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TheKentuckian

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40. I'm so s to hear about your loss. Lost my eldest last week after 15 years together and she was

Wed Nov 19, 2014, 06:21 PM

Nov 2014

already long grown so likely at least 20.

This one hit me hard too, except for my mother and a good friend young this one seems to be leaving the biggest hole in my heart in my whole life even though I know she hung as long as possible.

Peace be with you.

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My Scarlet is dying tonight... [View all] Contrary1 Nov 2014 OP

So very sorry. Safe passage, Scarlet. vanlassie Nov 2014 #1

thanks lorrainehoward Nov 2014 #2

So very sorry. Know that you shared your love with her and in her way she did the same. suffragette Nov 2014 #3

She is letting you help her gwheezie Nov 2014 #4

she is. She is saying I love you. Thank you for SEEING ME! I wish you and her all the love that is roguevalley Nov 2014 #95

My condolences Savannahmann Nov 2014 #5

so sorry UglyGreed Nov 2014 #6

I am so sorry... Rhiannon12866 Nov 2014 #7

I'm so sorry KT2000 Nov 2014 #8

I'm so very sorry. It is so hard. CrawlingChaos Nov 2014 #9

Its been a tough year Hari Seldon Nov 2014 #10

oh my word--a very hard year indeed. prayers for your little ones, and for you. niyad Nov 2014 #36

Poor, brave little kitty. I am so glad you were able to bring her in. sabrina 1 Nov 2014 #11

I am so sorry. Behind the Aegis Nov 2014 #12

Bless you for taking her in and making her comfortable. bearssoapbox Nov 2014 #13

I know the feeling malaise Nov 2014 #14

Love to both of you. oldandhappy Nov 2014 #15

I am so very sorry. Know that you made her life so much better and be grateful for her and for that merrily Nov 2014 #16

You've been her guardian angel leftynyc Nov 2014 #17

I'm so sorry - I lost my doggie just three months ago - I tear up every time I think about it Douglas Carpenter Nov 2014 #18

She was loved and that matters. madamvlb Nov 2014 #19

I'm so very sorry! ColesCountyDem Nov 2014 #20

I'm so sorry. Triana Nov 2014 #21

I'm sorry to hear that. nt raccoon Nov 2014 #22

So sorry, but she came back to you Bettie Nov 2014 #23

What a sweet story Puglover Nov 2014 #24

Thank you for sharing your loving connection us. Good bye Scarlet. You were loved. nt ladjf Nov 2014 #25

so sorry noiretextatique Nov 2014 #26

So sorry-kitties will try to find a safe place when they are dying redstateblues Nov 2014 #27

So sorry... Phentex Nov 2014 #28

So sorry you and Scarlet are going through this. City Lights Nov 2014 #29

I am so sorry... magical thyme Nov 2014 #30

How wonderful for Scarlet to have had you in her life and visa versa. nm rhett o rick Nov 2014 #31

go easy, sweet scarlet fizzgig Nov 2014 #32

Oh that poor sweet baby. How lucky she is to have your love and affection! DawgHouse Nov 2014 #33

It truly IS almost unheard of for a feral to have lived that many years! hamsterjill Nov 2014 #34

May Lady Bast take your beautiful Scarlet in Her loving arms, and give you peace and comfort. niyad Nov 2014 #35

You're the reasons she's lived such a long life. herding cats Nov 2014 #37

She must be very bright to have survived feral for so long. nt valerief Nov 2014 #38

All feral cats go to heaven Jack Rabbit Nov 2014 #39

That's true. ozone_man Nov 2014 #77

I'm so s to hear about your loss. Lost my eldest last week after 15 years together and she was TheKentuckian Nov 2014 #40

so very sorry for your loss, as well. may lady bast send you comfort and peace. niyad Nov 2014 #78

I hope the journey is peaceful for Scarlet... joeybee12 Nov 2014 #41

A gental passing as she rests. westerebus Nov 2014 #42

Rest easy Scarlet. beemer27 Nov 2014 #43

And the wheel turns... WheelWalker Nov 2014 #44

Bless you for saving her from dying alone in the cold. She loves you japple Nov 2014 #45

((Scarlet)) irisblue Nov 2014 #46

Tears. Curmudgeoness Nov 2014 #47

So sad. cmos_sue Nov 2014 #48

... MrMickeysMom Nov 2014 #49

you done good. mopinko Nov 2014 #50

May comfort be with Scarlet and with you. You were honored to have each other in life. Dont call me Shirley Nov 2014 #51

