Tuesday, April 01, 2014

Smudge is gone...

I haven't posted in a very long time.

That last time I posted was a year ago. At that time, Smudge was beginning to lose weight and was slowing down. It was not surprising given his age and his CRF.


His family is heartbroken to say that we set him free today at 2:22pm.

I wish this was a bad April Fool's Joke.

It isn't.


He is with his brother, Magoo and sister, Alyssa at the Rainbow Bridge.

I love you, buddy.

58 comments:

  1. Run free at The Bridge, Smudge. Sending comforting purrrrrrss and gentle headbumps to you all.

    We are so sorry.

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  2. Sending love and purrs from all of us at Purrchance To Dream and The Cat Blogosphere.

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  3. Sending our purrs and our prayers, and sadness on hearing this news.

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  4. Sending comforting purrs and prayers.

    Kintaro and TT of kazoku neko

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  5. Sending comforting purrs and prayers.

    Kintaro and TT of kazoku neko

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  6. Sending comforting purrs and prayers.

    Kintaro and TT of kazoku neko

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  7. Sending comforting purrs and prayers.

    Kintaro and TT of kazoku neko

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  8. Sending comforting purrs and prayers.

    Kintaro and TT of kazoku neko

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  9. So sorry for the loss of your beloved. We all know how much it hurts, especially when we are required to make that decision to say the final goodbye. Our prayers and purrs are with you all. ~LisaCo9T

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  10. Our Best Purrs Of Comfort to you all. We hold you all in our thoughts this sad day.

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  11. We'we so sad fow yoow loss..wun fwee bootiful Smudge, bask in the sun puddles ovew the bwidge whewe thewe is no mowe pain, just playtime and love
    Smoochie kisses,Asta

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  12. So very sorry for your loss. Smudge will be in our thoughts and prayers.

    God bless....Mona, Prissy & Mommy.

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  13. We are so sorry to read of angel Smudge's passing. Sending you all many purrs and hugs, take care
    x

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  14. WE sure send many purrs and prayers and just know that Smudge had so much love while he lived with you. We also send some mighty big hugs. We know this is a hard time for you.

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  15. We are so sorry to hear your sad news and know you will miss your mancat Smudge more than words can say. Sending purrs, whiskery kisses and love to you all.
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

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  16. I am sad to hear this news and send many purrs and hugs. We know the toll it takes on our lives when a precious one departs. Take time to heal and eventually smile at all the love and memories Smudge shares with you still.

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  17. We are very sad to learn this news. My Ape remembers Smudge, he was a very handsome lad and we know that you hurt very much right now, but you have him a lovely life and you helped him in the kindest way. The happy memories of him will come soon and he will be keeping an eye on you from The Bridge.

    Luff and rumbly purrs
    Mungo & The Ape xx

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  18. We are so sorry for your loss. (((hugs)))

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  19. So sorry to hear about Smudge's passing. He has been a trouper over the past year, his strength an inspiration to the rest of the kitties in the CB. Sending purrs and prayers xx

    Julie and kitties Tinker, Anastasia, Chopin and Bridget

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  20. We know you loved dear Smudge very much, so sorry to hear of his passing. Sending our love to comfort you.

    Teamtabby.blogspot.com

    Mindy
    Moe
    Cookie
    Mike

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  21. We know you loved dear Smudge very much, so sorry to hear of his passing. Sending our love to comfort you.

    Teamtabby.blogspot.com

    Mindy
    Moe
    Cookie
    Mike

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  22. We are so very sorry to hear about Smudge. Purrs of comfort and sympathy to you for his loss. We know you will miss him very much but we hope soon that the memories of you have of him will bring a smile to your face instead of tears to your eyes.

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  23. We're so sorry to hear that you've lost Smudge. He was lovely. We're thinking of you today.

    Soft purrz,
    Selina & MomKatt Laura

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  24. We are so very sorry to hear about Smudge running off to the bridge. Please know you are in our thoughts and purrayers during this very sad time.
    (((hugs))) & <3
    Maggie May and The Creek Cats

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  25. Rest in peace, sweet Smudge.

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  26. We are very sorry and sending purrs and gentle kisses....

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  27. I am so very sorry for your loss. Precious name for a precious little one. Purrs of healing headed your way.

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  28. We are so sorry for your loss. Sending purrs. - Love, Crepes.

