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2007-02-16T14:07:00.000-05:00

We are so sorry about Butterscotch. We just learn...

2006-10-18T20:23:00.000-04:00

We are so sorry about Butterscotch. We just learned he went over the Rainbow Bridge, and we came to say we are sorry and hope you are feeling better.

We get uncomfortable when we read about other kitties going over the Bridge, but we know it happens to us all. The Big Thing sometimes holds us close and talks about "The Kitties Who Came Before". His eyes drip water then.

But we think they are both sad drippings and happy drippings. He tells us about kitties that lived with him before we were born, and he is so happy that they spent time with him and made his days happy. But he seems to miss them so much, too.

We just try to snuggle closer to him. Sometimes I (Skeeter) reach up and touch his eyes to stop the dripping, and that makes him smile again.

Remember, you will be reunited to a healthy Butterscotch some day and you both will be holding each other again...

We are so sorry for the loss of Butterscotch. It'...

2006-10-15T20:27:00.000-04:00

We are so sorry for the loss of Butterscotch. It's hard not to feel guilty but maybe think about how much time you saved him from being in pain. It was wonderful of you to be able to stay with him till the end and hold him and tell him you loved him. Not everyone can do that. Many hugs to you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Weze all understands about kitties goin ovur da br...

2006-10-13T22:15:00.000-04:00

Weze all understands about kitties goin ovur da bridgie. Tanks for leevin a purrsonal note on my bloggie.

Katie Kitty II.

Dear Karen,
Thanks for stopping by. Sandy's illness was liver failure. He passed on rather quickly, but I could still feel his kitty spirit not wanting to go yet cause his Grand-Mommi was cryin.

We purrayed and hugged his limp body until his tigger kittyness leaped through the window and over the bridge.

My mom (Sandy's grand-mommy) had a vision that our precious bouncey Tigger was leaping and playing in a grassy field--happy and free.

Butterscotch loved you very much...
May he be waiting for you.

Purrayers & wotsa wuv.

Reni-Kat & Katie II

We're sending our condolences and purrayers for yo...

2006-10-13T21:05:00.000-04:00

We're sending our condolences and purrayers for you and Frisky. You'll help each other get through this. And you know how many people understand and care, too.

Kelly Cat (on behalf of all the Good Cats)

I am so sorry for your loss! I know it provides li...

2006-10-13T20:50:00.000-04:00

I am so sorry for your loss! I know it provides little comfort now, but they are never truly gone while they are in your heart.

Karen: If you read my blog today, you will see th...

2006-10-13T20:24:00.000-04:00

Karen: If you read my blog today, you will see that I lost one of my kitties when she was very young. I was holding her when she passed, like you were holding your baby. You made the right choice for Butterscotch. He knew how much you loved him! I have Sixx's ashes in a very special place in our home. Please know that I am thinking of you.

Deb

We read about Butterscotch from The Zoo and wanted...

2006-10-13T10:47:00.000-04:00

We read about Butterscotch from The Zoo and wanted to let you know you are in our prayers. What a blessing you were able to love and comfort him till the very end.

Karen,We agree with the Zoo about feeling guilty. ...

2006-10-12T17:29:00.000-04:00

Karen,

We agree with the Zoo about feeling guilty. We are sorry for your loss but since we love our furry children & know we will experience their loss some day but they more than make up for the loss during the wonderful time we get to spend with them while they are with us. Our thoughts are with you & Mia & Ghost send headbutts & purrs to you...

Jen, Mia & Ghost

((((dear karen)))), you WERE there for butterscotc...

2006-10-12T17:15:00.000-04:00

((((dear karen)))), you WERE there for butterscotch, and in doing so, gave him the final best blessing in your life together. you were strong; you were loving; you were THERE! that was what counts. the only thing to be guilty about in a case like this is NOT being there until the end.

all the pierces are so sorry for your loss. the heartache will ease, and eventually only the sweetness of memory will remain. we pray that time comes soon.

love, hugs, & many gentle purrs from
nels, ed, nitro, xing, xena, cocoa, cheryl, & tom

Karen,My thoughts and prayers are with you.Remembe...

2006-10-12T15:41:00.000-04:00

Karen,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Remember the grace and love that Butterscotch brought into your life, and know that he truly had a better life with you in his.
with our love,
Daphne & Chloe

Hi again KarenButterscotch is now one of the Rainb...

2006-10-12T14:37:00.000-04:00

Hi again Karen
Butterscotch is now one of the Rainbow Gingers being honoured at http://rainbowgingers.blogspot.com . At the moment his picture links to this page, but I will change it to link to his Rainbow Bridge page when you have made one. Hope you like the page.

Blessings, headbumpies, purrs to your family at th...

2006-10-12T01:28:00.000-04:00

Blessings, headbumpies, purrs to your family at this time of loss. We hope that Frisky will be able to continue the blog in Butterscotch's honor.

We try to hold on as long as possible for our loved ones, but sometimes,like the ones who went before me, we need to be helped over the bridge.

My mama was present when both Suki and Sasha were put to sleep. She petted them, and told them she loved them, and they passed hearing her voice and feeling her love.

What a lovely way to pass. You did a wonderful thing.

You did right by Butterscotch. It's worse to let t...

2006-10-12T00:13:00.000-04:00

You did right by Butterscotch. It's worse to let them suffer for our sake, so we can have more time with them, than to gently help them to the bridge. That's the logic, but it still hurts. We'll all say a prayer for you, Frisky and for Butterscotch.

