Topic: Tribute to COLBY (Read 5285 times)

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #28 on:** February 27, 2009, 20:29:02 PM »

Think Moira summed it up beautifully. Colby came, and his presence here left a huge impression, which was his purpose and his legacy. He was - and is - a truly precious soul.

sheryl · « **Reply #27 on:** February 27, 2009, 19:05:00 PM »

for Sarah and

for Paul - thinking of you both xxx

bonnielass · « **Reply #26 on:** February 27, 2009, 17:19:54 PM »

It just wasnt meant to be poor little man :(but you gave him the chance and thats what counts

Janeyk · « **Reply #25 on:** February 27, 2009, 17:15:59 PM »

madkittyrescue · « **Reply #24 on:** February 27, 2009, 17:14:22 PM »

oh guys... your messages for the wee man are lovely!

had me

again after only just stopping! Paul hasn't seen them yet but I know when he does his tear gates will open again.

I have only just found this thread as we havent' been on the board much since Colby passed to be honest. Just needed a couple of days away. He was buried in a special place in the garden close to the house that will now be known as Colby's Corner and Paul is going to make a little sign to sit there and we will get a special plant to go there for him. Today we had a lovely visit from Lynds who brough some gorgeous red Tulips that currently mark his grave.

We miss him terribly, as does little Herbie. He was here just such a short time but when he arrived with us he had endured such suffering and neglect we were filled with sadness and anger but also the will to do all we could for this little tike even if he didn't manage to survive. He was a huge character and soul in a tiny body and will always be remember as one of our stars at Sunny Harbour. He earned a special place here and has left taking a piece of our hearts with him and we know that Bobo, Sunny Jim and the others are all there waiting on him.

If anyone deserved to live it was Colby but it just wasn't meant to be. His wee mind was willing just his body wasn't strong enough to fight to repair the damage already done.

He certainly knew lots of love and affection whilst he was with us and we hope he carried that with him to the bridge.

As always we have asked ourselves why do we do this rescue job.... but realise that this IS WHY we do it... because we care and have the compassion and love to give each and every little soul that comes to us needing our help regardless of whether they may or may not make it to their new home. We gave Colby the chance that many many others would not have and we wouldn't change the short time we had with him for anything in the world.

We miss you Colby baby and will see you again some day. you were loved by many... many more than you would ever know.

bunglycat · « **Reply #23 on:** February 26, 2009, 01:41:00 AM »

Little Colby - please know that you were loved by many and looked after by special people who loved you so much and will miss you every day .
One day we will all see you at Rainbow bridge with those big eyes and fangs greeting us all .
Play with all your new friends at the bridge and there will be a cat person up there waiting to look after you .

2d · « **Reply #22 on:** February 25, 2009, 23:47:46 PM »

I was hoping and praying that he'd pull through.

So, so sad that he didn't. I'm another one who hasn't been able to stop crying for him.

But I'm so glad that there he was found and given some love and cuddles and kindness and a warm place to sleep before he had to go. I'm so glad he knew somehting other than pain and cruelty.

You all (everyone who helps wee boys and girls like Colby) deserve medals.

Kay and Penny · « **Reply #21 on:** February 25, 2009, 23:21:46 PM »

goodbye, little Colby, wee man

you moved a helluva lot of soppy old cat lovers in your short sojourn on Purrs, and you will not be forgotten

Stuart · « **Reply #20 on:** February 25, 2009, 23:19:36 PM »

I really hoped/thought He'd pull through, then I read todays post and was gutted

poor wee babe, I couldn't type at the time

but I'd just like to say, Sarah and Paul, you did all you could for this wee man
and you gave him the warmth love and all that he needed, you did your best... but some things are not meant to be

Special Colby, safe and sound at the Bridge now

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #19 on:** February 25, 2009, 23:14:48 PM »

Yes its a thread called something like Another poor cat, but has a long title. iT tells his story and has pictures of lovely Colby..........title was changed to add Sad News at end and should be fairly close to the top of your all unread posts.

CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls · « **Reply #18 on:** February 25, 2009, 23:08:07 PM »

I havent read Colbys story is there a link here?

RIP little one you were very much loved xxx

Janeyk · « **Reply #17 on:** February 25, 2009, 17:41:37 PM »

Godbless Colby, such a little fighter, gone but not forgotten

Night night sweetheart xx

Mark · « **Reply #16 on:** February 25, 2009, 17:30:29 PM »

I was so sorry to log on and read about brave little Colby. RIP little boy - you know Sarah and Paul did their very best for you special boy

JackSpratt · « **Reply #15 on:** February 25, 2009, 16:53:14 PM »

Colby - a very special guy who wasn't meant by most of us and yet we all came to feel we knew him a little.

I'm so sorry for Paul and Sarahs loss. But I'm glad they gave Colby what he needed more than anything; love.

RIP Colby.

moira · « **Reply #14 on:** February 25, 2009, 15:51:23 PM »

Colby was indeed special and came to represent for us, I think, all animals who are suffering. His fight was our wish that we could stop all cruelty and neglect. His loss has touched me deeply and strengthened my resolve to continue to do whatever I can, whenever I can, to help in any way I can to be there for animals like Coleby and to support people like Sarah and Paul.

BlueHeather · « **Reply #13 on:** February 25, 2009, 14:56:08 PM »

I have not been around long on this forum but in the short time I have been here this beautiful little man captured my heart.

