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Re: My brave baby boy Brownie
« Reply #34 on: May 13, 2013, 08:22:01 AM »
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Re: My brave baby boy Brownie
« Reply #33 on: May 13, 2013, 06:48:30 AM »
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Re: My brave baby boy Brownie
« Reply #32 on: May 12, 2013, 20:31:37 PM »
Awww thanks everyone! xx

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Re: My brave baby boy Brownie
« Reply #31 on: May 12, 2013, 18:33:09 PM »
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Re: My brave baby boy Brownie
« Reply #30 on: May 12, 2013, 16:18:29 PM »
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Re: My brave baby boy Brownie
« Reply #29 on: May 12, 2013, 15:58:27 PM »
I am sure he has met my Napoleon and Ducha  :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

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Re: My brave baby boy Brownie
« Reply #28 on: May 12, 2013, 15:28:06 PM »
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Re: My brave baby boy Brownie
« Reply #27 on: May 12, 2013, 14:35:44 PM »
Over 2 years now, sweet Brownie.  Perhaps you and Blackie will be friends on the bridge. 

Love you Sweetheart. xxx  :Luv:

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Re: My brave baby boy Brownie
« Reply #26 on: April 08, 2012, 20:00:56 PM »
Hope he sends you a rainbow soon to let you know he misses you too  :hug:

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Re: My brave baby boy Brownie
« Reply #25 on: April 08, 2012, 16:41:54 PM »
Today is one year since Brownie went to the Bridge.  I'm thinking of him lots, and there are flowers on his grave.  Always love and miss you, Darling Baby Brownie. xxx

Also, I had a lovely hug with Tompuss, who came to live here last May.  :)  It just felt right to welcome Tompuss here, just like Brownie wished it to happen. 
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Re: My brave baby boy Brownie
« Reply #24 on: April 06, 2012, 02:48:55 AM »
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Re: My brave baby boy Brownie
« Reply #23 on: April 03, 2012, 23:49:19 PM »
Awww thanks for the hugs. xx

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Re: My brave baby boy Brownie
« Reply #22 on: April 03, 2012, 21:29:38 PM »
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Re: My brave baby boy Brownie
« Reply #21 on: April 03, 2012, 17:59:17 PM »
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Re: My brave baby boy Brownie
« Reply #20 on: April 03, 2012, 17:05:19 PM »
Just reading this again and it's nearly a year.  Still grieving I guess, and feeling a bit raw at this time.

Never stop thinking of you and loving you Brownie. xxx

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Re: My brave baby boy Brownie
« Reply #19 on: April 25, 2011, 20:40:43 PM »
sorry to hear about Brownie.      Although it must have been a shock for him to die in your arms, it must have been a relief not having to make that decision  :hug: x
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Re: My brave baby boy Brownie
« Reply #18 on: April 25, 2011, 19:56:40 PM »
Comforting is what you need right now and having been there with three of mine, the thought of them in a happy place looking down at those they've left behind egging us on in life, really comforted me.

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Re: My brave baby boy Brownie
« Reply #17 on: April 24, 2011, 15:02:07 PM »
Awww thanks Sue and Miroslav.  Your words about Brownie's trust and him grinning with a bowl of nosh are so comforting! xx  :)

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Re: My brave baby boy Brownie
« Reply #16 on: April 21, 2011, 18:27:14 PM »
Sorry for your loss.

It sounds as though he had a great few weeks and found a new friend in you.

I took in a stray about 12/13 years ago and she fell over one day and we took her to the vets and she had leukaemia and had to be put to sleep. I balled my eyes out, but you do get attached to them so quickly.

I don't know how long you had Brownie for, but I believe he'll be looking down at you all with a big grin on his face and a pile of his favourite nosh in front of him.

