Re: another addition to the CLS list: bob

[Lance]

That's such a sad story, MC. I'm sorry that Bob is gone. At least, it  
sounds like he passed peacefully. Thank you for looking after him,  
and doing everything you could for him.


Lance


On Feb 11, 2007, at 5:52 PM, TenHouseCats wrote:


i'd like to add bob-the-persian to the list.

bob was a five-year-old cream persian who came into rescue about two
weeks ago from a bad divorce situation, along with five others. other
than being terribly matted, nothing more was thought to be wrong with
him.

while getting them vetted to go from MI to GA, however, it was
discovered that bob had an inoperable congenital
peritoneal-pericardial hernia. i was asked to do hospice care for the
little darling. another list member, beth, lives very near the vet
hospital that was caring for him, and she and her husband gary kindly
brought him to me a week ago yesterday.

poor dear was shaven down, and those who've seen nekkid persians know
just how pathetic they can look. he had minor intermittent breathing
difficulties, but nothing seemingly too severe. he wouldn't eat at
first, and i was panicking--then i found out he would only eat dad's
cat food and the vet had neglected to put that on his records! (his
sibkits in GA hadn't been eating, either) he was wandering all
over the house, getting up onto the furniture, seeming to start to
settle in after what had to have been a very confusing couple of
weeks. on friday, he finally let me take pictures of him, and he spent
about three hours up on the bed with me, snuggling and cuddling and
purring.

last evening i found him, curled up peacefully under my bed, having
journeyed on to the bridge. didn't look as if he'd suffered, just
maybe that his little body had given out.

only a week--i'd so hoped to have more time with him; i'd wanted him
to have to chance to grow his beautiful coat out once more so he
didn't have to be afraid to look in a mirror; i'd wanted him to tell
me some of his secrets and his dreams. i just hope he knew that he was
safe and welcome and loved here--i think that he did.

fare thee well, sweet bob. join the rest of the tenhousecats bridge
clowder, and fly free.

MC

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Maybe That'll Make The Difference

MaryChristine

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RE: another addition to the CLS list: bob

[Diane Rosenfeldt]

It sounds like Bob had a peaceful and contented Bridge journey.  I'm sorry
you didn't get to know him better, but I'm sure he appreciates your love and
care.

Diane R.

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of TenHouseCats
Sent: Sunday, February 11, 2007 5:53 PM
To: FeLVTalk
Subject: another addition to the CLS list: bob


i'd like to add bob-the-persian to the list.

bob was a five-year-old cream persian who came into rescue about two
weeks ago from a bad divorce situation, along with five others. other
than being terribly matted, nothing more was thought to be wrong with
him.

while getting them vetted to go from MI to GA, however, it was
discovered that bob had an inoperable congenital
peritoneal-pericardial hernia. i was asked to do hospice care for the
little darling. another list member, beth, lives very near the vet
hospital that was caring for him, and she and her husband gary kindly
brought him to me a week ago yesterday.

poor dear was shaven down, and those who've seen nekkid persians know
just how pathetic they can look. he had minor intermittent breathing
difficulties, but nothing seemingly too severe. he wouldn't eat at
first, and i was panicking--then i found out he would only eat dad's
cat food and the vet had neglected to put that on his records! (his
sibkits in GA hadn't been eating, either) he was wandering all
over the house, getting up onto the furniture, seeming to start to
settle in after what had to have been a very confusing couple of
weeks. on friday, he finally let me take pictures of him, and he spent
about three hours up on the bed with me, snuggling and cuddling and
purring.

last evening i found him, curled up peacefully under my bed, having
journeyed on to the bridge. didn't look as if he'd suffered, just
maybe that his little body had given out.

only a week--i'd so hoped to have more time with him; i'd wanted him
to have to chance to grow his beautiful coat out once more so he
didn't have to be afraid to look in a mirror; i'd wanted him to tell
me some of his secrets and his dreams. i just hope he knew that he was
safe and welcome and loved here--i think that he did.

fare thee well, sweet bob. join the rest of the tenhousecats bridge
clowder, and fly free.

