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119. His last hours were with someone that loved and cared for him.

Sun Jun 18, 2017, 05:42 AM

Jun 2017

That makes all the difference. He may have had seizures and been in pain but at least there was someone to comfort him and ease his spirit when he passed.

As someone that has rescued cats since the 80's, even the very young and very sick know when someone cares.

Thank you for not letting him die alone and cold.

Take care.

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PHOTO UPDATE II: Please send positive energies to this little soul tonight. I went to county animal [View all] japple Jun 2017 OP

Oh my gosh! teezy Jun 2017 #1

You are loved, Rocky. Barack_America Jun 2017 #2

Poor baby. But lucky you came along to help. sinkingfeeling Jun 2017 #3

Awwww... roamer65 Jun 2017 #4

Oh, japple!! Thank you for giving little Rocky a fighting chance!! I have always believed that Leghorn21 Jun 2017 #5

With your care and compassion I think that his odds of surviving have improved considerably. CentralMass Jun 2017 #6

Please keep us up to date on the little fellow GeoWilliam750 Jun 2017 #7

Oh, sweet boy. How could they neglect him like that? nolabear Jun 2017 #8

You will have great Karma and a great best friend! BigmanPigman Jun 2017 #9

Thanks for saying that. He is going to a rescue group early tomorrow a.m. and japple Jun 2017 #12

Thanks for the good news.I needed it! You will be rewarded in many unseen ways. BigmanPigman Jun 2017 #15

Quel ange! Mme. Defarge Jun 2017 #10

Sheba pates are really good for syringing, esp. their beef and signature seafood offerings. TheBlackAdder Jun 2017 #11

Poor baby. What a sweet but sad little face. Thank goodness for people Grammy23 Jun 2017 #13

Prayers for that poor baby, and for you for rescuing him. I'd recommend KMR, Kitten Milk Replacer: highplainsdem Jun 2017 #14

"Lamb" baby food. Found this out when my beloved cat, Bowie, had cancer. JudyM Jun 2017 #16

no matter what, he can feel your warmth and love renate Jun 2017 #17

A Good Thing That I Noticed Is Leith Jun 2017 #18

What she said ☝ Duppers Jun 2017 #40

What she said, indeed. calimary Jun 2017 #95

People like you make my day! martigras Jun 2017 #19

Bless you little sweetie😽 we can do it Jun 2017 #20

Oh, sweet baby. 3catwoman3 Jun 2017 #21

Beautiful baby kitty! You are adorable & strong & you have a wonderful life ahead of you! Madam45for2923 Jun 2017 #22

Wishing you the very best of luck Shoonra Jun 2017 #23

For you Rocky... Moostache Jun 2017 #24

Apparently my place is the "happening place" for our park cats tonite. roamer65 Jun 2017 #25

Sending healing energy to Rocky! MLAA Jun 2017 #26

Sending all the strength cilla4progress Jun 2017 #27

Can you get some KMR into him? ginnyinWI Jun 2017 #28

and/or goat milk musette_sf Jun 2017 #33

Such a cutie Warpy Jun 2017 #29

You got it! Poor little soul. So glad you rescued him! 50 Shades Of Blue Jun 2017 #30

Positive vibes, Rocky! Lyricalinklines Jun 2017 #31

He's in Good Hands lib87 Jun 2017 #32

Thank you so much TeapotInATempest Jun 2017 #34

Oh, baby, you can make it. politicat Jun 2017 #35

My thoughts exactly TeapotInATempest Jun 2017 #37

poor little kitty, fleas will eat all their blood. 'rescues' should immediately deflea & worm. Sunlei Jun 2017 #36

Prayers for Kitty orangecrush Jun 2017 #38

I ask your help, demigoddess Jun 2017 #39

We're praying for him to pull through. Remember they are pretty resilient. iluvtennis Jun 2017 #41

Sending healing thoughts to him radical noodle Jun 2017 #42

God bless you and the little darling. Sending love your way. /nt BigBearJohn Jun 2017 #43

What a sweet face! meadowlark5 Jun 2017 #44

We are the custodians of all beings. Thank you for caring and doing something! IndianaDave Jun 2017 #45

Baby food. Jakes Progress Jun 2017 #46

Once upon a time . . . . OldRedneck Jun 2017 #47

You are the best human! Randomthought Jun 2017 #48

Looks so sweet! Get a flea comb to get the fleas and to check they are gone. kerry-is-my-prez Jun 2017 #49

His eyes look clear and alert bearssoapbox Jun 2017 #50

Poor little sweetheart! regnaD kciN Jun 2017 #51

Warm wishes of love and strength tio you both flor-de-jasmim Jun 2017 #52

Good vibes for Rocky. Thanks for taking care of him. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2017 #53

