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March 12, 2008 by alfagee

Here comes trouble!

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Petey went with grace, dignity, and calm. He was truly ready and it lightens my heart to know he’s somewhere where there’s endless bacon, big puddles of sunshine perfect for napping, toys to play with, big cats to pester, and no more pain.

The kind, loving messages you sent throughout this journey, but especially last night, helped me stay strong for Petey.

I will be forever grateful for your love and support.

Please hug your kitties extra hard for me, raise a glass to toast the Best Boy in the World, and eat more bacon! Petey would have wanted it that way.

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99 Responses

on March 12, 2008 at 9:23 am Ptrap

I lost my 15 yr old baby to cancer last Sunday. I was with him when he went. I still “see” him coming down the hall, or feel him brushing up against my leg. My boyfriend tells me I reach out at night and “pet” him, thinking it’s Kitty. I am sorry for your loss, and I’m sorry for my loss too. Raising a glass for Petey and Kitty.
on March 12, 2008 at 9:24 am Riley & Tiki

We are so very sorry, even though we know that Petey is at the 24-hour bacon buffet at the Rainbrow Bridge. Sending you many purrs and hugs.
on March 12, 2008 at 9:28 am Becca

I’m so sorry, Gee. But I’m glad he’s at peace and that you got to be with him.

I don’t have cats or eat bacon but I’ll do the glass-raising thing.
on March 12, 2008 at 9:30 am jpwangler

Bacon day for Petey. I’m glad he’s not sick anymore.

Here’s to you Alfa. You’ve been a pillar of strength. Hugs and hopes for a healing heart for you.
on March 12, 2008 at 9:33 am Foxxy

Giving you a scratch behind the ears. You are a wonderful person and Petey was very blessed to have you for his human.
on March 12, 2008 at 9:34 am Nancy

I’m glad Petey is at peace. I wish the same for you – you are truly a class act.
on March 12, 2008 at 9:34 am Catch22

I will be raising my glass and eating bacon in Petey’s honor.
on March 12, 2008 at 9:37 am Lisa aka Nutz

I will eat bacon for Petey too.

(((Alfa)))
on March 12, 2008 at 9:38 am Robin4782

So very sorry at least Petey is now at peace and can truly be an eternal kitten. I hope your other kitty doesn’t take it too badly. I had a good cuddle with my kitties this morning in honor of Petey and left Dexter with strict orders to sleep on his Petey mat all day.

Raising my glass to Petey and one of the best cat mom’s I’ve ever came across.
on March 12, 2008 at 9:39 am loyal

Alfa, sweetie, I am thinking of you. I will eat faux-bacon for Petey today! Love and peace to you, my friend. ~off to smooch my kitties~
on March 12, 2008 at 9:46 am PB&J

It’s a comfort to know that he went peacefully over the bridge to a wonderful place to wait for you.

We’ll toast him together tonight and follow it up with a good cuddle.

Our purrs to you,
Pearl, Bert and Jake (and their Mommy)
on March 12, 2008 at 9:54 am JennyPA

Godspeed, Petey boy.

Gayle, I know how much you’re hurting. I hope you can take some comfort in knowing you did everything possible for him and gave him the most precious gift of relief.

Damn cancer.
on March 12, 2008 at 9:58 am Stacy (CajunBelle)

I’m sorry for the loss of your beautiful special boy. How lucky you are to have had him in your life. I know he is missed beyond words and how sad and lonely you must feel.

What a wonderful tribute this story of your journey with him has become.

He is free now.

Take care,

Stacy.
on March 12, 2008 at 9:59 am Latte

We are very sorry to hear of your loss but we’re happy that he is now happy and pain free at the Rainbow Bridge. What a good mom you’ve been the whole time but especially to know what he was telling you.
on March 12, 2008 at 10:01 am momsbusy

we heard about petey on the cat blogosphere. we will be sending healing purrayers your way. tonight i will give my three kitties extra hugs and raise a toast in memory of petey’s life and spirit.

momsbusy, yuki, kimiko, & kintaro
on March 12, 2008 at 10:09 am Hendrix

I’m so sorry to hear about Petey. You are a brave and loving mommy to have helped him, not only through his battle with lymphoma, but now on his lastest journey. He took all your love with him to the Bridge.