MC

--
Spay & Neuter Your Neighbors!
Maybe That'll Make The Difference

MaryChristine

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Re: another addition to the CLS list: bob

[elizabeth trent]

I am so sorry.  It's so hard to say goodbye - even if we've only known them
a short time.

elizabeth


On 2/11/07, TenHouseCats <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


i'd like to add bob-the-persian to the list.

bob was a five-year-old cream persian who came into rescue about two
weeks ago from a bad divorce situation, along with five others. other
than being terribly matted, nothing more was thought to be wrong with
him.

while getting them vetted to go from MI to GA, however, it was
discovered that bob had an inoperable congenital
peritoneal-pericardial hernia. i was asked to do hospice care for the
little darling. another list member, beth, lives very near the vet
hospital that was caring for him, and she and her husband gary kindly
brought him to me a week ago yesterday.

poor dear was shaven down, and those who've seen nekkid persians know
just how pathetic they can look. he had minor intermittent breathing
difficulties, but nothing seemingly too severe. he wouldn't eat at
first, and i was panicking--then i found out he would only eat dad's
cat food and the vet had neglected to put that on his records! (his
sibkits in GA hadn't been eating, either) he was wandering all
over the house, getting up onto the furniture, seeming to start to
settle in after what had to have been a very confusing couple of
weeks. on friday, he finally let me take pictures of him, and he spent
about three hours up on the bed with me, snuggling and cuddling and
purring.

last evening i found him, curled up peacefully under my bed, having
journeyed on to the bridge. didn't look as if he'd suffered, just
maybe that his little body had given out.

only a week--i'd so hoped to have more time with him; i'd wanted him
to have to chance to grow his beautiful coat out once more so he
didn't have to be afraid to look in a mirror; i'd wanted him to tell
me some of his secrets and his dreams. i just hope he knew that he was
safe and welcome and loved here--i think that he did.

fare thee well, sweet bob. join the rest of the tenhousecats bridge
clowder, and fly free.

MC

--
Spay & Neuter Your Neighbors!
Maybe That'll Make The Difference

MaryChristine

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MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
ICQ: 289856892

Re: another addition to the CLS list: bob

[Marylyn]

He knew exactly how safe he was.  Look where he chose to leave this 
worldunder your bed.  He was loved and cared for and will be very 
glad to share his secrets when you are ready and when you ask him to visit.


Thank you for taking on this awful job.






If you have men who will 
exclude any of God's creatures
from the shelter of 
compassion and pity, you will have men who
will deal likewise with 
their fellow man.
 St. 
Francis
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From: "TenHouseCats" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To: "FeLVTalk" 
Sent: Sunday, February 11, 2007 5:52 PM
Subject: another addition to the CLS list: bob



i'd like to add bob-the-persian to the list.

bob was a five-year-old cream persian who came into rescue about two
weeks ago from a bad divorce situation, along with five others. other
than being terribly matted, nothing more was thought to be wrong with
him.

while getting them vetted to go from MI to GA, however, it was
discovered that bob had an inoperable congenital
peritoneal-pericardial hernia. i was asked to do hospice care for the
little darling. another list member, beth, lives very near the vet
hospital that was caring for him, and she and her husband gary kindly
brought him to me a week ago yesterday.

poor dear was shaven down, and those who've seen nekkid persians know
just how pathetic they can look. he had minor intermittent breathing
difficulties, but nothing seemingly too severe. he wouldn't eat at
first, and i was panicking--then i found out he would only eat dad's
cat food and the vet had neglected to put that on his records! (his
sibkits in GA hadn't been eating, either) he was wandering all
over the house, getting up onto the furniture, seeming to start to
settle in after what had to have been a very confusing couple of
weeks. on friday, he finally let me take pictures of him, and he spent
about three hours up on the bed with me, snuggling and cuddling and
purring.

last evening i found him, curled up peacefully under my bed, having
journeyed on to the bridge. didn't look as if he'd suffered, just
maybe that his little body had given out.

only a week--i'd so hoped to have more time with him; i'd wanted him
to have to chance to grow his beautiful coat out once more so he
didn't have to be afraid to look in a mirror; i'd wanted him to tell
me some of his secrets and his dreams. i just hope he knew that he was
safe and welcome and loved here--i think that he did.

fare thee well, sweet bob. join the rest of the tenhousecats bridge
clowder, and fly free.

