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Hi guys, I think I am in need of a few of your hugs today!!!
As some of you know I work in animal rescue as well as make critters...back in January my husband and I took in an old man cat who huge cancerous mass in his abdomen, and had some problems with his back legs and couldn't walk well, his owners no longer wanted him as he was a nuisance to them with his health issues....we brought him to our home knowing he wouldn't have long, but wanted to give him all the love he deserved in his final time he had left...he was just a regal sweet boy, who took his pills like a champ, followed me like a puppy dog around the house, kept the dogs in line when they were rowdy, and purred like a frieght train...but the cancer got the best of him, and he took a turn for the worse this weekend, and we had to take him in today to help him cross peacefully over the rainbow bridge to kitty heaven where can run and play with out any pain....My husband and I took turns holding him as he took his final breaths, and we know that he knew that he was loved right to the end, but my god it is still ripping my heart out!!!
Good bye my sweet Edgar Winter please know that we will miss your morning meow and that we will never forget you.
Edgar 13 March 2007
Edgar January 2007
Hugs,
Krista
Apple Dumpling DesignsAwww...Kristi...sometimes it just hurts and feels good at the same time doesn't it? 
What a beautiful boy and what a beautiful way for him to be allowed to spend his final days.
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Oh Krista that is just sooo sad. How heartbreaking that his previous owners could discard him like that. You and your hubby are genuine angels for loving this beautiful kitty to the end. Hugs to you . I know how hard it is to say goodbye. :hug:
Sorry Krista - I can sympathize with you having to say goodbye to Sweet Edgar Winter - never easy is it.
You were so very kind taking the cat into your home and giving him love and making his last days
better for him.
Hugs to you and your family.
Carolyn
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Posts: 361Hugs to you Krista...I applaud your strength and kindness. I have been through this a few times with dogs...it is never easy.
Take care, Nancy
Gold Coast QLDI am so sorry for your loss Krista, what a gorgeous boy. It is so lovely that your family took him in and loved him when he needed it most, that is the kind of love that really makes a difference in the world
Kirsty
Flying Fur StudiosAwww, soo sad. It's never easy and I understand what you feel. He looked like such a pretty cat.
Tami Eveslage Original Teddy Bears:hug: :hug:
Krista, you did a lovely thing!
Krista,
Edgar Winter was a beautiful cat. It is very nice that you took him into your home and allowed him to live out his remaining days as happily as could be. I know he is frolicking and playing on the other side of the rainbow bridge and knows how much you loved him and tried to ease his pain. It is always hard to loose a sweet and loved animal.
I know how you feel as I have lost many beloved cats.
Sending you many hugs, :hug: :hug: :hug:
Hugs,
Posts: 8,574Aww Krista,
you gave him the best few months of his life, and he had to know and appreciate....Cats do you know, they appreciate by turning you into their servants andbossing you around! I love cats!
And so I appreciate what you and your hubby did for Edgar Winter, I think you are top cat in my book....
sadgollyhugs
dilu
I'm so sorry, Krista. I know how hard it is; we've had to put two cats down who succumb to disease over the last two years, and it never gets easier. I'm glad you have so many wonderful memories, and some beautiful photos of a beautiful cat, to keep close.
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Bears by EdieMy sympathies, Krista - how kind you were to take this cat in and look after him so well.
:hug: Thank you so much everyone, all the thoughts and hugs you are sending are full of amazing healing powers, I know it will be a while before I can think of Edgar without tears wheling up in my eyes, but knowing that I have so many shoulders to cry on means so much to me...thank you for being there. :hug:
Hugs,
Krista
I'm so sorry to hear about Edgar Winter. I'm sitting here right now with tears in my eyes.
Jane
Miss Dorothy's TeddyFolk God Bless You. Dorothy
Burlison BearsSo sorry to hear this sad news. It makes me want to cry too. I too know the pain of losing a beloved cat. I will say a prayer for you and your husband. I know Edgar Winter (what a wonderful name) is happy now and at peace...running through fields of flowers and curling up and purring in God's lap. And trust me that cat knows the kindness you paid to him during his last days. He'll never forget you...and someday when you too make it to Heaven he will come running to greet you. :hug:
Take care.
Lots of Love,
Eliza
ToadBriarI'm so sorry. He was lucky to have found you - you gave him the best gift possible.
I have a feeling he'll be sending you another needy cat - it seems to happen that way.
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DoodlebearsOh Krista I am so sorry to hear that you have lost your dear puss. I have tears in my eyes after reading his story. Thank goodness he had such a loving family to take care of him when he really needed it most. Many, many hugs to you.
Hugs Jane. :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
Gosh! Krista, I'm sitting here having a good old cry with you, I've been down that path so many times and it never gets easier...I always take comfort in the fact that I gave my animals the best life I possibly could and that I was able at the end to give them peace & relief from their pain...but I'm really feeling for you now, I'm so very sorry for your loss, he was a beautiful & much loved cat...rest in peace old fellow........sending many hugs your way :hug: :hug: :hug:
I have tears in my eyes.....bless you Krista!!!
Hugs Yvonne :hug:
"a bear by kim"well, iv just shed a tear over edgar.
i had a cat, tigger from being a toddler and i remember holding him while he died when i was 15, it broke my heart.
im so sorry, but at least he was comforted with love at the end and maybe you can be comforted by that. and isnt it better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all? xxx
take care.
Laurie Lou BearsI am so sorry to hear about your lovely cat Krista
It was a lovely thing for you to do looking after him in his last few weeks.We could do with a lot more kind hearted people in this world like you
Laurie :hug:
Jellybelly BearsAwww Krista..I can't help having tears in my eyes either...hugest hugs and love to you :hug: :hug: :hug:
MerBear OriginalsI'm sure he'll be waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge - not the people who discarded him.
Hugs,
Marion
