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Good by My Friend....
Tubby had a peaceful crossing to the Rainbow Bridge about 12:30 pm today, Saturday 12/11/04. He was doing soooo good, but Friday he started going downhill again. Took him to the emergency vet Friday night and the outlook wasn't good. He took blood, said Tubby was very anemic, took an x-ray, gave us some antibiotics and told us to go the regular vet on Saturday. Did that and the prognosis wasn’t good. His bone marrow had stopped producing red blood cells. The vet mentioned something about plasma cell tumor, which I have no idea what that is but there is no cure or nothing that can be done when they get this, especially at his age and with his kidney condition. His kidney levels were actually fine and the vet said that whatever this is that he had now, more than likely brought on the crises with the kidneys. Tubby lost almost one complete pound in the 3 weeks since they weighed him last, and his blood levels changed dramatically too, all for the worst.
We could have brought him home and watched him decline, which the vet thought would happen very quickly since no red blood cells were being made. He said any number of things could happen from him just dieing to seizures to who knows what, and there was no saying when this would all happen.
This is most certainly not what I was expecting since he had been doing so good, but we made the only decision there was to be made. Tubby led a good long life and I couldn’t see making him suffer through a long dragged out, possibly painful death. We came home without him.
I was holding him and telling him that I loved him, I would miss him and I would see him at the Rainbow Bridge. It was over so quickly I couldn’t believe it.
I still can’t believe it. My big boy is gone.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...0/f477902f.jpg
Tubby
Spring 1986 – Dec. 11, 2004
....until we meet again big boy.
edit: some pictures on page 3
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Oh my gosh, I'm SO sorry Debbie! I know how important Tubby was to you. R.I.P. Tubby. You will be greatly missed.
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Oh Debbie - how terribly sad this is. {{{Hugs}}}} across the miles sweetheart. You must feel so bereft. I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Crying as I type this.
Remember - another star shining in the heavens tonight.
RIP dear Tubster - playing at the RB waiting for Meowmie, Pawpaw and Mz Peanut. Go with love sweet furboy xxxxxx
Lynne
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I am sitting here in my pj's have a good cry over your loss. I am so sorry. Sending Heartfelt hugs and a shoulder to cry on your way. Bastet sends nose rubs and headbumpies.
My sincerest condolensces.
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I'm so sorry. I'm sure he's at a good place now at the Rainbow Bridge, romping around with other kitty friends. I'll keep him in my thoughts. :( RIP Tubby...
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I am so very sorry. I just don't know what to say.
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Debbie I'm sooo sorry your precious Tubby is gone. :( It's never easy saying goodbye, but he did have many, many happy years with you, but it's still such a short time I'm sure. I've lost too many before their time, and many as elderly kitties in failing health, but it always is heartbreaking losing our beloved babies. :( I was so happy to hear, and see the pictures of Tubby feeling and looking good, but only God knows when it's time to call our kitty angels home. RIP sweet beloved Tubby, and Hugs Debbie for loving him so.
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Oh, NO! I am shocked, deeply saddened, and at a loss for words. I am so very sorry. RIP, dear sweet Tubby. You will be sorely missed. Hugs to you, Terry and Peanut.
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I wish I knew what to say to try and comfort you, but I don't. I'm soooo sorry :(
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Debbie, I am so sorry. I don't even know what to say. We will all miss Tubby. Rest in Peace, Tubby.
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Im am SO sorry, Debbie.
{{{{{HUGS}}}}}
R.I.P Tubby, you will be missed greatly.
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I am sooo sorry Debbie for your loss. :( I haven't posted much at PT lately, but I have been lurking and reading about Tubby's progress.
I wish I could post more than words right now, they seem so insignificant. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
RIP Tubby.
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Words simply can not express my sympathy. I'm so sorry for your loss!
Rest sweetly, dearest Tubby, rest sweetly.:(
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Oh Debbie, I can't express how sad I am that dear Tubby has gone. :( :( :( He was SO special!!
I know you have been preparing yourself for this for a long time, but it doesn't make it any easier. You gave him a wonderful life and you have done everything you could, to make it easy on him while he was growing older and getting weaker. I'm sure he felt your love for him, and is thankful for all you did, including your gentle goodbye. He had such a good life with you. :)
Rest in Peace, sweet Tubby boy. You were very loved and will never be forgotten.
{{{{{{Hugs}}}}}}
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Debbie I'm so sorry to hear about what happened. I feel bad because I wasn't really following his updates, I think because I wanted to believe everything was ok and if I didn't read up about him then everything would be fine. I was so shocked when I saw this thread. Tubby was an amazing kitty and he is going to be missed by so many people.
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{{{{HUGS}}}} Sweet Tubby we loved you too. I am absoultely stunned to hear this. I know he will be happy and waiting at the RB for you.
We will miss him, and we are here for you! Please give Peanut an extra kiss tonight as I'm sure she is missing him too.
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Oh Debbie... :( I'm so very sorry to hear about your loss of sweet Tubby. Sending lots of hugs and prayers your way.
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Debbie,
I am so saddened that you had to make that decision today. I know it is never easy. I am glad you can take comfort in the fact that he had a long, happy life.
My thoughts and prayers are with oyu during this time of your loss :(
Play happily at the brdige, Tubby, RIP.
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Oh Debbie....I am so sorry for your loss. Tubby was such a sweetheart.... I'm glad I got to meet him.