You’re in our hearts and prayers.
on March 12, 2008 at 10:44 am ~dogandmusiclover~

You are in my thoughts. I told my husband about Petey last night and he almost cried. You have a lot of people thinking of and praying for you. Take care. You did the right thing for your beloved Petey, but I know that doesn’t make it any easier.

Leann
on March 12, 2008 at 10:52 am HotMBC

It’s so hard fur us on earth to let a furriend go to the Bridge, but sometimes it’s the best fing. He’s ok at the Bridge wif all that bacon and lots of thems who came before like our Chloe. It’s just hard fur us. Mommy’s eyes are leaking and she’s hugging us to peeses. We’ll be sure to haf bacon in honor of Petey. Sending yoo lots of purrs.
Luf,
Alla Us
on March 12, 2008 at 10:54 am nikita

I’m really sorry, Alfa. What a beautiful guy he was.
on March 12, 2008 at 11:05 am Tybalt

I was very sad to hear about Petey, but at the same time I am so glad he is no longer suffering and is where there is unlimited sunshine and bacon. I am sending you lots of healing purrs. Petey loves you and is waiting for you at the Bridge.
on March 12, 2008 at 11:13 am Storm

ise so so sorry for you…eyes are leaking in London. when the time comes to say aurevoir it is so hard, but it has to be done. you took wonderful care of your little baby and he will be forever greatful to you. you both knew it was time and communicated that to each other in your own ways…how wonderful that Petey had a dignifed and peaceful journey…our thoughts are with you xxx
on March 12, 2008 at 11:19 am gottagopractice

I have lost two kitties to lymphoma in the past years, and the hardest thing is to decide when to let them go. I am so happy that your last memories of Petey are of surrounding him with love, and helping him to move peacefully onto the Bridge. But my heart is aching (and my eyes are leaking) for your loss. Hugs.
on March 12, 2008 at 11:24 am Junior

Meowms and my eyes are leaking. We are so sorry it turned out this way. We are just glad that Petey is all well now and no longer has to fight this awful disease. I am sending you a gentle headbutt and we will toast Petey tonite! Meowm says she is buying bacon this weekend and we will think of Petey as we eat it. (Did she say we?)
on March 12, 2008 at 11:30 am The Divine Miss Boo

We are so sorry for your loss…

I know for certain that we never lose those that we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love.

Purrs for Petey….and let’s hoist some bacon…

Abby, Boo, Ping, Jinx, Gracie and Mom Debra
on March 12, 2008 at 11:31 am The Whiskers & Purrs Gang

Dear Petey’s Mommy,
There is 12 of us here…we is givin’ you cyber-headbutts and loud purrs…can you feel it? We is all so sad for you but we wants to tell you somethin’ real important…Petey is still right there with you. He always will be. You is his mommy and, because you loved him so much and taked such good care of him, he will be a little angel on your shoulder for ever and ever and EVER.

Rest in peace, sweet boy…please watch over us all…’specially your mommy, and keep us all safe.

Very truly yours,
The Whiskers & Purrs Gang…and our mommy, too
on March 12, 2008 at 11:31 am mrsmom

I just wanted to say how sorry I am.

I know that you and your husband will be fine, but right now, it sucks for you.

I lost my cat a few years ago after having her since 1986.

Go through many pictures, relive many stories and hang tough.
on March 12, 2008 at 11:42 am Denise (DLJ0505772)

I’m so sorry for your loss, but I’m glad that Petey is no longer in pain. You did so much for Petey. I know he must have been happy to have you in his life.

