I feel like I just lost part of myself...
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Topic: I feel like I just lost part of myself...
Posted By: Paws
Subject: I feel like I just lost part of myself...
Date Posted: 09 October 2008 at 8:16pm
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I'm sorry but I really had to post this somewhere. I am in agony.
Our beautiful (if extremely stupid) boy Bosco. Rescued as a stray kitten. Maddie's playmate who put up with so much from her with amazing tolerance and patience. Not much of a hunter but gave great cuddles. He and Ellie always seemed to be glued at the hip, generally where one was you would find the other. Which was normally under the mouse cage vainly hoping a mouse might jump down and land on him. No more. Tonight when we got home from shopping Bosco, Pippin and Ellie where waiting to greet us in the driveway as normal. But instead of getting out of the way of the car like Bosco normally did, he stayed put. And B didn't know he was still there. We raced him to the afterhours vet as fast we could but it was too late. He died in my arms as we arrived. I know some might say he was just a cat, but he was more. He was part of our family. He was our beautiful beautiful boy. Our devastation cannot be totally expressed. We love you Bosco. And we are so so sorry. Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.... Author unknown...  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 09 October 2008 at 8:18pm
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Awww Gen ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: Rachael21
Date Posted: 09 October 2008 at 8:18pm
  I'm so sorry for your loss
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Posted By: sally belly
Date Posted: 09 October 2008 at 8:19pm
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What a beautiful boy he is Paws. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Hugs to you & your family. -------------    
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Posted By: Neeks
Date Posted: 09 October 2008 at 8:20pm
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OMG hun!!!
Rest In Peace Gorgeous Boy -------------  
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Posted By: caliandjack
Date Posted: 09 October 2008 at 8:25pm
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Delete double post ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">   [/url] Angel June 2012 |
Posted By: caliandjack
Date Posted: 09 October 2008 at 8:26pm
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I am so sorry for your loss, our pets are such a huge important part of our lives and they are just as precious. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> [/url] Angel June 2012 |
Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 09 October 2008 at 8:33pm
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A cat is never just a cat ------------- 
 
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Posted By: surfergirl
Date Posted: 09 October 2008 at 8:35pm
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Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 09 October 2008 at 8:44pm
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oh hun I am sooo sorry! thoughts with you, I would be just as devasted if it was one of mine.
As cuppatea said, a Cat is never just a Cat. -------------   
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Posted By: DzinerGirl
Date Posted: 09 October 2008 at 8:57pm
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Aww I'm so sorry about your loss and I totally agree with the other posts...Pets are part of the family so it's only right to grieve for them this way as well.
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Posted By: Cassie
Date Posted: 09 October 2008 at 9:00pm
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I feel your pain, it's such a sad thing to have happen. Massive hugs going out to you and your whole family. ------------- ~Cassie~   
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Posted By: Mama2two
Date Posted: 09 October 2008 at 9:08pm
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Gen I'm so sorry to read this post.
Big hugs to you
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Posted By: BugTeeny
Date Posted: 09 October 2008 at 9:15pm
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Aww
I'm so sorry for your loss! ------------- 
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Posted By: blondie
Date Posted: 09 October 2008 at 9:17pm
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OH reading this made tears in my eyes Hugs to you and your family and no cats are not just cats they are part of the family Bless... ------------- 
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Posted By: Daizy
Date Posted: 09 October 2008 at 9:19pm
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Thats so sad, So sorry to hear of your loss
RIP Bosco ------------- 
 
