Thursday – A Little Personal – Frankie Blue Eyes

~ John W. Howell

 

I lost a good friend and fur child this week. Frankie Blue Eyes joined other’s on that final walk over the Rainbow Bridge. After fourteen years Frank fell ill. Blood tests were normal but an ultrasound, showed he had cancer in virtually every organ. He stopped eating and drinking and short-term treatment for dehydration was only to make him comfortable. We had to be brave and let him go. It is never an easy thing to do but if you love your pet as we did Frank, there was only one path to take.

The picture above is Frank on my desk reminding me that there are a thousand words to write. He did this every day and was a hard taskmaster.

 

Once Frank was sure I was pounding the keyboard he would settle in for some shuteye and maintain his support profile until I was finished.

 

When he was certain all was under control in the writing department he would find another place to round out his day.

We will miss you, Frank, and thank you for fourteen years of laughter and protection. Rest well.

56 thoughts on “Thursday – A Little Personal – Frankie Blue Eyes”

        1. He was a feral cat and took after his father who used to roam around in the woods behind out house in San Antonio. Now and then the dad would come up to the patio doors to take a look at Frank. (Frank was an inside cat after he was rescued from the bush)

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  6. I am very sorry for your loss, John. Our feline (in your case also canine) co-editors are part of the family. Frankie certainly had a wonderful life with you; this blog post honours him in a beautiful way.

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  10. They are our fur children and the loss is keenly felt. You have my deepest sympathies. Frank will always be in your heart and in your memories. His presence will remain in his spot on your desk.

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  11. Always a sad occasion to lose a good companion (and overseer in Frank’s case 🙂 ) John. Letting them go without them suffering is the best expression of love there is, even though their absence is so painful to us.
    My oldest pup, Benji, is on borrowed time now (he’s 15 this year which is amazing for a spollie) so I’m dreading that time, but he seems to be pretty chipper most days, so I’ll postpone as long as possible until things get too much for him.

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  17. Oh no, John… I am so, so very sorry about Frankie. My heart goes out to you and your wife. It’s so hard when they have that “spot” where they were so consistently your companion.
    Lucky for Crystal she is good being an only cat now (because of her IBD and her disposition), because after losing Aspen last spring… Crystal will be the last one.
    Sending you the biggest hug in the world. 🐱

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  22. I am so so sorry, John. I did hit Like out of empathy. You know we’ve been through this too, and it’s never easy. I still get choked up about each one of our furry friends that went over the Bridge. Luisa was the last and very much went out as Frankie Blue Eyes did. Good health for many years and suddenly riddled with cancer. I guess if they live long enough, they’ll get something, right? Frankie had a good long life with the best caregivers ever.

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    1. Aw, thank you, Marie. Yes, I know how you have been in the same position. I’m happy that Frank was as health as he was for as long as he was. He was a very happy cat. Thank you for the kind words. MWAH

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  23. So sorry for your loss. He had some serious loyalty.He must have had one good daddy. It hasn’t been long since our Boozer stopped greeting us at the door. So sad to loose him, but glad to know his suffering wasn’t prolonged.

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