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In Loving Memory Cats => Rainbow Bridge - In Loving Memory => Topic started by: Reynard on December 09, 2009, 22:18:10 PM

Title: Toby
Post by: Reynard on December 09, 2009, 22:18:10 PM

I let Toby go to the Bridge on Thursday.

His health deteriorated badly from last Monday and he had no quality of life. Up until then, and his arthritis aside, he was in good health for a cat who would have been 14 in the Spring. In the space of a handful of days, he lost a lot of weight and his breathing became very laboured.

The vet confirmed that his heart was failing rapidly and that this had also affected his eyesight to the point that he was almost blind. Although I didn't get any tests done (it would not have been fair on him TBH), there was a high possibility that he had a tumour in his chest / lungs.

The best decision was to let him go while he still had some dignity left as it would not have been fair on him otherwise. There's no doubt that it was the right decision to make, but it doesn't make it any easier.

I buried him in the garden in a big patch of bluebells, wrapped in his favourite pawprint blankie. Have kept his collar and a trimming of fur in a pretty little trinket box so that I've got a purrmanent memento. And bless him, he sent me a big rainbow on Saturday morning while I was driving to Alcester.

Am going to miss you loads, Big Man. Am glad I had the chance to let you share my life and to spoil you rotten.

Title: Re: Toby
Post by: Bazsmum on December 09, 2009, 22:34:21 PM

So so sorry Witty!  :hug: :hug: :hug:

RIP Beautiful Toby, play hard on Rainbow Bridge xxx

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Post by: Kay and Penny on December 09, 2009, 23:01:51 PM

god speed Toby - beautiful boy

deeply loved and deeply missed

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Post by: Janeyk on December 09, 2009, 23:04:54 PM

Witty  :hug: :hug:

 RIP sweet Toby xxx

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Post by: CoolCyberCats on December 09, 2009, 23:06:16 PM

Reynard, I am sory sorry. It was a hard decision to make, but it sounds like you make the right one for Toby. :(
I am sure ^Hamlet^, ^Itchy^, ^Electra^, ^Copycat^, ^Calliope^ and ^ALeC^ and many many others were all at the bridge waiting to meet and help him. You will see him again one day.

Title: Re: Toby
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on December 09, 2009, 23:08:01 PM

He was so handsome Witty and with a lovely character  :hug: :hug: :hug:

RIP Toby ask for our friends up on the Bridge and they will show you round

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Post by: sheryl on December 10, 2009, 19:28:37 PM

So very sorry Witty - thinking of you at this sad time  :hug:

RIP Toby - play hard at the bridge sweetie xxx

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Post by: puggy1975 Zoe on December 10, 2009, 20:18:53 PM

Rip sweetheart. play hard at the bridge Toby. You were a very handsome boy

take care sweet boy

xxx

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Post by: Tan on December 10, 2009, 23:08:32 PM

Oh hun I have just read this and i am soo sorry.

Toby was and always will  so lovely and always with you.

Rest easy Tobes

 :Luv: :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:
 :candle:

Title: Re: Toby
Post by: Wibblechick on December 11, 2009, 21:37:48 PM

Ive just read this and Ive got tears rolling down my face  :'(

That said,  I'm absolutely positive you did the right thing.  Never easy, though, is it ?  :hug:   :hug:   :hug:

RIP Toby - Play hard at the Bridge - and ask for Gizmo and Lucky, Pixie or Tabby to show you around -so glad you managed to send a rainbow so quickly

Title: Re: Toby
Post by: JackSpratt on December 11, 2009, 21:47:38 PM

Witty, I rarely look in the Rainbow Bridge section because it always makes me so sad; this time is no exception.

I'm sure Toby was grateful you let him pass with dignity. And I know he'll have known how much you love him. :care:

RIP, Toby. Glad you sent your sign so quickly.

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Post by: Michelle (furbabystar) on December 11, 2009, 22:01:03 PM

I am so sorry I missed this  :hug:

RIP Young Man.....have fun at the Bridge xx

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Post by: Kay and Penny on December 11, 2009, 22:09:48 PM

Toby was a very handsome boy, and will be much in demand up on the Bridge

but I'm sure he'll find  time to watch over you, Witty, till you meet again :hug:

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Post by: Rosella moggy on December 11, 2009, 22:35:02 PM

Only just seen this post Witty and my heart aches for you and Pearl  :'(

Always recogonised what a stunningly beautiful boy Toby was.  RIP you lovely boy  :'(

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Post by: Desley (booktigger) on December 13, 2009, 12:31:01 PM

I am so sorry to hear this Witty, he was such a stunning boy, who had a wonderful owner. RIP little one

Title: Re: Toby
Post by: CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls on December 13, 2009, 12:57:48 PM

Oh Witty Im so sorry to hear this  :(

Goodnight God bless Toby xxx

 :hug:

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Post by: Kirst on December 13, 2009, 17:57:54 PM

So very sorry Witty. You gave Toby a fantastic life , and the chance to leave this world with peace and dignity. :hug: :hug:

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Post by: clarenmax on December 13, 2009, 19:07:10 PM

Oh Witty, I'm so very sorry  :hug: :hug:

RIP Toby you handsome man, play hard on the Bridge and go and find our babes, they'll show you around xxxx

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Post by: pappilon on December 13, 2009, 19:56:00 PM

RIP sweet Toby. :(
 :hug: :hug: Witty.

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Post by: momma on December 13, 2009, 20:53:36 PM

Iam so sorry for your loss of Toby.


Rest in peace you beuatiful babie

Title: Re: Toby
Post by: Reynard on December 13, 2009, 21:47:57 PM

Thanks everyone, it's so much appreciated.  :hug: :hug: :hug:

I miss my gorgeous grumpy victor meldrew cat - and bringing the weekly shop in isn't the same without a certain sir to inspectorate it...  :(

The house is empty with just the one cat...

Title: Re: Toby
Post by: CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls on December 13, 2009, 22:29:03 PM

 :hug: