Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that Bentley passed away - I know he meant the world to you. His eyes are so blue in those photos - I never noticed that before in all your posts about him!

And I know it's almost a pointless gesture since I don't live in LA and can't drive you to the vet, but if there's anything I can do from up here in SF, just lemme know.

Poor little buddy. I so sorry to hear about Bentley. I know it's hard, but it's good you got to spend so much time with him. It's kind of silly, but I'm going to do it anyway. (((hugs)))

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Sorry to hear of your loss. Bentley was a beautiful cat and a loyal companion.

I had a kitty like that. We called her Flakey, because of the way she'd pounce and tear around the house for no apparent reason when she was a kitten. When she was older, she would sleep most of the night in the crook of my arm. She was 16 when she died, a good long life for a cat, but it was still hard to say goodbye. She was a faithful friend, and she taught me gentleness and patience.

I'm so sorry. I know nothing I can say will help, but I'm so very sorry.

Moxie, I am so sorry for your loss. I know EXACTLY how you feel. And I am equally sorry that your "friends" would not drop what they are doing to help you out.

Or should I say "ex-friends."

My deepest condolences.

He was a beautiful cat. I'm sorry for your loss. When I had to say farewell to my first dog a few months ago, I wasn't prepared for the size of the hole that was left when he was gone.

It sounds like he was just as lucky to have you as you were to have him.

Dammit, Mox; you went and got me choked up too. So sorry to read this.

Bentley was a beautiful cat, and apparently a special one too. It's too bad that most pets are only with us for a short time, but at least he had a pretty good long run (for a cat) with someone who appreciated him. Wish I could help, but like Bloop, probably not much I can do from NorCal.

I know that little I can write will comfort you write now, but I wanted to let you know that my heart goes out to you. If I could do anything for you, I would, but I am a little too far away here in Denver. My fiancee is in San Diego and would be glad to help with anything you might need.

I am so very, very sorry for your loss. I know how much it hurts...I lost my very best girl Murron on October 16 and it still takes my breath away that she's not around anymore.

*hugs*

I am very sorry for your loss.

I am so sorry for you loss Moxie.
Try and remember the fun that you had with him
You obviously have plenty of Pictures!

It's amazing how those little guys can make such an impact on us.

Boo Manchu and I will keep you in our thoughts

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My condolences, Moxie. It is tough to lose a long time friend like Bentley was for you. I hope a couple of your friends come through for you in the coming days.

So very, very sorry to hear this. You don't know me, I've generally simply lurked here... but I had to write. My cat is my best buddy too, and losing her will flatten me. You have every ounce of sympathy and good thoughts I possess.

Best to you, Moxie. Wish I could have driven you to the vet.

Just wanted to add this: he was a gorgeous fellow, and he was as lucky to have you in his life as you were him.

Again, my sincere condolences.

I'm very sorry, Moxie.

Bentley was a handsome young man, wasn't he? Looks like he had some sass in him, which always makes for memorable hijinx. I'm certain that you have lots of ridiculous stories about him. Hopefully you'll be able to tell us a few someday.

Rest in peace, Bentley.

I am so sorry for your loss. I just lost my cat on Wednesday and I know just how you feel. I wish I lived closer so that I could help you get to the vet.

I came here from Steve Graham's site. I shouldn't have read your post because I'm at work and I'm crying with you. I have 4 cats, one of which I feel the same way about that you feel about Bentley. I'm so sorry you have to go through this and if there were anything I could do to alleviate the pain, I would. I so very much empathize with you. As time passes, you will remember the best - and some of us believe we will see our beloved pets again. I know this doesn't help, but know at least that I'm thinking of you and, if I could take some of your pain, I would.

I'm so very sorry Moxie. Bentley certainly was a very handsome fellow. I'm sorry that I don't live nearby so I could be some help. You have all the condolences I can offer and my deepest wishes of peace for your troubled heart.

Moxie,
I am sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you. I have had cats my entire life, I have had two that were my best friends. One is gone, and one here now. I wish you peace and comfort.
Steve W.

Hi Moxie,

I just read of your loss at Steve's blog a few minutes ago. Sorry your so-called friends wouldn't help you.

Long ago had a cat named Woody (a Japanese Bobtail). She lived for 18 years - from when I was 3 years old up to age 21 - she grew up with me and it hurt so much when she passed away.

From the pics you posted it looks like one of Bentley's fangs was longer than the other. Woody was like that, too.

I am so very sorry for your loss. I know the special place these lovable furbabies take up in our hearts, and the massive void they can leave when they are gone. Bentley was such a lucky cat to have a person that loved him so! Such a beautiful tribute you have written here ... I wish you peace. My kitties are getting extra treats and special hugs right now in honor of Bentley.

Very sorry to hear about Bentley. Please accept my sincere condolences.

As much of a cat person as I'm not, I'm intensely sorry for your loss. I understand all too well what it is to lose a pet, and I hope his peace comforts you when nothing else will. Godspeed, Bentley.

I've never been present for the departure of a beloved family member - furred or fleshed. I cannot fathom the ache of that last moment. Oh, how he needed you there...

And I am trebly sorry to know you've no one to rely on in such a difficult time. It is salt in the wound.

As Steve says, use this as a test to learn the truth of people. And never regret leaving behind those who could not help you when you so desperately needed it. Take care...

I am very sorry for your loss.

Moxie,
I am so sorry for the loss of your baby boy. On September 12, I had to put my baby boy Douglas Cat to sleep because of advanced kidney failure. I know your pain. I am so so sorry. I wish I was there in LA so I could come drive you.
Bentley was a beautiful boy. Sending you cyber hugs ((( ))).
Take care,
Heather

I'm so sorry for your loss of the beautiful Bentley. He's gorgeous and his eyes just sparkled. Pets are our babies-I have a 12 1/2 year old Lab and a 17 year old black cat, Lucky. I don't want to think of the time when they won't be around.
No other good words to say because they won't make anything better.

Moxie,

I am sorry for your loss of Bentley. You are both in our thoughts and prayers.
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The fog comes
on little cat feet.

It sits looking
over harbor and city
on silent haunches
and then moves on.

Sincere condolences for your loss.

I'm so sorry to hear about Bentley.

I am so so sorry for your loss. Below is an essay/tribute to my cat Sven:

http://www.commonties.com/blog/2006/12/08/nine-lives/

Take good care of yourself
Erica

Words are never enough, but all we have. I am very sorry for your loss, Moxie. My condolences to you, and rude gestures to your so called friends.

That was one good lookin' cat.

Moxie,

I know how very much that words fail at this time.

Still, I would be remiss in not offering my most heartfelt condolences.

Looking at Bentley, I see a kindred heart and soul with my beloved Harley, who yet blesses me after nearly 13 years. Like Bentley, Harley is close beyond words, insightful to my heart at a supernatural level, and simply overflowing with love at every waking moment.

That he's a mature kitty fills me with the dread of your pain upon me, come that day.

So, I mourn with you now, as only one who loves cats, and who is loved by a cat, can know.

Like Jeffro said, that was one good lookin' cat.

And you know? He loved you so very much. I shall never understand how such small, furry bodies can hold the heart of giants.

But they do. My God, how they do.

Finally. Aaron. Thank you, sir. You stood in the gap, and were not found wanting.

Peace, and blessings.

Jim
Sloop New Dawn
Galveston, TX

Moxie - so sorry you lost your beloved Bentley. THE worst.

One of my dear friends (and a real friend, I might add) sent me this book when I lost one of my birds. It really helped; hope you can get a copy.

http://www.amazon.com/Tenth-Good-Thing-About-Barney/dp/0689712030

Though I'm a bird woman

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doesn't matter whether your pet has feathers or fur. You love him deeply, all the same.

Aww!

I'm so, so sorry.

Read about Bentley on Steve's blog just now. I am so very sorry for your loss and so thankful that Aaron, bless him forever, came to help out when you truly needed someone to do so.

There are no words to offer that can heal the depth of the pain and loss you feel. I can only say how sorry I feel for you both.

Wow! Fourteen years... so sad. Very touching tribute. =/

What a beautiful kitty. I love his little tooth in his mouth. I could see why you love him to bits.

I'm so sorry. :(

I'm so sorry for your loss. May peace and comfort find your heart.
And Aaron, there is special place in God's heart for that kind of fiendship. Bless you sir.

My grandfather just passed away Thursday morning, so I know just how you feel. The last time I saw him was in May, and he looked pretty rough. As I pack my bags to head home for the funeral I think back fondly of the time we shared when I was a kid, but I do regret not being around him that much since college.

Take some comfort in knowing that you were able to share the last moments together. That memory can be as good or better than any others you have.

Moxie, I'm sorry to hear about Bentley. I send you hugs from here.

My heart breaks for you.
I've lost more than one best friend like this.
Nothing I can say can help ease your pain right now. I am so sorry.

Tears welled up in my eyes as I read this. I know so much what you are going through. I cried my eyes out when my puss died. I had her since I was eight. Two years later my chihuahua, who was smaller than my cat, passed on too. She was thirteen.

I wish I was there to drive you myself. Big hugs to you hon.

I'm so sorry to hear about your losing Bentley, Mox.

One of the toughest part of having Animal Companions is that we tend to live a lot longer than they do...which means having to deal with saying goodbye.

When that day comes for us and our sweet Hakuna and Matata, we will be heartbroken. I can't bear to think about it.

