26/05/2025
It always is a sad day when I get word that a CF baby has passed over the rainbow bridge but knowing how well loved and what a wonderful life they have had makes things a little easier. Patty lost Langley recently and her testament to his life and the happiness he gave her has to touch everyones heart. Here is her update on the wonderful purring Langley.
UPIDATE:
Dear Dot,
I have some very sad news to share about our Langley and I’ve been so sad and didn’t want to make you sad. Our sweet boy crossed the rainbow 🌈 bridge 3 weeks ago. He had been declining for the last couple of months, his kidneys were failing. He was 15 1/2 and the sweetest kitty with the loudest purr, he was so gentle with every CF kitten I brought home. ❤️🐈⬛.
I think the only time I’ve smiled in the last month is when I saw your kitten photos- one even looks like Langley. He was my constant companion through so much in my life- when Max went off to college, I was so happy to have him and Killian my horse. Now with both of them gone, it feels like the end of an era.
Langley had such a quiet presence- he kept the other boys balanced. Boston, Aspen and sweet Fenway are all wonderful and doing so well. My special Aspen was sitting by my side as I held Langley when the vet gave him the final sedative. We had a wonderful caring vet who came to the house so Langley wouldn’t be scared in the car and vet’s office- I am so grateful for her. What a difference it made to all of us. ❤️
Now that I’m catching my breath after loosing my sweet boy, I wanted to share the most extra ordinary story about how he passed away. You remember I would tell about his amazing purr- I could walk up and start talking to him and the purr would immediately start and loud- you literally could hear him across the room ❤️. The girls at the vet’s office called him the purr bucket.
I was so anxious when the vet was on her way to the house because I knew our time was running out 😥. I said a prayer to my mom and said I hoped she would be waiting for him ❤️ when he arrived in heaven. I asked her to send me a sign.
My Langley and I sat on the stairs when the vet arrived- that was his favorite spot ( that’s me and him in our last photo) I held him in my arms and of course- he began to purr. As the medication took effect he got very sleepy and his purring stopped. 💔. Aspen stayed by my side next to Langley until I could no longer feel his little heart beating. I didn’t want to be sad in his last moments but after the vet checked for a heartbeat and there wasn’t one- my tears just started falling. The vet said she would give me a few minutes with him and was returning her bag, etc to her car. She was gone for about 5 minutes when suddenly Langley began to purr. His beautiful purr- one last time. When she came back in the house - I said - he’s purring!! She said oh my goodness- that’s not possible he has no heartbeat. She said never in her 38 years as a vet had she seen something so miraculous. A message of love from Langley or my mom maybe both of them ❤️. But I know he made it to the other side.
Thank you for the gift of these beautiful creatures, they have brought me so much joy. I have included a picture of Langley a couple of years ago when we had a Hawaiian night at the house.
I’ve missed catching up with you and I’m sorry to be sharing this sad news but I do love how Langley sent me a message ❤️
I will send more pictures.
Lots of love,
Patty & the boys.
