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Scarsdale

(9,426 posts)
98. Deepest sympathy.
Sat Feb 25, 2017, 05:39 PM
Feb 2017

These animals so easily make their way into our hearts, with their loveable ways. She sounds like a real prize. You were lucky to have her for so long, but it is time now to do what is right for her. Fond memories will last forever. Be brave.

Very sorry! It's so tough. Chasstev365 Feb 2017 #1
Thank you. herding cats Feb 2017 #14
So very very sad for you elfin Feb 2017 #2
She deserves more treats than she can eat now. herding cats Feb 2017 #16
My cat Tink and I are spending our last weekend together. LenaBaby61 Feb 2017 #3
Thank you. herding cats Feb 2017 #17
I am so sorry for your loss. Lifelong Protester Feb 2017 #4
I'm sorry for your loss, too. herding cats Feb 2017 #19
Thanks for that. Lifelong Protester Feb 2017 #22
It is so hard, isn't it? I hope you find comfort in knowing that you gave her a good, long life skylucy Feb 2017 #5
I am so sorry to hear about Tink... chillfactor Feb 2017 #6
Thank you. herding cats Feb 2017 #24
((((((hugs)))))) so sorry... but I am glad she had such a good long life with you Lisa0825 Feb 2017 #7
Thank you. herding cats Feb 2017 #25
I'm so sorry. "When time with our beloved pets comes to an end, it's very hard on both you napi21 Feb 2017 #8
I don't want her to suffer either. herding cats Feb 2017 #30
SO SORRY, cats. elleng Feb 2017 #9
Thank you, elleng. herding cats Feb 2017 #31
I am so sorry. Doreen Feb 2017 #10
Thank you. herding cats Feb 2017 #32
Hugs boo. elehhhhna Feb 2017 #11
Ah, thank you. herding cats Feb 2017 #34
My thoughts are with you and beloved Tink Frogg Feb 2017 #12
Your words are beautiful. herding cats Feb 2017 #40
Hugs to you both ... PsychoBabble Feb 2017 #13
Yes, it is a final gift we can give, isn't it? herding cats Feb 2017 #42
I'm sorry TDale313 Feb 2017 #15
Thank you. herding cats Feb 2017 #45
It's so hard to let them go montanacowboy Feb 2017 #18
Exactly. It feels like shoving a white hot knife into my heart, but I know it's best for her. herding cats Feb 2017 #48
Of course. I'm so sorry you had to make this decision, but I know Tink sinkingfeeling Feb 2017 #20
Thank you, that's so very kind. herding cats Feb 2017 #51
Cats don't say much but they sure get the point across Warpy Feb 2017 #21
You just characterised Tink to a tee. herding cats Feb 2017 #66
No one will ever write a eulogy for me as babylonsister Feb 2017 #23
Tink! barbtries Feb 2017 #26
My sincere condolences... Tink is fortunate that you know when to let go... targetpractice Feb 2017 #27
Billy Collins--our nation's Poet Laureate from 2001-2003. classof56 Feb 2017 #103
So sad for you both😿 martigras Feb 2017 #28
She's had a good, long, happy life with you The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2017 #29
That's tough Lotusflower70 Feb 2017 #33
There is an old expression with cats Lithos Feb 2017 #35
OMG my heart breaks for you gopiscrap Feb 2017 #36
So sorry, herding cats. Laffy Kat Feb 2017 #37
I am so very sorry for the pain you are now enduring... Jack-o-Lantern Feb 2017 #38
It's a bummer, been there hibbing Feb 2017 #39
Nothing compares, and nothing prepares you...oh. I'm making a big note to light a candle for Leghorn21 Feb 2017 #41
So difficult volstork Feb 2017 #43
I'm so sorry oldtime dfl_er Feb 2017 #44
So sorry. FuzzyRabbit Feb 2017 #46
I do wish her a gentle passing IcyPeas Feb 2017 #47
Just herd her right on over the rainbow bridge. She's going to be happy there. leftofcool Feb 2017 #49
Hugs to the herding cats family.... Tikki Feb 2017 #50
I am so sorry. murielm99 Feb 2017 #52
My heart is with you... 2naSalit Feb 2017 #53
You brought me to tears LishaD35 Feb 2017 #54
My sincerest condolences Gore1FL Feb 2017 #55
Wishing her a gentle passing qanda Feb 2017 #56
I wish you well. Love is precious-that will stay with you. riversedge Feb 2017 #57
😢 Snackshack Feb 2017 #58
My heart is breaking for you... Glamrock Feb 2017 #59
I am so sorry for your loss. irisblue Feb 2017 #60
I am so sorry Mz Pip Feb 2017 #61
I'm so sorry, herdingcats. Solly Mack Feb 2017 #62
So sorry for your impending loss. Maynar Feb 2017 #63
Maine Coon cats are so special radical noodle Feb 2017 #64
My heart breaks for you. AJT Feb 2017 #65