Bentley was a beautiful cat...a lot like Hakuna, but with longer hair. May your memories help to comfort you, as well as the good wishes and condolences from friends around the world.

Hi Moxie, nothing I say can ease your heartache, but I do understand your pain. Bentley will always live on in your memory and your laughter.

Bentley, your beautiful friend, was very lucky to have you and now to have your tears. Our sincere heartfelt condolences for you.

Good Night Sweet Bentley, Rest In Love

megan and the bad kitty cats...

I;m sorry for your loss, and the quality of your acquaintances.

I hope you can take some comfort from the fact that you gave Bentley a good and loving home for 14 years, which is so much more than most cats get.

You are in my prayers, Mox.

I had a cat, a boy named Nippy, that lived to be about twenty, but being just ten or so at the time, I obviously did not get to experience him for as many years as you did your little love.

When my Precious died at just 18 months, I was so heart-broken that I stayed home from school.

God bless you, Moxie.

I am just so sorry, not only for your loss of someone you loved, but that you had to go through it alone.

I'm a friend of Sparrows and she passed on your story.

I was in a new big city when I badly injured my eye in an accident outside. I couldn't see and was in terrible pain. Like you I called all kinds of people from work and around me to take me to the hospital. No one had "time". Finally I called my petsitter, the lady that I had hired to take care of Yogi when I had a long day She came right over, hardly knowing me, took me to the hospital, waited while I had lasar surgery on it, then took me home. She stayed with me for two days until I could get up and around. She is still my friend. I guess what I'm saying is that I've found in my 49 years that the people in my life that have the biggest hearts, that care about all things deeply, are people that love their pets (or other peoples).

Bentley was beautiful and I know he will be happily waiting for you when someday you will join him, not to be parted again.

I am so sorry for your loss. He's a beautiful cat.

Gonna go give my Kitty a hug now; he's 12 and your tale makes me realize that one day I won't be able to do that.

God bless.

Moxie, I'm so very sorry. I know how intensely you can love and miss a kitty like your sweet Bentley. They're always there for us in good and bad, they always love us. I'm sure Bentley is already wating by the gates for when you finally get to see him again. I know the pets we've sent before us are there - it wouldn't be Heaven without them. For now, all you can do is hug your other kitties extra hard. They'll help you through, they always do.

I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope that your memories of Bentley soon replace the grief you feel.

my Bubba was your Bentleys' doppleganger [if you add a small white spot on his nose] he was only 8 when he finally died in August...his last hours were much like your kittie's...he had every test known to vets but just wasted away...when I took him in to be put to sleep, he was so weak, I had thought he had died several times during the night...there is no bromide, only the knowledge they are at rest and beyond pain and of course, the goodness of God, who allowed Bubbas' sister,Lucyfur, to survive him...I truely feel your pain and hope you can find comfort in happy memories

Moxie,
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I know what pets can come to mean to people. I recently lost my dog of 12 years, the best and most loyal dog I have ever had. It still hurts, but as always, time provides a buffer that makes us remember the good, and not the overwhelming pain of loss.
Had I been there, I would have helped you get him taken care of, even though we have never met.

My sympathy.

Of all God's creatures there is only one that cannot be made the slave of the lash. That one is the cat. If man could be crossed with the cat it would improve man, but it would deteriorate the cat. -- Mark Twain

So sorry to hear about the loss of Bentley! Our purrs and thoughts are with you during this time.

Sorry to hear that Bentley passed away, Moxie.
I understand your pain very well, having lost a few of my cats over the years. By the way, your photos of him are the best possible memorial ever. My thoughts are with you.

Moxie,

I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm not that great with words, so I can't think of anything I can say that would help. I'm just sorry that I don't live closer because I would have driven you to the vet's office. I know too well the gaping hole that the loss of a beloved pet will leave.

Sorry for your loss.

I'm so sorry Moxie. At least he lived a full and happy life by your side, being pampered and loved by you. I don't know what I would do if Marla were to die before her time. I wish I were up there and had no idea Bentley passed away until today when I decided to check in your blog. I hope you find peace knowing that Bentley is eating caviar in kitty heaven, filled with his friends et al. I hope you feel better. He was your special cat.

I'm so sorry for your loss, Moxie. A short while ago I had to put down my feline companion of 16 years. It's one of the hardest things I've ever done, and it tears me to write about it even now. I still find myself looking for her from time to time. We learn and get so much love from them, and the price for such love and lessons are steep when they pass. For me, though, it's worth it. I hope you find joy in his memories soon, and are comforted by the fact that he had an awesome life and passed by the one he loved most.

this is heartbreaking!
i havent checked in on you in a while and look what i return to!?!? man!

im sooooo sorry for you moxie!

and youve moved!

i woulda helped!

but im very very sorry about Bentley. i will call you tomorrow :(