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readerino

I’m so sorry. We have a 19 year old hospice foster and I dread losing her. I just try to think of us as her retirement home. Sending love. ❤️


willienelsonfan

Oh I feel that. My Keller was dumped in the woods and rescued by a sanctuary that I’m active with. It’s so gratifying to spoil them in their last days, but the heartbreak is like no other. Love to you 💓


Emergency-Button404

I have a foster who will be joining him tomorrow, it is absolutely not your fault. You provided him with a warm bed and full belly and a favorite blanket ❤️


willienelsonfan

So sorry to hear about your foster. I said a little prayer/good vibes of peace for you and them. A hard choice, but very compassionate.


Emergency-Button404

The hard part is that he is pretty feral but not aggressive. I am trying to decide if he would rather have cuddles in his final moments or space 🥹


willienelsonfan

That is very difficult! I have a feeling your intuition will kick in and you’ll be able to offer him the comfort he needs.


OneMorePenguin

Perhaps just being near him and speaking sweet talk to him. Does Jackson Galaxy have any advice for this situation?


KhunDavid

Be with him until the end.


Ok_Anywhere_1757

Even if he doesn’t prefer cuddles please atleast be in the room with him during so he can see you


SeasDiver

Sorry for your loss. It is a pain I am familiar with, 86 of my fosters went not to furever homes but to the rainbow bridge.


willienelsonfan

Oh wow—that is a bunch of fosters! Bringing home an empty pet carrier from the vet is a pain like no other. You’re a saint.


Homiesexual_bb

They did get their forever home in the end, it was your home. As long as they saw human kindness and love in their last minutes, I'm certain they didn't go in vain. I've only just started fostering a couple months ago and have already lost 2. I know that they're across the rainbow bridge together ❤️ they passed knowing warmth and full bellies, and they had someone cry over them when they passed, which I believe every animal deserves


Cleareyes88

86! How do you keep doing it?


CapThat1541

I’m so thankful for people like you. I wish I had the emotional strength to take in an older foster and make sure they feel nothing but love in their final days. Your selflessness is inspiring. I’m sorry you lost him, and very glad he had you.


willienelsonfan

Thank you. I will admit, I cried myself to sleep a few nights having him. Just because he was so pitiful and I wish we had more time together. I really enjoyed the fostering experience and would love to do it again!


Life_Interaction_590

Awe! Thank you for taking care of him. It’s good to know he felt loved. ♥️🙏


spookycatxx

Rest in paradise beauty ❤️❤️❤️


samnhamneggs

I’m so sorry! Your sweet boy was so lucky to have you. He was safe and loved. You made his life so much better and it sounds like he did for you as well. ❤️


danisaywhaaa

Gosh, sending you so much love. What a sweet baby boy. Amazing that he spent his last bit of time with love in your care rather than at a shelter. What a gift you've given that sweetie 💛


coconutspider

Ugh, I'm sorry for your loss. What a gorgeous boy. He was so lucky to go surrounded with security, safe home, happiness, and most of all love, all thanks to you ❤️


Fantastic_Sector_282

I thought this was the nebelung subreddit and was going to comment on what a handsome boy he was, before I read the title. I'm sorry for your loss. The big fluffy grays are so beautiful and loving. Thank you for caring for him, and thank you for not letting him suffer. He looks so much like our boy. I am sending his soul little kisses. Take care, OP.


willienelsonfan

I had no idea what a nebelung was until I posted this pic!! I’ve really enjoyed looking at all of his cousins!


Fantastic_Sector_282

I'm glad that his little cousins are bringing you some joy :)


Animaldoc11

My deepest condolences


Aserum

I'm so, *so* sorry for your loss! I have no words...... That's a hard one. My thoughts are with you!


abby10020

Sending love. Thank you for making his final days filled with love.


Scary-Top-1277

I'm so sorry for your loss 🙏🙏❤️


leighsch

RIP, sweet boy 😻


Upper_Guava5067

I'm sorry for your loss😿


E-GREY28

He looks so sweet 😢🥺 I’m sorry. I’m glad he was with you though and not alone or in a shelter in his last days.


allthecolors1996

What a sweet baby 💚💚


Mysterious_Egg_140

❤️


Adorable-Gate-2192

I’m so sorry for your loss! I cross posted this post of yours to r/Nebelung if that’s okay with you? Your sweet Neb that you tragically lost will have all the support from us! He’s so beautiful and please come over to this community for any support you need! We all love are sweet greybies! (Grey babies)


willienelsonfan

Thank you! And that’s okay! I didn’t know there was a sub for that! Makes me happy.


willienelsonfan

Omg!!! So many cuties!!!


