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Re: Suzie: The time has come to say goodbye my gentle girl
« Reply #76 on: October 30, 2008, 21:28:36 PM »

Oh Leigh - I've just read this post now, and I can't see the screen either.. All I can say do is give you a big  :hug: and say how sorry I am to read this.

You have the right attitude though, what with your cremation plans and the plan of adopting another tabby girl.


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Re: Suzie: The time has come to say goodbye my gentle girl
« Reply #75 on: October 30, 2008, 21:18:16 PM »
aww Suzie  :Luv2:
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Re: Suzie: The time has come to say goodbye my gentle girl
« Reply #74 on: October 30, 2008, 21:14:21 PM »
Can't say any more than I did to you tonight on the phone Leigh - I'm still crying now and after reading all these nice messages from everyone my key board is wet through.  I'm so glad I met her in July.  Also, like you said to me tonight she is well known all over the world because of your video - she will be watched forever.  :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv: :RIP: :lick: :catluv:  Suzie say hello to my Smudge for me, I'm sure you'll get on with him.

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Re: Suzie: The time has come to say goodbye my gentle girl
« Reply #73 on: October 30, 2008, 21:13:30 PM »
i am so sorry to hear that she had got worse Leigh, but she was lucky to have had such a wonderful owner who did so much for her, and allowed her to go peacefully when it was obvious things were too much for her. And I am sure she will have a helping hand with your next tabby when you are ready - or maybe when you aren't, and if so, she will have been the reason. RIP little one.
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Re: Suzie: The time has come to say goodbye my gentle girl
« Reply #72 on: October 30, 2008, 21:08:16 PM »
Bless you all,

I so wanted to post tonight to express my heartfelt thanks  for all your messages, texts and e-mails which have meant so much to me today. It has been a sad day but also a joyous day, by that I mean today has been a catharsis a bearing of my soul, one of life's rarest opportunities to let go and share all that I hold dear as true, honest and worthwhile amongst like-minded friends but above all a time for celebrating the passing of a life so rich, honest and true. To love and be loved is all that we can aspire to and Suzie was the most loving gentle soul I've ever had the privilege of knowing and loving.

And from the passing of life shall become life, the opportunity to open my home and my heart to another gentle soul.

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Re: Suzie: The time has come to say goodbye my gentle girl
« Reply #71 on: October 30, 2008, 20:36:41 PM »
Leigh,

I am so sorry to hear about Suzie but as some of the other posts have said, she is painfree now and she was a lucky cat to be loved so much by her dad  :hug:
I think its wonderful that you are already thinking of adopting another cat, I am sure that Suzie would be proud of you for that.

Thinking of you, I hope you get a rainbow soon so you know that Suzie has arrived at the bridge safe and sound.

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Re: Suzie: The time has come to say goodbye my gentle girl
« Reply #70 on: October 30, 2008, 20:31:57 PM »
I'm so very very sorry Leigh  :'(  It's always so tough but well done for being the best dad she could have had.   :hug:

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Re: Suzie: The time has come to say goodbye my gentle girl
« Reply #69 on: October 30, 2008, 20:17:24 PM »
I am so sorry to hear about Suzie.  My thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.   :hug:

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Re: Suzie: The time has come to say goodbye my gentle girl
« Reply #68 on: October 30, 2008, 20:08:28 PM »
My thoughts are with you Leigh
Rest now Suzie free from pain
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Re: Suzie: The time has come to say goodbye my gentle girl
« Reply #67 on: October 30, 2008, 20:00:18 PM »
Oh Leigh, I've only just read all through this thread and have to say can hardly see the screen now - so very sorry to hear about your lovely Suzie, you did the right thing for her but it doesnt make it any easier I know, take care  :hug:

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Re: Suzie: The time has come to say goodbye my gentle girl
« Reply #66 on: October 30, 2008, 19:17:51 PM »
I am so sorry.  Like most people on here I know how you are feeling.  You did the right thing but it hurts  :hug:

