Fri 17 Jul 2009
Sad News from Michigan
My sister Sandy just emailed me the following:
“Henry, our rescued kitten, passed away July 17, 2009 at 10 pm. He was too weak and did not survive.
He was the friendliest little guy we have ever met, and we loved him deeply in the time we had him with us.
How can a kitten steal your heart in such a short time? How can a person’s heart be broken so many times in life and still function? How can so many pieces be given away and you still have a heart? How can you hurt so bad and still survive? Maybe that is what a miracle really is.”
Mishkat said,
Sat 18 Jul 2009 at 1:17
Oh, I am so sorry to hear this! It’s so sad – and I know it must be extremely difficult for Sandy and John. Many thanks to them for rescuing Henry, and for giving him so much love and affection in the short time that they had him.
Sending them many purrs -
Katie and the cats
Teri and the cats of Furrydance said,
Sat 18 Jul 2009 at 1:17
Sad news, but he had a loved life with you…grateful you touched his tender life.
Baby Patches said,
Sat 18 Jul 2009 at 2:21
Oh noes, me is so sorry to hears about da kitteh. Take comfort dat he was loved in da end and is at da rainbow bridge happy and healthy now. Sendings purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrs
The Taylor CatSSSSS said,
Sat 18 Jul 2009 at 6:02
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of such a beloved member of the family.
Ginger Jasper said,
Sat 18 Jul 2009 at 6:27
Oh I am sending huge purrs to comfort.A heart does get stolen away so quickly. Just take comfort that the little one got love before he passed to the bridge and is now getting lots more..
Hugs GJ xx
Kim said,
Sat 18 Jul 2009 at 7:48
RIP, Henry
Karen, author of "My Funny Dad, Harry" said,
Sat 18 Jul 2009 at 8:13
Very sad news indeed. My heart goes out to them! It’s so hard to see them get so weak and not be able to help them. Hugs and purrs to them.
Da kittiez @ The cat-a-blog said,
Sat 18 Jul 2009 at 9:03
We is so sorry ’bout da little kitty-catty. Our momma is makin’ a really awful face right now cuz she’s tryin’ not ta make watery eyes. All widdle lives should be treasured. Henry knew ta be treasured even if only fur a tiny while. We is all sads.
The Island Cats said,
Sat 18 Jul 2009 at 9:46
We are so sad to hear about Henry…comforting purrs to all of you who are missing him so much…
Poppy Q said,
Sat 18 Jul 2009 at 9:56
Please pass on our sympathy, but also our thanks for giving a wee kitten some love and happiness in his short life. Maybe when their hearts are healed a bit more, they will be able to open their home to another little furry friend.
Smooches
Gypsy & Tasha said,
Sat 18 Jul 2009 at 10:04
We’re so sorry that Henry didn’t make it. Please pass on our condolences to Sandy and John, and everyone else who knew him in his short time at their place. Thank them from us for helping out a little one in need.
Purrs
Gypsy & Tasha
The Kitty Krew said,
Sat 18 Jul 2009 at 10:46
Oh that’s so very sad. Blessings that he had so much love in his last few days from Sandy and John. Our purrs and hugs go out to them and our thanks that they were willing to take Henry in and give him a chance.
Purrs and hugs,
The Kitty Krew
Reese =^..^= said,
Sat 18 Jul 2009 at 11:03
I am so very sorry for your loss.
chin wan said,
Sat 18 Jul 2009 at 11:04
We’re so sad to hear that Henry didn’t make it, RIP Henry.
Joanne, Jane, Jill, Johnny, Jay boy, Jasmine and Capu from Singapore
Cheysuli said,
Sat 18 Jul 2009 at 12:22
Oh we are so sorry to hear that. I am glad that though, that at least he knew love and kindness before he died.
Brenda Colleen Leyland said,
Sat 18 Jul 2009 at 13:40
Ohhhh, I am so sorry to hear the news. I am comforted to think that little Henry knew love and kindness from you…….. hugs to you all…..
Daisy the Curly Cat said,
Sat 18 Jul 2009 at 13:45
I am so sorry little Henry had to go to the Bridge. But I feel thankful that he did not have to leave this world alone and unloved.
Abby said,
Sat 18 Jul 2009 at 14:13
We were furry sorry to hear about Henry…sending you warm purrs to help heal a aching heart…
purrs
Abby
Mickey,Georgia & Tillie said,
Sat 18 Jul 2009 at 15:44
We are very sad to hear about Henry too.
We will purr for your sister and her hubby.
Henry did,at least, have a great home and lots of love in his short life
We are very happy for that.
Purrs Mickey, Georgia & Tillie
Parker said,
Sat 18 Jul 2009 at 15:47
Please tell your relatives that we are so sorry. At least little Henry went to the Bridge knowing love…
jan's funny farm said,
Sat 18 Jul 2009 at 15:51
This is sad. We are sorry about the kitten. It is hard to have so many losses in life, but it does seem love and pain are partners.
William said,
Sat 18 Jul 2009 at 17:21
Oh no, I just saw this! Poor little boy. We are sad that Henry had to go but I bet your sister and brother in law made him feel safe enough to leave.
Angel and Kirby said,
Sat 18 Jul 2009 at 17:40
We are so sorry! He was a sweet angel and needed to go home. I know how much this hurts and we will grieve with you. Sending purrs ans prayers.
Loki said,
Sat 18 Jul 2009 at 19:03
We are so sorry!
loki
Scooby, Shaggy & Scout said,
Sat 18 Jul 2009 at 20:02
Oh this is sad news to hear!
At least the little fellow knew love and kindness in his last days.
Debbie said,
Sat 18 Jul 2009 at 23:37
So sad to hear, please pass on a hug to your family. At least Henry spent the last part of his life being loved and in comfort
Noir in Texas said,
Sat 18 Jul 2009 at 23:43
This is sad to hear. Wonderful he touched your life is such a short time. They must’ve needed another purr-fect little angel in Heaven.
Noir
Psalms 121
Brian said,
Sun 19 Jul 2009 at 8:55
We hate to hear that too, makes my heart hurt and my purrs stop.
Col said,
Sun 19 Jul 2009 at 9:13
This makes me very sad. I am so sorry to hear this but am so grateful for kind hearts like your sisters that took this little guy in.
“We who choose to surround ourselves with lives even more temporary than our own, live within a fragile circle, easily and often breached. Unable to accept its awful gaps, we still would live no other way. We cherish memory as the only certain immortality, never fully understanding the necessary plan.”
~Irving Townsend
The Furry Bambinos said,
Sun 19 Jul 2009 at 16:19
We are so sorry to hear the news. It was brave and noble of your sister and brother-in-law to take in such a fragile soul. As others have also said, at least little Henry knew love. We understand how attached you can become in such a brief time.
Padre, Panda Bear, Meerkat, and Cookie and Caramel (the fosters)
Derby said,
Sun 19 Jul 2009 at 22:20
Purrs on your loss.
Laila and Minchie said,
Sun 19 Jul 2009 at 23:24
So sad and we are so sorry! How quickly they find their way into your heart.
Standtall - The Activist said,
Mon 20 Jul 2009 at 10:32
awww, I am sorry
Michelle said,
Mon 20 Jul 2009 at 10:57
I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. Little Henry at least had love (and lots of treats) in his short life. God Bless your family for taking him in when he was in need.
Amy & The House of Cats said,
Tue 21 Jul 2009 at 16:10
Oh, that is such sad news. I am sure that even though he is gone he knows that he was loved and that his final time was with people who wanted to keep him safe and happy.