Here’s to Petey <>>

To Petey….
on March 12, 2008 at 11:55 am Kellie The Orange Cat

I am so sorry to hear about Petey. I didn’t know him, but he sounds like he was a wonderful kitty.
on March 12, 2008 at 12:15 pm Mr. Echo

Mommy’s face is leeking watur and I know she’s thinking of my sisters in memry who are allreddy at Rainbo Bridge. I herd thare’s a tree by the milk streem that grows bacon like the willoe tree. Big crispie strips of bacon. Duzzint that sound good? Wish I kood give Petey’s mom a cuddel cuz I bet she needs one.

We’re thinkin of you!
on March 12, 2008 at 12:19 pm The Meezers

farewell Petey, eating bacon in a big puddle of sunshine is an awesome way to spend your time at The Bridge until you meet your people again!

We will light a candle for Petey tonight and sing a song for him, and share a slice of bacon!

Sammy and Miles and Bill and MeezerMomMary
on March 12, 2008 at 12:29 pm Tiger Lily

We are so very sorry to hear about Petey. He sounds like a wonderful kitty and you helped him go in love. You will be in our thoughts and purrs.

Jemima, Zeke, Sushi, Tiger Lily and Ruckus
on March 12, 2008 at 12:30 pm Artsy Catsy

I wish I had known Petey sooner – he was such a sweet, beautiful boy. My heart aches for you. I’ve had to set several of my kitties free after long illnesses and even though the decision is so difficult, it’s the right one – a final act of love. And they live forever in your heart.

Love to you,
Sharolyn
on March 12, 2008 at 12:48 pm Cynthia aka Curious

Petey was an absolutely gorgeous boy, and he was blessed to have an owner like you. My kitty is in my lap right now, and we both wish you peace, and we’re both amazed at the strength and love you demonstrated as Petey’s companion.
on March 12, 2008 at 12:49 pm Merrick

I’m very sorry for your loss Alfa.

~merrick~
on March 12, 2008 at 12:54 pm Dessa

Petey was a beautiful, brave soul. May he rest in peace now.
on March 12, 2008 at 12:54 pm Leigh

I am so so sorry for this sad news, but like you, I know there is comfort in knowing that he is at last at peace and without pain. Your struggle has been an encouragement to me. Thank you for sharing it every step of the way.
on March 12, 2008 at 12:57 pm Rascal

I am so glad I got to know Petey for even a little bit. He has been a hero to me in his fight with lymphoma. I only hope that I can always be as brave. Purrs and prayers to you and yours.
on March 12, 2008 at 12:58 pm Laura

Petey. What a handsome, unique guy. I’ve lost cats to old age and one to cancer. I can say that time takes the sharp edges off the pain. Life is no good without a cat or two beside us. They know much more than we do. And yes, they are smarter than we are! Ha. (I have a cat garden with cat statuary, where my cats are laid to rest. Twenty years has seen three cats and one dog. They have the best spot in the gardens, warmed by sun, nurtured by rain and flowers, birds, snakes and the other things that they once chased and played amongst.) If there were no more cats for me, I would be no more.
on March 12, 2008 at 12:59 pm fogxyz

I’m so sorry for your loss. Petey sounds like he was a wonderful cat.
on March 12, 2008 at 12:59 pm Catzee

I am so furry furry sad ’bout Petey. I will come an’ purr in yur lap fur as long as you want.

(Hey Mom! Petey’s mom says we can has bacon!!!!)
on March 12, 2008 at 1:02 pm Laura

I forgot to say, Laura, AKA LuvzCatz
on March 12, 2008 at 1:20 pm Ernie's Voice, Chancy & Jake

We will miss you Petey. Are you romping in a garden of flowers and chasing butterflies? We are sending prayers & hugs to your Mom. She will miss you very much. You are much loved. Please say hi and head butts to Ernie.