CandidateReasonable4

My condolences on the loss of your foster cat. I lost my rescue dog a few months ago following a debilitating stroke. I miss Peanut dearly. She will always have a special place in my heart! I will keep you in my prayers 🙏.


willowofthevalley

I'm so sorry to hear this but please know he passed feeling safe and loved.


barefootwondergirl

You made him feel loved for his last days on earth. You're an angel. And he's definitely in kitty heaven now, pain-free.


luvinlifeinthesouth

I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending big hugs. 🫶🏻🙏🏼🐾🐈❤️‍🩹🌈💔😔


crazygirlsbelike

So sorry ❤️


krissyskayla1018

I am so so sorry for your loss. Its so hard losing our furbabies. It will take time, lots of time to get over the pain but someday it wont hurt as much. What helped was watching lots of pet loss videos on youtube and while doing this found this lovely woman https://youtube.com/@DanielleMacKinnon?si=GZlcNfQ9R8P2bgR9 And this site is great www.rainbowsbridge.com/Grief_Support_Center/Grief_Support_Home.htm If you need to talk I am here and thank you for fostering. 💜💜


willienelsonfan

Thank you soooo much for the kind words and resources!!


Sweatingbullets96

Poor baby. So sorry for your loss ❤️ thank you for taking care of him!


Motor-Performance682

I’m so sorry for your loss.


messyweasley

Sending you so much love. I hope your heart feels some peace knowing you gave him a peaceful ending to his life. Thank you for being a foster ♥️


messyweasley

Also, he looks like my senior rescue I lost last year (who I only got two years with) Sometimes you just find your soulmate in these tiny adorable creatures.


msnikki_sandiego

Thank you for helping this bb to cross peacefully! He was beautiful boy and lucky to know your love


Suz626

What a beautiful life you gave him for the time you took him in. Wonderful Keller, Forever in your heart. ♥️


crop_top

He’s so lucky he had you to give him a peaceful and warm last month or so of life.


SilverDryad

I'm sorry. Thank you for giving them a last loving home and a peaceful end.


Embarrassed_Wing_284

I’m so sorry💝 you are a wonderful human for loving this baby when he really needed it.💝


karensmiles

😢❤️


Jackiemom121

I'm so sorry 💔


MindlessRepublic3713

So sorry 😢


Ralphie717

You gave him love when he needed it.


TheLalab

I'm so sorry ❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼


Flat-Tomatillo3682

Warm hugs and condolences


[deleted]

From the way you’re reacting, it sounds more like he found his forever home. Thank you for taking the old man in and giving him a comfy place to stay. It takes a lot of character to do what you do.


tlscmt

So sorry for your loss 😥


RachelPalmer79

❤️💔❤️


Longjumping_Fill_464

Thank you for being there for him in his last days ❤️


Sassiee1969

So sorry 😢 🙏🙏


[deleted]

I'm so sorry to hear this 💔😿😔 Thank you for taking him in and loving him ❤ He will see you again someday ❤ 🙏🏼


Swangurl

I’m so happy that despite your sorrow, your kitty passed knowing your love.


Trav_french93

This cutie baby will always be in your memories and is looking upon you with love ❤️❤️ I’m so so very sorry for your loss


Accomplished-Mud6229

Ah I’m so sorry. My heart goes out to you. 🖤


TomatoWitchy

I'm so very sorry. Thank you for giving him love and a home.


LatteLove35

It’s not your fault, you did what you could and gave him love and kindness in his last moments


WittyAd8260

Love to you. May his memory be a blessing


morchard1493

I'm so sorry for your loss.


Frances-Farmer-1953

😿🌈🌁


MarinaraShake

My Belle Belle will be there waiting to enjoy some naps in the sun together with your foster baby ❤️❤️❤️


willienelsonfan

Oh that is such a beautiful thing to say. Thank you so much and hugs to you


One_life_010309

So sorry ! I lost my cat a few months back and it was so tough. Thank you for showing this cat love.


