We have some Big Sads today, kitties. Last night my human brother called to say they had to help their kitty Terrence to the Rainbow Bridge. Terrence was 10 years old and about 4 years ago he had a terrible time with a complete urinary blockage which had him in hospital for about 2 weeks, including radical surgery on his manly parts. He has had several lesser episodes since, but yesterday had developed another complete blockage. He was in terrible pain and they did not want him to have to go through any more pain hospitalization and surgeries with uncertain outcome. It was a sad day for them.
Run free and healthy, Terrence. One day we will meet you at the Bridge.
Terrence has a sister who was his littermate, Persimmon, who will also miss him a lot we are sure. They could often be found cuddling or close together as seen in these two pictures. Terrence is the one sitting, with Sim in the box:
Here Terrence is on the left and Sim on the right.
Here he enjoyed relaxing on the dining table (just like a cat!)
We will miss you, sweet cousin. Rest in Peace.
Oh noes...such sad news. :(
ReplyDeleteMay Terence be pain free and healthy at the Rainbow Bridge.
This is a very sad day: 10 years is too short a time. And a horrible decision had to be made. We are very sad for Sim as there's a big empty space now where his bro was. We hope that they get through the pain of the loss - please pass on purrs and gentle headbutts from us xxx
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear about sweet Terrence. We all send many hugs and purrs to his wonderful family.
ReplyDeleteOh dear, that is very sad news. I feel so bad for his humans and the remaining kitty, who will be grieving also.
ReplyDeleteOh, no, we're so sorry Terrence has crossed. We're sending soft purrs to his family, and to Persimmon too.
ReplyDeleteI am sad too Simba, knowing a beloved fur family member of yours flew to the Bridge yesterday and that his littermate Persimmon will miss him terribly.
ReplyDeleteTen years old was so short a time but his mom and dad made a hard and loving decision for him. I hope my mom will love me enough and have enough courage to let me go if I am in deep trouble as Terrence was.
Love and head butts to the entire familty and snuggles to sweet Sim who is grieving as well. xoxox <3
We are stopping by to give you and your family purrs of comfort at the passing of such a handsome mancat. He was very much loved and his family and his sistercat will miss him deeply, we know they will be sad but may they be comforted by remembering the love they shared...
ReplyDeletePoor Terrence we are so sorry the he has gone to the bridge we know his family and his sister Persimmon will miss him terribly!!! Please send along our condolences.
ReplyDeleteWe're so sorry to learn this. As much as he will be missed, I think Sim will miss him the very very most. :-(
ReplyDeleteAwwwwwww we are sending lots of purrrs to your and to Terrence's family and littermate. Such a sad time.
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We are so sorry that Terrence has gone to the Bridge. We send comforting purrs to his family...and everybuddy else who is missing him so much.
ReplyDeleteAwwww! I'm paying my respects to Terrance. One of the cats that came before me had that. After he finally had the sex-change op, his kidneys went and he had to be helped to the RB too.
ReplyDeleteEveryone here in the Realm joins me in sending prayers and good wishes to your brother and Persimmon. They will miss Terrence, as will you, but hopefully it will become easier with time. Princess Treasure
ReplyDeleteWe're so sorry to hear about Terrence. We know all too well how hard it is to lose a furry family member. Our thoughts and purrayers are with you and all his family.
ReplyDeleteOur purrs to your family and Terrance.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry your cousin Terrence had to leave for the Bridge. We know you will all miss him, especially his littermate. purrs and pawhugs
ReplyDeleteHow very sad about Terrence. It's terrible when medical issues steal a kitty from his family before his time. Purrs to your brother and to Persimmon.
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry to hear about sweet Terrence going to the Bridge too soon but it was the kindest deed his family could do. We are sending lots of purrs and gentle head butts to all of you.
ReplyDeleteLuv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
Ohhhh =(
ReplyDeleteMy heart is breaking for all of you. Grace & Company have no experience with this, but I do ... more than once, and it's so hard: hard to make the decision and hard to deal with once he's gone. This little poem helps a little bit:
“Grieve not,
nor speak of me with tears,
but laugh and talk of me
as if I were beside you.....
I loved you so -
‘twas Heaven here with you.”
– by Ilsa Paschal Richardson
Love ~ Marilynn
We are so very sorry to hear that Terrence had to run off to the Bridge. We send purrs and prayers of comfort to his family, and especially Persimmon.
ReplyDeleteWe are so sad about Terrence. We sure are sending some mighty purrs and some big hugs to the peeps. We are sending a bunch of purrs to Persimmon too since we know that she is very lonely. Take care.
ReplyDeleteWe heard the sad news from Katie. We are so sorry to hear about precious Terrence. Sending lots of purrs and prayers to you and his family...
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry about Terrence. Purrs of comfort for his family.
ReplyDeleteWe were so sad to read about Terence, and can imagine how much his family will miss him, especially his beautiful sister.
ReplyDeleteSoft Purrs,
The Chans
I am so sorry !!!
ReplyDeleteJC & The Purr and Fur Gang
We are very sorry to hear the news. He was such a beautiful young cat! Purrs and hugs to the family.
ReplyDeleteVery sorry to hear about this. Sending purrs to you all.
ReplyDeleteI learnd about Terrence from Katie Isabella. It is always difficult to lose them, but now he will always be free of pain. I am sure he was very happy and knew how much he was loved.
ReplyDeleteWE are so very sorry to hear about Terrence. What a handsome tabby. We will keep his family in our purrs.
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Oh , dis iz so Sad ^..^, we so Sorry poor Terrence had to go to da Bridge, and fur hiz family who iz missing him so much! We so specially sorry fur Persimmon, she will miss him so much :((
ReplyDeleteWe sending Soft Kittie Kissez & Purrayerz to All ~
Safe Journey Terrence~
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We're so sorry to hear of your family's loss. Purrs to your family and extra ones for his sister.
ReplyDeleteSo sad to hear about another Tabby Club member passing on. Prayers to Terrence's family in their time of grief. God Bless.
ReplyDeleteOh so sad to hear about Terrance. Hope his fmaily and kitty sister will remember the good time to make the days to come easier.
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We are sads to hear Terrance went to the Rainbow Bridge. We knows he's happy and healthy now.
ReplyDeleteAw, we are sending purrs and purrays to Terrence's family and friends and sister. She will have the sads for a time, I think. But she and her people can get in a big pile and luff on one another and that will make them feel better. XOXOXO
ReplyDeleteoh our very deepest sympathies to your brother on the loss of Terrence - and many softpaws and paw prayers that Persimmon doesn't grieve overmuch on the loss of her brother-in-fur....
ReplyDeleteI'm so very saddened to read about your beloved Terrence. He looks so much like my Shadow did, so many years ago now. It's heartbreaking, I know all too well, to have to say goodbye and let go of ones we love so very much. But know that he is happy, and no longer in any pain, having crossed over to the Bridget. My condolences to you and all those who loved Terrence. He will always remain with you, alive and well, in your heart and your memories and your love for him.
ReplyDeleteOh how awful. We're sending purrs to those left behind.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry about Terrence. What a beautiful cat, and so is Persimmon. Sending soft purrs of comfort.
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