Bookmarked LostinRed Jun 2017 #54

He's so adorable Underground-Panther Jun 2017 #55

welcome to du niyad Jun 2017 #97

Tough little guy MFM008 Jun 2017 #56

I want to comfort it so badly. Lint Head Jun 2017 #57

Please keep us updated. samplegirl Jun 2017 #58

I know he is a bit old for it but it is possible Doreen Jun 2017 #59

Oh stage left Jun 2017 #60

Lost a rescue kitten to flea anemia once Freddie Jun 2017 #61

White light and healing thoughts to Rocky and an appreciative hug to you! Guilded Lilly Jun 2017 #62

Thank you, kind human. narnian60 Jun 2017 #63

Sending prayers for the kitty. thank you, dear rescuer. peacebuzzard Jun 2017 #64

Update: I am so sorry for your loss. R.I.P. Rocky. peacebuzzard Jun 2017 #68

I loved little Rockey when I saw Him..sorry he had such a short life. onecent Jun 2017 #65

Thanks, everyone for the outpouring of love for little Rocky. His body was just too fragile japple Jun 2017 #66

You are an angel on earth tallahasseedem Jun 2017 #67

Thank you Scarsdale Jun 2017 #69

You were his angel; Borchkins Jun 2017 #70

Thank you for giving him warmth and affection nuxvomica Jun 2017 #71

I am all choked up and eyes filled with tears. Poor baby. Fla Dem Jun 2017 #72

Leaky eyes here irisblue Jun 2017 #73

Poor little guy. Thanks for being there for him. GoneOffShore Jun 2017 #74

I'm so sorry. Thank you so much for doing everything you could in order bullwinkle428 Jun 2017 #75

Thanks japple for caring for this little fella. At least he was with people who cared for him. Hoyt Jun 2017 #76

... spanone Jun 2017 #77

So sorry to hear Rocky didn't make it. bear425 Jun 2017 #78

I'm sorry little Rocky didn't survive, but I'm glad he had you in his final hours. CrispyQ Jun 2017 #79

He felt safe and loved at the end The Blue Flower Jun 2017 #80

Shepherding unto the darkness is painful and earth-heavy and so important. byronius Jun 2017 #81

Sorry it didn't work out for the best. lpbk2713 Jun 2017 #82

... cry baby Jun 2017 #83

Sweet Jesus.... DK504 Jun 2017 #84

You gave this poor little cat love and comfort ...probably the only time he ever received it...God's Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #85

Your company and love made all the difference in rocky's short life. retrowire Jun 2017 #86

I am so sorry! hamsterjill Jun 2017 #87

So sorry! RIP, Rocky. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2017 #88

Poor beautiful creature aquamarina Jun 2017 #89

I'm sorry japple. You've tried your best, giving little kitty a fleeting moment of love and security TheBlackAdder Jun 2017 #90

I'm so sorry renate Jun 2017 #91

Blessings upon you cilla4progress Jun 2017 #92

Oh I'm so sorry. Cross easy, little guy. I'm glad he wasn't alone. nolabear Jun 2017 #93

😪 BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2017 #94

Lady Bast, take Your little one gently home. niyad Jun 2017 #96

I'm so sorry he didn't make it. femmedem Jun 2017 #98

You were great to try! B Stieg Jun 2017 #99

So sad, but he inspired me to send a donation to a nearby no-kill shelter. Vinca Jun 2017 #100

Thank you for being there for this baby.... airmid Jun 2017 #101

I was very saddened to see this update Samantha Jun 2017 #102

My deepest condolences, japple. I am so sorry. Thank you for your efforts and love. Leghorn21 Jun 2017 #103

We all die, but we don't all die being loved. You done good, kind japple. WinkyDink Jun 2017 #104

Oh.......crap Bayard Jun 2017 #105

He probably came in already in really bad shape. Amaryllis Jun 2017 #109

This is a county animal control facility--not a humane shelter. We don't have a humane society or japple Jun 2017 #113

I hope this isn't offensive to anyone, but what it reminded me of is the fellow passenger, Amaryllis Jun 2017 #106

If anyone is offended Duppers Jun 2017 #107

I just thought some might not like comparing a cat life to a human life, but to me a life Amaryllis Jun 2017 #108

Oh, my dear. I'm by no means a cat person but this choked up even me. You Squinch Jun 2017 #110

Oh this makes me so sad. I am sorry. Glimmer of Hope Jun 2017 #111

OH DAMN. Susan Calvin Jun 2017 #112

That photo of Rockys' gravesite. irisblue Jun 2017 #114

Breaks my heart Edina Jun 2017 #115

Poor little fellow. My heart is so sad. I really hope there is a Rainbow Bridge, so he can be happy Honeycombe8 Jun 2017 #116

Rocky, we hardly knew ye, yet... 3catwoman3 Jun 2017 #117

Rest in peace little fellow. (nfm) SunDrop23 Jun 2017 #118

His last hours were with someone that loved and cared for him. bearssoapbox Jun 2017 #119