I am very sorry to hear of your Ivan's passing-you'll always have wonderful memories of him.

Mark, I am so sorry to hear about Ivan. I've always enjoyed his pictures and the stories you would post about him and all of your other beautiful kitties. <3

So very sorry to hear about Ivan. :-(

Thank you everyone. It's strange not hearing his special meow that he developed for me -- "Ma-Maouu!" He was the "street brawler" of the litter, he had short front arms that made his jumps more of a belly flop, but he's use them in play fights to smack the heck out of everything. All the others have foot pads that are soft and smooth, his were rough, like a cat that lived on the streets. He was one of those cats that would suddenly chomp down on you while you were petting him, and once or twice he got me so bad I thought he bit me down to the bone. He also could have one of the most annoying meows you could ever imagine, and at one time, he served as my alarm clock, walking around the house uncannily 45 minutes before the alarm would go off, doing his most annoying meow. In alot of ways, he was also the most intelligent of the litter, and he obviously knew Robocat disappeared, and was never quite the same afterwards. He was very special, and it was a privilege to have been chosen to care for him.

I just read this very sad news...sitting at my desk at work with tears in my eyes. So very sorry to hear about Ivan, but he is at peace and not in pain. You gave him an extraordinary life and a very merciful peaceful end. There is a good reason that Storm, Mikesh, and Ambercat have adopted you!

Mark I am so so sorry to hear this sad news. I know Ivan is missed terribly and I add my tears to all of the others here. You made a hard choice but we never want our babies to suffer. RIP dear Ivan. Look for my Amanda at the Rainbow Bridge to welcome you.

R.I.P. little Ivan. Hope that with the help of the rest of the gang, that things will start to get easier soon Mark.

I'm sorry to hear about Ivan passing. I know you did what was best for him. He had a wonderful life with you. Any cat could hardly have a better home. I'm so sorry Mark. Think about what a wonderful life you gave him and how lucky he was to have you. RIP dear Ivan.

Oh Mark... I just her the news.. I'm so very sorry to hear about Ivan. I know how you feel. I lost my Gizmo in June and Dixie passed away in November. I am still so heartbroken. I know you loved them so. Take care my friend.

I am in tears as well. I'm so sorry about dear Ivan and I know your decision was heartbreaking but the best thing you could do for your boy, Mark. This never gets anywhere close to being easy, but just know that most of us have been through this, and though some handle it better than others, all you can do is grieve the way you need to. I will miss his handsome face in your group pictures...

I just read your post and I'm devastated...I'm so sorry that Ivan is no longer here on earth, making your and our lives a little bit happier, just by being here. I will really miss him so much on Picato. RIP sweetie and say hello to my Willy and my first kitty Charlie, both of whom will welcome you on Rainbow Bridge. I'm in tears right now...

Oh, no Mark, I'm so, so sorry to read about the loss of your precious Ivan. I know he had a wonderful life with you and and his brothers... I want you to know that Ivan will never, ever be forgotten ... rest well dear boy, I am sure you will meet Robocat and Paulinchen. Hugs to you and your boys ... tears

Oh no, this is so sad... I feel very sorry for you Telemark. You gave all your beleoved kitties wonderfull moments, an they enjoyed a very happy life. As hard as it could have been, it was the right decision. All Picato's friends are with you in heart and soul Telemark. Rest In Peace dear Ivan. We will miss you

Oh Mark -- This is devastating news for you I know. Brave, brave Ivan -- he was trying so hard to hang on for you and his furpals, I just know it. I so feel your pain. Tears for you and for Ivan. My sincere, heartfelt condolences dear friend. Run free sweet Ivan in the warmth of the Rainbow Bridge with your many friends who I know have greeted you with open paws and will shelter you forever and forever. You will not be forgotten sweet baby.

I am so sorry for your loss - but you made the right decision, no matter how hard it was. I will miss him in the group photos. Tears

It saddens me to reports that I had to let my dear Ivan go during surgery today. He was stabilizing on weight loss, and had a good appetite, but the doctor wanted to take another ultrasound because she couldn't see behind his stomach the last time, which was full. Today was just supposed to be a routine follow-up, but I knew something was wrong because he was only holding weight, not gaining. She found a mass during the ultrasound and I elected for surgery. While they had him open, they found that he had an intestinal tumor, just as Robocat had, but it had spread to his liver. I almost allowed them to close him up and bring him home, but like Robocat, I couldn't allow my baby to go down hill, and let him go gently while asleep on the table. Ivan was adopted out at 8 weeks old, and the family brought him back to me at 2 years old when he wasn't "cute" anymore, amazingly giving me a chance to take him back before they brought him to a shelter. Out of the 4 brothers that were adopted out, he will always be my miracle kitten that came back to me. Out of that family of 7 (8 counting the feral father), only Floppy is left. Good-by sweet Ivan, until we're together again....