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In Loving Memory Cats => Rainbow Bridge - In Loving Memory => Topic started by: LesleyW on July 16, 2011, 09:27:24 AM

Title: RIP George, my special, special boy
Post by: LesleyW on July 16, 2011, 09:27:24 AM: My wonderful boy George, who had suffered all his life with his major heart condition, Tetralogy of Fallot, passed away yesterday - his heart could not go on anymore.

He had been a little poorly for a while, but being partly feral, he was easily stressed with vet visits and even fussing him caused him to have a bit of a fit, so he was left quiet and calm and I basically kept a close eye on him. I suppose I knew his time was near but I am pleased he went peacefully at home, with Forest, his best friend with him and did not have to endure a visit to the hospital, I know what would have scared him beyond belief.

He came to me at eight weeks of age with feline cowpox virus and then was basically my first failed rescue when it was found he had the major heart problems and I knew it would be difficult to find someone to take on a cat with such problems.

He was diagnosed with a life of expectancy of approx 6 months to three years max but he was over 6 years old. He was always a nervous cat and made me cry the one and only time he volunteered to jump up and sit on my lap.

I love you my George and will miss you more than words can say.

Play all those games you couldn't down here with a healthy heart at the Bridge. :Luv2: :Luv2:
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Post by: jezebel on July 16, 2011, 09:49:53 AM: Aw, that's so sad for you but look at the life he had: he doubled his life expectancy, that's a huge testament to the love and care you gave him.

And how lovely that he was able to pass away peacefully with his friends.

RIP George.
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Post by: Liz on July 16, 2011, 10:42:59 AM: Lesley so sorry for your loss

You gave George a wonderfful life and allowed him to be all he was, there is something so special about those ferals and he died at thome wth his Mummy and best friend in the world a wonderful end to a wonderful life :hug:
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Post by: cazzer on July 16, 2011, 10:48:44 AM: sorry to hear about George :hug: :hug: He was a lucky boy to have found you and have a good life with you x
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Post by: JackSpratt on July 16, 2011, 11:25:19 AM: :( Rest Easy, George. :care: Lesley.
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Post by: lau200 on July 16, 2011, 11:42:35 AM: sleep tight George x
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Post by: madamcat (Edd) on July 16, 2011, 13:08:47 PM: So sorry to hear about George - Lesley - he knew 6 years of love and care with you :hug: :hug:

RIP George - run free little man :'(
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Post by: Tigerlily (Allison) on July 16, 2011, 15:38:50 PM: RIP George
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Post by: Jiji on July 16, 2011, 15:41:27 PM: So sorry to hear about George :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Post by: bunglycat on July 16, 2011, 19:04:17 PM: So sorry to hear about George, what a lovely way to go though ,with his you and his friends and peacefully without a vet visit.
:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Post by: Dawn F on July 16, 2011, 19:45:30 PM: aww I do remember George's story, rip little man and well done Lesley for keeping him going for so long
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Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on July 16, 2011, 21:16:50 PM: So very sorry to hear this sad news Lesley but he had a great life with you and with his little friends and 6yrs is so much longer than the estimate and a tribute to your love and care.

RIP George, play hard on the Bridge little man
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Post by: clarenmax on July 16, 2011, 21:18:17 PM: I'm so sorry Lesley :hug: :hug:

Sleep tight George xxxx
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Post by: Guest on July 16, 2011, 21:27:32 PM: :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Post by: Tiggy's Mum on July 16, 2011, 23:13:41 PM: Very sorry to hear this Lesley :( :hug:

I know it's no consolation but he had six wonderful years with you when many would have given up on him :hug:

RIP George, safe and sound at the Bridge by now xx

Remember Our Love

I was chosen that day
I'm learning to fly
the world took me away,
but please don't you cry

And I chose you today
to try and be strong
so please don't you cry
and don't say that I'm gone

When you're feeling alone
just remember our love,
I'm up near the stars
looking down from above.

Remember our love
In a moment you'll see
that I'm still here beside you
when you're thinking of me.
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Post by: Janeyk on July 17, 2011, 19:51:39 PM: So sorry Leslie :hug: :hug:

RIP George xx
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Post by: nickynoo93 on July 21, 2011, 20:51:07 PM: RIP George. Take care Lesley.

Nicky xx
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Post by: solosdad on July 21, 2011, 21:09:40 PM: RIP George xx

so sorry for your loss
:( youll never walk alone xxxxxx
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Post by: LesleyW on July 21, 2011, 23:16:27 PM: Thank you everyone for your kind thoughts. George was waiting for me when I got to work today, so my boy is back home with his family :( .