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Post by oldchopperguy on Nov 10, 2017 23:18:34 GMT -5
A beloved pet is like a loved child that never grows up. The unconditional love they give is beyond measure: something seldom received from people. "P.T." has been with us since he "adopted" Betty 16 years ago, and he was a 20-pound fur-covered ball of love. One of the sweetest cats I've ever encountered.Last year he began to deteriorate, and his body simply wasted away, slipping from a cuddly 20-pounds to barely 4-pounds (even though he ate constantly). This morning, he couldn't survive any longer, and went to sleep in my arms, never to wake again. I buried him right behind where I lock up the scooter. He will be sorely missed by us both for a long time.
Below is a picture from two Christmases ago when he was 14, and in top shape. Giving his mama a kiss was one of his most lovable habits. A faithful friend, he WILL be missed...
Cherish your loving pets while you have them. They do not live forever, except in our hearts.
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Post by SylvreKat on Nov 11, 2017 7:51:05 GMT -5
Oh Leo, I'm so so sorry.
I have said, the best ones don't live long enough. And yet they live too long 'cause when they go there's a bigger deeper hole left in our hearts.
Give Betty a hug from me.
>'Kat
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Post by chewbaca on Nov 11, 2017 13:16:55 GMT -5
I am sorry to hear that.
its very sad to lose a friend
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Post by oldchopperguy on Nov 11, 2017 23:13:25 GMT -5
Oh Leo, I'm so so sorry. I have said, the best ones don't live long enough. And yet they live too long 'cause when they go there's a bigger deeper hole left in our hearts. Give Betty a hug from me. >'Kat
Thanks, Kat and all who feel the same.All pets are special, but "P.T." was very special. The Good Lord gave him an extra measure of compassion for humans. He felt our happiness, our pain and was always there like a faithful friend. You sometimes find such loyalty in a dog, but it's extraordinary in a cat. My very first cat was like that and he lived to be 21. My little black cat "Inky" is similar. More than a pet, a true buddy. She's 14 and still in top shape. Hope she has a long time left.Yes, the longer they live, the more it hurts when they go. But we wish he could have had a few more good years... Love them, and let them love you as long as possible... They ARE precious gifts from God. Leo (will miss "P.T." for a long time) in Texas |
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Post by cyborg55 on Nov 12, 2017 10:04:19 GMT -5
Sorry to hear it chopper,,,I loves my animals and it's a major drag when they go,,,
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Post by wheelbender6 on Nov 12, 2017 19:18:24 GMT -5
Sorry to hear about you loss. I owned a cat until I got married. I even had a cat while I was in the USMC.
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Post by terrilee on Nov 22, 2017 9:48:25 GMT -5
Leo and Betty
i am so-so- sorry for your loss.
i know you guys love your fur babies as much as i love mine.
i have no words to lessen your grief, be glad the baby found you and you gave her a great life and now that she loved you.
Terri Lee, Snuggle Bunny, Fred, Larry Berry Berry, Homeless (but has had a home for many yrs now)
may the Great Spirit look over P.T. , Inky and you and Betty 
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Post by spandi on Nov 22, 2017 12:13:44 GMT -5
Sorry to hear this Leo. (I can tell by the picture just what a loving friend he was) But of all the people he could have shared his life with he chose you. I found myself "Adopted" in just the same way, and recognize when it actually is a loving soul disguised as a cat.
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Post by oldchopperguy on Nov 22, 2017 23:27:19 GMT -5
Thanks again, one and all,
Old "PT" was a true family member. Sixteen loving years. Our pets are one of the things we are thankful for this Thanksgiving.
Be Blessed, every one,
Betty & Leo
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