Guest cwholsin Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Today we lost our dear kitty, Twiggy. We moved the world for you to try and make you well. It worked, for a while, but I guess it was just your time. It hurts that I wasn't able to hold you while you went to sleep, but at least you got the chance to grace your new home for a few months. My heart breaks for the family who got you just long enough to fall in love with you only to lose you. You were such a sweet, gentle soul, and everyone who knew you loved you very much. Rest in peace, my dear boy. At least your suffering is over. Twiggy came to me in the fall of 2005 and lived happily with me and my husband in North Carolina and then came with us and our other cat to Oregon in the summer of 2010. He began to suffer from allergies, which at first we were able to control. By the time we had been in Oregon for a year, Twiggy's health started to decline. Not only was he suffering from outbreaks of severe allergies every few weeks, but he started having inexplicable digestive troubles. We were all puzzled by this, and had to make a very hard decision. We found a home with a friend back in North Carolina for Twiggy, where he wouldn't have horrible allergies. We sent him off to his new family, where he settled in nicely and the allergies seemed to be gone. Life was so much quieter without our beautiful, talkative cat. About a month after he came to his new family, his digestive problems returned. After trying a variety of treatments, his new family made a last ditch effort to make his stomach better--or the vet suggested putting him to sleep. We got a tearful call the day after Thanksgiving with this news. Despite the bleak outlook, he miraculously improved. He had a few good weeks where he was feeling good, but got very sick again today. He was taken to the vet, where he lost control of his digestive system and his new family had to make the hard decision to end his suffering. I know in my heart that they did the right thing. Six is too young to die. It's not fair that you will never get to be an old man. It's not fair that you're gone. I'll never get to kiss your face again. You had the softest, most wonderful fur. You were such a gentle soul. Twiggy is the first pet I've ever lost. I miss him so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greydawg Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 So sorry for your loss. Quote Cheryl - "Mom" to RUNNER (Gunnah, born 6/15/2012) and FARGO (Ridin Shotgun, born 8/21/2015). Missing my Grey-Angels HEISMAN (RX Heisman) (3/29/2005-2/1/2016) and ALEX (Bevenly) (4/15/2005-6/7/2018). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss. Twiggy is now at peace - allergy and stomach troubles gone. It is hard to lose them young. Quote Laura with Celeste (ICU Celeste) and Galgos Beatrix and Encarna The Horse - Gracie (MD Grace E) Bridge Angels Faye Oops (Santa Fe Oops), Bonny (Bonny Drive), Darcy (D's Zipperfoot) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I am so sorry, it's hard to loose them so young Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I'm so sorry. Run and play with the angels, dear little one. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I'm so sorry Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauCarden Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Such a sweet face! I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Missing my sweet girl Scout. My snuggler, my chow-hound, my kissy girl. It never thunders at the Bridge, and your food bowl is ALWAYS filled. So strange not living in Atty World. I was a love struck handmaiden to your every whim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 sorry for you loss of Twiggy Quote Caroline, Mom to Daphne (49B-50215) and Penny (41D-55779)Remembering Bridge Angels Margo and Sabrina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I'm so very sorry. He was much too young. My heart breaks for both families. Godspeed Twiggy. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertnLil Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I'm so sorry. Quote Pam with Sockem the GH, Birdie the JRT, Osorno the chocolate lab, and Shelby the shepherd mix. Missing Clarice (1991-2007) and Lily (2004-2012), always in our hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 :f_pink Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I am so sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryz Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I'm so very sorry. I, too, lost a young kitty, 7 years old, to cancer and I know how hard it is. Twiggy will always hold a special place in your heart. Quote Mary, mom to kitty Rebel.Always missing Sherri (SO DELICIOUS) (12/6/2005-8/29/2018) kitties Marley (4/2000-12/3/2015) and Beady (4/1998-2/24/2006) and Dalmatian Daisy (7/25/1984-5/13/1999). The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not - Thomas Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fostr_Mom Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 What a sweet face! I am sorry for your loss. Quote <p>Mom to Kyle (Diehard Kyle) & Angel Gracie (KB's Sankey) Foster Mom for AFG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I am so very sorry. Godspeed, Twiggy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyE Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Patty, Mom to Jaxson 5/12/2017 Forever in my heart: Joey 11/01/2007 to 12/06/2018, Scout 11/19/2005 to 07/15/15 and Jack 01/03/2004 to 06/11/2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cwholsin Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Thank you guys, Twiggy was a one-of-a-kind kitty. He loved everyone he met, and was a zen master at living in the moment. He never had a bad thing to say to anybody, and never hissed or growled. He just wanted to be friends with everyone. We were lucky to have such a special kitty in our lives Things are easier to deal with today. I should love him in the moment instead of focusing on what we've lost with him. I truly hope there's a special place in heaven for our beloved pets and that I'll get to see him again when it's my time to go. Thank you all. Your sympathies really do help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalsmom Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I'm so sorry about your precious Twiggy. Quote Phoebe (Belle's Sweetpea) adopted 9/2/13. Jack (BTR Captain Jack) 9/28/05--11/2/12Always missing Buddy, Ruby, and Rascal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I am very Sorry! Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mychip1 Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 So sorry for your loss....... Quote Robin, EZ (Tribal Track), JJ (What a Story), Dustin (E's Full House) and our beautiful Jack (Mana Black Jack) and Lily (Chip's Little Miss Lily) both at the BridgeThe WFUBCC honors our beautiful friends at the bridge. Godspeed sweet angels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest cwholsin Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 I bought a candle for Twiggy the day after he passed. It felt like a good memorial. I put it at the foot of a statue of Bastet with Twiggy's collar around her neck. I am so glad that I decided to keep it when we sent him to South Carolina to his new family. When I lit the candle for Twiggy, I had a healing cry. The grief feels a little bit gentler now than it did at first. I miss him, and it hurts, but I feel like my heart is starting to accept that he's gone instead of rebelling against accepting the loss. I've been reading about other folks' visits from their bridge babies, and I hope Twiggy visits us to let us know that he's safe and happy wherever he is now. If I can believe that, I can get through this grief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 I'm so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 I'm so sorry! Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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