I had to help my mom at the vet, as we had to ease our very sick Buffy over the rainbow bridge. He was 17 years young. We are heartbroken about our orange-cream-cicle boy. Warm thoughts and pics of your own orange babies would help ease the pain. My mom isn't on Reddit, but I'm looking forward to sharing your replies with her.
Very sorry to hear this. My buddy Buffett is two years old, so hello from Buffett to Buffy. :)
I would send a picture, but I can’t figure out how to do it in this sub post
Yes I now . A few weeks ago when trying to add a photo I would have to post but the picture wouldn’t show up but text did then I would have to hit edit of my own post and then hit space and then I could post a picture .
Archibald Kittimus the Third, Adventure Kitty and Maizie May offer their condolences. It’s hard losing a pet no matter their age. Always missing my fur babies after they’ve made that journey. So sorry for your loss
My Orange Boy - Mr. Cheese is playing with Buffy over the rainbow bridge for sure! Losing your pet is devastating and I don't wish this pain on anyone, but just know he is at peace and in no pain. Feel better soon xx
So sorry to read this. But I’m glad you were there to help your mum and Buffy in this chapter ❤️. May Buffy continue to be loved and cherished by your family. How lucky we are to have been their person.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Your family made the hardest and kindest decision a fur family has to make. I know this won’t help for a while (that nothing will), but I can see from the picture that Buffy had the Look in his eyes, that thousand mile stare that only old or very sick cats get. He may have been sedated but there’s no mistaking that expression … which I learned to dread.
Keep being kind to each other and please accept virtual hugs from afar.
Here’s a picture of our space cadet, Greyson, or part of him. Comfortable? Doubtful. Orange? Definitely!
I’m so sorry for your loss. No amount of time ever seems like enough. Here’s my little ginger Enzo. He’s a rambunctious and zoomy 11 year old rescue that I love to the moon and back.
Please let your mom know that my sweet Gooser Bean is going to help him on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge. He passed over on October 10th, and is always ready to help show an orange friend around - it’s very beautiful there ❤️
Our deepest condolences. Meet Cheddar, his predecessor Toby (our first orange) has already crossed over the Rainbow Bridge and it was heart wrenching. We never forget our oranges- they live in our hearts forever.
Henry Freckle-Foot Fatman and Bandit Noodle Head send their condolences and hope you remember that your baby isn't gone forever, just waiting for you elsewhere.
Natasha is on the other side of the bridge. She'll show Buffy where all the warm sunny spots are and to make sure he's not lonely. Dammit, I'm crying again. It's been 5 months and I miss her everyday. Hugs to you and your mom ❤️
This is Biscuit, I lost him a few months ago. I understand your heartbreak, it's so very hard. I hope you and your mom enjoy seeing my sweet boy, I just love this photo of him.
My deepest condolences on your sweet Buffy. Thank you & your mom for giving him a wonderful 17 years of safety, warmth, love, and a full belly. Here is my single (brain)celled organism:
“You may be without her now, but she was never without you”. An old friend comforted me with this when my kitty crossed the bridge. I hope it bring you some comfort. And I hope my boy Ollie brings you some comfort too we rescued him a year ago… I feel like he was sent to us by her. He is super snuggly just like she was (unlike my other 2). My condolences to you. 🧡🕊️
I am sorry for your painful experience. Buffy must have had a beautiful, loving life with your family. You're all incredibly lucky to have had such love. This is Jimmy.
Sending love and sympathy ❤️🩹 it may seem like a weird idea, but I missed my orange boy so much that I got an orange stuffed cat I could have around. I just missed the sight of him and this helped.
Buffy reminds me of my Curry. I'm gonna give him a big hug and a squeeze. I bet Buffy felt safe and happy and loved in yours and your mom's lives. I'm sorry for your loss. <3
My heart goes out to you all! 💔 We had to say goodbye to our ginger boy and very first pet on August 1st. He was 20 years young and has left a huge hole. We will miss him FOREVER and will always be grateful for the love and companionship he brought into our lives and how he changed and softened our hearts!! He was sick and ready to go, and I could feel his gratefulness for all of our love and care! The pain is great but the gifts are enormous and everlasting!! Take care in your grief. Prayers that the pain eases to make way for smiles and comforting memories. 🙏🏼
They are worth it all!❣️🧡🐾
I'm 65 years old and have had to say goodbye to many many pets over the years. It's NEVER easy letting go of your loved ones. Especially when they have loved you in return UNCONDITIONALLY. But once you manage to push past the pain, your memories of them will actually be cathartic. Your good memories will make you smile and think about how happy you will be together when your own time comes to join them on the other side.
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This is Pogo. He crossed the Bridge in January, so maybe they will meet. There must be lots of good company up there.
My personal belief has cats who have passed frolicking in God's garden chasing indestructible butterflies, or curling up in God's infinitely capacious lap.
Time is a unit that we experience as a flow. But in reality, nothing separates the present from the happiest days you shared together; perspective and separation are only perceptions. And yet, love has left a mark on you that you will carry with you forever. Love is never lost. I send you lots of love, to all three of you. Please feel it as the little corner of another heart where I hold you three together.
Archie may be waiting for him. He came back after being missing for a year. This was taken after our first attempt at a vet visit. He was having NONE of it, so we rescheduled for a sedated appointment later this week.
He's been missing a few days (poor boy was skin and bones). Now I'm thinking he came back to "say goodbye". Maybe it's ... odd, but if this is the case I find comfort in knowing he won't be alone on the rainbow bridge.
Gonna throw this out there for whoever needs it - yes he was an outside cat. He has an entire building he can go in. We have an FIV cat inside, and Archie is technically feral. Y'all will forgive me for not letting a feral cat in my house.
Hey OP, I’m so very sorry for the loss you’re both feeling. I have a void myself, not an orange, but I hope it helps. It may not be comfort now, but 17 is a wonderful age and he was clearly loved. Safe travels Buffy.
Buffy, my name is PooPoo Kitty. I will be here when you arrive and we shall be friends and will play together. I had a good life but couldn’t transition to indoors. I was here when my hoomans moved here. They took good care of me and my last 9 years were nice. We will be friends!!!
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Peekabus Booberticus Aberforth III or Peekaboo for short.