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 09 October 2008 at 9:28pm
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Oh Gen.... ...sorry for you loss...
He was beautiful! RIP Bosco!!  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: my4beauties
Date Posted: 09 October 2008 at 9:29pm
Aww that is soo sad!! He was gorgeous! You poor poor thing, that's just heartbreaking . Lots & lots of hugs hun!!!!!------------- My babies: R (9),G (7), J (5) http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 09 October 2008 at 9:30pm
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Im so sorry to hear that Gen ...and if anybody says "its just a cat " then someone has never loved a cat
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Posted By: lovingmummyhood
Date Posted: 09 October 2008 at 9:34pm
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Awww, I'm sorry to hear that. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: EmDee
Date Posted: 09 October 2008 at 9:35pm
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I'm so sorry, Cats are a part of the family, they are never just cats ------------- DS 8 DD 6 DS 4 DD 2 |
Posted By: ooEvaoo
Date Posted: 09 October 2008 at 9:38pm
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So sorry for your loss. We lost our family cat this year, she was around 18 years old, so I understand how hurt you must be feeling. I was really upset, but know she's in a better place, she was definitely showing her age for awhile before she died...unable to retract her claws, unable to jump, and practically blind. She died in her fav spot with family around her (cept me, as she lived at my parents in Whk). To remember her I brought a little cat charm that I have on my house keys. ------------- 
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Posted By: .Mel
Date Posted: 09 October 2008 at 9:39pm
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Hey Gen, so sorry to hear about your pusscat... Hugs to you all. ------------- Mr Mellow (16) Miss Attitude (8) Destructa Kid (3) 
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Posted By: caraMel
Date Posted: 09 October 2008 at 9:42pm
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Aww Gen, I'm so sorry. Big hugs to you guys. ------------- Mel, Mummy to E: 6, B: 4 and: 
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Posted By: MrsMojo
Date Posted: 09 October 2008 at 10:19pm
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Oh hun I'm so sorry for the loss of your fur baby. -------------  
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 09 October 2008 at 11:34pm
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Oh no Gen! -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Freesia
Date Posted: 10 October 2008 at 8:06am
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Gen, I just read your status on FB, how devastating Big big hugs to you -------------  
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Posted By: Bumble
Date Posted: 10 October 2008 at 8:11am
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That poem did it for me. Huge hugs to you and your family ------------- formerly known as "Bee" Ethan ~ March 2003 Big 6 year old school boy! Micah ~ Aug 2008 ~ Smiley pants who loves telephones! |
Posted By: james
Date Posted: 10 October 2008 at 11:18am
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aww hun i,m so sorry for your family,s loss big hugs ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com"><img src="http://b4.lilypie.com/nLJ5p13.png" alt="Lilypie 4th Birthday Ticker" border="0" /></a> |
Posted By: BugTeeny
Date Posted: 10 October 2008 at 9:23pm
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How're you today, hun?
Been thinking about you lots. I hope your day's been a bit brighter.
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Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 10 October 2008 at 10:24pm
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Hey all,
Thanks for all your kind thoughts and wishes. To be honest today has been hard for us both and tonight has had a great big gaping Bosco sized hole in it. The sofa arm is very empty without him in his usual evening spot.
The other three seem to have known something was up. Ellie especially has been looking pretty lost without her buddy around. We took his body to the vet today and he is being cremated and we will get his ashes back in a rimu urn with an engraved plaque which will be nice. Not sure what we will do with it after that. We're also looking into getting a portrait done of all the cats, I've found a lady who does them (from photos) and 10% of her fee goes to the animal charity of your choice. It would be a nice way to immortalize all four of them. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: BugTeeny
Date Posted: 11 October 2008 at 7:40am
That sounds like a lovely way to remember Bosco, and to recognise the relationship between the other three 
We have three little wooden boxes with our cats ashes in - each with an engraved plaque. (well, Mum has them at her place). She keeps them on the bookcase, in the lounge. It's a comfort having them there - especially since they were all with us for 15 odd years. I hope today is a bit easier, despite the grief. -------------
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Posted By: Freesia
Date Posted: 11 October 2008 at 9:09am
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That sounds really lovely and I've seen portraits done like how you mention and they look really beautiful.
The other animals always seem to know what's happened and they seem to go through a grieving process as well. Hugs again Like Charly, I hope today is a bit easier for you.-------------
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Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 11 October 2008 at 9:58am
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Im soo sorry
I made basicly the exact same post about my cat last month So i know how you feel and Ims till not over HArrys death.------------- |
Posted By: Spirals
Date Posted: 13 October 2008 at 9:27am
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How heartbreaking. I really feel for you. Big hugs.
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Posted By: m2b2009
Date Posted: 13 October 2008 at 11:09am
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Oh wow this made me cry!
I love my boys and would be devestated if anything happened to them. I lost my beautiful girl last year and still miss her, she was only 2 1/2! Way too soon. I hope you are doing ok, I know exactly how you feel and am thinking of you. Take care ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: My3Sons
Date Posted: 13 October 2008 at 11:45am
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awwww sorry to hear this paws, its always hard to lose a furbaby!! ------------- Mum to Mr 10, Mr 6 and Mr 4
 
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