Dear Karen,Saving a loved one from pain when you s...

2006-10-11T23:50:00.000-04:00

Dear Karen,

Saving a loved one from pain when you see death coming for them is not something to feel guilty about. I know exactly the look you mean. I saw it so clearly with our cat Chloe, who also had kidney failure at the end. She still tried, still purred for us, but it was written all over her that she was going. It was just a matter of time and pain for her, just like for Butterscotch. I feel their purrs were to say, "It's ok, goodbye for now, I love you, I'll be waiting for you when you get over the Bridge too." Like the Meezer's vet, mine also said that often it takes 2 shots when they can't do an IV. Butterscotch was in no pain, and held by someone he loved. I can't think of any better way to go. It's not "putting him down". It's releasing him from otherwise unavoidable suffering. It's so so hard on us, but it's so much kinder than letting them continue to suffer.

Me and the kitties are glad we'll get to meet Frisky. He could keep the same blog in Butterscotch's honor, or start a whole new one just for him. That's up to you guys, and either way is good. Deal with the blogging when you feel you can, though. No rush unless you feel a need to do it right away.

*hugs* and Blessings,
Robyn

Please don't feel guilty, you did the right thing ...

2006-10-11T23:20:00.000-04:00

Please don't feel guilty, you did the right thing for him. He loves you for it and he knows you love him. You were furry strong and brave to stay with him. Purrs to you.

hi Karen. we read about Butterscotch at the Zoo a...

2006-10-11T21:23:00.000-04:00

hi Karen. we read about Butterscotch at the Zoo also. we are so sorry you lost him. but please feel good that you were with him so he wouldn't be afraid and that is the greatest gift you could give him. don't feel guilty. he knew, without a doubt, that you loved him then and still love him now.
Edsel and Edselsmom

We heard about Butterscotch from The Zoo and wante...

2006-10-11T20:03:00.000-04:00

We heard about Butterscotch from The Zoo and wanted to stop by and offer our condolences. Your decision to put Butterscotch down came out of love and respect for him. There was no other choice. It is always hard to lose a pet. He had a wonderful life because of you and that is all that matters.

Our thoughts are with you.

Mum has big leaky eyes again. You did right by But...

2006-10-11T19:57:00.000-04:00

Mum has big leaky eyes again. You did right by Butterscotch and were furry brave to stay with him.

Take your time with the blog. Do it when it feels right to you.

Derby and Mum.

Dear Karen,Yes, you will feel guilty, but eventual...

2006-10-11T19:32:00.000-04:00

Dear Karen,
Yes, you will feel guilty, but eventually you will realize that there was no other choice.

From reading your description of what happened, Butterscotch knew it was time. Maybe that's why he started to purr so loudly after the first shot. Perhaps he was getting relief from the pain, and knew he was going home, free from all pain, to wait for you.

We rationalize that they could go on, but face it, that's just for us. And at a cost to them, a cost of pain and suffering. And they will force themselves to continue for our sake.

We don't want to be without them -- I know my pets are like a part of me. But you did the right thing for Butterscotch, to let him go, free of pain and suffering. It is a very brave thing and very unselfish when everything inside of you is screaming not to let him go.

God Bless you,
ML (Mary Lynn)
(KC's allowed me to use her computer!)

Karen - The Zoo is right - you will feel guilty fo...

2006-10-11T19:13:00.000-04:00

Karen - The Zoo is right - you will feel guilty forever, but there is not a thing to feel guilty about. Sometimes I feel guilty that I could not get Ralph to the vet in time to be put to sleep, because he was in some pain, but I think it everything happened they way he wanted them to happen. My vet said that often times, if they can't do the IV, the first shot doesn't work as it should, so don't feel guilty about that. Butterscotch knew that you were with him, and he felt your presence until the end - and you made his passing peaceful. We will always think of the "what ifs" but you absolutely did the right thing. From his last pictures, he looked just like Norton did the day before he passed. It was his time. Please post his Rainbow Bridge URL so that Sammy and Miles and I can visit it. We are glad that Frisky would like to try blogging. Take care and if you need a shoulder to cry on, send me an email. - Meezer Mom Mary

We agree with Fat Eric and The Zoo, Karen... he wa...

2006-10-11T18:35:00.000-04:00

We agree with Fat Eric and The Zoo, Karen... he wasn't well and needed help to be free of sickness and pain. He looked to you for that and you did what you needed to do for HIM....it isnt always what WE want, but out of love....we let them go. He is happy now.

CalicoMom Toni

Karen,Your gonna feel guilty forever. its just on...

2006-10-11T17:28:00.000-04:00

Karen,

Your gonna feel guilty forever. its just one of those things that always wats us up when we think. the what ifs. But you did the right thing. Im still emotional about putting Malcolm down in february.But he was 18 and had a stroke and the kidney problems. i saved his collar for my sake and had him cremated and is ready for a urn when i buy one.

Dear KarenAgain, I am so sorry for your loss. We ...

2006-10-11T17:17:00.000-04:00

Dear Karen

Again, I am so sorry for your loss. We lost Fat Eric's ginger sister 2 and a half years ago and she was so ill in the last few days, there was no real choice to be made, so I do know how it feels. I am currently redesigning the Gorgeous Gingers page to make a special area for those gingers who have gone to the Bridge recently. I would like to add Butterscotch and will link his picture to his Rainbow Bridge page when it is up.