MC

--
Spay & Neuter Your Neighbors!
Maybe That'll Make The Difference

MaryChristine

AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats
MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
ICQ: 289856892

Re: another addition to the CLS list: bob

[Gina WN]

What a sweetie.  I am so sorry that Bob didn't get to see and do all the things 
you were hoping for him.  I know that he felt the love and care you extended to 
him.
   
  Gina
  

TenHouseCats <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
  i'd like to add bob-the-persian to the list.

bob was a five-year-old cream persian who came into rescue about two
weeks ago from a bad divorce situation, along with five others. other
than being terribly matted, nothing more was thought to be wrong with
him.

while getting them vetted to go from MI to GA, however, it was
discovered that bob had an inoperable congenital
peritoneal-pericardial hernia. i was asked to do hospice care for the
little darling. another list member, beth, lives very near the vet
hospital that was caring for him, and she and her husband gary kindly
brought him to me a week ago yesterday.

poor dear was shaven down, and those who've seen nekkid persians know
just how pathetic they can look. he had minor intermittent breathing
difficulties, but nothing seemingly too severe. he wouldn't eat at
first, and i was panicking--then i found out he would only eat dad's
cat food and the vet had neglected to put that on his records! (his
sibkits in GA hadn't been eating, either) he was wandering all
over the house, getting up onto the furniture, seeming to start to
settle in after what had to have been a very confusing couple of
weeks. on friday, he finally let me take pictures of him, and he spent
about three hours up on the bed with me, snuggling and cuddling and
purring.

last evening i found him, curled up peacefully under my bed, having
journeyed on to the bridge. didn't look as if he'd suffered, just
maybe that his little body had given out.

only a week--i'd so hoped to have more time with him; i'd wanted him
to have to chance to grow his beautiful coat out once more so he
didn't have to be afraid to look in a mirror; i'd wanted him to tell
me some of his secrets and his dreams. i just hope he knew that he was
safe and welcome and loved here--i think that he did.

fare thee well, sweet bob. join the rest of the tenhousecats bridge
clowder, and fly free.

MC

-- 
Spay & Neuter Your Neighbors!
Maybe That'll Make The Difference

MaryChristine

AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats
MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
ICQ: 289856892




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RE: another addition to the CLS list: bob

[Susan Loesch]

I am so sorry about Bob - I know you wish you could have had him longer.  I am 
glad his passing was easy.

Diane Rosenfeldt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:  It sounds like Bob had a peaceful 
and contented Bridge journey. I'm sorry
you didn't get to know him better, but I'm sure he appreciates your love and
care.

Diane R.

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of TenHouseCats
Sent: Sunday, February 11, 2007 5:53 PM
To: FeLVTalk
Subject: another addition to the CLS list: bob


i'd like to add bob-the-persian to the list.

bob was a five-year-old cream persian who came into rescue about two
weeks ago from a bad divorce situation, along with five others. other
than being terribly matted, nothing more was thought to be wrong with
him.

while getting them vetted to go from MI to GA, however, it was
discovered that bob had an inoperable congenital
peritoneal-pericardial hernia. i was asked to do hospice care for the
little darling. another list member, beth, lives very near the vet
hospital that was caring for him, and she and her husband gary kindly
brought him to me a week ago yesterday.

poor dear was shaven down, and those who've seen nekkid persians know
just how pathetic they can look. he had minor intermittent breathing
difficulties, but nothing seemingly too severe. he wouldn't eat at
first, and i was panicking--then i found out he would only eat dad's
cat food and the vet had neglected to put that on his records! (his
sibkits in GA hadn't been eating, either) he was wandering all
over the house, getting up onto the furniture, seeming to start to
settle in after what had to have been a very confusing couple of
weeks. on friday, he finally let me take pictures of him, and he spent
about three hours up on the bed with me, snuggling and cuddling and
purring.

