in every category. With that said, we did chose not to have an ultrasound and deeper testing done beyond that due to costs.
She’s eleven years old and seems very tired. She will tell you she could stand to eat five times a day if we were here 24/7 to feed her. Nothing can change our work schedules. She’s fed canned food twice a day and gets a handful of her favorite kibble twice a day as well. And she’ll beg for whatever we happen to be eating ourselves. We generally don’t share people food with our cats but have been known to share cheese if and when we happen to have any. Over the past few days we’ve been giving her more canned food and Mom bought kitten kibble with hopes that will put a bit more weight on her (on Olivia, not Mom who doesn’t need more weight).
Lately, she’s been snuggling into pillows and with brother Quint at night. That’s not too unusual and given it’s cooler here now, not too unexpected. We’re happy for the good amount of winter sun puddles we’re getting for her to bask in this week. We were hoping the daily extra food would perk her back up, and it does briefly, until her shaky legs return and she can no longer stand.
If love could keep pets around forever, we’d be earlobe deep in kitties. Sadly, love, special food, and sun puddles aren’t enough.
Friday morning, sometime before noon, sweet baby Olivia who is eleven and a half, best sister ever to brother from another mother Quint, our super model house panther, the shadowy watcher and reporter of all occurring shenanigans at Colehaus, lover and whapper of fruit left on countertops, and the last black cat we’ll ever have the honor of being owned by, will take her last nap cradled in Mom’s arms to awaken in the warm Summerlands over the Rainbow Bridge, not alone but with all her angel friends and family who will greet her, at long last, with soft murrs and purrs.
We love you, sweetie girl. Until we meet again, sweet Olivia. Until we meet again.
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A Colehaus Cats flashback:
2022 – No post
2021 – MultiCat Monday
2020 – No post
2019 – No post
2018 – No post
2017 – In Sight
2016 – No post
2015 – No post
2014 – No post
2013 – Olivia’s Seat of Power
2012 – No post
Sending all of the purrs and love to you all.
Olivia, such a beauty, consider your sweet noggin smooched and your chin tickled.
I am so sorry. When nothing seems to help and you see her failing before your eyes, then that hardest decision is the kindest. Love to all of you, especially Olivia.
So sorry. I will miss her too ❤️🐈⬛
we are truly sorry. we understand how difficult this decision is.
we ask St Francis to stay bye your side Olivia, as you
make your journey to start your tenth life 💙💚 with hugs ~~~~~
dude, boomer, tuna, sauce and daisy, mackerull and laura
Dearest Colehaus Cats,
So sorry to read that your purrfect and beautiful Olivia is no more… she no doubt met our Dido boy!
But the good thing is that they were so loved and had a true home with shelter and food.
Wish more kitties could experience that.
Hugs,
Mariette
Ohhhh, this wasn’t what I was expecting to read. My condolences on your loss.
What a heartbreak. I was so sorry to read this unexpected news. Please give Olivia a goodbye kissie from us. We will miss her.
~Ivan and mom.
I’m so very sorry.
My heart is breaking upon reading this very sad and heartbreaking news about Olivia. I had to say goodbye to my own mini house panther a few months back, and the heartache and the loss is felt every day. I know how much you love this sweet girl, and I know that she has known and felt this love from you both over the years, reciprocally. My heart goes out to you at this deeply heartbreaking time. I hold you in my heart, and I will light a candle for Olivia, in the hope and the wish and the prayer that all our collective love for her will light her way to the next realm. Rest gently, dear, precious, beautiful Olivia. Forever loved, and forever in our hearts, but also, she will be forever missed. I’m so terribly, terribly sorry.
We are so sorry it is time for you and her fursibs to let sweet Olivia go. We know she will be missed, especially by brofur Quint (extra purrayers to him), but there will be many waiting for her on the Other Side of the Bridge. Run free again Olivia, your legs will be stronger than ever !
Thank you for visiting us and for your kind words. We’re keeping a close eye on Quint in particular, and can say we’re all on the path to healing, thanks in part to you.
This is such sad news. I am sorry you won’t have more time with your sweet girl. XO
I’m so, so sorry 🙁
I’m so very sorry. It’s not easy, you’ve made the best decision for her sake.
