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slightlv

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48. Elijah would have been proud to know what you've written here.

Sat Jun 14, 2025, 12:21 AM

Jun 14

A better testament to the love the two of you felt for each other could not have been written. Having lost more than a few of my elderly babies over the last couple of years, I can feel the pain of your heart breaking. And each of those were ferals or castaways who found their way to my porch. Each one was special in his own way, speaking with his own voice in a language of purrs and sometimes (if we're lucky) soft cat paws on our cheeks. They are more than our companions. They are more than just "animals"... they are more than just ferals or castoffs. They are sentient beings who are built with a need for love just like we are.

And I agree... wherever my babies have gone once they crossed the Rainbow Bridge... that's where I want to go. Any place else would be hell.

Peace to you, hamsterjill. I'm sure Elijah will be sending you his love, still, from the great Universe. If you're lucky, you might even get a glimpse of him out of the side of your eye once in a while. I don't believe they ever really leave us. They take care of us now, just as we took care of them.

May Bast hold you in her paws and give you comfort.

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I have to let my frustration out. Sorry for this post. [View all] hamsterjill Jun 13 OP

I'm.... JoeOtterbein Jun 13 #1

Thank you, Joe. hamsterjill Jun 13 #22

So sorry for your loss LatteLady Jun 13 #2

Thank you, LatteLady. hamsterjill Jun 13 #23

Sail on, Elijah Ponietz Jun 13 #3

Thank you, Ponietz. hamsterjill Jun 13 #24

🕯️ blm Jun 13 #4

Thank you, blm. hamsterjill Jun 13 #25

I'm so sorry, hamsterjill. umroman Jun 13 #5

Thank you very much, umroman. hamsterjill Jun 13 #26

I'm truly sorry. Even excellent vets can't save them all. sinkingfeeling Jun 13 #6

They can't, sinkingfeeling. hamsterjill Jun 13 #27

There are no words at a time like this..... AltairIV Jun 13 #7

Thank you, AltairIV. hamsterjill Jun 13 #28

I'm hoping to be reunited with the dogs (one at a time) I've had in my life. surfered Jun 13 #8

It has to be! hamsterjill Jun 13 #29

I am so sorry! You are doing the most loving thing for your baby Elijah CousinIT Jun 13 #9

Thank you, Cousin IT. I am struck by your comment as to taking on their suffering. hamsterjill Jun 13 #30

In our family, we call this most difficult and compassionate of decisions... 3catwoman3 Jun 13 #10

Oh, yes, 3catwoman3. It s always hard hamsterjill Jun 13 #31

Im so sorry! I learned long ago that part of my animal care dutiess was to be Karadeniz Jun 13 #11

Thank you, Karadeniz. hamsterjill Jun 13 #32

so, so very sorry stillcool Jun 13 #12

Thank you, stillcool. hamsterjill Jun 13 #33

As someone that lost his dear sweet dog a few months ago, i am sorry for your pain. dem4decades Jun 13 #13

I am sorry for your loss, dem4decades. hamsterjill Jun 13 #34

I'm so sorry for you loss hamsterjill, JMCKUSICK Jun 13 #14

Appreciate that very much, John. hamsterjill Jun 13 #35

Lady Bast, please take Your Elijah gently home in Your loving arms, and niyad Jun 13 #15

Thank you, niyad. hamsterjill Jun 13 #37

So sorry. Everything seems so hopeless now. Walleye Jun 13 #16

Thank you, Walleye. hamsterjill Jun 13 #38

My heart breaks for you! NCgayguy Jun 13 #17

Oh, NCgayguy - your post made me cry in a good way. hamsterjill Jun 13 #40

I thought about you two all day! NCgayguy Jun 14 #51

My condolences about your friend Nigrum Cattus Jun 13 #18

Thank you, Nigrum. hamsterjill Jun 13 #41

Dear hamsterjill, I am so sorry for your loss. MIButterfly Jun 13 #19

Thank you, MIButterfly. hamsterjill Jun 13 #42

I'm so sorry for your loss and heartache. femmedem Jun 13 #20

Thank you, femmedem. hamsterjill Jun 13 #43

It's been a long day... hamsterjill Jun 13 #21

Elijah would have been proud to know what you've written here. slightlv Jun 14 #48

THANK YOU for the rescue work you do. This is the work of angels. CousinIT Jun 14 #52

That truly sucks. OAITW r.2.0 Jun 13 #36

The are most definitely part of the family!!!! hamsterjill Jun 13 #44

So sorry! Peaceful passage, Elijah... Ocelot II Jun 13 #39

Thank you, Ocelot II. hamsterjill Jun 13 #45

I really feel for you, Jill Bayard Jun 13 #46

Thank you so much, Bayard. hamsterjill Jun 13 #47

It's so hard but you're in the good company with those of us who know the pain you're feeling now Deuxcents Jun 14 #49

Deepest condolences, Jill SheltieLover Jun 14 #50

I'm sorry XanaDUer2 Jun 14 #53