last evening i found him, curled up peacefully under my bed, having
journeyed on to the bridge. didn't look as if he'd suffered, just
maybe that his little body had given out.

only a week--i'd so hoped to have more time with him; i'd wanted him
to have to chance to grow his beautiful coat out once more so he
didn't have to be afraid to look in a mirror; i'd wanted him to tell
me some of his secrets and his dreams. i just hope he knew that he was
safe and welcome and loved here--i think that he did.

fare thee well, sweet bob. join the rest of the tenhousecats bridge
clowder, and fly free.

MC

--
Spay & Neuter Your Neighbors!
Maybe That'll Make The Difference

MaryChristine

AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats
MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Re: another addition to the CLS list: bob

[catatonya]

I am so sorry to read this.  Did Bob come from the hoarding situation we had 
here in GA?
   
  tonya

TenHouseCats <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
  i'd like to add bob-the-persian to the list.

bob was a five-year-old cream persian who came into rescue about two
weeks ago from a bad divorce situation, along with five others. other
than being terribly matted, nothing more was thought to be wrong with
him.

while getting them vetted to go from MI to GA, however, it was
discovered that bob had an inoperable congenital
peritoneal-pericardial hernia. i was asked to do hospice care for the
little darling. another list member, beth, lives very near the vet
hospital that was caring for him, and she and her husband gary kindly
brought him to me a week ago yesterday.

poor dear was shaven down, and those who've seen nekkid persians know
just how pathetic they can look. he had minor intermittent breathing
difficulties, but nothing seemingly too severe. he wouldn't eat at
first, and i was panicking--then i found out he would only eat dad's
cat food and the vet had neglected to put that on his records! (his
sibkits in GA hadn't been eating, either) he was wandering all
over the house, getting up onto the furniture, seeming to start to
settle in after what had to have been a very confusing couple of
weeks. on friday, he finally let me take pictures of him, and he spent
about three hours up on the bed with me, snuggling and cuddling and
purring.

last evening i found him, curled up peacefully under my bed, having
journeyed on to the bridge. didn't look as if he'd suffered, just
maybe that his little body had given out.

only a week--i'd so hoped to have more time with him; i'd wanted him
to have to chance to grow his beautiful coat out once more so he
didn't have to be afraid to look in a mirror; i'd wanted him to tell
me some of his secrets and his dreams. i just hope he knew that he was
safe and welcome and loved here--i think that he did.

fare thee well, sweet bob. join the rest of the tenhousecats bridge
clowder, and fly free.

MC

-- 
Spay & Neuter Your Neighbors!
Maybe That'll Make The Difference

MaryChristine

AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats
MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
ICQ: 289856892

Re: another addition to the CLS list: bob

[TenHouseCats]

no, he was a michigan kitty.  poor dear thing, i keep seeing him around
the house, so i guess he did feel at home here hopefully, his fur will
grow out on his spirit self so he won't always be so nekkid!

On 2/19/07, catatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


I am so sorry to read this.  Did Bob come from the hoarding situation we
had here in GA?

tonya

*TenHouseCats <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>* wrote:

i'd like to add bob-the-persian to the list.

bob was a five-year-old cream persian who came into rescue about two
weeks ago from a bad divorce situation, along with five others. other
than being terribly matted, nothing more was thought to be wrong with
him.

while getting them vetted to go from MI to GA, however, it was
discovered that bob had an inoperable congenital
peritoneal-pericardial hernia. i was asked to do hospice care for the
little darling. another list member, beth, lives very near the vet
hospital that was caring for him, and she and her husband gary kindly
brought him to me a week ago yesterday.