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  29. We so miss your postings and the Stories that Dolce told. Now we are going to miss Smudge. I am so very sorry for your loss. There are no words of comfort that can ease an sad and aching heart. The emptiness will sit with you awhile until the slow ebbing of time helps to chisel away the sharpness of the ache making it duller. The memories will help soften the pain and they will sustain you throughout. What a long wonderful life Smudge led with you as his loving hooman. We celebrate the wonders and the beauty of that special bond. You may not know that I lost my Abby 233 days ago and it still sits very very heavy on my heart. She lead me to Annabelle who is a ruckus teenager, and then just this past Feb I lost Gracie too. Both suddenly and both very unexpectedly. I am grateful their decline was swift and over quickly for them, as for me, I am still grieving their loss. But time has helped ease the raw pain. I will keep you in my prayers.

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  30. We are sad to hear this news. We do know that he was welcomed after crossing the Rainbow Bridge by all who have gone before. We are purring support for you all in this sad time. Dear Smudge please watch over us until that day we all meet again.
    Love
    Timmy Dad and Family

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  31. We are sorry to read this news. We know Smudge was treasured in life and will be missed. We send purrs, pawtaps and a hug.

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  32. Goodbye Smudge, may the support from all your furends ease your family's sad loss. Luv from theCatStreetBoyz, ICE and MomHolly

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  33. I'm so sorry and so very sad. I loved Smudge - he was one of my favorite blogging kitties (back in the days I was blogging) and I always wished I could give him a big cuddle. Such a handsome guy! We will all miss him and we send our love and purrs,
    Karen
    Grr, Midnight & Cocoa
    Rascal & Riley
    Max
    Minion & Marshmallow von Fluffington

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  34. I'm so very sorry to hear about this but I'm also sure that Magoo and Alyssa were waitin' to re-unite with their dear and wonderful Smudge. One day, in the distant future, we will all be able to re-unite with our loved ones. Until then, they remain in our hearts, forever.

    Purrs,
    Nissy

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  35. What a blessing to have that year with him... but it never overshadows the loss of one you love. Deep rumbly purrs of healing and comfort

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  36. We are so very sorry to hear that Smudge has crossed over. CRF isn't fun in the end. We have had a few with CRF, and they did fine for years with medications, and then fluids. But 16 is a good long life for a loved poodin. Many hugs and purrs and purrayers to you during this very difficult time.

    Luf, Us and Maw

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  37. I am so sorry for your loss.

    XO,
    JC and The Purr and Fur Gang

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  38. We are so very sorry to learn about Smudge. There were many good memories of you all for us and we shall miss him. Our thoughts

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  39. I am so sorry to hear that Smudge had to go. He was very lucky to be with you while he was here. I am sure he waits for you, with that piece of your heart he carries with him.
    Purrs and Prayers of comfort for his loving family.
    TK and Pip

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  40. We are so deeply sorry for your loss.
    Toffee and Jessica

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    1. Oh Smudge we know you are happy with magoo and alyssa, but everyone else will miss you so much. MrSmudgesDad we are so sorry and are sending you lots of purrs. We love you all!

      Smudge we are not going to say goodbye because we know we will see you at The Bridge one day

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  41. sending our sincerest sympathies; God's speed to you Smudge and HIS strength to your family at this very sad time ♥♥♥♥♥

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  42. I am so sorry for your loss. Fly free sweet Smudge.

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  43. Smudge fought for a whole year. No one, cat or human, wins his last battle; at such a time, it really is not whether one wins or loses, it's how one plays the game. Smudge loved and was loved. That's an excellent way to play. Godspeed, Smudge.

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  44. I am sorry for the loss of your beautiful Smudge. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Sue B
    Charlie, Cashew, Garfield, Tubby

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  45. We are so sorry that your beloved Smudge had to fly to the Bridge. We send hugs, purrs and prayers of comfort as you mourn the loss of your precious kitty.

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  46. I am so so sorry my friend. I send hugs and purrs and comfort.

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  47. Hugs and purrs to you on your loss. We are so sorry that Smudge has left his earthly live, but know he is healthy and full of life at The Bridge.

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  48. I am so sorry for your loss of Smudge. I know the pain you are feeling, and you are in my thoughts.

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  49. We are so very sorry to hear about Smudge. Purrs...

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  50. Lots of purrs and prayers for your Family on the loss of Smudge!
    Hugs from your TX furiends,

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  51. I am so very sorry that Smudge had to go to the Rainbow Bridge. I send hugs and the kitties send comforting purrs.

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  52. We just learned about Smudge and want to offer our hugs and purrs, too. We know about your loss as we were faced with the decision, too, Friday, April 11. Our Jonny was 16.

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