Thinking of you with HUGS~ Ernie’s Voice, Chancy & Jake
on March 12, 2008 at 1:26 pm Boo

Hug. Just a great big sad hug.

I’m weeping for you and with you.
on March 12, 2008 at 1:31 pm CatSynth

Oh no, we were so sad to here this news today .
We are so sorry for loss. Petey will be missed.
on March 12, 2008 at 1:35 pm Fat Eric

We are furry sad about Petey. My sister Hattie went to the Bridge 4 years ago from cancer. Maybe they are playing together now.

I have never had any bacon but it sounds good so I will see if I can get my humans to let me try it!

Big purrs from me and my humans want to send their sympathies too.

Fat Eric
on March 12, 2008 at 1:43 pm Brenda 7 Ninja

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

Fly free Petey!!

Ninja & Brenda
on March 12, 2008 at 1:48 pm Snaggle

My thoughts are with you, sugar.

As I sit and bawl over a cat I didn’t even know, I am sending you the best wishes for a healing few weeks….

I’ll hug my sweet kitty Monkey a little tighter tonight.

Do the same for Pudgy the Wailer.

xoxoxo
on March 12, 2008 at 2:17 pm Parker

There will be bacon frying for our kitties tonight. There will be wine glasses raised. There are already leaky faces.
Godspeed to your precious Petey, and bless you for being with him and releasing him from his pain.
Hugs to you and to Pudgy –
our kitties are getting an extra dozen or so smooches today.
My love and cyber hugs, Helen (Parker’s Mom).
on March 12, 2008 at 2:38 pm William

We just found out about Petey and your blog. We’re so very sorry that he’s gone. Maybe he’s already met my bro Eddie and my sis Sophie and all the wonderful cats who keep watch over the rest of us.
on March 12, 2008 at 2:52 pm Kelly Cat and all the Good Cats

Petey fought hard, and we’re so sorry to hear the sad news that it wasn’t enough. You did all you could for the little guy. We hope you will take some comfort in that, and in the many good memories Petey left you with.
on March 12, 2008 at 4:02 pm Beau Beau & Angie

We are so sorry to hear about Petey. Please accept owr sympathies. We hope to meet him and play wif him some day over the rainbow bridge.
on March 12, 2008 at 5:26 pm Beau and mom

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God give you extra strength!! We will be having bacon for supper in Petey’s memory. =sniiiiif=

Beau (and mom)
on March 12, 2008 at 5:54 pm missouri meowers

oh, woe is us! we had just gotten to know petey recently, an’ now we hasta say goodbye. but we will wave him goodbye wif bacon in our paws–mom’s fryin’ it now. when it’s our turn to go, we’ll follow that ‘licious smell right to him, an’ start up a rasslin’ match.

g*d bless you all for being the best fambly petey coulda efur had!

nels, ed, nitro, an’ xingxing
on March 12, 2008 at 6:55 pm Princess

I know my brother Caesar who has only been at the bridge for a short while, bounced over and took Petey by the paw and led him to the fun and sun.

purrrs for your empty hearts
you are not alone.
on March 12, 2008 at 7:09 pm The Zoo

we is so sorry for yur loss. petey was a cutie and a smart little boy.
on March 12, 2008 at 7:30 pm The Cat Realm

We are glad to hear that his passage to the bridge was peaceful! We are sure Caesar and Anastasia were waiting for him already!
on March 12, 2008 at 7:42 pm MC from NY

I’m looking out at the dark sky, and thinking about this day coming to an end for you, Alfa.

I’m thinking about you this first night. I wish there was something more I could say or do to ease your loss.
on March 12, 2008 at 7:55 pm Tina T-P

I am so sorry for your loss. I did not kow Petey, but I have heard about the brave fight that he has waged. I hope that you have many memories to help you through this sad time. Reach out – all these people (and their kitties) truly care for you. Sending a hug to comfort you. T.
on March 12, 2008 at 8:10 pm Alexi

We is so sorry about Petey. We’re glad that his trip to the Bridge was with dignity and after a very brave fight. We will raise a glass and eat bacon in his memory.
on March 12, 2008 at 9:14 pm ErInMichigan

Oh, sweet baby boy. I know neither of you and my heart is broken into a zillion pieces.

