Good bye Mr. Orleans

[seaboy4hire]

This morning I had to put my big Russian baby down. My heart is absolutely broken. I rescued Mr. Orleans from a Detroit suburb about a year and a half ago. Pets aren't just pets for many of us, they're family. They don't judge, they love. Now I need to get two tattoos. One paw print of Mr. Fred who passed a couple months ago and one of Mr. Orleans. I wish I didn't have to go to the day job today. I just want to crawl under my blankies and cry.

 

Hugs,

Greg

[rvwnsd]

This morning I had to put my big Russian baby down. My heart is absolutely broken. I rescued Mr. Orleans from a Detroit suburb about a year and a half ago. Pets aren't just pets for many of us, they're family. They don't judge, they love. Now I need to get two tattoos. One paw print of Mr. Fred who passed a couple months ago and one of Mr. Orleans. I wish I didn't have to go to the day job today. I just want to crawl under my blankies and cry.

 

Hugs,

Greg

Awww, I am so sorry to hear this, Greg. If you feel a squeeze today that's the virtual hug I'm sending you.

 

Hang in there.

[+ imagooddog]

This morning I had to put my big Russian baby down. My heart is absolutely broken. I rescued Mr. Orleans from a Detroit suburb about a year and a half ago. Pets aren't just pets for many of us, they're family. They don't judge, they love. Now I need to get two tattoos. One paw print of Mr. Fred who passed a couple months ago and one of Mr. Orleans. I wish I didn't have to go to the day job today. I just want to crawl under my blankies and cry.

 

Hugs,

Greg

 

Seaboy:

I feel for you in a big way. I had to have my all time favorite companion put down 2 1/2 years ago and I still miss her so much.

I still tell her goodnight every night when I turn in. Hang in there, just remember all the good times.

All my best, imagooddog

[seaboy4hire]

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[jackjackjack]

So very very sorry about your cat...just brings tears to my eyes. We know how heartbreaking it is. I'm sorry.

[craigville beach]

they quickly become your family and it is very hard. i am sorry for your loss. I fear for the day my guy is to old to jump up on the bed in the morning to wake me up.

[+ glennnn]

This morning I had to put my big Russian baby down. My heart is absolutely broken. I rescued Mr. Orleans from a Detroit suburb about a year and a half ago. Pets aren't just pets for many of us, they're family. They don't judge, they love. Now I need to get two tattoos. One paw print of Mr. Fred who passed a couple months ago and one of Mr. Orleans. I wish I didn't have to go to the day job today. I just want to crawl under my blankies and cry.

 

Hugs,

Greg

 

 

Hugs back, buddy. I feel for you. Never been without a dog and or a cat in 72 years. I loved, and mourned, each one equally. Be strong, and remember that tears are not weak.

[Nebost]

What a sweet looking kitty kat. I'm so sorry for your loss, hugs to you.

[+ WmClarke]

Hugs.

[+ WilliamM]

I am really sorry, Greg. The death of a cat someone rescues is particularly difficult, because you almost make a pact with the new pet that their life will be great from now on.

 

You can take comfort that the last year and a half of Mr. Orleans' life was indeed great and you were there at the end to comfort him.

[seaboy4hire]

I am really sorry, Greg. The death of a cat someone rescues is particularly difficult, because you almost make a pact with the new pet that their life will be great from now on.

 

You can take comfort that the last year and a half of Mr. Orleans' life was indeed great and you were there at the end to comfort him.

 

And that was exactly the pact I made with both my boys. They would always have love and never go without. But a huge part of me feels I let Mr. Orleans down.

 

Hugs,

Greg

[+ purplekow]

At one time I had 7 dogs, I now have 4 others. That has given a lot of experience with loss of pets. After the initial outpouring of grief, I allow myself only to concentrate on the good they brought to my life and the good I brought to theirs. Whatever the situation was with Mr. Orleans, I am sure his 18 months with your were the best part of his life. Celebrate your time together.

When your are ready, your next companion will find you. We are all similar to Dr. Who in that regard.

[+ sync]

My condolences for your loss. I relate very strongly to your feelings. I was blessed with three dogs in my lifetime. Two were taken by motor vehicles, and the third contracted cancer and was put down. After the third one, which was many years ago, I was emotionally defeated and never owned a pet after that. I vowed to myself to never again put myself vulnerable to the kind of emotional distress that I'm sure you are experiencing right now.

 

Your postings suggest to me that you are a resilient person and will soon again come to the rescue of other animals in need. Bless you.

 

I hope your healing is swift and sure.

[+ VeryHappyCustomer]

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Those are the eyes of love.

[seaboy4hire]

Those are the eyes of love.

Those are eyes of the devil LOL He was the alpha kitty and when he and Fred were alive Orleans loooved to chase Fred around the apartment haha

 

Hugs,

Greg

[bigvalboy]

You can take comfort that the last year and a half of Mr. Orleans' life was indeed great and you were there at the end to comfort him.

 

This is what's important in my opinion. They are all gone too soon, and I hope you take comfort in the fact that he died knowing someone loved him.

[bigvalboy]

"Heaven is a place where all the cats you ever loved come to greet you"

[Nebost]

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[Guest]

Pets aren't just pets for many of us, they're family. They don't judge, they love.

 

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[Guest]

This morning I had to put my big Russian baby down.

 

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[seaboy4hire]

Omg! The kitty memes are killing me with laughter! Thank you guys so much for cheering me up a lil bit. You dont know how much it means. One day I'll find another Russian boy who needs a furever home and needs a human to shower him with kisses and cuddles. But for now I'm going to mourn and miss my Russian for a bit.

 

Hugs,

Greg

[+ dutchmuch]

"One cat just leads to another." Ernest Hemingway

[rvwnsd]

...They would always have love and never go without. But a huge part of me feels I let Mr. Orleans down....

 

When I put my former feral down, I felt the same way and told my vet so. She always had a way of making things okay, and this time was no exception. She said to me "You aren't letting her down, you are showing her you love her by ending her suffering."

 

...One day I'll find another Russian boy who needs a furever home and needs a human to shower him with kisses and cuddles....

 

The right cat will come along and when it does, you will know.

[gallahadesquire]

I am really sorry, Greg. The death of a cat someone rescues is particularly difficult, because you almost make a pact with the new pet that their life will be great from now on.

 

You can take comfort that the last year and a half of Mr. Orleans' life was indeed great and you were there at the end to comfort him.

 

My "rescued" cat was received from a friend who could no longer care for him. He was my Love and Joy until November 10, 2014, when he went out (he'd always been outdoor-accessible) and never came back. His loss was particularly painful because I felt I'd taken in him versus going to an uncaring and possibly fatal cat shelter.

 

It took me six months to get over that. His replacement is, in some ways, nicer and, in some ways, just not the same.

[+ honcho]

I also wish my sincere, heartfelt condolences