Very sad news tonight
I’m not a happy kat.
I have a hard time posting at all tonight because I discovered tonight on Twitter that one of my favorite kitty furiends has passed over the Rainbow bridge.
I don’t have a picture of her to post fur you all, but my furiend Penny (in Vancouver, B.C.) Got sick- and her liver quit working.
Her human said she passed on March 8.
I’m upset, and my human is upset.and of course, Penny’s human is heartbroken.
Its hard to know how bad she’s hurting and missing Penny, because she and Penny had a very special relationship.
She had adopted Penny from a shelter when Penny went out of her way to reach out with her paw and touch her.
They had 18 years together (not long enough)!
Humans also sometimes don’t understand how bad it hurts when their human friends lose a pet.
It makes me HISSING MAD to see people take a flippant attitude toward the death of a cherished pet saying, well its “just an animal…”
Anyone with a pet understands that there’s no such thing as “just an animal!”
Animals are companions, great listeners, playmates, a source of unconditional love and acceptance, and a reason to go on when humans can’t find a reason.
And when a pet dies…part of their human dies too.
I will always remember my furiend, Penny and her human, Linda.
Please join me in purraying fur Linda and offering greet love and hugs.
Send her a comforting word on Twitter…she needs your love right now.
**** Linda and Penny
@Linda MIne
Thank you. (*purrrrrrrs)*
Shrimp
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So very sorry about the loss of your friend……I know that’s most devastating and so hard to even write about sometimes. We don’t “tweet” on Twitter but if your friend Linda visits your blog, I hope she sees this message – we send big hugs and hope you feel Penny “on your shoulder” keeping an eye on you forever and ever.
Hugs, Sammy and his Mom
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Thank you Sammy and Mom. I don’t know if she reads my blog or not actually, but I will pass on your message. Thanks!
* (sigh)*
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We don’t have twitter but our condolences to you, your mom and your friend on the loss of Penny. Purrs and prayers to all.
Marty and Mom
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Thank you Marty. It’s hard to see my furiend hurting so much. (* Trills)*
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We are so terribly sorry about Linda and the loss of her kitty and your friend. Our hearts are breaking for you. It is always hard to lose a friend, we know…….we send love and many many (((hugs)))) and have you all in our thoughts and prayers.
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Thank you! ♥
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Sorry for your loss! Humans and kats are family…
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And very close family! Thanks fur your support….♥
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I am so sorry. Please send my condolences to miss penny’s mom. It’s devastating to lose a furry family member.
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I wilI let her know. Thank you!♥
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I’m so sorry for you loss.
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Thank you, furiend. ♥
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This hurts my heart so bad. 😦
Me and my five furry babies – Wraith, Kyo, Yzma, Fae and Flynn all extend our condolences.
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Thank you Gyngi. Linda will be touched to see the comments of love and support. I know it will help.
♥
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Oh, Shrimp, you have my deepest sympathies. My heart feels your pain. I do not have twitter, but could you please tell your friend Penny that my heart goes out to her, and that she is my prayers. I HEART you!!! xxxxxxxooooooooooMom BonZo
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I will tell her. Thank you. I just wish I could make the pain stop fur her.
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I wish I could too, Shrimp. Maybe she ought to go to a human doctor. Sounds to me this cough has lasted too long. Her ribs must be killing her!!! Concerned, Amy
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Shrimpie… I’m furry sorry to hear this awful news. Meowmie and i are purraying for you, your human and for Pennys human. All of us in bloggieland loves you and are here fur you. Hugs, Addycat
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Thanks Addycat (and human).♥
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RIP to Penny’s fur-baby and prayers for Penny for sure. ❤
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Thank you so much. (* purrrrrrrrs*)
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Oh, this post is bringing tears to my eyes, Shrimp! I think the hardest pain I’ve had to bear is watching a pet grow old and pass. I’m now remembering all the fur babies I’ve had, and giving them mental hugs, wherever they might be. I’ll give a mental hug to Penny and Linda, too. ❤
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Thank you. I’ll let her know. She needs all the love she can get right now…♥
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Oh no! This is so sad! We’re so sorry for your loss! We’ll be praying for Linda. Big hugs, Roxy & Tigerlino
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Thank you Roxy and Tigerlino. I hate knowing how much she’s hurting and not being able to stop it!
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My condolences to all those who loved and will miss Penny. I’m so sorry.
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Thank you…
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So sorry for your loss of Miss Penny.
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We extend our thoughts and prayers to you and Penny’s mom. So sorry to hear about this. You are so right, Shrimp, pets are never “just cats” – they are beloved family members.
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Thank you, furiend. ♥
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Shrimp, your post is a beautiful tribute to your friend. My condolences to all who are feeling her loss during what I know is a very difficult time.
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Thank you. You’re thoughtfulness means a lot! (* purrrrrrrrs*)
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So very sorry to hear about Penny. It’s always hard losing a pet. Kissing prayers to you and Penny’s mom. Ellie
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Thank you Ellie. I know its a comfort to Linda. (purrs)!
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Aw, your story brought tears to my eyes 😦 I’m so very sorry to hear about your friend. I know the pain of losing a fur-friend all too well… my thoughts go out to everyone! (And well said with the “just an animal” part… totally 100% agree with you! Makes me so mad when people make comments like that.)
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Thanks, human. Glad to hear you agree. It just makes me hissing mad to hear people say those things! (*(purrs)*)
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