Goodnight you dear, sweet prince of cats. We were with you until the very end.
Orlando (1993-2011)
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oh, how sad. My thoughts are with you both.
By: Karla on January 5, 2011
at 10:56 am
Ouch. That came out of the blue. Vale the venerable Orlando.
By: Andrew on January 5, 2011
at 11:01 am
Oh Scott and Mark – so sad for you. I know what it feels like to lose a beautiful ginger cat :( Thinking of you both. Hug Oliver and Ruby for me. x
By: Darce on January 5, 2011
at 11:35 am
Oh..so sorry to hear of your loss. Hugs to you both! Not a good way to start a new year. :(
By: Paul on January 5, 2011
at 11:38 am
How very, very sad for you both, Scott. I knew he was frail but had no idea the end was so near. You will miss your beautiful boy, but he has had a wonderful life with you, Mark and Doris (and lately Oliver and Ruby). He was a fortunate cat indeed to have had such a loving home. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
By: Di on January 5, 2011
at 11:41 am
Mark, Scott, my condolences for the loss of Orlando. What stays are the memories no-one can take those away.
By: Peter on January 5, 2011
at 12:07 pm
Prince Orlando, what a beautiful cat! I’m so sorry…
By: Brigitte on January 5, 2011
at 2:39 pm
Oh no! Scott and Mark, I’m so sorry to hear about Orlando.
By: Riayn on January 5, 2011
at 4:06 pm
Scott and Mark, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Orlando had a long, wonderful, life and could not have been in the care of two better people. I’ll keep you all in my thoughts and prayers… ((HUGS))
By: Hanuman Das on January 5, 2011
at 4:10 pm
Oh Scott, I am so very sorry. Orlando was indeed a Prince among cats and we will all miss that dear sweet boy.
By: Milo and Alfie on January 5, 2011
at 5:35 pm
It hurts, it really hurts! There is a black hole in the center of you that once was filled with love, laughter and joy. A void, only filled with emptiness. You will sob for days, and just when you think you’ve shed your last tear, you chance upon a memento and the tears flood again.
Finally, one day, you accept your emptiness and your eyes become as dry and barren as your heart. “I’ll never, NEVER replace him “ you state vehemently, which of course you cannot.
Eventually, you’ll be able to talk about the happier times you shared and you’ll find yourself in the unusual situation of being able to laugh through your tears, just when you thought you’d never laugh again.
Allow yourself to cry. Holding back the tears will only stuff all that emotion inside, flooding tears will cleanse the soul.
Focus on things that make you happy. Sometimes we forget to fully appreciate the beauty around us, until we are forced to think about what we’ve lost.
Take time to share an intimate minute with someone you love. Spend additional time with Oliver and Ruby they will make you laugh and cry tears of joy!
God rest your soul Orlando.
By: Karen on January 5, 2011
at 9:44 pm
He was a sweet boy. I’m so very sorry. Give Mark a big hug for me.
Thank goodness you have the babes. Grief for a pet is a little easier to handle when you can cuddle another warm furry body.
Much love.
By: dancingwithfrogs on January 5, 2011
at 9:47 pm
I feel that I knew him too, and am very sad. Your excellent care of him certainly gave him the longest cat life though. much love to you both.
By: Ann O'Dyne on January 5, 2011
at 9:58 pm
So very sorry for your loss – losing a much loved moggie is never easy, nor should it be when they have been so loved.
Perhaps you can take some comfort in that Orlando didn’t leave you both until he saw that there were two new warm furries to look after you, and he knew you wouldn’t be alone.
By: ginger megs on January 6, 2011
at 12:31 am
Oh no, dear noble Orlando. Sending many caring hugs for you and Mark
By: Michelle in Wgtn on January 6, 2011
at 12:41 am
Scott & Mark I’m so sorry to hear that Dear Orlando has passed on. He was such a beautiful boy & very lucky to have led such a fortunate life with you. He will be with Doris now & together they will watch over Oliver & Ruby. My love & thoughts are with you. R.I.P. Lando pando. xxx
By: Mother on January 6, 2011
at 1:46 am
I’m so sorry to hear of Orlando’s passing….I know exactly how you and Mark would be feeling right now. Orlando was so very lucky that you chose him to come live with you both and he even had the opportunity of travelling overseas – Yes, he sure was treated like a Prince.
A beautiful boy at rest…..R.I.P. Orlando…..
By: Elizabeth on January 6, 2011
at 2:36 am
So sorry to hear about the passing of Uncle Orlando. I really enjoyed your 85th birthday tribute to him and it’s nice that you have those pictures to trigger fond memories of him. He did look quite old and frail in your last pictures…glad that you could keep him going as long as you did. RIP, dear Orlando.
By: quiltcat on January 6, 2011
at 4:47 am
I am so sorry. Orlando was such a great cat. He will be thrilled to see Doris…
My thoughts are with you both. xoxo
By: Emma Williams on January 6, 2011
at 5:38 am
I’ve been thinking of you both all day.
My friend Sandy, as soon as I saw her today, said that she’d popped on here and saw that he was gone. She said she’d miss seeing his blog posts, especially the “That is all” sign off.
He will not soon be forgotten.
By: dancingwithfrogs on January 6, 2011
at 7:22 am
RIP Orlando – I’ve enjoyed your adventures. My thoughts are with you Scott & Mark :)
By: Lisa on January 6, 2011
at 9:48 am
Oh, I’m so sorry to hear Orlando has gone :(
Best wishes and sympathy to you and Mark.
By: Jayne on January 6, 2011
at 10:33 am
I’m so sorry to read this news. I have enjoyed hearing about his life. Orlando was lucky to have you, as much as you were enriched by his presence in your lives.
By: Maria on January 6, 2011
at 12:15 pm
I am so sad. I will miss his blogging. Love to you.
By: Widget on January 6, 2011
at 12:33 pm
Oh dear, this was most unexpected to read.
I am so sorry for you and Mark.
And that Oliver and Ruby did not really get to know dear Orlando.
By: VioletSky on January 6, 2011
at 1:12 pm
Oh no! So sorry!
By: isabelle on January 6, 2011
at 11:21 pm
Goodbye dear Orlando, and much love to you all. x
It seems fitting that he got to meet Ruby and Oliver before he left. He was a lucky cat with a long life and humans who loved him, plus people who knew him through your blog, you shared his specialness. Thank you for that.
It was good to know you Orlando. x
By: Susannah on January 7, 2011
at 1:21 pm
Oh my
I have been away for a week or so, and this happens.
I have lost my two cats of 14 years each; the loss was devastating, the pain like no other, so I completely emphasize with all the emotions you are going through. I am very glad to see a pouring out of support here for you. I it a comfort I hope knowing you are not alone in the loss and sorrow.
By: Urspo on January 9, 2011
at 7:10 am
I am very sorry to learn about Orlando. XO
By: homer on January 9, 2011
at 4:18 pm
Hi Mark and Scott.
I’ve been away from your blog for the last couple of weeks or so, and I checked in today because I was wondering how Orlando was getting on.
I’m so sorry to hear about his passing, and my heart goes out to both of you. I know it’s been said before, but he *was* an amazing cat.
By: John on January 17, 2011
at 12:46 am