My Sweet Redbud Is Gone

[lizbud]

My Redbud is gone. He has joined his momma over Rainbow Bridge. This doesn't even feel real to me
right now, but he is gone. Red didn't come when I called the kitties for breakfast. I went to find him and saw
him laying on the tile floor next to the stairway. His breathing was very shallow & he wouldn't move at all.
I called the Vet & took him to the office right away.He looked like he was dying & the Vet confirmed it.To spare
Red any more pain, she performed the euthanasia. I can't believe he's gone. My sweet Redbud.

[phesina]

Oh, I am so very sorry, Liz. What a painful and heartbreaking shock for you.

Sending love and prayers and comforting wishes to you and all who love Redbud so much.

[Randi]

Oh Liz, I'm so sorry to hear that your Redbud has gone, and so sudden. What a handsome boy he was.

I hope it will be a comfort that he went so fast and probably without suffering much. Keep the good memories and know he is resting comfortably now.

My heartfelt sympathy and big (((hugs)))

I found this picture of him and Michael snuggling... how sweet!

[Karen]

Rest in peace, dear one, now that spring is arriving and trees are budding, we'll think of you when we see the red buds on the maples. Send your mom some purrs in her dreams tonight, so she will know you are whole and healthy, safe at the Rainbow Bridge.

[pomtzu]

Liz - I'm so sorry to hear this..It's always such a shock when it is sudden, but Red is with his Momma now as they both wait till the day that you join them.

RIP Redbud, and peace to you, Liz.

[happylabs]

Oh...so sorry to hear of your loss. It is such a difficult thing to go through losing a furry loved one. He is at peace with his mama. :'(

[Felicia's Mom]

I am sorry to hear this. He will be waiting for you at the Bridge.

[Lilith Cherry]

So very sorry to hear this , Liz! He is at peace and will be playing at the bridge.

[ChrisH]

Oh, Liz I'm so sorry. Sending a big hug and lots of love your way.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Liz, sorry is such an inadequate word when there is such a hole in your heart. It's about all we have though. Prayers are on the way for you and sweet Redbud.

Rip Redbud! You took a whole heap of love with you to the Rainbow Bridge.

[lizbud]

Red's body was cold to the touch when I found him this morning, but he was
still breathing. He only moaned when I picked him up to put in the carrier. The
Vet said his organs had already started to shut down & death was near. I asked
the dr. to go ahead & help him on his way. He didn't want to eat yesterday
but I didn't think too much of it & made a mental note to watch him today & if he
skipped another meal, I'd call for a Vet appt.

This all happened so fast. Why could I not see if he was that ill? Red was the sweetest
baby & I will miss him so much.

[Cataholic]

Liz,
This knocked the wind right out of me. I saw it, and I just couldn't comprehend, at all. I am so very, very sorry to hear Redbud is gone. It was so sudden, and frankly one or two days of not eating isn't really a big deal. I know I wouldn't think much of it myself. Maybe this hits close to home with me, as Georgia went in a very similar fashion, and I found her under my bed, barely alive. Her organs, too, had failed. Cats hide things from us, and Redbud's time was just his time, as much as it destroys you. He knew lots and lots of love, Liz, and the memories you have will light up your heart one day. Please, the grief of losing Redbud is enough, do not second guess yourself one bit.

RIP, sweet boy. Gentle hugs to you, Liz.

[moosmom]

Liz,

I am so sorry for your loss. He had a great life with you!!!

RIP Redbud.

[Lillycat]

.....words are never enough....it is a pain like no other.....we all share in that pain with you.....

[Asiel]

So sorry to hear about your dear Redbud. Sometimes things happen so fast we don't have time to realize they are sick---he's in a safe warm place with his momma and lots of friends.