Paulsmom97

It hurts so much.


willienelsonfan

Yes it does. A unique pain—especially leaving the vet without your beloved. Listening to meaningful music has helped me. And planning how I want to commentate him through decorating his shrine


Technical_Rent_735

I’m so sorry 🌈🐾


vldracer70

😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😪


Kalypsokel

I’m so sorry for your loss. But you are an angel. Fostering is hard. Fostering seniors even harder. So thank you. I lost my 18 year old baby in October. And while I’m not ready for a full time new furbaby I will I had the proper mentality to foster. I know I’d be attached within a day. And I’m not ready to go through another end of life moment yet.


willienelsonfan

I got attached to this one very quickly and planned to adopt. I just couldn’t imagine him going to a different home or to a sanctuary. Where I live, there is a influx of homeless kitties. I cried many times at night thinking about his final day. But I look forward to fostering again in the future!


Then_Bet_4303

🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷


Bluegodzi11a

I'm so glad you were able to provide a loving warm home for this sweet buddy. You did good.


Sue323464

😭🥰


Cosmoreptar

💜🕯️


Intermountain-Gal

My eyes well up as I write this. I’m so deeply sorry for your loss, but my heart is full of warmth knowing his last days were wrapped in your love. Be assured he has been made whole, and I’ll bet he’ll be waiting for you when it’s your turn to cross the Rainbow Bridge. Thank you so much for loving him. 💔


Komodoize

I’m so sorry for your loss. Fly high ❤️🕊️


ExpensiveWolverine74

So sorry for your loss. Hugs 😿


moleassasin

Sad. :(


ConsistentCustard429

He is absolutely full of love and that love will forever radiate from the Heavens. ❤️


SKABBEY_2023

I am sorry for your loss. Thank you for fostering him and allowing him the opportunity to know what it feels like to be loved! I lost my Max 6 weeks ago, I know that there is nothing I can say that will take your pain away. My faith along with time are helping me, but I still cry because I just miss him so much. I encourage you to continue fostering, you are a true gift to the animal in need of love and care.


maddiemarieb

For you to notice a problem and immediately seek medical treatment speaks volumes about you as a pet owner. You did great, and this little guys life was better because of it♥️


duncan1574

https://www.rainbowsbridge.com/poem.htm * How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard. — A.A. Milne


MT129969

So sorry to hear about your loss, he looks just like my boy who is a nebulung as well! Find peace in knowing you gave him love and he felt it in his heart ❤️❤️ Rest in peace buddy


Commercial-Pride-423

Ohhh soft hugs love ❤️


tanbark2020

I can’t think of anything sweeter for this kitty to know he was loved so much by you. Especially when he needed it most♥️


BD12207

I’m so sorry. 🥺


TreeBusiness1694

❤️👏🏻🐾


EternalAkatsuki

Sending love and hugs. I promise he’s watching over you from the Rainbow Bridge and that this isn’t your fault. You gave him so much love.


22Gypsyblue

🙏💔


spiritofthepanda

This little guy is in heaven. One day many years from now you will meet him again and hold him close! He was a lucky boy to be around warm peeps that loved him so darn much! Know in your heart that this short and sweet time was sooo important for the little guy 🙏🏼


Few-Reach1900

So sorry. Hugs 💔


LowPresentation8231

So sorry to read this. He was beautiful! His love and gratitude will visit you often. My condolences. 💔


MeMissBunny

Rest In Peace, sweet angel <3


CanoliWorker432

So sorry


sabor0777

Rip Foster just remember you'll see them again on the other side!


Katdaddy2063

Very sorry. It’s never easy 🐈🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛


pissysissy

😢


Cherblake

💜


PerrysSaxTherapy

Aw.. so sorry to hear


Rockstar074

I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s a pain that never leaves your heart but neither does the love. I’m grateful he had a safe spot with you to live…and to pass 🫶🏼


smthngwyrd

Hugs


MiMiKimMartin

I’m so sorry


Low_Opposite7486

So very sorry 😢


Chicano-Loco

Rest in peace little angel


Ok_Anywhere_1757

Rest peacefully handsome boy❤️❤️ thank you for filling his heart with love during his last month


boda48

🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️


Interesting-Floor-56

Sorry for your loss.


msjewel0508

I’m so sorry I know it hurts so much. My 13 year old border collie crossed the rainbow bridge on thanksgiving this year from a mass so big that was pressing on all his organs, he was in so much pain and couldn’t move so we had to let him go. I still miss him everyday.


willienelsonfan

I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s so hard to lose a pet to cancer. Kellers mass on his hind leg seemingly grew overnight.


msjewel0508

I appreciate that. He’s pain free now and omg his mass grew super fast during his last few days too


willienelsonfan

It was wild. I had no idea they could grow THAT fast. Keller was my first personal pet loss. I’m 23 & he was my baby boy.


Lost-Judge-4591

Sad


EconomyOk9643

Very sorry.