You, Terry, and Peanut are in my thoughts.....
Godspeed Tubby.......Godspeed.....
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:( Debbie, I am so sorry for your loss. :( You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
If It Should Be
If it should be I grow frail and weak
And pain prevents my peaceful sleep.
Then you must do what must be done
When this last battle can't be won.
You will be sad, I understand.
Selfishness might stay your hand.
But on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship take the test.
We've had so many happy years
That what's to come can hold no fears.
You'd not want me to suffer. So,
When the time comes, please let me go.
Take me where my needs they'll tend.
Only -- stay with me until the end.
Hold me firm and speak to me.
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know, in time, you, too, will see
It is a kindness that you do for me.
Although my tail it's last has waved,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.
Do not grieve it should be you.
Who must decide this thing to do.
We've been so close, we two, these years...
Don't let your heart hold any tears.
Author Unknown
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omg.. Debbie.. I saw the thread in general and my heart just dropped..
RIP dear Tubby. You will make a beautiful Christmas angel.
Debbie - you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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Debbie, I am so sorry to read that Tubby is gone:(
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Debbie,
I am so very sorry.:( Be At Peace Sweet Tubby.:(
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I'm so sorry for loss. Tubby was a beautiful boy.
Rest in Peace dear Tubby.
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Oh Debbie and Terry!!!!
I am shocked and so so so very sorry.
I cannot find words to say.
If you need anything, anything at all.. PLEASE let me know.
Hugs to the both of you.. and again, i'm very, very sorry.
:(
-Kay
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Oh, Debbie I am at a loss for words! It is really rough to make that decision. Tubby was so precious to you. A year ago last august I had to make the same decision for my beloved Thai. I lost her at the age of 22. Take comfort in the fact that Tubby and Thai are at the Bridge playing together. {{{{HUGS}}}} to you, Debbie.
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Debbie, Terry & Peanut,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Godspeed to the Bridge beautiful Tubby! You will forever be in our hearts!
To live in hearts we leave behind
Is not to die.
~Thomas Campbell, "Hallowed Ground"
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Oh gosh, this was such a shocker to read. It was like the calm before the storm.
(((((HUGS))))) Debbie and Terry, I am so sorry for your loss.
Tubby lived a good long life with lots of love and care.
My thoughts and prayers will be with you both.
Rest in Peace sweet Tubby.
I hope and pray that you find comfort and peace in the fond memories you made together.
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I am so sorry this happened. Tubby, you're in a place where you feel no pain now. Enjoy the RB but please remember that your mom and family love you so much and won't forget you. You will be missed by all. The RB has a brighter sky tonight because you're their star.
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{{{{{{{{DEBBIE}}}}}}}}}}
I literally lost my breath when I saw the title in cat general. I raced here as fast as I could and read about dear sweet Tubby passing. I attempted to answer before the shock wore off and the tears began, but it was futile. I am so, so sorry for your loss. there are no words for a time like this, only thoughts of comfort knowing how wonderful and full Tubby's life was. He will never know how many people's lives he touched and how sorely he will be missed but he did know love and that is what it is all about.
Have a good cry Debbie knowing there are dozens of people crying right along with you.
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I am so very sorry for your loss. RIP, Tubby.:(
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Although words seem to say so little,
I hope they help in some small way
to ease the sense of loss
that you're experiencing today.
Hold fast to your memories
to all of the cherished moments
of the past,
to the blessings and the laugther,
the joys and the celebrations,
the sorrow and the tears.
They all add up to a treasure
of fond yesterdays
that you shared and spent together,
and they keep the one you loved
close to you in spirit and in thought.
The special moments
and memories in your life
will never change.
They will always be in your heart,
today and forevermore.
(Linda E. Knight)
I'm so sorry :( RIP sweet Tubby
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I'm so sorry to hear the Dear Tubby is gone. May he rest in peace :(
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I'm so sorry! Lots of love and prayers being sent your way! Sweet Tubby will be missed so much!
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Thank you so much everyone. I was going to put together a memorial thread with how much he meant to me with some pictures through the years, but I just can't do it. I did gather the pictures though, so here you go. Imagestation is probably going to boot me after this, but I really don't care.
Christmas present (Dec. 1986)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...9/f2a7cfea.jpg
On cabinet (1987 sometime)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...5/f2a7cf48.jpg
to Chicago – there was no way he was letting me move to Chicago without him (Feb. 1992)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...7/f2a7ce8c.jpg
watchcat (Oct. 1986)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...b/f2a7ce2c.jpg
curious in motorhome (summer 2002)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...8/f2a7ccca.jpg
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I am so shocked and saddened at this news. :( I'm so sorry that I didn't even realize that he was sick.
I am so sorry for your loss. Rest in peace sweet Tubby, you will be missed sorely.
{Hugs}
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My heart is breaking for you, Debbie. Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. :( We will all miss Tubby; he touched so many of our lives here on PT. Rest in peace always, Tubby.
I hope this poem will bring you a bit of comfort...
Look not where I was
For I am not there
My spirit is free
I am everywhere
In the air that you breathe
In the sounds that you hear
Don't cry for me Mom
My spirit is near
I'll watch for you
From the other side
I'll be the one running
New friends by my side
Smile at my memory
Remember in your heart
This isn't the end
It's a brand new start
By Carol Kufner
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I am so sorry for your loss. (((HUGS)))) to you and your husband. :(
