I Lost Shoes on April 23rd.

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Shoeskitty-GA

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I lost my sweet old man on Monday afternoon, April 23rd. He had one of his sudden drops the evening of Sunday, April 15th and took a bad turn on Monday, 4/16. He spent 2 nights in the ER on iv fluids and an all day stay at regular vets for continued iv fluids, then when I was able to bring him home, he had to go back to the vet's twice and would have a good day, then a really bad day. He had suddenly become mildly anemic also and was very wobbly and weak. I made the decision that morning on 4/23 because he told me that it was time.

His exact age was unknown as in his previous life as a barn cat for my best friends, they acquired him in early 2001 and he was very much an adult cat then so he was probably older than the 18 years we estimated him to be. Shoes converted me from strictly a dog person to a cat person. He was such a loving boy with a very talkative personality that even the hardest heart fell for him! I miss him terribly but am happy that he is not suffering anymore. His first momma, my best friend, was with us at the end. It was very very peaceful and totally painless for him.

Thanks to all for the friendship and knowledge freely given. I will have some AT2 test strips to sell later but plan to donate most everything else to DCIN.
 
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Oh, no, I'm so sorry. No matter how long they have, or how long we have with them, it's never enough. Farewell to your sweet, chatty guy, and :bighug: :bighug: :bighug: to you in this sad time. :(
 
Sandi, I know you must miss him terribly. My heart goes out to you. Shoes was such a special little guy.

I hope you will still come back and see us, and pass on all the invaluable knowledge you have gained over the past few years.

You remain in my thoughts and prayers. With love and peace,
Lucy

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Oh Sandi I’m so very sorry for your loss. Shoes was indeed a very special kitty and he will live on in your heart.:bighug:
Rest In Peace Sweet Shoes:rb_icon:
 
Dear Sandi,
We are so sorry that it was Shoes' time to don his wings and head to the Bridge. His many friends there will keep him "in good paws" until the day when you will meet again. He was a special kitty and had a wonderful life with you. We will all miss him.

In deepest sympathy,
Ella & Edward, Rusty, and Stu (GA)
 
Sandi I am so sorry to hear this terrible news, but join you in celebrating the life of this very special kitty.
Holding you both in my thoughts peace and comfort to you, and RIP, dear little Shoes :bighug::bighug:
 
Shoes was one lucky kitty to have you as his momma. You took such great care of him and I know that he knew how fortunate he was to be your baby. We never get enough time with them. Even 18 more years wouldn't be enough.

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(((Sandi))) sending hugs and vines for you and for your magnificent Shoes in this his next journey. I know that your love for him will be with him forever as will his love for you. Soar high, sweet Shoes and with celestial joy in the company of the Spirits. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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{{{Sandi}}}

I'm just now catching up and learning that dear Shoes has crossed the Bridge. I am so very sorry. I know what a special cat he was, and how devoted to him you were. He knew how much you loved him, and that you would honor his wishes when it was time and set him free, although I know you didn't want to let him go.

He was very blessed to have you as his mama. I wish you peace as you adjust to your new normal. Remember, he will always be with you, waiting at the bridge until the day you meet again. :bighug::bighug:

Fly free, Shoes, and land softly. :rb_icon:
 
So very sorry to read of Shoes' passing...so good that you were able to care for him and you're 'converted' to a cat-mama now...sending healing hugs and vines for your heart at this sad time...cat_wings>o
 
Thank you to everyone! I check on everyone daily and am keeping all in my heart and prayers! Big hugs to everyone :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:

Shoes ashes came home this am.
 
Oh, I know how difficult it is to lose a family member; Shoes knew he was loved and Shoes told you he loved you every day! Both of you were gifts to each other; Shoes is back home with you forever now! :bighug: :bighug:
 
Sandi I am so sorry to read that Shoes has gone to the rainbow bridge. What a wonderful life he had with you and to have been loved so much. It is heartbreaking to lose our kitties and I hope in time you will remember the wonderful memories of your times together.
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