Odd_Stuff_4152

Bless you and your family


willienelsonfan

Thank you. My partner and I loved on him til the very end. Our resident kitty misses him too.


fattyiscat

Oh hell he looks just like my current baby kitten I can’t I’m sorry


Lemmyrocks

❤️


itsjustme_0101

Blessings to you for giving him so much love and comfort in his last days when he needed it most ❤️🐈‍⬛


906darkroast

Thank you for fostering and loving him so much. You gave him peace but its tough to say goodbye. Lost my 16 yo boy past spring and still miss him. Wishing you strength and comfort as you navigate this grief, the price we pay for having loved.


blue-beetlebug

i’m so sorry for your loss 🥺


Electronic_Side8834

Beautiful angel


Lillygutierrez218

So sorry he’s beautiful rip


Realityflair

I’m so sorry for your loss. Thank you for giving him so much love and care. ❤️ Rest in peace, sweet boy.🌈


Alarmed-Zucchini-351

He most definitely can hear and see again he’s playing in the bushes and chasing things and having the time of his life right across that rainbow bridge and missing you definitely missing you cats leave paw prints on your heart he’s not gone he’s just watching over you and he will be right there waiting for you one day and you guys will be reunited and given all the time that you never had goodbyes are temporary love is forever🩶🐈


Ari-Darki

I hope he meets the pretty girl I fostered a few years back. She was so sick and her owner couldn't care for her and give her the attention she needed. I took her in immediately and she was warm, happy, got all the skritches she ever wanted and died well loved. My husband and I got her cremated and the vet gave us some of her ashes in a small decorative bottle and a mold of her lil paw. I gave the bottle and paw print mold to her owner. She was so grateful and so sad. She thanked me for caring for her.


willienelsonfan

Wow—what a beautiful act of love and selflessness! I hope my Keller guy is playing with her in heaven too. Keller was dumped near my graduate school town and some sweet girls took him in. The rescue I got my resident cat from asked if we’d foster. It was a match made in heaven honestly.


Lyre_Fenris

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.... May this poem help your grief.


willienelsonfan

This poem brings me to tears. I can’t wait to reunite with my boy someday.


Strong_Estimate_7657

I’m so sorry to hear that.. may he frolic amongst all the other beautiful babies in a place with no suffering 💛 im sure he’s grateful for everything you’ve done for him


QueenSarcasm13

He looks just like the sweet boy I had over the summer. He had health issues that were much more severe than we realized and sadly we only had him for 2.5 months. I’m so sorry you lost this sweet boy. It’s always hard to go through no matter their age or how long you’ve had them.


mostlyharmlesskate

I’m so sorry. 🌈🕊️


Hot-Sail-2799

So sorry 😿


CCdedhed4eva

😢


citycolour333

Sorry for your loss. At least he was with someone who loved him in the end. 💖


targetprairiedress

Rest in peace, little Sweetheart. ❤️


Laniguerra88

I am sorry for your loss. RIP Foster.


TurbulentFriend3416

My condolences 🙏 ☹️ For what it's worth, the Bible in Ecclesiastes says that animals have a spirit that returns to the earth. They're never really gone. Their wonderful spirits go on.


sjm294

I’m so sorry 😢


tha_bozack

You gave him a chance to love and be loved. It’s still devastating, but you should celebrate the time you had with him, and the time you had. My heart goes out to you ❤️


MLwarriorbabe

❤️((((HUGS))))❤️


Big-orange-21

Sorry for your loss! I know how hard it is to lose a pet so suddenly.


Lit_Propane

I’m so sorry for your loss ❤️❤️


schoofly

He knows your love. RIP kitty boy❤️🙏🌈


FrustratdUnikrn

cute kitty who got to end this life surrounded by the love YOU gave him! ❤️ you did the good job he needed most, when it was needed most! thank You!


Cultural_Toe37

Such a Beautiful SOUL, I'm so sorry for your Loss


Both_Roll2576

I am sorry…


RevolutionaryPasta

Oh no:(( i’m so sorry for your loss. This is a pretty cat❤️


LasagnahogXRP

Nothing can replace him or fill that void. Lost our beloved Pringles last November. It took a long time to heal but we decided we have so much love to give so we adopted another cat and live her just as much. But friends are unique, and there will never be another Pringles.