I am so sad that his battle wasn't won - everything that could be done for him was done by such loving gentle people, and at least now he is at peace after having, albeit for such a short time, had all the loving tenderness and help in this world from his two new friends.
RIP little boy

clarenmax · « **Reply #12 on:** February 25, 2009, 13:52:25 PM »

I can only echo the sentiments already placed on this thread, and I'm so sad that darling Colby didn't make it

Such a special little boy, who has truly touched our hearts and lives, simply through hearing about his daily progress, and a few beautiful photos.

RIP baby Colby, run free on the Bridge sweetheart x

Kirst · « **Reply #11 on:** February 25, 2009, 13:42:23 PM »

He was a very special little man - I am sure somewhere in Heaven there is achild with new little black kitten to love.

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #10 on:** February 25, 2009, 13:21:38 PM »

He was a special little boy and touched all our hearts.

Sonnie · « **Reply #9 on:** February 25, 2009, 13:02:28 PM »

what can i say? Im in pieces

Little Colby's story gripped us all,had us all praying that the little purr-baby would survive. Sadly, although he was special to us, he was more special to someone up there, he was needed more than we needed him. Our prayers and vibes for this little angel were over-ridden, his future was taken out of our hands.

I am sure that Colby is soooo thankful for all the love and affection he recieved from Sarah and Paul,
I am sure he is sooo greatful and is purring away at our thoughts and feeling for him.
My heart goes out to you Sarah & Paul. I can only imagine that the pain we are all experiencing is only a particle of what you are both going through, if theres anything any of us can do, were all here.

Colby
You were sent to live a short life, and this may not have been the best of starts. Meowmy Sarah and Paul, done everything they could.
You learnt about love,warmth,affection,comfort and the love that us humans have for you fur-babies.
I know that you had a short life baby, but please be assured that humans arent bad, and you were loved more than you will ever know.
I wish you a safe journey to the bridge darling, I wish you happy playfull times, i wish you the love you desearve from others of your kind, and although we may not be able to see you, you are always in our thoughts, always in our hearts.

RIP Colby Darling,
A true angel that touched us all

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #8 on:** February 25, 2009, 13:01:24 PM »

As everyone has said this little bundle of black kitten has touched so many hearts. I, like everyone else, has followed his story since day 1 and feel honoured that Sarah and Paul accepted the name I thought suited our little black friend so well ... COLBY.

Although his time at Sunny Harbour was limited he probably experienced more love and affection in the past few weeks than in the rest of his short little life.

RIP Coldy ... you may have been small but you have left a HUGE impression on so many.

Skiddaw · « **Reply #7 on:** February 25, 2009, 12:59:14 PM »

There was something really special about him. I'll really miss hearing about how he's getting on. Dear little soul...

Liz · « **Reply #6 on:** February 25, 2009, 12:52:17 PM »

Colby came to Sunny Harbour under the guidance of Sarah and Paul so he could have is a very short time all the love and care and attention he obviously had been denied in his previous life

he came in and stole all our hearts and leaves a gaping hole

I have printed off a piccie of him and he is already on our Clan Cats no longer with us wall as our offer was very genuine and although not meant to be he will have the Clan Cats at the bridge to join along with all the others from the Purrs branch of our Bridge kids

So to Sarah and Paul you gave him everything and more even nurse Herbie and I know he wil be missed for a very long time and thought of often both here at the Clan Homestead and at Sunny Harbour

sheryl · « **Reply #5 on:** February 25, 2009, 12:47:53 PM »

Little Colby touched my heart and I too have cried and cried for the loss of this special little soul. I am so glad that he found his way to Sarah and Paul so that he could know love and tenderness and to realise that there are people who DO care - he could have passed alone, scared, confused, lonely and in pain but because of Sarah and Paul that, thankfully, didnt happen.

I never actually "knew" you wee Colby but loved you like one of my own, you tried so hard to live but although your spirit was so strong your little body just couldnt cope - run free sweetheart - RIP special Colby xxx

Bonkers Mad!!! · « **Reply #4 on:** February 25, 2009, 12:37:18 PM »

i've cried so much since i read about Colby today that i've given myself a headache

. i just can't seem to stop. it's too too sad

.

at least he had a little while of knowing that he was loved and that not all humans are

RIP little Colby. we love you

MrsR · « **Reply #3 on:** February 25, 2009, 12:36:53 PM »

Oh hunnie

Colby I am sorry you were failed first of all but I am so pleased you found the love and care you deserved from Sarah and Paul and felt what every animal should feel. I know you are at peace now little one and you will never be forgotten by us all on Purrs.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #2 on:** February 25, 2009, 12:35:03 PM »

So very true and its so sad when a kitten has been left in such dire circumstances but so pleased there are people like Sarah who try so hard to pick up the pieces

RIP Colby always loved by us

bonnielass · « **Reply #1 on:** February 25, 2009, 12:31:12 PM »

We have all read the very

news about little COLBY and i know on here we are all cat

and each and every one is special in their own way and to us ,

but every now and then a very special cat comes along, COLBY was one of these special ones,just an ordinary little black cat but one who somehow made himself special in everyones hearts, he fought so valiently with Sarah and Pauls help to stay here with us, but the angels decided that they wanted this very special little man for their own and so he left us

and im sure i speak for everyone when i say R.I.P. little man and send us a sign that you are now safe on the bridge till then play hard darling

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