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Rainbow Bridge III

hckynut — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 22:31:36 GMT

We had to say goodbye to another one of our furry kids today. He is the third of our family in the last 5 months. He was over 18 years old and was born in our back yard.

I remember the first day I saw him and his 7 siblings. They were born in a little dog house left here by the previous owner of our home. His mom and the other 7 were walking in a line away from me to hide.

Remember the day because I was mowing and I shut to mower off when I saw this line of kittens. I decided to look in the dog house and saw these little eyes shinning. So I reached in, and lo and behold was this little tuxedo kitten smaller than the palm of my hand.

His name was Cruiser and he was the love of my wife's life of all our many furry ones. During the night he was having seizures, and after each one he was so scared and crying and shaking, as was my wife. She called me over our intercom phone to tell me about this. Later in the morning he has a total of 8 of them.

Our vet did not open till 9:00am so we had to wait to call. Fortunately our vet of many years was working this weekend. He has just gotten back after testing positive for the ***** Virus. He got us in as soon as he could after doing surgeries in the morning.

We had a choice to make and none of the other options would have been good for our Cruiser. Meds, that might work. Specialist to see if he had Cancer. And we knew his Creatine and BUN kidney number functions were way too high and had been giving him IV Fluids for months now.

Our decision was based on what was the best for our furry loved Tuxedo Cruiser. At one point we had 13 in our home, not that many years ago. We now have 3 all black felines, including Cruiser's mother.

If there are any decisions harder than making the one like we made today, and so many even in the recent months.We know he is now with his other furry brothers and sisters he grew up with over so many years.

Seems like all of the last 5 week have lost were all on weekend days. Not sure the what or why of this, but getting to our vet that all of our furry ones know and like, has not always been what we've had to do.

These are days every pet owner dreads as their furry ones get older. We know more about felines because we have had so many, and loved ever single one of them.

If you've made it this far, thank you. It will be very tough on my wife for some time to come with the lose of Cruiser. Would you keep her in your thoughts.

He is pictured in my icon.

hckynut(john)

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proudlyfromNJ — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 22:37:07 GMT

@hckynut Will certainly keep you and your wife in my thoughts. We lost our black 18 year old last year and I still haven't gotten over it. My heart goes out to both of you.

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NickNack — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 22:37:14 GMT

John, I'm so very sorry for your loss. It's always so hard to lose a special pet. Cruiser was a beautiful cat. I'll be keeping you and your wife in my prayers.

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Foxxee — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 22:38:33 GMT

You and your wife can be sure many of us understand your pain. Even though I don't know you or Cruiser, I always shed a few tears for those who lost their beloved pets. I have been through it too many times.

Prayers for you, your wife, and your other furry family members.

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riley1 — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 22:41:26 GMT

@hckynut - Oh, my heart goes out to you and your wife. I am so very sorry for the loss of your Cruiser. He is now over the rainbow bridge where he will be taken care of.

We have been through this more times than I care to count and it still hurts when I think of each of them.

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ECBG — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 22:41:47 GMT

So very, very sorry. I hope your other "children" will help bring you some comfort today and the days to come.

Blessings,

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chprsp — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 22:43:09 GMT

Its a hard choice but none of the options were good. End of August lost our 18 year old tortie and not even 2 months later Miss Boots mother to 3 of our cats. Such a beautiful sweet mackerel tabby that arrived as a stray. Your Cruiser was a beautiful fellow.

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Mom2Dogs — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 22:43:10 GMT

@hckynut Sorry about the loss of your pet...it never gets easy...prayers to you and your wife.

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chiclets — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 22:52:32 GMT

My sincere condolences regarding the passing of your family member Cruiser. Saying goodbye is not forever, it is only for today, someday you will see him. Love is forever and an animals love lives on. Blessings to you and Cindy.

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MalteseMomma — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 22:53:55 GMT

@hckynut

So very sorry John, I know your heartbreak. I very recently lost my beloved little Maltie,very suddenly.He was just 5 yrs old. Yes,it was a Saturday too and I had to take him to the Er. Vet.

I had no time to even think,which may have been a good thing.

You and your dear wife are in my prayers................

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Tessa Mendoza — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 22:55:34 GMT

I'm so very sorry. I've been where you are and it is soul-shattering.

My sincere condolencies to you and your wife on the loss of your boy, Cruiser. You made the right decision to let him go in peace.

I hope you both can take comfort in knowing you gave Cruiser a wonderful life here on earth, and he is now with his siblings, running free.

Blessings to you both.

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Goldengate8361 — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 22:58:09 GMT

@hckynut I am so sorry to hear about Cruiser! It is absolutely heartbreaking when your baby makes that transition. Hugs to you and your wife!

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kittykatkay — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 23:03:42 GMT

@hckynut ....I am so sorry to hear about the passing of yours and your beloved wife's dear cat. It is so very hard to lose our furry loves whom have been a part of our lives for so long. I will pray for you and your dear wife. ((HUGS))

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Icegoddess — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 23:13:12 GMT

I am so sorry. Losing 3 in such a short amount of time must be devastating. I recently lost one and he was only 5 years old, but he had asthma and his treatment choices were not good either. We are lucky to have a good Emergency Vet that is open 24 hours/day. It always seems to be late night runs for us. Prayers for your wife.

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geezerette — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 23:23:01 GMT

I am so sorry to hear about poor Cruiser. I just lost my own 10-year-old tuxedo a couple of weeks ago and that was devastating. I can't imagine having to say goodbye to three in such a short time.

I know that Cruiser and his sibling had a wonderful life with you and your wife. They are never with us long enough, no matter how old they get.

Please give your wife my sympathies.❤️🐾🙏🕊💔

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eddyandme — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 23:24:31 GMT

Sending loving hugs to you, your wife and Cruiser's mom and siblings.

You made the toughest choice, one that showed how much love you have for Cruiser. Cruiser is now enjoying heaven with his other furry siblings, yet watching over you and your famiy, sending his love to you all and waiting 'til you're all together again.

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Love my grandkids — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 23:26:48 GMT

@hckynut I love tuxies, they are adorable and your Cruiser looks like a sweetheart.

I always cry when I read posts such as this, having lost pets myself. I am so sorry.

As the saying goes, our pets leave their paw prints on our hearts. You and your wife did the loving thing and now your sweet boy is roaming free and well in heaven and carries your love with him. He will always be in your hearts.

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Agrium — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 23:27:48 GMT

I just lost my little best friend for 15 years.oct 21. I am lost and heartbroken. Cry every single day. I hope it's better It's awful

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DottieBlue — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 23:27:49 GMT

Hckynut: I am so sorry for you and your wife's loss. It is so painful to lose a furbaby. Our dog had a seizure last summer and fortunately our Vet's office was open (it had been closed for a week due to the virus). The vet did everything he could, but nothing would make our little boy better, so we had the painful decision to let him go because it was the best for him.

I am so sorry for your loss and your pain.

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arrabella — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 23:28:37 GMT

So sorry for your loss of beloved Cruiser cat. He had the best of everything! I will keep you and DW in my thoughts and prayers.