Friday, November 23, 2018

Morning Sadness

This morning our sweet, lovable, and precious kitty - Pooty - crossed the rainbow bridge.
She has been losing weight and in the past few days seemed to be breathing harder.  This morning she seemed distressed in breathing, so to the Vet we went.

X-rays deemed she was in extreme heart failure.  The Vet said it was the sort of thing that humans get, when in need of a heart transplant.  There was nothing we could have done.
He brought her back in the room, and I was holding her and kissing her, when he suggested putting her down - and she passed in my arms on her own.

We are just so saddened.  She was 12 years old.  We rescued as a little baby when she showed up in my flower bed!
I am so very THANKFUL that we got those 12 years with that sweet and gentle soul.
Coogy and Lilly seem a bit confused - they keep walking around as if they are looking for her, which I am sure they are.
Our fur babies are our children - we love them so much.

She will return home next Friday.  We have all our babies cremated after they crossover.

       This was one of the last pictures taken of her last month.  Such a sweet and beautiful kitty.

Tears are flowing and sadness is being felt by both of us.
Rest peacefully my sweet baby.
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  1. StephanieNovember 23, 2018 at 11:10 AM

    Oh Cheryl, I'm so, so sorry. It's so hard to lose such a wonderful source of comfort and companionship. How lucky you were to have 12 years with such a sweet girl. Sending you love. <3

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    1. Cheryl KimbleyNovember 23, 2018 at 2:13 PM

      Thank you. It is a tough one for sure. We have been blessed. We will concentrate all our love on the others.

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  2. JeanNovember 23, 2018 at 12:46 PM

    Am so sorry for your loss. They become part of our family.

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  3. Frances MoseleyNovember 23, 2018 at 12:49 PM

    I am so sorry for your loss. Having lost fur babies of my own over the years, I understand your sadness. What a blessing that she slipped away in your loving arms. Sending prayers your way.

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    1. Cheryl KimbleyNovember 23, 2018 at 2:15 PM

      The Vet said she must have held on while getting X-rays to be back with me and in my arms.
      I like to think that.
      Thanks

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  4. maureenlthompsonNovember 23, 2018 at 2:10 PM

    So sad to hear. We too cremate our dogs when they pass. Somehow seems to help a little. XXXXX

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    1. Cheryl KimbleyNovember 23, 2018 at 2:16 PM

      I figure we can keep them with us always that way.
      She will be number 4 on our shelf, sadly.
      Thanks

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  5. MaryNovember 23, 2018 at 2:18 PM

    I am so sorry Cheryl. I understand the sadness and heartbreak you are experiencing as we too have lost a few of our precious kitties in the past. They will live in our hearts forever.

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    1. Cheryl KimbleyNovember 23, 2018 at 4:02 PM

      Thank you. Yes they will - so thankful for memories!

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  6. Out My windowNovember 23, 2018 at 2:29 PM

    Oh I am so sad for you. It is hard to lose a beloved pet. But she is in kitty heaven now and you will get her again. Hugs coming your way my friend.

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    1. Cheryl KimbleyNovember 23, 2018 at 4:03 PM

      Thank you. I believe that too. I think all of God's creatures go to heaven.

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  7. Shepherdess55November 23, 2018 at 2:36 PM

    When a treasure becomes a memory, the memories become the treasure. I hope your memories of Pooty will be treasured ones.

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    1. Cheryl KimbleyNovember 23, 2018 at 4:04 PM

      That is lovely - thank you.
      Oh they will be treasures for sure - as she was.

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  8. BelindaNovember 23, 2018 at 5:20 PM

    I am so sorry, Cheryl. They are just like family and it hurts when they pass away. I lost my Big Kitty this year and it was a big loss to me. I'll pray for comfort for you during this sad time .

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    1. Cheryl KimbleyNovember 23, 2018 at 6:02 PM

      Thank you. Comfort I need. It is just so sad and will be for a long while.
      Those kitties are our babies. So sorry for you as well.

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  9. DawnNovember 23, 2018 at 6:36 PM

    I am so sorry for your loss, Cheryl. Pets can often be closer than family. Their passing leaves a huge hole in our hearts. Praying for you.

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    1. Cheryl KimbleyNovember 24, 2018 at 7:34 AM

      Thank you They love us unconditionally! People don't always.

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  10. Linda MNovember 23, 2018 at 6:48 PM

    So very sorry...our pets are family...it hurts so much when they leave us! Sending a huge hug!!

