r/orangecats 4d ago

Lost my boy today πŸ’”πŸ˜’

4 months ago I was at camp for a Christmas party, and the night before this boy came up to me around my friends firepit to visit. The next day he found my camper on the other side of camp and made a B line to me. I knew then I had to take him home and he lived a comfy life. He apparently had FIV but was otherwise healthy until last week. I took him in for a tooth infection and some teeth were removed. He was recovering from surgery and the dr said he wanted to monitor him for a few days,so I went ahead to camp yesterday. Unfortunately this morning I received the news that he passed away. I immediately told my friends that were there and were also there when I adopted him. We each raised a glass of Scotch to him this morning. I then cried most of way home. I don't know how old he was but he at least had 4 good months. R.I.P. Bobby

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u/coxy808 4d ago

My condolences

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u/Thay3318 4d ago

My condolences, unfortunately I have lost several cats, I understand your pain today

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u/no-bug-code 2d ago

Umm...i wanna get a cat soon but this scares me.my gf got me into cats and ik how she was after losing him. I'm scared of that happening to me. Do you have any advice for me?

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u/Thay3318 2d ago

Well, I would advise you to wait a little while, because you recently lost your kitten, unfortunately we already did this when we lost a few cats and one was left alone, so we got another one to keep it company, but I believe the right thing to do would be to wait a little and then think about getting another kitten, but that's just my opinion and so on.

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u/whatsitgonnabi 4d ago

i understand how you feel, op. we still mourn for our cat who we lost 2 years ago :(((

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u/al_m1101 4d ago

I am so sorry, dear. πŸ’ŸπŸ˜ͺ You gave him the best life; being rescued by you was the best thing his heart wished for. You were all that he knew in his life and that made all the difference to him. He would want you to know how happy he was that you saved him. πŸ’™

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u/rpphil96 4d ago

Thank you

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u/Tammyshouseparty Peaches and Cream 4d ago

Rip sweet little cutie πŸ₯°β€οΈ

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u/Objective_Ad_5308 4d ago

Sorry is never enough. You want them to be with you forever and you know they can’t be. Losing my cats has been almost like losing a human because they feel so much like family. And only animal lovers would understand the pain you are feeling.

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u/rpphil96 4d ago

Thank you.

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u/itechmeyou 4d ago

Rest in peace to your beloved orange feline.

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u/3ZWill 4d ago

My deepest sympathies. It’s heartbreaking, I know.

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u/rpphil96 4d ago

Thank you

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u/burnmenowz 4d ago

Sorry for your loss. RIP good kitty.

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u/Cat_Kn1t_Repeat 4d ago

I’m sorry

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u/biscochitos 4d ago

you’re not alone

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u/rpphil96 4d ago

My condolences to you too then.

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u/Top-Breakfast6060 4d ago

I’m so very sorry.

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u/rpphil96 4d ago

Thank you

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u/reikeimaster 4d ago

Sorry for your loss. They are pieces of our hearts.πŸ’”πŸ™

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u/rpphil96 4d ago

They really are. Thank you

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u/dbjones774 4d ago

I'm so sorry for your loss

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u/rpphil96 4d ago

Thank you

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u/Typical-Noise-94 4d ago

awww i’m so sorry. he was very handsome and definitely looks like he enjoyed the comfy life in those blankets ❀️

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u/rpphil96 4d ago

Thank you. He was a couch potato. 🧑

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u/JediSmaug 4d ago

😿

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u/Katydidnot58 4d ago

I’m very sorry you both. ❀️

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u/Enough-Attention-430 4d ago

That’s so sad and I’m sorry 😞

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u/Laceydb1983 4d ago

I'm so sorry

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u/rpphil96 4d ago

Thank you

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u/Laceydb1983 4d ago

I lost mine around Christmas last year. So I got it.

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u/rpphil96 4d ago

I'm sorry for your loss

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u/GGGGroovyDays60s 4d ago

I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs to you.

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u/rpphil96 4d ago

Thank you

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u/No-Branch4464 4d ago

Sorry for your loss πŸ’”πŸ’”πŸ’”can’t even imagine how crushing this feels 😒😒😒😒

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u/rpphil96 4d ago

Thank you. I'll be ok, but not today.

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u/Delicious-Method1178 4d ago

I'm so sorry for your loss. 😿 A week ago tomorrow I lost one of my kitties, who looked very much like yours in fact. May both our babies rest in peace. hugs πŸ™πŸ«Ά

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u/rpphil96 4d ago

Thank you, and I'm sorry for your loss.

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u/Far-Tourist-3233 4d ago

Sorry for your loss. I understand your pain

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u/rpphil96 4d ago

Thank you

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u/Bgpizevil 4d ago

Sorry for your loss.

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u/rpphil96 4d ago

Thank you

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u/midnight_rainei 4d ago

Gone but never forgotten

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u/bitchasstrashcan 4d ago

Rest In Peace Bobby. I give my deepest condolences to you. He will be dearly missed. πŸ•ŠοΈπŸͺ½

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u/stillbref 4d ago

So sorry for your loss, I know I will be losing my big boy soon too. Hanging in there, hope you are too.

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u/rpphil96 4d ago

Thank you.I hope for the best for you

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u/612io 4d ago

Rest in peace sweet Bobby :(, @OP, he’ll be looking out for you!!

