Goodbye, dear friend

[bmccasland]

(((((Indysteel)))))
So sorry for your loss. Know that Sophie will be greeted at the Rainbow bridge by other TE kitties. And that these little fur babies leave paw prints on our hearts.

[badger]

it's so hard to say goodbye to a loyal friend. You did so much for her, much more than most people would!

I'm really sorry for your loss.

[SheFly]

I have tears in my eyes reading your story. Hugs to you, Indy, and your DH. Losing our beloved kitties is so hard. I was lucky, in that Oreo decided for herself when it was time - it wasn't a decision I was forced to make. And like you, DH and I were both able to be there for her at that time.

Know that you did the right thing. Revel in the good memories. When we don't have close family, our kitties provide us with the comfort and friendship we need. Treasure that time you had, and give Henry a big hug as well.

SheFly

p.s.
My new kids, Opie and Ellie (who will NEVER replace Oreo), send their kitty love your way, too.

[Norse]

So sorry for your loss Indysteel. You gave her a happy, loving kitty home and you were there for her when she needed you to make that tough, compassionate and loving last decision.

[GLC1968]

I'm so sorry for your loss, Indysteel.

I know how hard it is to make that decision and to this day, I still question if my timing was right in a similiar situation. I hope you find peace with it (if you haven't already). FWIW, it sounds like you did exactly the right thing.

Sophie obviously led a wonderful life. You two shared a bond that was special and that will remain unique throughout your life. I feel the same way about my 11 years with my dog (also adopted after graduation and who was by my side when I was single and alone). Treasure the memories.

[snapdragen]

I'm sorry Indy, a big hug to you and B.

[indysteel]

(((((Indysteel)))))
So sorry for your loss. Know that Sophie will be greeted at the Rainbow bridge by other TE kitties. And that these little fur babies leave paw prints on our hearts.

I like the idea of Sophie hanging out with her own set of TE friends. And I agree, they do leave little paw prints on our hearts. They're pretty darn amazing.

[trista]

I'm so sorry. I went through a similar thing with my kitty a couple years ago. We had the radioactive treatment done in the spring for his thyroid. It worked great on that, but his kidneys had already started to fail. In the fall, we lost him to kidney disease. He had been the only constant thing in my life for 12 years. It was awful. I'm really sorry.

[divingbiker]

So sorry to hear this, but so glad she had a long and happy life.

[susan.wells]

So sorry Indysteel!

[Zen]

It's hard, I know.
I know.

My condolences.

[Bike Chick]

I'm so sorry, Indy. I really am.

[ccnyc]

So sorry for your loss. Big hugs from me and purrs and headbutts from Mojo and Mr. Moon.

[nancielle]

So sorry for your loss. It's never easy to lose one of our furry little companions. I can't help but wonder how many of the qualities of your sig line Sophie might have embodied. If she was anything like mine she probably played with abandon, did what she loved (or whatever she darn well pleased) and lived as if this is all there is.

Play with abandon at the Rainbow Bridge, Sophie.

[Miranda]

Oh, so sorry... our pets our truly part of our families (((hugs))) for you.