*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.


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....