I'm so very sorry. They are family. catbyte Feb 2017 #67
Sending a pat-pat to Tink. democrank Feb 2017 #68
I'm so sorry BringBackBarack Feb 2017 #69
Oh soooo sorry Thekaspervote Feb 2017 #70
So sorry that you're losing your kitty of 20+ years. Just remember she won't be in pain anymore... iluvtennis Feb 2017 #71
For Tink.. SammyWinstonJack Feb 2017 #72
We hope it helps you to know colorado_ufo Feb 2017 #73
I'm glad you and Tink had so many years together. raccoon Feb 2017 #74
So sad for you, the loss will be hard to get over. But celebrate the wonderful life she gave you Fla Dem Feb 2017 #75
Your bond and your love is strong to sustain you. no_hypocrisy Feb 2017 #76
Bless your heart... Raster Feb 2017 #77
Will be giving my cats a little extra love today randr Feb 2017 #78
I'm so sorry TuxedoKat Feb 2017 #79
Tears in my eyes, I feel you. Been there, too. What a beautiful love story you have. JudyM Feb 2017 #80
So very sorry... Freedomofspeech Feb 2017 #81
It is always tough heaven05 Feb 2017 #82
21-22 year old cat! What a fantastically long life you and Tink have enjoyed together. democratisphere Feb 2017 #83
It is so hard to say goodbye! redwitch Feb 2017 #84
Sending my sympathy. brer cat Feb 2017 #85
My first cat made it to 22 TexasBushwhacker Feb 2017 #86
I'm so sorry... but you are performing an act of love... moriah Feb 2017 #87
Hugs Bayard Feb 2017 #88
Oh my heart goes out to you and precious Tink nadine_mn Feb 2017 #89
I am so sorry ... DarleenMB Feb 2017 #90
Love to you and Tink. Granny M Feb 2017 #91
It's tough to lose an animal.....and I wish your animal a gentle passing!!!! onecent Feb 2017 #92
My heart is breaking for you. I'm weeping, sharing your sorrow. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2017 #93
I am crying..... samnsara Feb 2017 #94
My heart aches for you. What wonderful years you both enjoyed. williesgirl Feb 2017 #95
it's so hard Skittles Feb 2017 #96
Tink knows oldcynic Feb 2017 #97
Deepest sympathy. Scarsdale Feb 2017 #98
I'm in tears bucolic_frolic Feb 2017 #99
So sorry about your dear cat Tink. lucca18 Feb 2017 #100
Hugs shenmue Feb 2017 #101
You both are in my thoughts... Phentex Feb 2017 #102
Remember the good times. ginnyinWI Feb 2017 #104
I'm so sorry. Duncan Grant Feb 2017 #105
Words can't help. I'm so sorry. Jakes Progress Feb 2017 #106
My little critters (three cats and a dog) join me in offering our sympathy. Old Terp Feb 2017 #107
My heart goes out to you. Third Doctor Feb 2017 #108
My heart is breaking for you. BeekeeperInVermont Feb 2017 #109
So sorry you just lost your loved kitty. Hugs to you. Fla Dem Feb 2017 #122
I'm so sorry Peachhead22 Feb 2017 #110
I am so so sorry. benfranklin1776 Feb 2017 #111
I am so sorry herding cats. sheshe2 Feb 2017 #112
Sad news, so very sorry. Greybnk48 Feb 2017 #113
I'm so sorry for your loss. Susan Calvin Feb 2017 #114
I'm sorry you are going through this cate94 Feb 2017 #115
You're a great caretaker More_Cowbell Feb 2017 #116
I believe that when we are kind to our furry friends, Ilsa Feb 2017 #117
I know this pain goes deep. Shoonra Feb 2017 #118
I'm so sorry. I know this is very hard. CousinIT Feb 2017 #119
I'm sorry for you and your beloved kitty. denbot Feb 2017 #120
You have given her a great life. Lochloosa Feb 2017 #121
Like the others on this thread, I, too, am so sorry red dog 1 Feb 2017 #123
Oh, it hurts so much, doesn't it? hamsterjill Feb 2017 #124
Thank you everyone. herding cats Feb 2017 #125
The only thing of worth I can share are my tears. procon Feb 2017 #129
Thank you. herding cats Feb 2017 #132
So sorry tparrett62 Feb 2017 #131
Thank you, and yes it sucks. herding cats Feb 2017 #133
RIP, Tink. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2017 #134
Someday I'll start this journey again. herding cats Feb 2017 #136
no words will ease your pain Angry Dragon Feb 2017 #126
Sorry Metsie Casey Feb 2017 #127
Just saw this... deepest sympathies on your loss. 50 Shades Of Blue Feb 2017 #128
I know your pain. Chipper Chat Feb 2017 #130
Just Read . . . RIP DarthDem Feb 2017 #135
Rest in peace shenmue Feb 2017 #137
the last day of my way too young Basil was spent visiting his favorite spots. pansypoo53219 Feb 2017 #138
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