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happybird

(4,608 posts)
Wed Jan 31, 2024, 04:15 PM Jan 31

Pooper is gone [View all]

Last edited Wed Jan 31, 2024, 09:23 PM - Edit history (4)

We went to the vet yesterday because it was time. It was the right thing to do but my heart is still broken. I’m going through 13 years of photos and will post a tribute sometime soon.

Thanks to everyone for your support this past month. It means more than I can say.





The vet made this for me. I baked it today and it turned out well.




Edit to add:

Thank you so much for all the kind words. It really does help.


I just got home from picking up her ashes. We use a great local, family-owned business that does individual cremations. They included a clay paw print (one is for my Mom) and clippings of her fur. She's up on the mantel with her brothers and sisters now. Having her back here at home has made something in me settle. The grief feels more gentle now, less raw, if that makes sense.



She’s all the way on the right with her sonic chipmunk toy.



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Pooper is gone [View all] happybird Jan 31 OP
So sorry for your loss. johnp3907 Jan 31 #1
Such a sweetie. Archae Jan 31 #2
I am so sorry for your loss. MOMFUDSKI Jan 31 #3
Non-pet owners have a very hard time imagining how intense the pain, but few of us here do not... hlthe2b Jan 31 #4
Sending you deepest sympathy on your loss virgdem Jan 31 #5
I'm so sorry for your loss of Pooper. May the memories livetohike Jan 31 #6
I'm so sorry. The final act of love for our furbabies is the hardest. CousinIT Jan 31 #7
Aw. I am so sorry. LoisB Jan 31 #8
I feel you. ❤️ LSVann Jan 31 #9
Welcome to our DU family, especially our pet family. niyad Jan 31 #43
Such a beautiful kitty montanacowboy Jan 31 #10
So very sorry.. Tikki Jan 31 #11
I have a rock like that. SarahD Jan 31 #12
🕯I am so so sorry irisblue Jan 31 #13
Heartfelt condolences Siwsan Jan 31 #14
I'm so sorry for your terrible loss, happybird. brer cat Jan 31 #15
My condolences. I just went through the same thing last month. iscooterliberally Jan 31 #16
Thank you happybird Jan 31 #17
That sounds like a really good plan. iscooterliberally Jan 31 #24
Do not be surprised if you see her at the door waiting for you. She wants niyad Jan 31 #49
I swear Leo used to visit me happybird Jan 31 #54
You are absolutely correct. niyad Jan 31 #56
So sorry... PCIntern Jan 31 #18
I know how broken your heart is today. My deepest sympathy. sinkingfeeling Jan 31 #19
I am really sorry. She was as beautiful cat. Maraya1969 Jan 31 #20
Omg, Pooper was so adorable. Sky Jewels Jan 31 #21
We found her as a kitten in a Wendy's parking lot happybird Jan 31 #45
Squeeeeeeeeeeeee niyad Jan 31 #52
Awww! Sky Jewels Jan 31 #55
So sorry XanaDUer2 Jan 31 #22
I am sorry. PlutosHeart Jan 31 #23
What a beautiful Pooper! I'm sorry for your pain. ❤️ 1WorldHope Jan 31 #25
What a sweetheart! Auggie Jan 31 #26
Sending you hugs and RIP dear, loved Pooper.💗 MLAA Jan 31 #27
I'm so sorry for your loss cate94 Jan 31 #28
What a sweet looking girl. nocoincidences Jan 31 #29
I am sorry. KarenS Jan 31 #30
Tuxedo Kittys are the Best!! Nictuku Jan 31 #31
these little guys leave such huge holes in our lives... samnsara Jan 31 #32
I'm so sorry Diamond_Dog Jan 31 #33
I am so sorry. There is never enough time. RIP Sweet baby Pooper. onecaliberal Jan 31 #34
She's such a pretty girl. Mosby Jan 31 #35
RIP AltairIV Jan 31 #36
it is so sad rambler_american Jan 31 #37
I am so very sorry for your loss as well. niyad Jan 31 #47
I'm so very sorry. StarryNite Jan 31 #38
Very sorry... rogerballard Jan 31 #39
Condolences Jean Genie Jan 31 #40
I've been looking at the Friend of Homeless Animals website today happybird Jan 31 #51
Excellent plan, my dear happybird. pazzyanne Feb 1 #71
Their time to go is never our time to let them go Warpy Jan 31 #41
I'm so sorry, i know how much that hurts. CaptainTruth Jan 31 #42
So very sorry Chicagogrl1 Jan 31 #44
Lady Bast, please take Your little Pooper gently home in Your loving arms, niyad Jan 31 #46
I'm sorry, happybird. I know how lonely you must feel missing Pooper judesedit Jan 31 #48
I share your sadness. My deepest condolences. flashman13 Jan 31 #50
So sorry. R.I.P., Pooper - a beautiful cat! Ocelot II Jan 31 #53
It is hard saying goodbye to a family member LetMyPeopleVote Jan 31 #57
Not much that one can say, when you lose such a beloved companion. I lost my doggie after 17 years, and I'm still SWBTATTReg Jan 31 #58
Pooper JustTooMuch Jan 31 #59
so sorry,she's a cutie! jtb653 Jan 31 #60
Thank you happybird Jan 31 #62
Oh, no. Damn. Laffy Kat Jan 31 #61
I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful kitty. Mousetoescamper Feb 1 #63
What a lovely memorial for your babies. It is understandable that you feel niyad Feb 1 #64
I share your loss - beautiful cat. bluboid Feb 1 #65
Condolences orangecrush Feb 1 #66
i realised that pets shorter lives mean you can have more + 'spares' are a great thing. pansypoo53219 Feb 1 #67
So sorry for your loss. Behind the Aegis Feb 1 #68
I'm glad you went right for the "Pooper" True Dough Feb 1 #69
Hugs Duncanpup Feb 1 #70
So sorry, happybird. 70sEraVet Feb 1 #72
I am so sorry for your loss UpInArms Feb 1 #73
happybird.............. Upthevibe Feb 1 #74
She was a beautiful girl. I feel so sorry for you. Losing a loved pet is so heartaching. Fla Dem Feb 1 #75
I'm so sorry for your loss wendyb-NC Feb 1 #76
So sorry to hear about Pooper MacKasey Feb 1 #77
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