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Re: Suzie: The time has come to say goodbye my gentle girl
« Reply #65 on: October 30, 2008, 19:10:48 PM »
So sorry Leigh - you and Suzie shared so much happiness and love - she had a truly wonderful home - thinking of you.
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Re: Suzie: The time has come to say goodbye my gentle girl
« Reply #64 on: October 30, 2008, 18:59:34 PM »
 :hug: :hug: :hug: Leigh :hug: :hug: :hug:

Try not to be too sad, Suzie is no longer suffering, and we all know that she is at a lovely place with so many wonderful company, and she will be watching over you from over the yonder, never too far from your heart.  And she will be waiting for you and your mum too when the time comes.  My thoughts are with you hun.   :grouphug:

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Re: Suzie: The time has come to say goodbye my gentle girl
« Reply #63 on: October 30, 2008, 18:53:16 PM »
Leigh, I'm so sorry.   Bless you for being there for her.   :hug:

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Re: Suzie: The time has come to say goodbye my gentle girl
« Reply #62 on: October 30, 2008, 18:51:32 PM »
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Re: Suzie: The time has come to say goodbye my gentle girl
« Reply #61 on: October 30, 2008, 18:49:01 PM »
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Re: Suzie: The time has come to say goodbye my gentle girl
« Reply #60 on: October 30, 2008, 18:34:01 PM »
Oh i am so so sorry  :hug:

But you are a brave and wonderful man for showing her the greatest act of kindness and love  :hug:

RIP Suzie ......No more pain, enjoy the Bridge till Daddy comes to get you xxxx

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Re: Suzie: The time has come to say goodbye my gentle girl
« Reply #59 on: October 30, 2008, 18:29:42 PM »
Leigh  :hug:
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Re: Suzie: The time has come to say goodbye my gentle girl
« Reply #58 on: October 30, 2008, 18:29:33 PM »
Play hard at the bridge and lots of  :hug: to you Leigh, what a heart-wrenching decision to make but it was the right one. Thinking of you both.

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Re: Suzie: The time has come to say goodbye my gentle girl
« Reply #57 on: October 30, 2008, 18:27:57 PM »
I'm sorry hun, sending you loads of  :hug: :hug: :hug: which I know won't help much, but its all I can do right now  :hug: xxx

Suzie will be at the Bridge now, RIP sweetheart, I'm honoured that I had the pleasure of meeting you and got to have a little head tickle  :Luv:

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Re: Suzie: The time has come to say goodbye my gentle girl
« Reply #56 on: October 30, 2008, 18:22:39 PM »
Thinking of you Leigh............RIP sweet Susie :RIP: :hug 2:



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Re: Suzie: The time has come to say goodbye my gentle girl
« Reply #55 on: October 30, 2008, 18:11:17 PM »
So sorry to hear your news Leigh. :hug:

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Re: Suzie: The time has come to say goodbye my gentle girl
« Reply #54 on: October 30, 2008, 18:10:54 PM »
Leigh ... thinking of you hun  :hug:

RIP Suzie sweetheart xxxxx
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Re: Suzie: The time has come to say goodbye my gentle girl
« Reply #53 on: October 30, 2008, 18:08:29 PM »
Sorry Leigh - I have some idea of what she meant to you so can only imagine how you feel right now  :hug:

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Re: Suzie: The time has come to say goodbye my gentle girl
« Reply #52 on: October 30, 2008, 18:06:30 PM »
So sorry Leigh, RIP Suzie a much loved little lady  :hug:

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Re: Suzie: The time has come to say goodbye my gentle girl
« Reply #51 on: October 30, 2008, 18:03:50 PM »
 :hug:  :hug: Big hugs Leigh and RIP little Susie x
         

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Re: Suzie: The time has come to say goodbye my gentle girl
« Reply #50 on: October 30, 2008, 17:45:36 PM »
  :candle: RIP Suzie free from pain now.  :hug: :hug: for you Leigh
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Re: Suzie: The time has come to say goodbye my gentle girl
« Reply #49 on: October 30, 2008, 17:45:10 PM »
My thoughts are with you, Leigh.