Petey is off doing something fun and naughty and silly and lazy and you are stuck with the heartache.

Stay strong, Gayle, and remember what a sweet, sweet boy he was and what joy he brought to you every single day.

This sucks, my thoughts are with you.

Take care,
Erica
on March 12, 2008 at 9:30 pm Julie

I shall have bacon for Petey. What a good fight he put up! (If that’s a sentence!) Loving thoughts to Petey and his humans.
on March 12, 2008 at 9:38 pm Moki

I never had a chance to know Petey, but in reading his blog, I know that he was well loved. Moki and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. We send you lots of purrs and headbutts!
on March 12, 2008 at 10:15 pm Paige

I was out of town for a little over 24 hours and checked the blog as soon as I got home. I wasn’t prepared for this update and I always prayed that it wouldn’t be this ending.
I grabbed a tissue and hugged my kitty boys as hard as I could.

I am so, so sorry. I’m thankful that Petey went peacefully but like Erin said above, this sucks.

I wish I could make your pain go away. I hope you find some joy in the time you had with Petey and he will always be with your heart.
Gayle, you gave that sweet boy so much, please try to keep that in mind when times are dark. He knows he is loved.

I know that from this point on, for the rest of my life….when I eat bacon, I will always think of Le Petit Prince.

This spring, my family will be planting the prettiest blue flowers we can find in our garden- for Petey’s blue eyes.

Peace to you and your family.

Love,
Paige, Chad and our Meezer mixers- Simon and Mr. Bean
on March 12, 2008 at 11:17 pm Poppy Q

Dear Peteys mum, thank you for being with Petey til the end, and helping him pass to the bridge surrounded by love. I think every cat in the blogosphere will be getting bacon this week, thanks to you and Petey.

Sending you warm late summer hugs to get you through.

Poppy Q and mum
on March 12, 2008 at 11:31 pm The Big Piney Woods Cats

We just read about you on the Cat Blogoshere. We are so sorry, so very sorry!
on March 13, 2008 at 12:30 am Claudette

woofies, me iz sooo sorrwy to hear bout Petey…me read about it on Jans Funny Farm bloggy..sumtimes when the fight gets to hard to bare, its time u let go…its any pet owners worse nitemare…i am sure he loved u as much as u did him…

b safe,
;( a sad lacylulu
on March 13, 2008 at 2:18 am Karen Jo

I am glad that Petey’s passing was peaceful and dignified. You did all you could for him, including this last mercy. He is no longer in pain and is having a ball at the Rainbow Bridge. You are here with the pain and that part really sucks. You will see him again and be together forever.
on March 13, 2008 at 2:50 am Kashim & Othello

Momma can’t find no words better than all the others before us already did.
We are glad he made it to the rainbow bridge and that his last steps on this earth were peaceful for hims and you.
We know your heart is broken but he will always be in our heart you know, just like our angel brofur Paul is in our hearts furrever!
on March 13, 2008 at 5:49 am Isis

Oh we’re all so sorry to hear of your lovely Petey’s passing… It makes these moments with my new born kittens seem yet more precious, as I know that one or two of them will be going to a couple who lost their lovely girl kitty to this beastly disease 18 months ago… I shall insist on some bacon and eat it in memory of your beautiful boy and know in my heart that one day you too will be ready to fill that kitty shaped void with some lucky kitten who will know your amazing love, just as Petey did!

Purrs,
Isis
on March 13, 2008 at 7:44 am babs, spot & cindy

we only stopped in at your blog from time to time. but nevertheless we saw all the love in your pictures and read the affection for petey in your posts.

from now on, he will watch over you, just as you watched over him all of his life.

