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KT2000

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33. It is so so hard to lose such a friend

Reply to Sunriser13 (Original post)

Tue Jul 2, 2019, 03:36 AM

Jul 2019

The heartbreak is incredible and you did take good care of him. Cats are not identical to each other in genetic makeup and biochemistry. That the others got through the cold only means that BB was different than the others - not that you failed him. Think of flu epidemics where not everyone gets sick and of those who did, not all succumbed. In fact in 1918 it was those who had the strongest immune systems who did succumb.

Be at peace. You gave him love and a good life.

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My Beautiful BB has crossed the Bridge [View all] Sunriser13 Jul 2019 OP

Heartbreaking. So very sorry for Zoonart Jul 2019 #1

So sorry, Sunriser Bayard Jul 2019 #2

Thank you. He was indeed a sweet, sweet boy. Sunriser13 Jul 2019 #13

BB 🕯️ irisblue Jul 2019 #3

Aah Me. Jul 2019 #4

I feel your pain qazplm135 Jul 2019 #5

I know your devastation. I'm so sorry. Sunriser13 Jul 2019 #14

I'm so sorry. What a beautiful boy. femmedem Jul 2019 #6

My knowledge just wasn't enough... Sunriser13 Jul 2019 #16

I delayed years ago when not delaying might have prevented a suicide. femmedem Jul 2019 #35

That must have been horrible. Sunriser13 Jul 2019 #41

... Skittles Jul 2019 #7

That is lovely. Sunriser13 Jul 2019 #17

it's very hard Skittles Jul 2019 #24

Read the things you wrote about him MuseRider Jul 2019 #8

My heart breaks for you. Sunriser13 Jul 2019 #18

Thank you for loving BB so much CGoo Jul 2019 #9

Thanks, and welcome to DU Sunriser13 Jul 2019 #19

We always have regrets when our roody Jul 2019 #10

#1: An adult cat almost never succumbs to an URI. He has to have had something in Karadeniz Jul 2019 #11

He's one of the best vets in the city, Sunriser13 Jul 2019 #20

I'd like the details of the pet Antibiotic, please. onecaliberal Jul 2019 #32

I would like to have details get the red out Jul 2019 #46

I am sorry for your loss Gothmog Jul 2019 #12

This is a heavy ordeal, I am so so sorry for your painful loss peacebuzzard Jul 2019 #15

It had to come out. Sunriser13 Jul 2019 #22

You gave him a long and happy life and you should not beat yourself up japple Jul 2019 #21

I know he knew, Sunriser13 Jul 2019 #23

Adding a few pics, I hope that's OK Sunriser13 Jul 2019 #25

What a gorgeous boy. It appears he never went through that gawky teenage japple Jul 2019 #36

Simply gorgeous! get the red out Jul 2019 #47

I'm so sorry. Ohiogal Jul 2019 #26

Thank you for sharing this sad account of your precious BB. wendyb-NC Jul 2019 #27

Yes, BB was ever the paper shredder - a fresh roll had nowhere to hide. Sunriser13 Jul 2019 #37

I'm so very sorry for the sudden loss of BB. sinkingfeeling Jul 2019 #28

You did everything you possibly could. Laffy Kat Jul 2019 #29

He is beautiful and you cared for him like the best parent, guardian, friend. Please try not to feel emmaverybo Jul 2019 #30

Thank you Sunriser13 Jul 2019 #38

You will in time look on what you DID do. We all don't do something and that, emmaverybo Jul 2019 #42

Wow. Sunriser13 Jul 2019 #43

I'm tearing up here. So glad BB is home in continuing love. Bless you. emmaverybo Jul 2019 #44

I'm so sorry. It's so difficult to lose them. Of course he knew you loved him so. onecaliberal Jul 2019 #31

It is so so hard to lose such a friend KT2000 Jul 2019 #33

I know you're right. Sunriser13 Jul 2019 #39

Sending you compassion TEB Jul 2019 #34

Thank you, TEB. Sunriser13 Jul 2019 #40

I am so sorry, and I understand get the red out Jul 2019 #45