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Re: Suzie: The time has come to say goodbye my gentle girl
« Reply #48 on: October 30, 2008, 17:44:09 PM »
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Re: Suzie: The time has come to say goodbye my gentle girl
« Reply #47 on: October 30, 2008, 17:42:35 PM »
Dear friends,

Thank you all for your kindnesses today, my beautiful brave girl is now at rest and in peace. Her condition had deterirated further and she was in a very bad way and so I took her to the vets as early as I could. Such a brave girl and a true fighter to the end she clung onto life as long as she could. I held her and stroked her to the end and she's at peace now. I can't type more now but will do so tomorrow.

Until we meet again.

Sleep well my little angel, life won't be the same without you, send me a sign when you get to the bridge baby and play hard with Oli and Scott.

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Re: Suzie: The time has come to say goodbye my gentle girl
« Reply #46 on: October 30, 2008, 17:39:22 PM »
Leigh, I am so sorry that you are placed in a position where you have to make this decision. It is one of the hardest ones we have to make when we know and love our animals. I know that you will be strong for her, but allow yourself to grieve. Watch the video one last time with your family beside you, and allow yourself to cry - crying can be a great release and one that is not available to all of us who lose our loved ones. Me and mine are sending you our warmest thoughts at this terrible time ... :hug:

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Re: Suzie: The time has come to say goodbye my gentle girl
« Reply #45 on: October 30, 2008, 17:23:13 PM »
I am so terribly sorry to hear this sad news Leigh and what a lovely cat  :hug: :hug:

I am sure you have made the right decision for her as it is terrible to watch a cat suffer and as you know she has gone downhill in the last few days, this must be best.

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Re: Suzie: The time has come to say goodbye my gentle girl
« Reply #44 on: October 30, 2008, 16:52:56 PM »
 :hug: :hug: :hug: Leigh & Suzie  :hug: :hug: :hug:

She is a lucky girl having such a lovely dad to care for her and shower her with love til the very end.  Special virtual cuddles and purrrrs from me and Oliver.  We love you Suzie  :lick:

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Re: Suzie: The time has come to say goodbye my gentle girl
« Reply #43 on: October 30, 2008, 15:37:28 PM »
 :hug: sending my love to You and Suzie!

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Re: Suzie: The time has come to say goodbye my gentle girl
« Reply #42 on: October 30, 2008, 15:25:20 PM »
Oh, Leigh. Sending you huge hugs. :care:




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Re: Suzie: The time has come to say goodbye my gentle girl
« Reply #41 on: October 30, 2008, 15:10:49 PM »
Hi Leigh,

I just got in and saw this. I know it will be a hard day for you but when the time comes, as Ela says "The final act of kindness" shows how much you love her  :hug:
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Re: Suzie: The time has come to say goodbye my gentle girl
« Reply #40 on: October 30, 2008, 14:16:02 PM »
Leigh, our thoughts are with you and Suzie at this time.

Your plan to celebrate Suzie's life by christening your new home to another needy cat is a truly fitting tribute to your gentle gir.  Agfterall you boys will need the guiding paw of a special taby lady to keep you all in line to pander to her.

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Re: Suzie: The time has come to say goodbye my gentle girl
« Reply #39 on: October 30, 2008, 14:12:08 PM »
Thinking of you at this difficult and painful time   :hug:  :hug:  :hug: for you, Suzie and the boys and a special  :hug: for your mum.

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Re: Suzie: The time has come to say goodbye my gentle girl
« Reply #38 on: October 30, 2008, 14:08:04 PM »
So sorry to read this Leigh , I will be thinking of you and your little girl today. It is so hard to say goodbye but we both know you'll see her again.xx



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Re: Suzie: The time has come to say goodbye my gentle girl
« Reply #37 on: October 30, 2008, 13:28:58 PM »
So sorry to read this. I'm thinking of you all  :hug:

 


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