poor dear was shaven down, and those who've seen nekkid persians know
just how pathetic they can look. he had minor intermittent breathing
difficulties, but nothing seemingly too severe. he wouldn't eat at
first, and i was panicking--then i found out he would only eat dad's
cat food and the vet had neglected to put that on his records! (his
sibkits in GA hadn't been eating, either) he was wandering all
over the house, getting up onto the furniture, seeming to start to
settle in after what had to have been a very confusing couple of
weeks. on friday, he finally let me take pictures of him, and he spent
about three hours up on the bed with me, snuggling and cuddling and
purring.

last evening i found him, curled up peacefully under my bed, having
journeyed on to the bridge. didn't look as if he'd suffered, just
maybe that his little body had given out.

only a week--i'd so hoped to have more time with him; i'd wanted him
to have to chance to grow his beautiful coat out once more so he
didn't have to be afraid to look in a mirror; i'd wanted him to tell
me some of his secrets and his dreams. i just hope he knew that he was
safe and welcome and loved here--i think that he did.

fare thee well, sweet bob. join the rest of the tenhousecats bridge
clowder, and fly free.

MC

--
Spay & Neuter Your Neighbors!
Maybe That'll Make The Difference

MaryChristine

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MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
ICQ: 289856892






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Re: another addition to the CLS list: bob

[catatonya]

Well I'm sure he felt at home with you.  And of course he has his fur back now. 
 All shiny and healthy with NO mats!
  t

TenHouseCats <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
  no, he was a michigan kitty.  poor dear thing, i keep seeing him around 
the house, so i guess he did feel at home here hopefully, his fur will grow 
out on his spirit self so he won't always be so nekkid!

  On 2/19/07, catatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:I am so sorry to read 
this.  Did Bob come from the hoarding situation we had here in GA?
   
  tonya

TenHouseCats < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
i'd like to add bob-the-persian to the list. 

bob was a five-year-old cream persian who came into rescue about two
weeks ago from a bad divorce situation, along with five others. other
than being terribly matted, nothing more was thought to be wrong with 
him.

while getting them vetted to go from MI to GA, however, it was
discovered that bob had an inoperable congenital
peritoneal-pericardial hernia. i was asked to do hospice care for the
little darling. another list member, beth, lives very near the vet 
hospital that was caring for him, and she and her husband gary kindly
brought him to me a week ago yesterday.

poor dear was shaven down, and those who've seen nekkid persians know
just how pathetic they can look. he had minor intermittent breathing
difficulties, but nothing seemingly too severe. he wouldn't eat at
first, and i was panicking--then i found out he would only eat dad's 
cat food and the vet had neglected to put that on his records! (his
sibkits in GA hadn't been eating, either) he was wandering all
over the house, getting up onto the furniture, seeming to start to
settle in after what had to have been a very confusing couple of 
weeks. on friday, he finally let me take pictures of him, and he spent
about three hours up on the bed with me, snuggling and cuddling and
purring.

last evening i found him, curled up peacefully under my bed, having 
journeyed on to the bridge. didn't look as if he'd suffered, just
maybe that his little body had given out.

only a week--i'd so hoped to have more time with him; i'd wanted him
to have to chance to grow his beautiful coat out once more so he
didn't have to be afraid to look in a mirror; i'd wanted him to tell
me some of his secrets and his dreams. i just hope he knew that he was
safe and welcome and loved here--i think that he did. 

fare thee well, sweet bob. join the rest of the tenhousecats bridge
clowder, and fly free.

MC

-- 
Spay & Neuter Your Neighbors!
Maybe That'll Make The Difference

MaryChristine 

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MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
ICQ: 289856892







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Maybe That'll Make The Difference

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Re: another addition to the CLS list: bob

[Kelly L]

At 07:32 AM 2/19/2007, you wrote:



How very brave of you to hospice this little angel, it is 
hearbreaking but you are making such a difference,

Thanks so very much
Kelly


no, he was a michigan kitty.  poor dear thing, i keep seeing him 
around the house, so i guess he did feel at home here hopefully, 
his fur will grow out on his spirit self so he won't always be so nekkid!