We’re absolutely heartbroken by this sad, sad news. We have always loved you, Olivia, and are sorry that it is time for you to make your journey to the Bridge. Mom and Dad Cole, thank you for loving Olivia so much, and for sharing her with all of us. Love, purrs and prayers to you all.
We are so sorry Olivia is making her trip to the Bridge. By now, she has arrived and we hope all our Angels met her there. (((hugs)))
The Florida Furkids and Mom Sharon
I’m so, so sorry to hear about your dear Olivia, it’s sure never easy. Such a special and beautiful girl. Love and hugs from all of us.
Big healing hugs on the loss of your precious Olivia. Scritches to the kitties that are missing their sister. ♥
Farewell, sweet girl. Your fellow House Panther Spitty will have already found you, no doubt. He’s handsome and charming, but even on the other side of the Bridge, he’s not too trustworthy, so be careful! Your human and feline family is going to be sad for quite some time, but eventually they’ll find the wonderful memories you gave them and feel all the love and joy. Meanwhile, many many purrs for your mom & dad.
Dear Mary, thank you so much for your kindness and kind words. Olivia was a big fan of Spitty (as is Tessa), and we like to think Olivia’s met him by now and so many of the angels from the cat blogosphere. Sending hugs to you.
We are so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful panther girl, Olivia. Hugs and comforting purrs to everyone. 🖤🌈
Deer Colehouse CATSS an Hu’manss wee are furry sorry to reed that Olivia has gone to Purr Land aka SummerLand. Wee bring our sinseer Sympaffiess to all of you. Qunit yore Sisutr will watch over you wee are sure….
Olivia sure was a gorgeeuss Panfur kitty. An too young to have to leeve…mee iss 11 1/2 yeerss old an mee iss a Panfur kitty girl two.
Wee hope fotoss an postss an memoreess comfert youss’ now an allwayss…
***purrss*** BellaDharma an gentell (((hugss))) BellaSita Mum
I am so sorry for your loss. What a sweet face.
You are undertaking the long journey through grief. While others may share that grief we all walk it alone. There are no right or wrong paths, no proper way to carry oneself, no set amount of time to complete it. Some steps will come easier than others. There will be rogue waves of grief that you won’t see coming, and knock you back days. But you will come through it. If you get lost let us know. We have been through it before and we might be able to help you find the way out.
Thank you for your kind words over our loss of Olivia. We are healing, slowly, as we’d expect. Thank you for visiting us.
My deepest condolences to you and your family. Keep all the good memories safe in your heart forever. ♥♥♥
We are so furry sorry for your loss. What a beautiful panfur kitty she was! We know you will be reunited with her some day.
Fly free, Olivia, safe in the paw of the Great Cat in the Sky.
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our hearts are broken today. We’re sending your family lots of love and healing purrs. We’re sorry we didn’t comment sooner, but Lola has been battling health issues as well.
I’m very sorry to read about beautifulOlivia. Ido so remember Olivia from the early blogging years
Hugs Cecilia Mom to Angel Madi
Thank you for visiting us, Cecilia, and for remembering Olivia. Sending hugs to you.
I am so sorry for your loss. Olivia was such a beauty. Huge hugs♥
So very sorry you had to say goodbye to Olivia It really is the hardest thing to do.
Mum and I send lots of comforting thoughts and purrs.
Purrs, Winnie
Oops, our previous email got sent before we finished.
So sorry Olivia crossed her bridge. Mum and I send lots
of virtual hugs and purrs.
Purrs Winnie
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So sorry for the loss of your beloved girl Olivia. We wish they could stay furrever💞 Soft Pawkisses to comfort you🐾😽💞
Fly free beautiful Soul✨
So sorry and sad for you losing beautiful and loving Olivia ~ lots of healing energy hugs to you ~ Xos
Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
OH Olivia and Mommy. I was certain I had been here before and left you my loving thoughts and condolences. But I will do so now. I as do all of us here, know the crushing sadness when our babies fly away from us. It is one of the most bereft feelings we will have, as Pet Parents. You are, as your mom said, in the Summerlands, and happy and peaceful, for always and ever.