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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsAlbert has passed over the rainbow bridge
Almost twenty one years of life and love. So long, buddy.

Walleye
(45,410 posts)XanaDUer2
(15,772 posts)IcyPeas
(25,781 posts)LakeArenal
(29,949 posts)Because any being so loved will find the best there.
MontanaMama
(24,751 posts)What a beautiful boy. Rest in treats dear Albert.
Bayard
(30,264 posts)At 21 years old, you obviously gave him a very good life.
Backseat Driver
(4,671 posts)Albert's kitty wisdom and companionship.
montanacowboy
(6,730 posts)We lost our 23 yo orange boy last week. So hard to lose a pet that has been a large part of your life.
Easy crossing sweet cat.
niyad
(134,016 posts)rogerballard
(4,017 posts)And you News Junkie, sorry for your loss.
Mousetoescamper
(6,819 posts)jpak
(41,780 posts)Cry
Marcus IM
(3,001 posts)onecaliberal
(36,594 posts)wendyb-NC
(4,725 posts)He looks like a sweetheart of a cat. You gave the best love and care. He lived a long life, so he had comfort and happiness.
Ohio Joe
(21,898 posts)3catwoman3
(29,784 posts)...into our lives, knowing that we will most likely outlive them, but we do it anyway because life is so much better with them in it, even if it is never long enough. (I added the italicized part.)
SuperCoder
(300 posts)RIP little buddy.
republianmushroom
(22,692 posts)keopeli
(3,582 posts)May Albert walk gently with the angels across the rainbow bridge and may the love and joy he shared continue on in your life unabated.
gademocrat7
(12,025 posts)on the loss of your beloved Albert.
FakeNoose
(42,391 posts)catbyte
(39,304 posts)debm55
(61,678 posts)BidenRocks
(3,486 posts)I have so many cross the bridge.
Best wishes.
it sucks
Midnight Writer
(25,735 posts)judesedit
(4,602 posts)Long life full of love. Can't ask for much more than that.
Msy you meet again when the time is right.
calimary
(90,765 posts)that when dB passed, she was gonna have friends up there - other beloved companions whod already gone that way. Yeah, I believe they have souls, too. Maybe its just a weird way to find comfort. But hey, if it helps
Safe passage, Albert, sweetie.
cactusfractal
(578 posts)happy for you both that you got 21 years together. So often, our furry friends and family leave so very soon. This is a testament to your care and devotion. Good kitty. Good hooman.
paleotn
(22,727 posts)What a good kitty kitty.
bluboid
(845 posts)sorry to hear of your loss.
Raine
(31,237 posts)losing a fur baby is so hard especially when you had him so long. 💔
Mad_Dem_X
(10,225 posts)cate94
(3,123 posts)AltairIV
(1,068 posts)So very sorry for your loss.
lambchopp59
(2,809 posts)But helps transition to the newly adopted pet who won't be Albert, so sort of disappoints... at first.
I still miss Caleb, the gentle giant. I lucked into adopting Tiago, lively Husky doggo. Partially his independent streak made a hard transition for nearly a year. Just... "not Caleb". Now he's grown as fond of me as vice versa.
It still wells my eyes up to think of a day I cross over to be mauled by quite a few animals.
StarryNite
(12,167 posts)I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Vinca
(54,330 posts)Person of Interest
(383 posts)Duncanpup
(15,651 posts)SheltieLover
(81,696 posts)Healing vibes on the way to you. 💓💓💓
wryter2000
(47,940 posts)Mine was a neutered girl, and I really loved her and miss her. I'm glad you had your Albert so long.
BigmanPigman
(55,521 posts)My baby died when she was 17 and it was not long enough for me. Every time I blew out my Birthday cake candles I wished the same thing..."l wish you will live until you are 20. I realized that if she had even lived to be 30, 40, etc. it still wouldn't be long enough for me. Outliving others is a no fun.
I hope Albert visits you to let you know he is OK. He is waiting for you to join him, this is been fairly common knowledge
by those working in hospice care. Some people will see their long lost pets, young, happy, healthy, playing all around.
I can't wait to be reunited since being here without her hurts a lot.
flashman13
(2,563 posts)I know how special he was to you.
sinkingfeeling
(58,033 posts)MLAA
(19,800 posts)brer cat
(27,682 posts)Albert was a handsome fur baby.
mrsadm
(1,198 posts)at least he lived a very long life and was much loved.
Emile
(43,245 posts)Boomerproud
(9,360 posts)Skittles
(172,841 posts)Grieve not
nor speak of me with tears
but laugh and talk of me
as if I were beside you
I loved you so
twas Heaven here with you.....
- Isla Paschal Richardson
Different Drummer
(9,083 posts)Luciferous
(6,601 posts)Niagara
(12,121 posts)Albert is handsome! Please remember that it's important to take the time to grief.
highplainsdem
(63,081 posts)together, and I believe you will be reunited.
Love the photo of your beautiful boy. Reminds me of the tabby I lost 18 years ago.
TomSlick
(13,091 posts)The photo looks like my buddy Na Bean that died suddenly a few months back. The pain fades leaving good memories in its place.
Rhiannon12866
(258,720 posts)And my Nicky looks so much like your precious Albert. I hope that he's with me as long. And I've been there too over the years and it never gets easier. Albert was so very fortunate that he found you...
Nevilledog
(55,134 posts)Maraya1969
(23,564 posts)samplegirl
(14,124 posts)I had mine 19 and losing a pet is so very hard.
Especially one youve had so long.
niyad
(134,016 posts)and comfort to his grieving loved ones.
I am so very sorry for the loss of your beloved Albert. Sending my babies to meet him.
SpamWyzer
(385 posts)21 years is a very good long life for a cat. May Albert forever bring you smiles and fond memories. RIP.
Tikki
(15,216 posts)Last edited Sat Feb 18, 2023, 01:16 PM - Edit history (2)
They leave a print in our hearts and the love they shared was unconditional.
Tikki
irisblue
(37,915 posts)area51
(12,753 posts)Goddessartist
(2,176 posts)they are our little loves
TygrBright
(21,389 posts)lucca18
(1,471 posts)pazzyanne
(6,761 posts)
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