Rusti at the Bridge

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Took Rusti to the vet for testing this morning. The tests showed that her system was shutting down. The vet did give me options to keep her going, but her quality of life would never have gotten better. Even though Rusti would have continued to fight I couldn't see putting her through anything more. The vets at the clinic were amazed that she lasted this long and told me that whatever I did that kept her going this long was "fantastic". I can't really buy into that, as all I did was to help her fight by keeping her warm, dry (incontinence), talking to her, brushing her, holding her often, and treating her as a very loved bed-ridden family member.

Rusti is at The Bridge now, flying free, with all her teeth (she had none) and probably picking on her littermate Panda who preceeded her.

At this moment i'm feeling so very angry that what Rusti went through was so blasted unfair and her life was shortened due to my ignorance (the tears will come later).

There is a tree in the back of the property that holds all my furkids. It's a huge old maple with humungous multi-branching trunks that I call my Bridge Tree. Rusti's memory, of course, will remain forever buried in my heart.
 
I'm so very sorry about Rusti. You obviously have great love for your furry family and our hearts are breaking along with you. We understand this strong love.
 
Margie, I am so sorry for your loss. She was surrounded by love and will always be surrounding you with that love.
 
I am so sorry for your loss. It is so hard to lose a beloved companion. Rusti is at the Bridge and flying free and playing in the sunbeams. He knows he was loved.
 
So sorry for your loss. Rusti is free from pain now, that will be a comfort in the days to come. For now, let yourself feel what you feel, anger, sadness and grief.
Huge hugs.
 
I am so sorry you lost your girl. My heart aches for you loss. You let her know how much you loved her in the end and then set her free of her pain.
 
Re: Rusti at the Bridge - you WILL see Rusti again

Hugs, hugs, and what comfort you can find in the strong hope that you will see Rusty again some day. Two of the smartest people I've ever known were quite certain of it. One was a Jewish lawyer, one of the best in DC, whom John (boyfriend at that time) put me in touch with when Chiang was in a lot of trouble. She was still grieving, after 7 years, for her "traditional" Siamese (which Chiang was), Maggie. Darlene told me that she was certain that whatever happens to us when we die, happens to them too. Absolutely certain.

The other was Ann, a Mensa member whose diabetic is still going strong on a protocol I wouldn't dream of using, but who recently lost her 20-year-old civvie to renal failure and took it very hard. She said she had no doubt that they, as well as we, went into "the Great Perhaps." I responded that I agreed but would call it "the Great Probably," because I've felt the Presence on many occasions, seen several true miracles, and have little doubt of God's reality.

(Chiang was VERY sensitive to that Presence, probably more so than I. He would run around the coffee table in overwhelming joy at the same time I was feeling it. Once, when I felt the presence of the Virgin high above me, Chiang climbed me as if I were a tree, very obviously heading, with all his might, for something or someone above me. They have their own relationships with a God who most surely would not abandon them.)

I hope this will give you some comfort. You will - maybe hope to - have a long wait, but some day you will see Rusti again.

Blessings!

Shirley and Ragnar
 
((((((((((((Margie)))))))))))))) I am sooooo sorry for your loss. :cry: Rusti is free (with all her teeth). rb_icon

Fly free angel wings_cat
 
Rusti is in a good place, surrounded by friends and sending love and thanks back to you. You did the very best you could for her. Fly free, sweet Rusti.

Ella & Stu
 
Margi,
I am so sorry for your loss. What you did for Rusti was give him comfort and love, lots of love. I can see you loved him very much. It's always hard to let one of our furbabies go. I'm just glad that he had you to live his life with.
The bridge Tree sounds like a wonderful place to put Rusti. So peaceful, with the birds singing.
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
jan and sara
 
I'm so sorry that it was Rusti's time to leave you. You loved her with all your heart and she knows that. She'll be waiting for you at the Bridge. I bet she'll really enjoy her meals now that she has her teeth back. Take care of yourself.
 
margie, i'm so very sorry.
fly free, rusti! (((HUGS)))

[don't beat yourself up. we ALL do that. you did the best you could by your kitty. remember, kitties live in the moment. rusti wouldn't be thinking of whatever you didn't do, but rather all you did do as a loving loyal companion.]
 
((((hugs for Margi and Rusti))))) I am so sorry to hear of your loss - what a lucky creature Rusti is to have had you to love her, and you for her love right back.
 
(((((Margi))))) I am so very sorry for your loss. Rusti was incredibly loved and cared for. She will forever have a place in your heart that she might often visit. Fly free and land safely, Rusti, dear girl. wings_cat
 
My heart and prayers go out to you. Rusti knew and felt how much you loved her. I know we all have our different beliefs; I believe some day I will be reunited with my pet who crossed over the bridge. Hold onto some positive thoughts and good memories of Rusti. Hugs.
 
I'm so sorry. I'm envisioning that grand old Maple tree now; what a special place that must be. May good memories help you through your grief. My thoughts are with you.
 
Your heart may be broken but the fact remains you did right by your little girl. It is the one final gift of love to take on your babies pain in the form of a broken heart.

Fly free Rusti, land ever so softly until you meet again.

Jeanne
 
Rusti was obviously loved and you should not beat up own yourself. You did the best for Rusti and Rusti knows that. Rusti is at peace, playing with my Calliope, now. They are probably talking about what a great life they had with their beans. You concentrate on your life with Rusti and don't question your decisions. You loved her and that's what matters to them.

Fly free, Rusti.
 
Our heart goes out to you. Rusti must have felt very special to have someone like you loving loving her. Bless your heart. And, I am sure your little guardian angel will be looking after you too.

All our sympathy,
Susan & Lanky
 
Don't beat yourself up or be angry with yourself. I am absolutely sure that Rusti felt nothing but love, compasion and caring in your loving home. It is difficult to make the decision to let them go, but that decision is made out of love for them and you did what you thought was best for Rusti so he wouldn't suffer.

Fly Free Sweet Rusti (GA).
 
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