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« on: December 26, 2010, 10:15:49 PM »
I had to have my old puss put down to-day. We'd been best mates for 16 years.
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« Reply #1 on: December 26, 2010, 10:53:28 PM »
 :'( I'm so sorry.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #2 on: December 26, 2010, 11:42:01 PM »
Oh Galvo, I am so sorry to hear.
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« Reply #3 on: December 26, 2010, 11:57:19 PM »
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« Reply #4 on: December 27, 2010, 12:54:02 AM »
So sorry to hear that galvo, It is so hard to give up your best buddy after so long a time.   :cuddle;
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« Reply #5 on: December 27, 2010, 01:30:34 AM »
Oh Galvo....

I'm SO sorry to hear that.... It's terrible when we lose our pawed people, but particularly when we have to make 'that' dreadful decision...   :grouphug;

Love....

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« Reply #6 on: December 27, 2010, 01:32:31 AM »
Sorry for your loss galvo. Its hard to a friend who's been at your side through the happy and sad times. Take care and I hope that you can find another friend soon.
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« Reply #7 on: December 27, 2010, 02:50:54 AM »

I am so sorry for your loss, galvo.

Best wishes from Kristina.
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« Reply #8 on: December 27, 2010, 03:17:24 AM »
Galvo, I am so sorry that you have lost your best friend. but think about it, I bet he had the best of every thing you could give him. What more could any cat wish for. A loving home, a loving friend.  :grouphug;
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« Reply #9 on: December 27, 2010, 04:54:23 AM »
Galvo mate - my heart goes out to you!!!! This is a rough time for you but know puss is in a better place now and purring down at you with love ever still.
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« Reply #10 on: December 27, 2010, 05:11:09 AM »
So sorry to hear this Galvo. I hope you get a new kitty...never a replacement, just a new addition.   :cuddle;
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« Reply #11 on: December 27, 2010, 06:57:21 AM »
Oh Galvo, I'm so sorry for your loss.   :grouphug;
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« Reply #12 on: December 27, 2010, 08:06:29 AM »
Oh no, Galvo...I am so sorry.  That must have been a wrenching experience.  How very sad!  Please don't let yourself be alone for too long.
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« Reply #13 on: December 27, 2010, 09:50:21 AM »
I'm sorry Galvo.  It is hard to say good-bye to a good friend.  Maybe wait a while and then get another kitten.  It will bring a smile back on your face.
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« Reply #14 on: December 27, 2010, 03:55:56 PM »
 :grouphug;
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« Reply #15 on: December 27, 2010, 03:58:50 PM »
Aw, Galvo! Sad, sad news. I put my little fluffer nutter AJ down almost 4 years ago, same age as your puss.

Many, many hugs. He was a lucky cat to have you as a best mate all those years.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #16 on: December 27, 2010, 05:15:18 PM »

 16 Years. That's a Hard thing, Galvo, a real Hard thing. Peace, to You, Tonight.
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« Reply #17 on: December 27, 2010, 08:12:18 PM »
It is difficult when the furr babies go on to heaven.  :grouphug; :grouphug;
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« Reply #18 on: December 27, 2010, 08:17:37 PM »
Thanks for your kind thoughts, gang. He was a good old boy, and I saved him from being put down as a kiiten some 15 1/2 years ago. His time had come; the vet said he was just hanging on by a thread. Camilla is missing him.
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« Reply #19 on: December 27, 2010, 08:17:57 PM »
Ahh, Galvo, I am so sorry.  I will snuggle a little longer with my cat tonight to honor yours.  They love us so much and ask for so little.  They are always there and happy to see us.   I know your heart is sad and your lap will be empty.   Hugs and sympathy to you.   :cuddle;
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« Reply #20 on: December 27, 2010, 09:57:32 PM »
Sorry to hear galvo. I know how that feels with pets. Peoplewise, to me is easier for some reason.
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   -glaucoma and surgery for that
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     - vitrectomy in good eye post tx November 2003, totally blind for 4 months due to complications with meds and infection

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« Reply #21 on: December 27, 2010, 10:35:37 PM »
Thanks, Chris. I know what you mean.
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« Reply #22 on: December 28, 2010, 02:37:16 AM »
Oh Galvo, you poor thing.  I imagine he spent most of his life loving the fact that he chose you to rescue him (because they do, don't they; we just have to pretend that we chose them!).

*huggles*
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« Reply #23 on: December 28, 2010, 03:35:38 AM »
They do, indeed, poppy. They do indeed.
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« Reply #24 on: December 29, 2010, 08:27:11 AM »
Galvo, I know how bad this hurts. You have my deepest condolences my friend.The loss of one's best friend leaves such a hole in one's world.

 :cuddle;
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