Purrrrrrrs from all of us,
Barbara, spot & cindy
on March 13, 2008 at 8:04 am alfagee

Thank you all for the kind, beautiful thoughts you’ve shared here. And for thinking of Beloved and me during this difficult time.

We miss our boy dearly, but we’re happy he’s free and whole again.

I’d like to be able to thank each of you personally, but I’m just not in a place where I can do that right now.

I hope to be strong enough for that soon.
on March 13, 2008 at 9:16 am Merlie

Alfa, I am glad he is at peace. It is just so hard to let go and accept it.
on March 13, 2008 at 9:16 am Tamra Maew

So sorry for your loss, I heard about you at Storm’s blog, she’s a though meezer. I wish Petey all the bacon in the world, maybe with some mayo on that (my favorite). Wish I had known you sooner.

Purrrs to the family, Tamra
on March 13, 2008 at 9:58 am Alasandra

We are sorry for your loss. We will be purring for you. ~Scylla, Charybdis & Socks
on March 13, 2008 at 10:31 am Annie

Hello. This is my first visit here after following a link of a link of link…. I am very sorry for your loss.

I read the whole blog. It’s obvious from your writing that you love your Petey very much. I also want to say thank you for sharing the ups and downs up Petey’s experience w/lymphoma. I lost my beloved Archie to lymphoma 3.5 years ago and now his littermate Smudge has it. Even though I’ve gone through this before, it was so comforting to read your blog and recognize similar experiences, thoughts, fears, treatments, etc. Thank you for writing this blog.

Even just meeting Petey today, I feel I’ll always think of him when I have bacon!

Best wishes to you and yours.
on March 13, 2008 at 12:27 pm Malinda

My deepest sympathies for you and your Petey. I lost one of my kitty boys, Colin Feral, to lymphoma a month after he joined the family. He was a 3 year old stray that I took in and one of the sweetest cats I have ever known. Although it broke my heart to send him on that journey to his real forever home across the bridge, it also gave me comfort to know that for that last few weeks of his life he had a loving home.

Gentle hugs to you and healing purrs from my other 13 kitties.

Malinda and her Lucky 13
(I found your site from Perfectly Parker’s blog)
on March 13, 2008 at 2:06 pm Judy

Aoise (my cat) and I are very sad for your loss. She sends lots of furry hugs and purrs.
on March 13, 2008 at 3:53 pm storm, the furry fighter

hey Alfageee – i just wanted to pop in and say we are thinking about you and hope you are doing Ok considering…i can’t imagine how you feel right now but be assured that everyone on the blogosphere is with you in spirit x
on March 13, 2008 at 10:47 pm Joan Magedson

We are very sorry for your loss. We didn’t know Petey but now that Parker and Miss Peach have introduced him we do. We care alot and hope you are doing Okay.

Normie, Mika, Sasha & Grady
on March 13, 2008 at 10:51 pm Tara, Princess Meezer

I’m holding them close tonight…even though Tara is grounded because she jumped the fence in our side yard and we had to break into the neighbor’s backyard because she wouldn’t jump back up! Tara was the kitten I got after Baby, who I helped to the bridge almost two years ago after his fight with lymphoma. She has been the best salve for that loss….

Tara’s Mom
on March 14, 2008 at 1:33 am kxbc

We are sorry Petey has passed on but we are glad he is not suffering anymore.

He would not want you to be in grief. He knows you love him. That is important.

So chin up after your grieving period and let yourself love another “Petey” again. I think he will like that.
on March 14, 2008 at 8:49 am pip

Alf, I am so sorry Petey is gone from this world, my heart is breaking for you and your loss, I know what it is like. You are the bestest kitty momma ever, and Petey was truly one of a kind.

lots of love and smooches and unwanted hugs,

pip
on March 14, 2008 at 3:34 pm gail

So sorry to hear about Petey. Only found your blog via Best of Blogs Awards site.