On 2/19/07, catatonya <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I am so sorry to read this.  Did Bob come from the hoarding 
situation we had here in GA?


tonya

TenHouseCats < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
i'd like to add bob-the-persian to the list.

bob was a five-year-old cream persian who came into rescue about two
weeks ago from a bad divorce situation, along with five others. other
than being terribly matted, nothing more was thought to be wrong with
him.

while getting them vetted to go from MI to GA, however, it was
discovered that bob had an inoperable congenital
peritoneal-pericardial hernia. i was asked to do hospice care for the
little darling. another list member, beth, lives very near the vet
hospital that was caring for him, and she and her husband gary kindly
brought him to me a week ago yesterday.

poor dear was shaven down, and those who've seen nekkid persians know
just how pathetic they can look. he had minor intermittent breathing
difficulties, but nothing seemingly too severe. he wouldn't eat at
first, and i was panicking--then i found out he would only eat dad's
cat food and the vet had neglected to put that on his records! (his
sibkits in GA hadn't been eating, either) he was wandering all
over the house, getting up onto the furniture, seeming to start to
settle in after what had to have been a very confusing couple of
weeks. on friday, he finally let me take pictures of him, and he spent
about three hours up on the bed with me, snuggling and cuddling and
purring.

last evening i found him, curled up peacefully under my bed, having
journeyed on to the bridge. didn't look as if he'd suffered, just
maybe that his little body had given out.

only a week--i'd so hoped to have more time with him; i'd wanted him
to have to chance to grow his beautiful coat out once more so he
didn't have to be afraid to look in a mirror; i'd wanted him to tell
me some of his secrets and his dreams. i just hope he knew that he was
safe and welcome and loved here--i think that he did.

fare thee well, sweet bob. join the rest of the tenhousecats bridge
clowder, and fly free.

MC

--
Spay & Neuter Your Neighbors!
Maybe That'll Make The Difference

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RE: another addition to the CLS list: bob--for MC

[MacKenzie, Kerry N.]

Dear MaryChristine
I'm very behind with my email; wanted to say how sorry I am that you
didn't have more time with Bob. I am SO glad that he found, and spent
his last days with, *you*, though. And what a precious time you
describe--those 3 hours spent cuddling and purring with you. Makes me
quite tearful. I'm glad he stayed long enough with you to know what it
was to be loved. 
hugs, Kerry


-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Sunday, February 11, 2007 5:53 PM
To: FeLVTalk
Subject: another addition to the CLS list: bob


i'd like to add bob-the-persian to the list.

bob was a five-year-old cream persian who came into rescue about two
weeks ago from a bad divorce situation, along with five others. other
than being terribly matted, nothing more was thought to be wrong with
him.

while getting them vetted to go from MI to GA, however, it was
discovered that bob had an inoperable congenital
peritoneal-pericardial hernia. i was asked to do hospice care for the
little darling. another list member, beth, lives very near the vet
hospital that was caring for him, and she and her husband gary kindly
brought him to me a week ago yesterday.

poor dear was shaven down, and those who've seen nekkid persians know
just how pathetic they can look. he had minor intermittent breathing
difficulties, but nothing seemingly too severe. he wouldn't eat at
first, and i was panicking--then i found out he would only eat dad's
cat food and the vet had neglected to put that on his records! (his
sibkits in GA hadn't been eating, either) he was wandering all
over the house, getting up onto the furniture, seeming to start to
settle in after what had to have been a very confusing couple of
weeks. on friday, he finally let me take pictures of him, and he spent
about three hours up on the bed with me, snuggling and cuddling and
purring.

last evening i found him, curled up peacefully under my bed, having
journeyed on to the bridge. didn't look as if he'd suffered, just
maybe that his little body had given out.

only a week--i'd so hoped to have more time with him; i'd wanted him
to have to chance to grow his beautiful coat out once more so he
didn't have to be afraid to look in a mirror; i'd wanted him to tell
me some of his secrets and his dreams. i just hope he knew that he was
safe and welcome and loved here--i think that he did.

fare thee well, sweet bob. join the rest of the tenhousecats bridge
clowder, and fly free.

MC

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