Rutherford's sad news.

[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.

[G535]

I am so sorry to hear about Rutherford, I wish there could be some miracle cure for him.

[Grace]

I'm so very sorry to hear about Rutherford.

[kb2yjx]

Jen!!! I am just so sorry to hear about dear Rutherford!!! As some have already posted, Rutherford could not be in better and caring hands!! Will send prayers....Take care....

[jenluckenbach]

Here is Rutherford's story as I wrote in in 2002:

Rutherford's story

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Rutherford and Fern's story go hand in hand because they were adopted on the same day, May 24, 1997. But we will focus on Rutherford.
The "why" behind adopting 2 cats is a sad story all by itself. It was early May, 1997, and a normal day off for my husband and me, playing with our 6 cats before leaving for errand running. Upon our return we discovered our 14 year old cat Thumper, under the table DEAD. An awful sight especially since he was not sick. Very mysterious, heart attack we suspected. Now for the double blow, 5 DAYS later, our beloved Brighteyes, our first cat,also 14,was having problems breathing. It was 6 a.m. and I knew she was suffering so it was off to the after hours emergency clinic. Good bye, sweet girl. We'll miss you. You'll always be our first.
Now that we are a 4 cat household, there was too much emptiness and grief. On the upcoming Memorial day weekend we knew that a local shelter, that was an all foster home organization, would be having their "Kitten Kapers", an event that brought their cats together in one rented building for the public to see. We had already picked out 2 names, Ruth and Fern, after 2 freinds of ours. We figured we'd take 2 cats that were already bonded to each other so they would have that relationship as they got better acquainted with their new family. Well a very special blue and white male cat changed bothe those plans in one fell swoop!
He was a long haired, or would be when he grew back. Matted, so badly we were told, that they had no choice but to shave him to the skin. But even with that shaved, bald little body, his personality shone through. His picture perfect little face continually straining at the top of his cage to get closer to us. We kept looking for our 2 "sibling" females but "baldy" would not be discouraged. He would find a way to convince us, that he was our man. (To be honest, it really didn't take much convincing, sometimes you just KNOW!).
[Then we chose Fern-but that's a different story]
Ruth, now Rutherford B. Hayes, turned out to be the sweetest, most lovable and polite cat that has ever walked this planet. Everyone (including a few here on PT) that meets him wants to take him home. His 2 favorite things are being brushed and being petted. Both of which you will tire of before he does. And he always comes, from any where in the house, when you call "Rutherford, my lap is empty!". But he will wait for an invitation to jump up. You must say "You can". Sweet Rutherford, I'd take a dozen, just like you

[Moesha]

I am so very sorry to hear about Rutherford. I hope these days can be comfortable and happy for him.

[LionHart]

So sorry to read about Rutherford. Praying for both comfort and peace....for you both ((((HUGS))))

[Catty1]

Rutherford about a year ago (I couldn't quite picture him, so went looking for pics).

What a sweet fluffy boy!

Aug 07


Dec 07




Still looking for one where he is AWAKE!
AH - here we go!


Sunny boy!


"Who Can Resist Rutherford?"


And last - certainly not least - a dark but really cute video of Rutherford getting a tummy rub back in 2004! VERY HAPPY KITTY!
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthre...ght=Rutherford

[LionHart]

What a BEAUTY!

And that video of the belly rub.....what a mess!

[DJFyrewolf36]

Im so sorry about Rutherford. *HUGS* and prayers on the way for your big boy.

[jazzcat]

Oh Jen I'm so sorry. I know you and Charlie will make the most of your time with your special boy.

Please give him some extra scritchies for me and here are some (((HUGS))) for you.

[Vermontcat]

Jen, I'm so sorry to hear this.
Enjoy the time you have left with Rutherford, give him a big hug from me.

[jennielynn1970]

Oh my gosh. I never expected to read this. I have met, and adore, Rutherford, and have wanted to catnap him myself. He is the absolute sweetest boy on earth.

I'm so sorry that his cancer has spread, and cannot be treated. I just can't believe he would be taken so soon.

Hope he will be comfortable and still his sweet self for a long time, and not going to the Bridge so soon.

Big hugs and pets going out to sweet Rutherford.

[Craftlady]

So sorry to read this about Rutherford.

[Emeraldgreen]

But even with that shaved, bald little body, his personality shone through. His picture perfect little face continually straining at the top of his cage to get closer to us. We kept looking for our 2 "sibling" females but "baldy" would not be discouraged. He would find a way to convince us, that he was our man. (To be honest, it really didn't take much convincing, sometimes you just KNOW!).[/I]

What a beautiful story about Rutherford. This part was my favourite.
This must be a terrible time for you and I'm so sorry. I'm just so thankful that he found you and your husband in that crowd that day to adopt him. It sounds like it has been a perfect match. My thoughts are with you.