Rutherford's sad news.

[smokey the elder]

I'm so sorry about Rutherford.

About the apparent increase in cat cancers: could it be that they can be detected, and/or the cats are living longer? I hear of many more cats living into their late teens than I had when I was a kid.

[Medusa]

Oh Jen, I'm so sorry. The only good there is in all this is that Rutherford had the good fortune to wind up in your loving home. As for the cancer, I forgot to mention that Dr. Lee told me that, upon reviewing Puddy's x-ray the day she died, she had cancer in her bones. It didn't show up the last time she was in for x-rays so it just recently developed and she would've had that battle to go through as well. It does seem that there have been many cat cancers lately but they're all lucky to have found so many wonderful PT people.

[rg_girlca]

Oh Jen, like the others, I am so, so sorry to hear this about precious Rutherford.

I know that you will make sure that he remains as comfortable as could be and will be loved ever more so. My heart goes out to.

Prayers and HUGS for you during these trying times.

This tough time will end. Just know in your heart that you don't need to go it alone. We will always be here for you.

[phesina]

Jen, I am so sorry to learn about Rutherford.

Be comfortable and happy, sweet boy, knowing you are loved beyond words and have the most wonderful home imaginable.

Hugs and purrs and gentle pets to you both.

Pat and cats

[GILL]

I am so sorry, at lest he was in a wonderful home, with a loving mom. Take hart in that he will be waiting at the bridge when the time comes. We all know that you have one of the biggest harts around and do every thing possible for your babies.

[Kirsten]

Oh Jen, I'm really sorry! You've been through so much lately with your kitties, and this one sounds really bad!

I hope there's still some quality time left for Rutherford where he's painfree and happy.

Please give him a hug from me, okay?

Kirsten

[catmandu]

NO, NOT BIG HANDSOME RUTHERFORD.
HES BEEN WITH YOU FOR SO MANY YEARS , THATS SUCH A SHAME TO LOSE ANY FRIEND THAT YOU HAVE LOVED FOR SO LONG AND SO WELL.
I WAS TRYING TO REMEMBER HOW RUTHERFORD CAME TO BE YOUR CAT.
COULD YOU PLEASE RETELL RUTHERFORDS STORY, AS I RECALL THAT WAS A TOUCHING STORY.
THE FOUND CATS AND I ARE PRAYING FOR THIER DEAR FRIEND RUTHERFORD , AND OF COURSE WE PRAY THAT HES GOT AT LEAST ONE CATMAS AHEAD OF HIM
PLESAE OUR ALL MIGHTY LORD GOD, LET RUTHERFORD HAVE AS LITTLE PAIN, AND BE AS HAPPY AS POSSIBLE

[Pam]

Jen, I am so sorry to read this. I remember Rutherford from way back. I know you are devastated. ((((Hugs)))) I hope he can be made as comfortable as possible for his remaining time with you.