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  11. Vickie @Vickie's Kitchen and GardenNovember 23, 2018 at 8:04 PM

    So sorry Cheryl. Sounds like your cat had a wonderful life with you. I know you will hurt so much for your loss of Pooty.

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    1. Cheryl KimbleyNovember 24, 2018 at 7:36 AM

      Thanks. She was spoiled - but she gave us so much more.

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  12. Debby in KSNovember 23, 2018 at 9:39 PM

    I'm sorry. Been there so many times and it just never gets easier, does it? I know that when it's time to meet my babies at the bridge, someone may have to make it stronger...i have quite a crowd waiting.

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    1. Cheryl KimbleyNovember 24, 2018 at 7:37 AM

      Thank you. No it never gets easier. Each one is so very special.

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  13. KathyNovember 23, 2018 at 10:47 PM

    I am so sorry.
    She is a beautiful kitty, and I am glad that she had you for 12 years.
    Sending hugs and prayers.

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    1. Cheryl KimbleyNovember 24, 2018 at 7:38 AM

      Thank you. Yes she was a beautiful girl. Her face was just so precious.

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  14. JoNovember 24, 2018 at 12:03 AM

    I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet kitty girl.

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  15. SafyneAnaisNovember 24, 2018 at 7:50 AM

    Cheryl, I am so, so, sorry. My heart is breaking. She is beautiful. I am here for you if you need somebody. My furbabies are my children and I understand that deep unconditional love we have for them & the terrible grief when we lose them. I want you to know you are not alone. Sending you hugs and comfort.

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    1. Cheryl KimbleyNovember 24, 2018 at 10:18 AM

      Awwww thank you. She sure was beautiful. The softest kitty ever!
      Yep, my babies are my kids. It is lonely around here today - for the other kitties too.

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  16. Little PenpenNovember 24, 2018 at 9:04 AM

    Oh Cheryl, I am so very sorry. We lost our sweet dachshund in July to the same thing; it was a sad thing to watch. I'm glad you were there for your baby as she crossed over. Hugs to you!

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    1. Cheryl KimbleyNovember 24, 2018 at 10:19 AM

      I am sorry for your loss as well. It is tough.
      I am so glad I didn't have to make the obvious decision myself. That is the hardest thing to do - even when you know it has to be done.
      She gave us so much love.

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  17. UnknownNovember 24, 2018 at 9:16 AM

    Cheryl, I am so, so sorry for your loss. I feel I knew Pooty too, she was the only one you had when I first met you. She had all kinds of great adventures, and liked to look out the window and see the sites. Her passing will leave a hole in your heart for a long time. Again, so sorry.

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    1. Cheryl KimbleyNovember 24, 2018 at 10:21 AM

      Yes, Norma she was an only child for 3 years! Slowly new additions came to our family.
      Oh, she loved fresh air from the windows and watching the birds and squirrels.
      The pain will ease eventually - but not for a while.
      Thank you.

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  18. phyllisNovember 24, 2018 at 12:44 PM

    Cheryl, hugs, its so hard to loose our babies. One thing for sure, she knew you loved her and she had a happy and loving home. You gave her a good life and she was blessed that you found her and took her in. Im sure the other kittys will miss her, it will take time to heal the loss. Sending prayers.

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    1. Cheryl KimbleyNovember 24, 2018 at 1:44 PM

      Thank you. I think she had a great life here, as did we with her.
      Coogy seems to have separation problems - he cries whenever I leave his sight. Lilly has just been sleeping. I know they miss her.
      It is so sad.

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  19. Making Cents Of It AllNovember 24, 2018 at 6:34 PM

    I am so sorry for your loss. They really are our kids and we are their people. I'm glad you were able to be with her when she passed. Hugs and prayers.

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    1. Cheryl KimbleyNovember 24, 2018 at 7:23 PM

      Thank you dear. Yes we are definitely their people!!!! My other babies have stayed close to me today.

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  20. EllenMBNovember 30, 2018 at 3:28 PM

    Just reading this now, so sorry to hear about Pooter! what a sweet kitty.

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  21. AmeliaNovember 30, 2018 at 5:49 PM

    Oh dear, I am so, so sorry. I can so relate to this, we just lost our little Guiseppe, our little elderly dog the seventeenth. I have our story on my blog.

    Your kitty is beautiful. Our little fur angels are very feeling little beings, God's creatures, it's so very hard isn't it?

    My eyes were immediately drawn to this entry after I scrolled the gift ideas.

    You have such a sweet blog here.

    God be with you, I grieve with you. ~Amelia

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