GA Howie...goodbye, my love

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My Howie Boy crossed the Rainbow Bridge this morning. The worst decision I had to make but I knew it was best for him. His body started shutting down yesterday now that I look back at signs he was giving and he was in rough shape this morning. I got to lay with and comfort him for a couple hours while we waited for the vet clinic to open.

Howie a wonder cat. I got him March 24, 2020, as a pandemic pet. We guessed he was maybe 12 at the time. By June 2020 he was diagnosed with diabetes and then diagnosed with IAA in September 2020 and acromegaly in Jan. 2021. He lived an amazing life and was truly my best friend. He died almost 4 years 5 months from the day I got him.

Fly high, my love. Mommy loves you:rb_icon:cat_wings>o
 
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Howiesmom said:
My Howie Boy crossed the Rainbow Bridge this morning. The worst decision I had to make but I knew it was best for him. His body started shutting down yesterday now that I look back at signs he was giving and he was in rough shape this morning. I got to lay with and comfort him for a couple hours while we waited for the vet clinic to open.

Howie a wonder cat. I got him March 24, 2020, as a pandemic pet. We guessed he was maybe 12 at the time. By June 2020 he was diagnosed with diabetes and then diagnosed with IAA in September 2020 and acromegaly in Jan. 2021. He lived an amazing life and was truly my best friend. He died almost 4 years 5 months from the day I got him.

Fly high, my love. Mommy loves you:rb_icon:cat_wings>o
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I am so sorry for your loss.:rb_icon:cat_wings>o
here is one of the many Poems written by one of our talented members for you

A Rainbow Path

© 2004 (by Carol Notermann)


I could hear you say my name, in your very gentle way.

You told me that it was all right, I didn’t have to stay.

I was getting very tired, and the pain was leaving too

I closed my eyes a second, and a field came into view.


I still could hear you talking, but you seemed quite far away

Though I longed to be beside you, I just couldn’t seem to stay

For one moment I was with you, and the next I’m running free

I turned my head and there were others, running next to me.


We ran together through the field, and birdies filled the sky.

We chased and played together, then I turned and wondered why?

Why were you not behind me? I wondered where you went.

Then someone was beside me, and He had a lovely scent.


He petted me and told me that I simply had to wait.

That before I ‘d time to miss you, you’d be coming through the gate.

He said that very loyal pets, were granted special space

To wait for those who loved them, to see again their face.


So please, know I am waiting with dogs and cats, and many more

For the day that I can see again the face that I adore.

It’s really such a lovely place, there’s no sickness and no pain.

I’ll be so very filled with joy when I see you once again.


Thank you for setting me free.
:bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::cat::cat:
 
I’m so very sorry about your Howie. It sounds like he was a great buddy to you, and I know how empty your world will feel without him. Cherish your sweet memories of your boy.:rb_icon:
 
I wrote on your other thread, but I saw this and I was just thinking about how you and Howie have been here since I joined in January 2021. This news about Howie, and Jodey’s news about Eddie (that I just found out about today) and this past weekend we unexpectedly lost a cat, Beau, over on the ProZinc forum. I lost my beloved cat Ginger on July 12 to heart disease as I mentioned on the other thread. I just feel very very sad. I am so sorry for the loss of your best buddy. You took the best care of him.
 
Howiesmom said:
My Howie Boy crossed the Rainbow Bridge this morning. The worst decision I had to make but I knew it was best for him. His body started shutting down yesterday now that I look back at signs he was giving and he was in rough shape this morning. I got to lay with and comfort him for a couple hours while we waited for the vet clinic to open.

Howie a wonder cat. I got him March 24, 2020, as a pandemic pet. We guessed he was maybe 12 at the time. By June 2020 he was diagnosed with diabetes and then diagnosed with IAA in September 2020 and acromegaly in Jan. 2021. He lived an amazing life and was truly my best friend. He died almost 4 years 5 months from the day I got him.

Fly high, my love. Mommy loves you:rb_icon:cat_wings>o
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I’m so sorry about your boy. Hugs
 
I already posted on your other thread but just wanted to check in on you. How are you holding up?

For what it worth, I think your love and dedication and care helped Howie live and thrive much longer than the typical acrocat. It’s such a debilitating and unfair disease :( and I can’t help but think what his life would have been like had you not adopted him. Way to make a difference. I’m sure he knew.

I hope he has sent you some signs. :bighug:
 
JL and Chip said:
I already posted on your other thread but just wanted to check in on you. How are you holding up?

For what it worth, I think your love and dedication and care helped Howie live and thrive much longer than the typical acrocat. It’s such a debilitating and unfair disease :( and I can’t help but think what his life would have been like had you not adopted him. Way to make a difference. I’m sure he knew.

I hope he has sent you some signs. :bighug:
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful words and checking in on me. I truly appreciate it. I am heartbroken and devasted as he was my lovebug. I know he is up there running around and loving not being poked everyday. Now I'm trying to find homes for all his meds, insulin and supplies. He was such a giver and I want to honor that for him. I miss him so much.
 
@Howiesmom
Just seeing this now. I am so very sorry it was time for Howie to cross the Rainbow Bridge. I'm sure he knew how much he was loved . You gave him a good life. I know how you are feeling, I had to let Tyler go this past Monday. I'm crying with you .
Take care of yourself
Fly high sweet Howie, you will be missed but never forgotten :bighug::bighug:
 
Diane Tyler's Mom GA said:
@Howiesmom
Just seeing this now. I am so very sorry it was time for Howie to cross the Rainbow Bridge. I'm sure he knew how much he was loved . You gave him a good life. I know how you are feeling, I had to let Tyler go this past Monday. I'm crying with you .
Take care of yourself
Fly high sweet Howie, you will be missed but never forgotten :bighug::bighug:
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Thank you so much for your kind words...all while you are grieving for Tyler. I know my Howie Boy was waiting to greet Tyler to cross the bridge with a buddy. I like to imagine a special field just for our Sugar Kitties. Bless you and bless Tyler. cat_wings>o
 
Howiesmom said:
Thank you so much for your kind words...all while you are grieving for Tyler. I know my Howie Boy was waiting to greet Tyler to cross the bridge with a buddy. I like to imagine a special field just for our Sugar Kitties. Bless you and bless Tyler. cat_wings>o
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I hope they are all together playing with each other and chasing butterflies. . Sending you lots of hugs :bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
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