MY CATS
* MY ANGELS *
~ SYLVESTER ~
GIP FIN*Recknagel Stiivensiikali
01.07.2004 - 04.12.2008(Multiple Myeloma - cancer)
Ocicat
Lavender silver spotted - OCI cs 24
(This color in Ocicats is rare in Finland!)
Neutered male
Title: Grand International Premior
Sylvester was the oldest boy of
the hairballs and the gentle boss of the gang. Sylvester was outgoing
and liked all kinds of attention but at the same time independent
in his own way. He liked playing fetch, high jumps, climing and naps on
top of the tv...If he was bored or wanted something, he would talk
loudly. Sylvester was very clever and took a nursing role when it
comes to the other cats. He liked teasing the girls sometimes, but he
was the gentle leader of the family. His daily routine consisted of
taking care of the others and cleaning their fur, especially licking
their faces. Sylvester especially took care of the younger ones (the
boys Gibson and Figaro) and taught them the way of life. He took them
under his wing and he was like a father to them and Figaro even sucked
his chest for a long time ;) During Sylvester's lifetime I never heard
him hiss at another cat or human! I can't explain in words how sweet,
humble, clever and amazing he was!!
In the end of November 2008 Sylvester's started to lose weight. He behaved
completely normally so I scheduled a check-up lateron, but when the gums
suddenly became pale I immediately took him to the vet and bloodsamples showed
he had a severe anemia. He was put on cortisone and tests were done, different
measures were taken, blood donation possibilities from his friends were
investigated and so on...a week later all his blood values had gone up and he
was still himself, but a few days later his heart suddenly gave up. In the
morning of the 4th of December 2008, lying in my arms with his friends around
him, my dearly beloved Sylvester went to catheaven... ;;((
The autopsy
showed that Sylvester had multiple myeloma, cancer. You can say that it is a
type of blood cell cancer (malign plasma cell tumor) (from the bone marrow).
Multiple myeloma is extremely rare in cats! Sylvester had the cancer in the
bonemarrow, liver, spleen and lymph nodes. Sylvester passed away due to the
severe anemia caused by the cancer, but even if he would have survived the
anemia, the cancer would of course still have been there. The cancer would
lateron have spread to the bones of the body, causing extremely terrible
bone-pains, so under these circumstances it was better it ended as it did,
before Sylvester got any terrible bone-pains and suffering! Now, he instead got
to pass away quickly and unexpectedly at home with his loving family with him,
without any longterm terrible pains!
Sylvester was cremated in his
blanket with his favourite toys and a flower and 17.12.08 I got my darling home
again in a beautiful urn.
Sylvester's grandmother (from his mother's side)
is Tryffel's grandfather's mother (from his father's side) or in other words,
Sylvester's mother (born 1999) is Tryffel's grandfather's (born 2002)
halfsister, which makes Sylvester halfcousin to Tryffel's father...
;)
Sylvester is now my angel watching over us. I miss you undescribebly
and I will always love you and remember you, my sweet, amazing, endlessly
beloved darling Sylvester!!!!!!!!!!!
Sylvester's show results:
05.03.05 Vaasa
(FIN) EX1
10.03.07
Seinäjoki (FIN) EX1 CAP
19.05.07
Tampere (FIN) EX1 CAP
20.05.07
Tampere (FIN) EX1 CAP
PR (=>
Premior! )
01.09.07 Tampere
(FIN) EX1 CAPIB
10.11.07 Forssa
(FIN) EX1 CAPIB
23.02.08
Tallinn (EST)
EX1 CAPIB IP
(=> International Premior! )
24.02.08
Tallinn (EST) EX1
CAGPIB
12.04.08 Vaasa
(FIN) EX1 CAGPIB
13.04.08 Vaasa
(FIN) EX1 CAGPIB
17.05.08
Tampere (FIN) EX1 CAGPIB
18.05.08 Tampere
(FIN) EX1 CAGPIB
14.06.08 Jämsä
(FIN) EX1 CAGPIB
15.06.08 Jämsä
(FIN) EX1 CAGPIB
06.09.08
Seinäjoki (FIN) EX1 CAGPIB GIP
(=> Grand International Premior! )
07.09.08 Seinäjoki
(FIN) EX1 CAPE
04.10.08
Tampere (FIN) EX1 CAPE
05.10.08
Tampere (FIN) EX1 CAPE
22.11.08 Turku
(FIN) EX1
-
23.11.08
Turku (FIN)
EX1 CAPE
Ranking
2008: 14:th place among
all neuter Ocicats (OCI) in Finland! (unsure, but probably
final ranking)
2007: 12:th place among all neuter OCI in
Finland!
Ocicats of the year
2008-competition (FIN):
Neuter male of the year: 6th place
Dilute
of the year: 8th place
Silver of the year: 4th place
Breed presentation shows (or similar)
(FIN)
11.11.06 Vaasa
24.05.08 Royal Canin Roadshow:
Vaasa
25.05.08 Royal Canin Roadshow: Vaasa
21.09.08
Kokkola
Lay down your head, sweet
boy Be
peaceful and rest. I'll never forget you, My gentle boy...the
best. Lay
down your head, kind boy
Our time must now end.I've loved every
moment,My
companion...my friend.Lay down your head, my boyIt is time for
goodbyes.The sand has run through for us,That's it...close
your eyes.~Jenny Preve~
~~~~
Look not where I wasFor I am not
thereMy
spirit is freeI am everywhereIn the air that you
breatheIn
the sounds that you hearDon't cry for me MomMy spirit is
near
I'll watch for you
From the other side
I'll be the one running New friends by my side Smile at my
memory Remember in your heart This isn't the
end It's a
brand new start ~Carol Kufner~
Two marked photos of Sylvester taken by Ida-Lina Nyholm. © Dezzicat's