*HE'S GONE* Such sad news I received today (about a former foster)

[jenluckenbach]

Rufus has left for the bridge. :(
His mom read your replies and thanks you for the kind thoughts.

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This is a picture of Rutherford (orange foster cat) and Marvin (black and white foster cat). This was taken during the time they were getting to know each other. They had never met, but the same wonderful lady adopted them both.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b228/C-E-L/NewBrothers1.jpg

I received an email today to inform me that Rutherford (who is now called Rufus) is dying! :( Most likely it is cancer with a second possibility of FIP. Either way, they have exhausted options to help him. :(

It is very sad. Rutherford had come from an extremely shy/scared little boy to a wonderful/loving young cat who is only about 2-3 years old.

His life may be cut short, but he has brightened the lives of his mewomie and his former foster mommy.

PRAYERS for Rutherford to stay pain free for as long as possible. Thank you.

[Killearn Kitties]

Oh Jen, what sad news. I am so sorry. :(

Of course I will be thinking of Rutherford and wishing the best for him.

[G535]

That is so sad, I hope he stays pain free and just goes to sleep peacefully. :(

[moosmom]

Oh Jen, I'm so sorry! :( I hope they can at least manage his pain until his time to travel to the RB.

[krazykitties]

i'm very sorry to hear this terrible news. hug your other kitties for some comfort, it might help a little bit.

[catmandu]

At least thanks to you Jen ,Rufus was able to find a Furr Ever Home, and loving Guardians.
We pray that Rufus can go to his reward easily.

[Grace]

I remember Rutherford - such sad news. His life may be cut short, but he was loved and can gather all that love and take it with him to the Bridge.

[Catty1]

What a darling, beautiful boy!

I hope his life is happy and painless. I pray for a miracle too - you never know!

But his life is happy now and he is very very loved.

Peace, Rutherford, you have great purrents and love.

[Prairie Purrs]

Such a sweet orange boy! If you must go, Rufus, may it be a gentle and pain-free journey.

[K & L]

That is such sad news. I'm sorry to read this and hope Rufus is comfortable in his last days.

[kt_luvs_kitties]

I am so sorry for Rufus, his furrever family, and you Jen. Prayers for all involved. This is so heartbreaking :(

[kimlovescats]

So sad to hear about such a young boy. May he be comfortable for his remaining days! :(

[Sevaede]

Jen, I am so sorry! :(

You know, I named one of the strays (we're up to 4, definitely with a possible 5th), Rutherford the other day. I couldn't think of why. I just decided "I'm going to call you Rutherford." Odd?

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry to hear this sad news.:( I hope that Rufus will be able to stay as comfortable as possible in the remaining days he has left. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Oh no..... I remember Rutherford very well! You were so happy when that lady adopted him together with Marvin :) !
Poor Rufus.... :( :(

Let's hope he won't be suffering to long and to much.... :(

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Wishing you love and peace sweet Rufus :(

[catlover4ever]

Such very sad news. :( Praying that he will be painfree and find peace.

[smokey the elder]

Poor kitty. I'm so sorry.

[Donnaj4962]

What terrible news. I am so sorry for Rufus, his adopted Meowmie, and you, Jen. I am hoping and praying that he willbe as painfree as possible. Poor little guy.

[kb2yjx]

Jen!! I am so sorry about the news regarding Rutherford!!! It is wonderful to know that he made so many people happy!! ((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))

[orangemm]

Poor little guy. How sad that he found a wonderful home and now this. I'll pray for him and for his purrent and his cat buddy, too.

Scritches to you, Rufus/Rutherford. :(

[Mad Mags Moo]

So sorry to hear this news Jen - hugs to you and hope that Rutherford/Rufus will be as painfree as possible. :( xxxxxx

[AvaJoy]

I'm saddened to read that Rutherford/Rufus is so ill. It must have been heartbreaking to receive the email about your young foster kitty. :( May it be of some comfort to know that since he and his buddy, Marvin, were adopted together maybe Marvin will help ease his anguish until the Bridge is crossed, and may the knowledge that you were instrumental in giving Rufus every chance in life remain in your heart.

[rosethecopycat]

I hope Rufus spends his remaining days surrounded by love and comfort.

[catfamily]

That poor little guy.Prayers for Rufus to be pain free as long as possible.This is so sad.I'm sorry :(

[jenluckenbach]

Rufus is gone. :( another orangie at the bridge this year. How sad.

[Killearn Kitties]

Oh Jen, I'm so sorry. :( Poor little guy! At least his short life was happy, thanks to you and his eventual people.

Rest in peace, sweet boy.

[Lizzie]

Oh no! Rutherford was far, far too young to lose his life. How very sad for you and for his guardian, she must be devastated. Marvin is going to be really lost without him, I'm sure.

[Catty1]

Jen - did he go peacefully at home? I hope he felt as loved and comfortable as he could.

Bless you and his family for giving him a wonderful life he wouldn't have otherwise had.

Condolences to his family.

[AbbyMom]

I'm so sorry about Rutherford. I'm glad he was loved and gave love.

[kimlovescats]

:( Oh no ... I'm so very sorry!

[jenluckenbach]

Here's (http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=86880&highlight=foster+Rutherford+Marvin) the old thread about Marvin and Rutherford as fosters.

His mom only had 2 years with him. :( :(

[rg_girlca]

Oh Jen, I am so sadden to read about dear Rufus.

Please extend our sympathies to his meowmie.

Rest in Peace little one. Your time on earth was way too short, but at least those short years were filled with lots of love.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Jen, I'm so sorry to hear this sad news.:( At least he knew what a very loving home was for 2 years of his life. RIP sweet Rufus.:(

[BC_MoM]

Jen, I'm so sorry.. :( Live well at the bridge, Rufus!

You're mommy may have only had 2 years with you, but I'm sure they were the best 2 years of your lives!

[orangemm]

Oh no. I am so sorry. Rest sweetly, Rufus............ :(

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Oh no, poor Rufus/Rutherford :(
Play happily at the Bridge now, sweety!!http://users.pandora.be/bernardgabriels/images/smilies%20474%20rainbow_bridge.gif

[jazzcat]

I'm so sorry to hear this Jen.

Rest in Peace sweet boy.

[Bengalz]

Jen,

My heart goes out to you - this is so sad for you and for Rutherford's new mom :(

RIP sweetheart.

[kb2yjx]

Sleep soeftly, dear Rufus....