He's gone

[nancielle]

Hunter died tonight. Whatever was going on with him was just too much for him to take. Thanks for all of the good wishes you sent his way. :(

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[blackhillsbiker]

((((((Nancielle)))))))
So sorry!

Deb

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I'm so sorry.

[PamNY]

What a beautiful boy. I am so sorry.

[Blueberry]

I'm so sorry, Nancielle. Many hugs and soothing thoughts being sent your way:(

[zoom-zoom]

So sorry. We had a kitty who died in the early morning hours of the day we'd scheduled to have him put to sleep (he'd had a stroke/seizure and it was a fast downward spiral from that). It brought us some peace knowing that he died in his own home, near his food dish and surrounded by those who loved him from kittenhood. I hope the same was true for your Hunter.

[Koronin]

(((HUGS))) I'm so sorry.

[smilingcat]

Hi Nancielle,

His time with you seemed short two years; but, you gave him safe warm and a loving home for his time here on earth. You had rescued the poor little sick boy, nursed him back to health and he was able to enjoy life to the fullest. He got to be a real cat, a brat boy!

In return, you became aware of what it meant to rescue an animal, to let them steal your heart in a very loving way. Because of him, you now have rescued yet another cat who desperately needed a safe home. You have a kind heart and brat boy was there to prove that you do have a kind heart. He is now at the Rainbow Bridge with fond and loving memories. And when your time comes, he will be there to greet you. You will never be alone.

Sadness in our heart is normal. We all do miss our fur babies. We all cry. Remember the good memories, how you rescued him and gave him his life, how he brought smiles and laughter into your heart.

Peace be with you and to brat boy.

[indysteel]

((((Nancielle)))). I am so, so sorry. Poor Hunter. He's in a pain free place now. He was lucky to have spent his final years with you surrounded by love. I hope your pain eases soon.

[ClockworkOrange]

(((((HUGS))))) I'm so sorry.

[SheFly]

Big hugs to you. I know too well how hard it is to lose our beloved kitties.

SheFly

[OakLeaf]

(((((((Nancielle)))))))

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[Crankin]

My condolences to you.

[spokewench]

So, so sorry about Hunter. I know it is really hard. Hang in there. He is at the rainbow bridge with all the other beloved animals of TE.

[Kerry1976]

I am so very very sorry. Thinking of you.

[Geonz]

Oh, big hugs...

[ASammy1]

(((Nancielle))) Hunter knew he was loved and loved you...

[7rider]

Sorry to hear about Hunter....

[Savra]

I'm so sorry. The loss of a beloved pet is so heart breaking. Big Hugs.

[Roadtrip]

Sorry to hear of your loss. It does get better. I lost my dear friend over two years ago and I still think of him. Just this weekend DH and I saw a cool old motorcycle with retro sidecar and looked at each other and without a word, we both had the same vision... Our pup in the side car having the time of his life with ears flapping in the wind.

Here's to Hunter, may he enjoy the endless supply of fuzzy mice and catnip!

Shannon

[nancielle]

Thanks, everyone. This still feels very surreal to me. I keep expecting to see his head pop up from the recliner in the living room where he liked to nap.
Tried to go to work this morning to take my mind off of it but ended up coming home shortly after arriving. Didn't expect the depth of pain that I'm feeling. :(

This event comes on the heels of learning earlier in the day that a friend of mine had died. Definitely not a good day at all.

[badger]

ohhh, I'm so sorry for your loss! take care, hugs to you

[jessmarimba]

I'm so sorry. Thinking of you today.

[indysteel]

More hugs to you, Nancielle. I have to admit that I burst into tears when I read that Hunter had passed. Not only was I sad for him and you, but it triggered all the sadness I felt when Sophie passed last summer and my other cats took ill not long thereafter. They recovered but it was all so traumatic. Anyway, I had a good cry for all of them.

It's just so hard to lose our fur babies. Give yourself time and permission to grieve. So many of us on TE know what you're going through.

[Tri Girl]

((((nancielle))))
I cry tears of sadness along with you. We just lost our 16 year old cocker last week, and the depth of sadness is tremendous. We love them like family- for they are our family. My heart aches for you. Be kind to yourself. Sending heart healing vibes to you.

[bmccasland]

(((((Nancielle))))))
So sorry to hear the news.:(

[emily_in_nc]

So very sorry, Nancielle. My mother lost her cat just a couple of weeks ago, and I could see how hard it was and still is.

Biggest hugs...

[marni]

hugs to you, so sorry to hear about your loss of hunter and on the death of your friend. It is never easy but you know that all the TE sisters and brothers are here to help you in any way we can. Take care of yourself and know that you loved and were loved.

marni

[MojoGrrl]

I am so sorry. Losing a pet is awful. :(

[VeganBikeChick]

I am so sorry for your loss. ((hugs))

[Brandi]

Oh I am so sorry to hear that! Bo, Willow and AKi send you purrs and snuggles as well. ((((((hug)))))))

[Norse]

I am very sorry to hear that. Hunter was a very handsome fellow.

[Catrin]

I just saw this, and I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Hunter. He was beautiful and had such a sweet face!

[nancielle]

Thanks, again, everyone for your kind words. It feels very strange not having him around and sleeping at the end of my bed. His left over medications are being donated to a cat hospice that I know about. They didn't seem to help him but perhaps they'll help another cat out (or the humans caring for them...saving a couple of dollars on meds anyway.)

Taking a cue from "Dogtown", I've got a small set of windchimes that I will put in a small tree in our backyard. In their Angel Canyon it is believed when you hear the chimes it means that their spirit is scampering around.

[Owlie]

I'm sorry for your loss. :(
((Hugs))

This is not a good month for pets. A friend of mine just had one of her cats put to sleep.