If any of you remember I have been trying to catch a young tuxie feral/stray for the past 2 months. I have been going outside in the freezing weather everyday when Tucker came to eat. Sitting on the cold concrete near the food to talk while Tucker ate. On Friday I was finally able to pick her up, and after an entire day of trying, got her in the carrier. She had bleeding feet and I could tell from her actions that she was in heat. Anyway, took her to the vet Friday night for testing, checkup and treatment for her poor feet. She was FeLV positive. The sweetest little girl, so good through the entire process of checkup and blood work. I had to make the decision to send her to Jerry at the Rainbow Bridge. I stayed with her and held her and told her all about the flowers and butterflies. For the first time in her life she knew what love was. She was so adorable, with the most wonderful big round eyes and I feel so sad that I couldn't make her part of my furmily. I keep thinking about her little face, and how she talked to me while waiting for her breakfast and dinner.
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Posted 3 years ago by Elene_YorkPA_7/21 #
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Oh, I'm so sorry Elene! Tuxies are my favorite. You did the right thing--she would have been sick and died alone in the freezing cold, possibly after having a litter of sick kittens, but instead she was held and loved and got to go peacefully, warm and fed. Thank God that you came along for her.
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Elene, there is still hope when I see that kindred spirits like you exist.
Posted 3 years ago by PipasMumSpain #
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You gave Tucker the only love she knew in her entire life. Every contact with you was a gift of love. The greatest gift was releasing her from what would very likely have been a horrible lonely death. Bless you for having the strength to do this for her!
Posted 3 years ago by Kitten Whisperer #
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Tucker will never know the cold again. Bless you for giving her safe passage.
Posted 3 years ago by paulajeanne #
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Bless you for taking care of this baby, and being able to let her go. She is in a better place now. My thoughts and prayers are with you Elene. God bless.
Posted 3 years ago by Lynn from PA 6/8 #
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Elene...I'm so sorry. The thought of what you had to do & understanding why makes me cry. She did finally know warmth & kindness & love. Bless you for helping her go peacefully. I just started a new thread. Maybe it will make you feel better by reading it. {{{HUGS}}} for your pain.
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I'm so sorry Elene...but you made the right decision. Doesn't make it any easier, but she'll never be cold or sick again. My heart breaks for you...but I know Tucker is in a good place.
Posted 3 years ago by CatRancher #
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Bless you Elene, I can't say anymore than what everyone has said already..
{{{HUGS}}}
Posted 3 years ago by Crazycatman - CA #
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Elene, bless you for being the one person that Tucker could love and help cross over the bridge to Jerry and gang.
Posted 3 years ago by AZDEBRA 5/27 & crew #
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Elene, check out the Rainbow Bridge website http://www.rainbowsbridge.com/
Hopefully this will give you some comfort, too.
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So sorry Elene...{{hugs}} you're a good, kind person.
Posted 3 years ago by MadcatwomanintheUK #
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I'm so sorry, Elene! At least you were able to ease her way across the bridge and she is no longer suffering. {{{HUS}}}
Posted 3 years ago by Rubia in CA, 4/28 #
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So sorry Elene. I know that was rough but you did the right thing. Bless you for treating her so kindly.
Posted 3 years ago by Violetbabykitty #
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So sad Elene. You are a very brave, generous person. I'm proud to know you.
Peace hugs and purrs.Posted 3 years ago by artistabobbi TX 1/17 #
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Eileen you're an absolute angel. You did the right thing sending her to Jerry.
Posted 3 years ago by KapitiKats in NZ #
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Thank you all for the kind words. Sadness is always eased some when loving people care. You are the most loving family, and I treasure each and every one of you.
Posted 3 years ago by Elene_YorkPA_7/21 #
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Elene, I'm so sorry about Tucker, but I know you gave what comfort and love you could. You kept her from dying ill, cold, and in pain; that is a blessing to a cat whose life has been so hard. You did the best you could for her, and I'm relieved to know she's been spared greater suffering.
Posted 3 years ago by anncetera2 #
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Elene, you are a wonderful person who helped this little tuxxie girl over the rainbow bridge. She got to know unconditional love through you and you and she will never forget it. Thank you for taking care of her so that she will not know any further suffering. God and St. Francis are watching over your good deeds and bless you for this.
Posted 3 years ago by SylvesterMiasMomma #
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Elene, I am proud to know you.
Posted 3 years ago by Bogman, Clark and Andy's mama 2/27 Florida #
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Elene, Bless you for all you do! I know it hurts but those of us who care for ferals know we can't save them all no matter how much we want to.
Posted 3 years ago by Sheba's Mom in Phoenix, AZ 10/8 #
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