I've been posting this headline entirely too much lately. It saddens me to report that we had to let Kokomo go today. After many ups and downs and a week and a half in the animal hospital, this afternoon we found her suffering for the first time. It was as if she had given up what fight she had left in her. Her eyes looked horrible, and she couldn't even turn to us when we called her name.
It was with heavy hearts that we helped her cross the Rainbow Bridge. Kokomo is no longer sick or in pain, but our house--and our hearts--are definitely emptier without her.
Take care,
Jill Freeze
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Sending sympathy
Jill I just wanted to send you hugs of sympathy and understanding. I am so so sorry about Komoko Specially after losing Pixel earlier this year. I know so much of what you are going through as I have had to make this hardest and yet most loving of decisions for my two eldest gentleman cats in the last three months.
I hope that knowing that you helped your beuatiful friend over the Rainbow Bridge where there is no more pain or illness will help you live with the hole she and Pixel have left in your lives. I'm lucky because my DH gave me a female Maine Coon kitten for Christmas and she is helping fill those empty spaces here. She doesn't replace Bob and Spiffy but she is a joy to have in our lives
Thinking of you
Kate
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Jill and Wayne. So sorry
Jill and Wayne.
So sorry to hear that you lost Kokomo. It happens in waves doesn't it?
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what a beautiful dog....
I'm sorry to hear of her loss....
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Oh, I'm so sorry for all of you
It's been such a sad start to the year for y'all.
{{{{{{{{{Huge Hugs}}}}}}}}}}
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So sad ........
I am so sorry for your loss ..... your double loss
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{{{hugs}}} So sorry Jill,
{{{hugs}}} So sorry Jill, Wayne and family.
Okay, this year was supposed to be better than the last. (I know, I'm saying that about my own life right now, too).
I'm so sorry the bumps seem to keep coming along. Here's hoping spring brings new beginnings for everyone.
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Kokomo
Jill & Wayne,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know I am thinking about you and sending good wishes for the rest of the year.
Leanne & Valentine
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Kate and the New Kitten
I had hoped no one else ever had to go through a double pet loss in such quick succession... I'm so sorry, Kate. I'm glad you've got a new young family member to share your love with.
We have more kitties in our household, but I keep freaking out that they're all older and that I'll find myself in this spot again entirely too soon (of course ANY time is too soon, but...). I have this feeling a rescue cat (all our furry friends were rescues except for Kokomo) will find her way into our hearts in a few months.
Hugs to you and your new kitten, Kate. I hope he's letting you sleep and not spending the entire night attacking your feet
!
Take care,
Jill Freeze
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Oh Jill and Wayne, I'm so sorry to hear about Kokomo
- he was such a lovely dog. Megahugs to you both and to the kids
Exactly what you didn't need after Pixel
The
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kitten I was telling you about back then has adopted us, despite Kimi's
disgust. We've called her Hope (because that's something she's not
lacking in
Hope that you find another furry friend soon to help ease the loneliness of Kokomo's not being there
Hugs
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Hope. I LOVE the Name!
Sadhbh, I hope Kimi adjusts to Hope's, well, hopefulness with minimal hissing and growling
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I'm sorry to hear of your loss. She was beautiful!
Kate
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Thanks for your thoughts, and here's hoping the REST of the year will be a great one for all of us!
Take care,
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RE: ANOTHER FRIEND LOST
There is a saying by many at the Rainbow's Bridge (they were/are immensly helpful to me after the death of me 12-year old baby Billy Ray). "Our fur babies don't need to live as long as we do, for they learn to love sooner than we do." Take Care.
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I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My DH and I have had many rescue animals over the course of our marriage--losses have occured along the way. It never really gets any easier, but I did take comfort from visiting the rainbow bridge website. The picture of your Kokomo reflects the gentleness of her spirit.
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Oh Jill, I'm so sorry to hear about Kokomo....she looks to have been such a sweet soul!
{{{hugs}}}
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Jill, my heart goes out to you and your family...
... pets are far more than just an animal that lives with us. They are part of the family with their own place in our hearts.
I know that your hearts are heavy and filled with sadness at this time and I pray that your memories will help you through the worst of it.
Hugs,
Kathy
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Thanks Jill, but no,
Thanks Jill, but no, nothing as bad as losing loved ones. Just the regular stresses of life, particularly when one is a parent. (When will school be out??).
Lori
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You're All are So Sweet...
...I think I'm gonna start crying again. I can't bring myself to visit the Rainbow Bridge site just yet, but I'm sure I will. Some of the sentiments you've all shared are proof of the amazing capacity to love--and be loved by--our incredibly sweet four-legged friends.
Lori, you have to be the only mom on this planet who actually wants school to be OUT, LOL!!!!! I keep wishing they'd make our go year 'round since all they seem to be able to do is fight.
Take care,
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Jill & Wayne,
Sometimes life is so unfair. I am so sorry to hear about Kokomo, she was such a pretty girl. I know you all must miss her so much. Please take good care of each other and let your hearts heal.
Take care, happy reading,
Donna M, Dream Team member