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Re: My brave baby boy Brownie
« Reply #15 on: April 21, 2011, 07:21:11 AM »
Indeed.  We should never underestimate a cat's ability to know unerringly when to trust someone who's shown them kindness at a time it's most needed.   :hug:

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Re: My brave baby boy Brownie
« Reply #14 on: April 20, 2011, 23:58:17 PM »
 :thanks:  It's nice to think that I was trusted enough by Brownie.  Lots of cats go and find somewhere private don't they?  Such a lovely, trusting little fellow.  :Luv:

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Re: My brave baby boy Brownie
« Reply #13 on: April 20, 2011, 08:04:28 AM »
RIP Brownie.  Am so pleased that at the very end, he trusted you enough that you were there to watch the last stage of his journey take place safely.   :hug: :hug:

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Re: My brave baby boy Brownie
« Reply #12 on: April 19, 2011, 18:06:22 PM »
I'm so Sorry
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Re: My brave baby boy Brownie
« Reply #11 on: April 19, 2011, 16:50:21 PM »
I am so sorry that you have had to part with Brownie. I had to have my much loved cat put to sleep yesterday so i know how you must be feeling. The pain is too much at times but you obviously loved him very much.

 :thanks:  Amanda and Everyone who has sent hugs and words.  It all helps.

 So sorry for your loss Amanda and sending you  :hug: too.  I didn't actually have Brownie PTS.  He made his own choice and died in my arms in my bedroom.  Quite a shock, but I guess this was where he wanted to go.

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Re: My brave baby boy Brownie
« Reply #10 on: April 19, 2011, 16:33:08 PM »
I am so sorry that you have had to part with Brownie. I had to have my much loved cat put to sleep yesterday so i know how you must be feeling. The pain is too much at times but you obviously loved him very much.

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Re: My brave baby boy Brownie
« Reply #9 on: April 19, 2011, 16:03:02 PM »
So sorry for your loss  :hug: :hug:

RIP Brownie xx

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Re: My brave baby boy Brownie
« Reply #8 on: April 19, 2011, 09:25:18 AM »
So sorry for your loss  :hug: it sounds like you filled his last weeks with love and bless you for that.

RIP Brownie xx 
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Re: My brave baby boy Brownie
« Reply #7 on: April 18, 2011, 09:44:02 AM »
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Re: My brave baby boy Brownie
« Reply #6 on: April 09, 2011, 21:08:09 PM »
RIP Brownie  :'(
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Re: My brave baby boy Brownie
« Reply #5 on: April 09, 2011, 21:00:05 PM »
Thanks so much, and for the beautiful poem too. xx

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Re: My brave baby boy Brownie
« Reply #4 on: April 09, 2011, 20:59:03 PM »
Brownie was a very brave boy and I feel your loss  :hug: :hug: :hug:

RIP Brownie, you are loved so much

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Re: My brave baby boy Brownie
« Reply #3 on: April 09, 2011, 20:56:29 PM »
sleep tight Brownie x

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Re: My brave baby boy Brownie
« Reply #2 on: April 09, 2011, 20:54:04 PM »
So sad to have lost him so soon but at least he went having known love and kindness  :hug:

RIP Brownie, such a brave boy indeed, safe and sound at the Bridge by now xx

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My brave baby boy Brownie
« Reply #1 on: April 09, 2011, 20:47:44 PM »
Just posted on Catchat, but thought I'd post some more on Brownie here too.  It's so good to be on both forums and amongst people like you who love their cats so much. I'm hurting so much at the moment and it doesn't take much to set me off blubbing! But I'll write some more...
Brownie lived in the garden until just over 7 weeks ago, although he had his meals here and lots of cuddles! I was reluctant to let him mix with the 3 other indoor cats though as the boy puss in particular is a bit jealous of other cats and a diabetic who tends to get ill if stressed. The 3 are a Mum, brother and sister actually. Anyway, it was in February when I noticed a nasty abscess on Brownie's face and promptly took him to the vets. He suspected FIV so I decided to have him tested, and sure enough he had it. So I decided to keep him in my bedroom and a pen in the garden, so he could still have a bit of outdoors when it was sunny. We've had some nice sunny days recently too. The abscess healed after 2 antibiotic treatments. Then he started to get weak on his legs and had a lump on his neck. This time cancer was suspected. Vet talked about PTS, but I didn't want to give up on Brownie as he was pretty happy with his new lifestyle. Then he caught a dreaded cold on Wednesday night and had trouble breathing with this and the lump. He slept beside me on Wednesday and Thursday night. We were both so happy cuddling together.  :) He lost his brave battle yesterday though and passed away in my arms. Such a brave gorgeous boy who I loved so much!

 


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