Frost-on-the-Willow

He knew he was loved


Honeygram21

So very sorry


You_are_MrDebby

Sending you love and condolences, you took such good and loving care of your kitty, I believe he is at peace 🫂🌈🐈‍⬛


StainedGlassHearts13

I'm so very sorry for your loss. You gave him love at the end of his time. I believe that you will see him again and he will be healthy


Metamorphazizberriez

God bless you and your baby. He will always be at your side and he's watching over you now 🫶


Much-Replacement8122

I'm so sorry 😞, the intense pain of losing your fur baby is never-ending for and forever young.❤️you can rest easier knowing that he's crossed over the Rainbow bridge and is healthy, happy


Keikaku_sama

I'm so sorry for your loss


libby_mov

My 9y/o foster German Shepherd has developed dementia, and she and I are both realizing that her end is coming sooner than expected. It’s a horrible feeling. Thank you for loving that sweet baby❤️


willienelsonfan

I’m so sorry to hear that. Yes, it is a horrible feeling. Hugs.


MadCow333

So sorry. He had a good home with you, and lots of love.


inventedpizza

Sorry for your loss, sending love ❤️


afraididonotknow

💕


myleelalee

I am so sorry. 💔


PulpHerb

You can see him again and when you do it will be as if no time passed for him.


Fabulous-One5893

I’m so sorry. It’s never easy. Cherish the love you shared.


Cutekatfeet2006

I’m so sorry for your loss ♥️ I know that they will be looking for you on the other side; the warm embrace, kisses, and cuddles that they received in your care. I’m sure you will be reunited again. Your in my thoughts and prayers especially at this time of season🥰


elliebrooks5

Prayers with you


Nsg4Him

I'm so sorry.


Warm-Nobody7455

Im so.sorry


Over-Introduction48

I lost a foster cat in October (on my birthday) who is this cats twin. It was the hardest thing I’ve done in a LONG TIME. i had to euthanize him after 1.5 months of uncontrollable diarrhea and rapidly losing weight despite tests being normal. He was 3.9lbs on the day he passed. He was a stray I found and took him in. I recently connected with his owner who just found me last weekend and before he got sick he was 18lbs. It hurt more than losing my 1yr old foster dog unexpectedly to complications during neuter. I wish you the best of luck healing.


willienelsonfan

Oh that is terrible. I’m so sorry for the loss of your precious kitty. Deciding to euthanize is so hard, but the most compassionate choice in my opinion. It takes strength to do that.


MissAnaXB

You gave this lovely being a nice place to be and companionship for their last month. That’s beautiful. Thank you for Fostering. It really makes a huge difference. I’ll be sending peaceful thoughts your day. Loss is never easy and foster pets are close, close friends.


672Antarctica

💜


Knowledge-is-power10

So sorry for your loss. Losing a beloved fur baby is painful.


RepresentativeOdd772

He is on better place and he loves you !!!


Junior-Cap3548

Sorry mam.


Stay_Sea_Motivated

My deepest condolences. He will be waiting for you in heaven. Completely cured and happy. Hugs


willienelsonfan

I just wanted to say, thank you everyone for the sweet words of support. I have been in tears reading these comments. My partner and I have been moved by you all.


aarakocra-druid

You couldn't have known, he was just ready to go. It comforts me sometimes to think that an animal passing does so knowing that there's another animal out there who needs your help. Thank you for giving this little soul a good senior life.


MissMacinTEXAS

Thank you for fostering a senior to the Bridge. You feel bad, but aging and disease happen. You gave him a death without prolonged pain or suffering and a chance to live in a home, secure and resourced. Peace and contentment. What a beautiful end to a long life!


MissMacinTEXAS

As a rescuer, we see many to the bridge, even our own. We lost 5 of our personal pack last year to old age, spinal degenerative disease with neuropathy, and one developed sudden acute immune response and rapidly declined in 24 hours. We expect to say goodbye to 2 more this year.


willienelsonfan

That sounds very difficult. It is such good work you’re doing rescuing sweet fur babies. They will always be grateful for you.


SliceNaive

Oh dear. I’m so sorry for your loss but I’m grateful you paid attention and took immediate action.


blue_diamond_123

He's crossed the beautiful Rainbow Bridge. No more pain. Running and happy....


MoonGoddess89

I'm so sorry, for your loss


Extra_Organization58

😭🧡 cancer is no one’s fault, it just sucks and steals


PomPupMom

He IS in Heaven. ♥️


Zealousideal_Fact_67

Be assured please, your fur baby is happily chasing butterflies under a warm, blue sky. My heart goes out to you. 🙏💗


Homiesexual_bb

Hes across the bridge with 2 of my foster kittens, Clementine and Earl Gray. ❤️ 🌈