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Toby crossed Rainbow Bridge

hckynutjohn — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 00:42:17 GMT

Yesterday we lost another of our 4 remaining furry family members,Toby. At one time not all that long ago, we were a 13 indoor only feline family. We now have Lily, our canine/, and Tiny and Jasper our felines. I won't go into detail other than to say I found him lying on the floor.

He turned 17 earlier this month and had never had any health issues. He wandered up to our patio room door in the middle of the winter. He was a kitten maybe 10-12 weeks old.

I could go into a long story about him and how we brought him in, but I will try to keep this short. He was a 1 person feline, and I was lucky he picked me. If I was sitting down, he was either on me, or looking for the easiest way to get onto my recliner.

My wife was Pet Sitting in another city and I called her to come home. She drove home to say her final goodbyes to Toby, and took him to our vet that was on her way back to her Sitting Job.

Like all our other furry family members, Toby will be cremated and returned to us. I will keep him in my heart forever as another little piece of it has gone with him to The Bridge.

hckynut

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qvcfreak — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 23:55:27 GMT

My heart goes to you and Cindy @hckynutjohn

Toby was adorable and blessed to have found you, love his little face. Hugs and prayers.

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KingstonsMom — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 23:57:13 GMT

@hckynutjohn

I'm so sorry....

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Fifi1 — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 23:58:25 GMT

He's such a handsome fellow - we had four, now one remains.

I understand the sadness and also the love Toby brought to your family.

hugs

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eddyandme — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 23:58:56 GMT

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Kachina624 — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 23:59:31 GMT

@hckynutjohn So sorry to hear of the passing of your constant companion. You're going to miss his company. It's amazing how a seemingly healthy animal can take a sudden turn and be gone in a flash.

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pupwhipped — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 00:00:26 GMT

John, with tears in my eyes I send you my heartfelt condolences. I am so very sorry.

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Terrywu — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 00:00:35 GMT

Sorry for your loss. You will keep him in your heart.

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proudlyfromNJ — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 00:02:07 GMT

@hckynutjohn We had a cat who looked a lot like Toby but she died a few years ago. She hopped on the bed and laid there for awhile then stopped breathing.I was heartbroken. Lost another one this year and I still cry when I think about him and how scared he was at the vets when he was put to sleep. So sorry for your loss.

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Carmie — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 00:05:30 GMT

I am sorry for your loss. To lose a pet is heartbreaking.

Take comfort in knowing you provided him with great life. He knew you would when he chose you to be his lifelong buddy. Seventeen years is a long time to be friends, but way too short of a time to be together.

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Sammycat1 — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 00:06:45 GMT

What a handsome fellow. By your words, it's clear he knew nothing but pure love. Godspeed, Toby!

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Jacie — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 00:10:44 GMT

What a handsome lad. I am sorry for your loss. I think of my past pets every single day. They bring so much joy for that short time they are here.

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Rose429 — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 00:16:39 GMT

@hckynutjohn I am sorry

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Meowingkitty — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 00:19:34 GMT

Sorry for your loss. We too lost a 15 year old baby on the 17th. She was the sweetest calico. She was in kidney failure and was having seizures so we had no choice. They probably introduced themselves at the rainbow bridge and have having a great time.

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threecees — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 00:22:03 GMT

@hckynutjohn

So sorry,

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Catty2 — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 00:23:22 GMT

So sorry for your loss of Toby. You gave him a loving home for many years. Take care.

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Vivian — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 16:44:26 GMT

John, I am so sorry for your loss. It's so painful but our furry family members give us so much joy. My beagle has terminal cancer and despite my having experienced the final good-bye too many times, it never gets easier.

Similar to Toby's story, my brother's cat showed up one day. My brother didn't know the gender so, when the cat decided to adopt my brother, the cat became Pat the Cat. Once my brother took the cat to the vet, he was renamed "Mr Pat." Soon after Pat settled in, Pat's mother, who had accompanied her son in finding a good home, started to visit him daily. She is an outdoor cat but my brother and sister-in-law bought her a warm home where she can stay over during her visits after dinner with her mama's boy Pat.

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m0rgan — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 00:24:14 GMT

So very sorry for your loss. It never gets any easier, does it?

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beach-mom — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 00:25:37 GMT

@hckynutjohn - I'm so sorry. Toby chose the right home all of those winters ago, and I don't think it was a coincidence. This will be hard for you especially, since he chose you to be his person and his comforter. We have one like that right now. Our youngest rescue is completely devoted to DH. Once in a while DD and I will "do," but as soon as DH walks into the door he has a shadow. Toby went to the Bridge knowing he was loved. My thoughts are with you, Cindy, and Toby's brothers and sister.

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Mom2Dogs — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 00:32:04 GMT

Awww @hckynutjohn so sorry.