Two Orphaned Cats - Can you Help???

[czicat]

I can never lose one who I have loved unto the end; one to whom my soul cleaves so firmly that it can never be separated does not go away but only goes before.--St Bernard of Clairvaux

thanks for letting us know you, Freddy. i'm so comforted that i got to share kitty kisses with you. i am selfish, and i will miss you. help us through this, sweet pea.... catherine

[sasvermont]

Rest In Peace Freddy

=^..^=

[moosmom]

Oh Eric,

I am so sorry to hear about Freddy!! At least he is out of pain. I will say a prayer for him tonight. He was such a little fighter.

What about Puddy? How is she holding up? I'll be in Michigan real soon. I will PM you with my new address and phone number which will be effective September 2. If she has not found a home by the time I get there, let me know. I will give her a forever home with me. She'll have to share my 1200 square foot apt. with 6 other cats. But at least she'll have a forever home and pals to hang around with. Mi Casa, Su Casa, Puddy.

(((hugs)))

[Pam]

Eric I am so so sorry to read this and I know how hard it has to be for you. You tried so hard. Freddy, rest in peace sweet boy.

[AmberLee]

The Rainbow Bridge has a new beautiful orange guy tonight.

Rest in Peace, Freddy.

[Vio&Juni]

So sorry Freddy is gone

[Abbie]

As Eric said, Freddy got HIS forever home. It just wasn't the one we anticipated. This entire thread from beginning to end shows how wonderful SOME people are. To each and every one of you who cared, God bless you. Eric, Mary and Catherine, special wishes and prayers to you all. And to Moosmom, if you end up with Puddy after your move, God bless you for opening your heart and your door to her...sounds as though you already have a full house.

There are so many animals in so much need of help. Perhaps each of us can do something special for one of them, or a shelter in memory of our little Freddy. I certainly do hope a wonderful forever home can now be found for Puddy, who is probably wondering what is happening in her life

[Randi]

I'm so very sad to hear that Freddy has gone to the RB! He is not sufffering any more!

You did all you could to save him, Eric! Now Puddy needs to find a forever loving home, and I'm sure she will!

Rest in peace, sweet Freddy!!

[Bari_d]

I almost couldn't write this. Eric called me yesterday afternoon with the sad, sad news and we cried together. As I write this, tears are again streaming and I just don't have the words.

When we lose these battles, fought with heart and soul, loving these furrbabies as we do, we wonder why we do this...why we allow ourselves to care so much...why we put ourselves time and time again in this position of heartbreak. Then, the clouds part and the sun shines just enough to dry the tears and allow us to see that we did make a difference...we DO make a difference because we care, and though there are losses, there are so many, many successes...so many wins.

Each of my furrbabies is a rescue...a beautiful catfriend that most likely wouldn't be here today if someone didn't care. Sometimes it was me, many times it was someone else who started the process.

Eric, look to the sunshine...look at your furrbabies...hug them and know that they have a special Daddy who gives his all for them. I like the idea of an orange sky over Rainbow Bridge. I'll think of that when I think of Freddy. Not the hurting little orange furrball, but the one the sun is now softly warming.

We'll take on Puddy's future now knowing again what we must do...this is another special baby. Donna, I know Eric is glad for your offer for Puddy's future...I know one way or another his road is lit with an orange glow from a friend who will direct his love to help us.

God bless each and every one of you who gave this little guy prayers that eased his pain and has now lifted him to his forever home.

Eric, we all thank you for your faithfulness and love to Freddy and all the furrbabies you help. God bless you and Mary.

I'll talk with Eric when I return home this weekend about changing Freddy and Puddy's webpage to help Puddy. I am sorry I cannot work on the web page from here as I'd hoped I could do.

Bari and the Pride

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Oh no....I'm soooo sorry. Poor little Freddy. The good thing is that he knew he was loved before he had to leave. He was such a little cutey. I suppose I'm glad that he is no longer in pain, but I feel so bad that his last few months here were so tough on him. Poor little Freddy, rest in peace buddy.

[lynnestankard]

oh sweet freddy - how sad you had to go on to rainbow bridge - play with all our furkids there - they'll all be looking out for you.

eric - {{{hugs}}} you went the extra mile for freddy - he knew it.
the tears will eventually stop flowing - but freddy memories will never fade. my heart goes out to you.

lynne

[Eric]

I am more composed today ~~ seems I just had to act out yesterday. I must try and learn to help without getting so emotionally Involved. I would be more effective.

It was so sweet to read the Emails and posts for little Freddy ~ Wow! from all over the World ~~ I would have never seen the love and caring shown to Freddy without this post. In some ways even though he is gone, the bond is stronger now. I see how many of us are out there, trying to end the suffering.
It has been in history that something awful has to happen, before this world gets off It's ass and changes things ~ IT IS AN OUTRAGE that little animals suffer at the hands of man. It doesn't have to be this way ~

Many have ask me what they can do for Freddy ~~~ Well I for one will redouble my resolve to ACT and not just sit by feeling sorry for all the creatures. I will do something for all the Freddy's & Puddys ~~ You only loose if you don't try.... Blessings to all of us who fight the fight for Freddy's ~ and forgiveness and enlightenment to those who don't care ~~ We must change there hardened hearts, they were not born this way .....................Freddy will always be in my heart and I will never forget this post and all of you loving fur friends ~~ I love you all so much for caring about a little Orange Cat!!!!!!!! Eric Schickendantz [email protected]

My girlfriend Mary sent me this ~ wanted to share ~ My poor cats got petted, squeezed and kissed so much last night, they are all running from me today ~~~ Lol Lol Lol

IF I KNEW
If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.
If I knew it would be the last time
that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more.
If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
so I could play them back day after day.
If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute
instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.
If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
so I can let just this one slip away.
For surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything just right.
There will always be another day
to say "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance
to say our "Anything I can do?"
But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.
Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved one tight.
So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day,
That you didn't take that extra time
for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
and you were too busy to grant someone,
what turned out to be their one last wish.
So hold your loved ones close today,
and whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear
Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes,
you'll have no regrets about today.

[moosmom]

Eric,

My offer still stands. When I get into Michigan, Puddy will have a forever home with my brood. I will just needs to make transportation arrangements. We'll talk. In the meantime, stay strong and know there are TONS of people out here for you.

That was a beautiful thread that Mary posted. I'm not only going to frame it, I'm going to send it to some of my relatives, because you never know what tomorrow can bring.

Hugs to you, my hero! You've had your hands full for a long time. Take a break and don't beat yourself up over getting emotionally involved. It goes with the territory!

(((hugs)))

[Vio&Juni]

I just couldn't read Mary's poem, my eyes were full of tears and I printed it out to read it later. I am not sure if later I will not cry, but I was just about to burst into a loud cry here in the office.
When our Naomi died of some poisonous sunflower seeds she liked so much, I cried for a week.

[Vio&Juni]

and Eric, IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO NOT GET INVOLVED. That's why these little creatures love us, because we get involved. I wanted to say that this is human, but they get involved too. Once I had a terrible toothache and Juni came to "pet" me while I was crying. Or anytime we argue with my sis, she comes to us and she tries to make peace, because she loves us.
Don't beat yourself, be happy that you care and you have much more fulfillments in your life than those who don't care. And as you said, WE ONLY LOOSE IF WE DON'T TRY.