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Now we have 7

hckynutjohn — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 02:10:15 GMT

RainbowBridge

Our feline family after today is now down to 7. Pitty, one of our Black felines and our 2nd oldest, had to be put to sleep earlier today. Another one that came on just in the last 2-3 days. He had several unrecoverable problems and not a sign of any of them until last Thursday. We had to put his "mom" to sleep less than 6 months ago, and they both were my lounge chair partners almost every night. They are together once again.

Seems like about the time things are better, they are not. Optimism allows some humans to look at the good side. We had him and exchanged love with him for over 15 years. Those will be the thoughts that we will try to keep in our head during these rough times.

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Bird mama — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 02:12:04 GMT

Oh John, I am so very sorry that Pitty had to go back to God unexpectedly.

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flickerbulb — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 02:15:00 GMT

I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved kitty. It is sad to lose a good companion.

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MaggieMack — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 02:15:30 GMT

Sharing your sorrow with you, John and Cindy. Your grief is proof of your great love for Pitty. Please feel our love flowing out to you as your journey continues with your seven.

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Lucky Charm — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 02:16:15 GMT

I'm so sad for you! It's hard as you know. I don't know what's worse, watching an aging pet and 'knowing' they won't be around forever, or something strange and awful happening quickly.

Sometimes I swear I can't take the loss of another pet and don't want to get any more and then something too precious comes along!

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september — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 02:18:40 GMT

I'm so sorry you lost Pitty. I know you gave this kitty a great life.

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Terrywu — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 02:26:03 GMT

So sorry for your loss. Had to put down our dog this summer after 14 years. They truly become family.

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kdgn — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 02:29:11 GMT

I'm sending my deepest sympathies to you and Cindy, John. The chair will feel empty now.....

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Firefly3 — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 02:45:41 GMT

I am so very sorry, John!

I am a kitty Mom Too and I hate when something like that happens!

Please know I am thinking of you during this time!

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NC Bandwagon — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 03:19:02 GMT

I'm so sorry, hckynutjohn. Even though your kitty had health problems, he lasted as long as he did because you and your wife took such good care of him. Animals never forget.

I hope your wife is doing better and I hope you're doing well, too.

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Joey Heatherton — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 04:27:49 GMT

I am so sorry for your loss, your grief.

To me, it doesn't matter if a four-legged baby cleaves to us for a year, 5 years, 15 years or longer. When they leave us, no matter how long or short we were privileged to know them, the loss is profound and unbearable.

Eventually, if you're able to come up for air, perhaps you will adopt another boo to add to your family -- to honor the love you lost. But give yourself a chance to grieve, to honor the memory of a loving companion and friend.

All my best.

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feline groovy — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 04:42:55 GMT

My deepest sympathies...

I hope that you'll have at least one new 'lounge snuggler' soon.

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betteb — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 07:36:14 GMT

I'm so sorry John.

"For the soul of every living thing is in the hand of God" Job 12:10

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Preds — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 09:53:41 GMT

My heart aches for you and Cindy. I'm so sorry John.

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photodreamr — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 10:11:04 GMT

I am so sorry for your loss. I lost one of my best kitty friends a couple months ago. It is hard. I am sending you healing thoughts and prayers.

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blackhole99 — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 10:27:30 GMT

Sorry for your loss, it's always hard when a beloved pet dies. We've had many beloved pets come and go over he years and I remember and still miss them all, even the ones that were not the best of pets.

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dooBdoo — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 11:31:43 GMT

hckynutjohn wrote:
RainbowBridge

Our feline family after today is now down to 7. Pitty, one of our Black felines and our 2nd oldest, had to be put to sleep earlier today. Another one that came on just in the last 2-3 days. He had several unrecoverable problems and not a sign of any of them until last Thursday. We had to put his "mom" to sleep less than 6 months ago, and they both were my lounge chair partners almost every night. They are together once again.

Seems like about the time things are better, they are not. Optimism allows some humans to look at the good side. We had him and exchanged love with him for over 15 years. Those will be the thoughts that we will try to keep in our head during these rough times.

@hckynutjohn, Your post made me cry. These sweet creatures become a part of our heart, don't they. Little Pitty was lucky to have the loving home you and Cindy provided.

I hope Cindy is doing better, now. I continue to pray for both of you and for her medical team. Take care.

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dooBdoo — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 11:34:27 GMT

@Terrywu and @photodreamr, I'm sorry for your recent losses.

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cowboy sam — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 12:16:08 GMT

JOHN...

i'm so sorry for your loss.

In May i had to help my beloved 15 year old dog cross over

ThE Rainbow Bridge....i t was hard and i still miss him.

I think we all know when it's time to help them...if we have that choice ..some don't as they leave so unexpected.

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sgraham30 — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 12:18:46 GMT

I'm sorry for your loss, Pitty had a lot of love in his 15 years.. My kitties are getting older & I'm dreading the day they start leavng me, it makes my heart hurt & it makes me cry thinking about it because they are so precious to me.