So sorry, I just lost my big guy a couple weeks ago, tears your heart out! madmom Nov 2014 #52

Sorry to hear that. What breed/mix was he, if you don't mind me asking? nomorenomore08 Nov 2014 #57

I really don't know his breed, he was from a shelter .. here madmom Nov 2014 #58

Looks like a big fat tabby (which is a coat pattern, not a breed) to me. nomorenomore08 Nov 2014 #60

what a beautiful being. so very sorry for your loss. may lady bast send you peace and comfort. niyad Nov 2014 #79

Sad that the critters we humans love the most have such tragically short lifespans. nomorenomore08 Nov 2014 #53

{{{Scarlet}}} shenmue Nov 2014 #54

Scarlet knows you love her. raging moderate Nov 2014 #55

Tears for you and Scarlett, hugging my own a little closer. Fla Dem Nov 2014 #56

So sorry. hifiguy Nov 2014 #59

I'm sorry to hear that. R. Daneel Olivaw Nov 2014 #61

There is something about cats packman Nov 2014 #62

You've been a wonderful friend to Scarlet mcar Nov 2014 #63

(((((((Contrary1)))))))... TeeYiYi Nov 2014 #64

... Skittles Nov 2014 #65

wish a vet could come see her.... so sad...U R a great soul! glinda Nov 2014 #66

. myrna minx Nov 2014 #67

scarlet brought out the best in you hopemountain Nov 2014 #68

Thank you for sharing your love and your life with Scarlet Blue Idaho Nov 2014 #69

My heart aches for you. 840high Nov 2014 #70

(((Contrary1))) Iwillnevergiveup Nov 2014 #71

Sounds like the night we had a bobcat come scratching at the door.... Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2014 #72

* NCarolinawoman Nov 2014 #94

Go in peace, Scarlet. Stargazer09 Nov 2014 #73

I am so sorry. Reading this brings up a lot of emotions. hrmjustin Nov 2014 #74

Sorry to hear your sad news Marthe48 Nov 2014 #75

She was lucky to have you sobenji Nov 2014 #76

touching. nt Snotcicles Nov 2014 #80

Thank God you are there for her. Laffy Kat Nov 2014 #81

15 years. How great is that for an outdoor cat! jtuck004 Nov 2014 #82

I am so sorry for your loss. Moostache Nov 2014 #83

so very sorry for your loss, as well. may lady bast send you comfort and peace. niyad Nov 2014 #86

Love causes more joy and more pain than anything... fadedrose Nov 2014 #84

so, so sorry for this pain demigoddess Nov 2014 #85

What a beautiful bond you've had with Scarlett. May you find solace in the impact you have had on indepat Nov 2014 #87

I have a feral who does allow me to pet her but would never let me bring her in the house. gordianot Nov 2014 #88

I'm so sorry for your loss.. virgdem Nov 2014 #89

I am late to this thread, but I wanted you to know Lifelong Protester Nov 2014 #90

I'm not a cat person, but LibertyLover Nov 2014 #91

This was very kind of you. Ash_F Nov 2014 #92

I"m very sorry about Scarlet PatrickforO Nov 2014 #93

Peace to Scarlet, and ease in her passing. denbot Nov 2014 #96

Thank you for looking after her for all those years. The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2014 #97

She will always love you, and you her. NCarolinawoman Nov 2014 #98

You are a good, kind person. blkmusclmachine Nov 2014 #99

every living creature should know some kindness mountain grammy Nov 2014 #100

Peace to you and your fur fairies as Miss Scarlet passes AllyCat Nov 2014 #101

Such eloquence in this thread. 3catwoman3 Nov 2014 #102

So sorry. Mz Pip Nov 2014 #103

It sounds like Scarlett finally came home. n/t FourScore Nov 2014 #104

So sorry Curtis Nov 2014 #105

Vibes to Scarlet all the way from Canada. For applegrove Nov 2014 #106

So sorry for both of you Prophet 451 Nov 2014 #107

Such a remarkable story. colorado_ufo Nov 2014 #108

What my Tibetan Buddhist High Lama says about pet death vlyons Nov 2014 #109

You helped her live her life on her terms. The love does go both ways. n/t TygrBright Nov 2014 #110

Thank you all for all the kind posts... Contrary1 Dec 2014 #111