Remember the wonderful memories.
on March 14, 2008 at 5:55 pm Dr Tweety

We send our sadness for your loss. We hope Petey is in kitty heaven with all of our friends who have gone before us. It is good to note that he is no longer in pain or suffering. We send our blessings and strength for the days to come.

The FAb Five kitties
on March 15, 2008 at 1:22 pm Sabrina, Sam and Simon

Momma is sitting here with leaky eyes … she knows how hard it is to lose a kitty to cancer because that is how we lost our brother Max. Ours and momma’s purr-ayers are with you.
Sabrina, Sam and Simon
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on March 15, 2008 at 8:59 pm canadiantami

I’m late but want to add my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I hope little Petey provides hours and hours of harassment to my dog Tucker who is somewhere searching for thosse fields of bacon!

Much love,
Tami
on March 16, 2008 at 4:13 am HRH Yao-Lin

Oh how sad. I am so sorry that you have had to say goodbye to your little darling. Petey was beautiful and from the sounds of it, a wonderful little character.

I am truly sorry and I will raise a toast and bacon sandwich in Petey’s honour.

Purring for all of you.

xx
on March 17, 2008 at 11:34 am Paige

Hi Gayle,

Just wanted you to know that you, Beloved and Petey are in my thoughts.
on March 18, 2008 at 2:21 pm felinesophy

dear Gayle, sorry me too late….it’s a heartbreaking to lost our beloved ones, Petey now is in the Bridge of Rainbow together with other our cats who had passed first…..

Purrs & Purrayers,
on March 18, 2008 at 5:53 pm Christy aka Steakie

MC called me in NC and gave me the news.

I can think of nothing to comfort you.

I believe that Petey waits for you where there is no more pain for him and where you will play together and have fun forever.

I am so sorry for your loss.
on March 18, 2008 at 6:14 pm Tesla

Came to visit you, the furry fighter sent me in your direction.

I’m so sorry for your loss.

How old was he?

We were scared because we thought my lumps could be lymphoma. Its possible that this could develop into it. But right now, we’ve been lucky.

And i’m only 9 months. Just a little kitty.

He was a beautiful boy you had there.

And again, i’m sorry. We’re all sorry and praying and thinking of you.
on March 18, 2008 at 9:35 pm Melanie

Alfa, I know I’m late on this, but I wanted to offer my condolences. I’m so sorry for your loss, and I wish you whatever brings you peace.

(It’s me, Sing2phins)
on March 19, 2008 at 8:03 pm Merzoesab

Oh Gayle, my heart is aching for you now and I can only hope that the pain of missing your Petey softens with time. We lost Merlin to lymphoma of the first of February and we still miss him every day, but would not trade the having shared so many wonderful years with him for anything in the world.
Hugs to you and yours,
Carol
on March 20, 2008 at 8:43 am DeNacho

we are absolutely heartbroken. you know that you are guaranteed a place beside Petey one day. the boxers send their love and licks
on March 23, 2008 at 7:32 pm DaisyMae Maus

You have our sincerest condolences on your loss. Petey was a beauty and will surely be missed.
DMM
on March 26, 2008 at 3:18 pm Aerial

I’m sorry, Alfa. I hope that you are finding more peace as time goes on.
on March 26, 2008 at 3:39 pm alfagee

Thank you, Aerial. Every day, I grow a little more at peace with Petey’s loss.

It’s helped to have the support of good people like you.
on December 19, 2008 at 2:57 pm NK

A friend of mine sent me a link to your blog because I lost my own (very beloved!) bengal to cancer on Wednesday. He was only five years old, also…

I’m so sorry you had to deal with this. It was personally one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do myself. My boy’s story was very similar to your own, though I think he had a harder time of it. (he also required blood transfusions just to survive chemo).

Thank you for what you’ve written. It helps to see how others coped with the same “journey”.

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