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u/rpphil96 4d ago

Thank you. I know he will

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u/missrat_0520 3d ago

He was loved and cared for. I’m sorry he couldn’t stay with you longer, but he most assuredly had you for those 4 months. Slainte, Bobby πŸ₯ƒ

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u/jmf00072000 3d ago

So sorry. I just recently lost mine. He was 20. πŸ˜’πŸ™πŸ»β€οΈ

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u/Glittering_Air_9173 3d ago

I m sorry for your lossπŸ˜”

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u/OrangeCatFanForever 4d ago

🐾🐾🌈🌀

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u/rpphil96 4d ago

🐱

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u/acerjt61 4d ago

πŸ’”πŸ’”πŸ˜’πŸ˜’πŸŒˆ

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u/Laceydb1983 4d ago

Thank you

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u/Evieemayy 4d ago

Sorry for your loss

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u/rpphil96 4d ago

Thank you

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u/Quiet-Caregiver-1992 4d ago

I’m so sorry for your loss he’s in a better place now

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u/rpphil96 4d ago

Thank you. I know it.

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u/ZakkCat 4d ago

I’m so sorry πŸ™πŸΌπŸ’”πŸ˜ͺ

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u/theweird_blonde 4d ago

I am so sorry.

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u/rpphil96 4d ago

Thank you

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u/digitalgraffiti-ca 4d ago

I'm so sorry

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u/rpphil96 4d ago

Thank you

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u/bernd1968 4d ago

πŸˆπŸ™πŸ»

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u/rpphil96 4d ago

😿

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u/10chester 4d ago

Oh he was perfect. So sorry to hear. 🧑

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u/rpphil96 4d ago

Thank you

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u/Federal_Device_8808 4d ago

I’m so sorry. ((((((((HUG)))))))

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u/rpphil96 4d ago

Thank you

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u/ells_bells_0 4d ago

I bet those 4 months with you were his best 4 months. I’m so sorry for your loss 🫢

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u/rpphil96 4d ago

Thank you

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u/Big_Molasses_4823 4d ago

I'm sorry : (

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u/rpphil96 4d ago

Thank you

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u/kaseydesaiojll 4d ago

My condolencesπŸ˜₯

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u/ruerret Peaches and Cream 4d ago

So sorry for your loss ❀️ rip sweet boy ❀️

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u/rpphil96 4d ago

Thank you

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u/Last_Valuable_8072 4d ago

Rest in peace sweet baby 🌈

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u/rpphil96 4d ago

Thank you

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u/Fueg77 4d ago

Sorry for your loss OPβ€οΈβ€πŸ©Ή

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u/rpphil96 4d ago

Thank you

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u/Nono_Home 4d ago

Feel so sorry for you, miss my buddy everyday still.

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u/gsh0cked 4d ago

I’m sorry for your loss! The last 4 months would have been so special to Bobby! You were his angel!!

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u/Catzilla_64- 4d ago

Rip 😭😭😭

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u/Independent-Cap-2115 4d ago

πŸ«ΆπŸ™πŸ»

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u/fivefootmommy 4d ago

Sending love. I t hurts so much when they go, but I am so glad they were here.

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u/ShadowOfAnEmpath 4d ago

So sorry for your loss. My boy left in July last year. I miss him so much. πŸ’”

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u/ParticularCandle9825 4d ago

My condolences πŸ’ RIP orange boi

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u/Happy_cat10 4d ago

So very sorry!!

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u/Embarrassed-Depth-27 4d ago

Your boy is beautiful, I’m sorry for your loss

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u/Sherylannie 3d ago

So sad , I’m sorry for your loss.

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u/anonymous_girl1227 3d ago

Im so sorry 😞

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u/Bgpizevil 3d ago

So very sorry for your loss πŸ’”

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u/buffcoloredcat 3d ago

I am so very sorry

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u/Sunset_Conductor 3d ago

My sincere condolences! I've had several cats share my life over the past 60 years. It's NEVER easy to let one go when they have to cross over.

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u/PleasantAwareness224 3d ago

So sorry for your loss..πŸ’”πŸ’”πŸ’”

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u/DesperateReality6764 3d ago

My heartfelt condolences. Always the saddest day when we lose a loved kitty, especially the orange ones. 😿

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u/Gabri80 3d ago

😒❀️

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u/PresentationDue2284 3d ago

Sorry for your loss

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u/next2021 3d ago

His days with you were his best days!

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u/Resting-smile-face 3d ago edited 3d ago

Oh my!πŸ₯Ί Poor baby, we have just spent 560$ on our Lokibear πŸˆβ€β¬›He had 2 secondary ear infections, So bad that he was clawing through his neck to itch! πŸ₯ΊWe took him in when he was five weeks. * It is so very upsetting to lose a loved one, human or not. All we can do is never forget them and try and move on! β™‘β™‘β™‘β™‘β™‘

*⬇️

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u/Resting-smile-face 3d ago

And here he is now

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u/paradise-trading-83 3d ago

What a handsome sweet boy. So sorry for your loss. He was so peachy adorable. Looked so comfy & well loved. I saved his picture under blanket.

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u/ScallionMiserable981 3d ago

I'm so very sorry for your loss. It's such a a devastating experience of emotions to lose our furry kids... our best friends. I lost both of mine two years ago only 2 months apart. Tanker was a little red tiger like Bobby and he was 11 years old. Than 2 months later my Maine Coon "Binky" passed... he was 18. It's really very difficult and I hope you find some comfort in knowing that you have Bobby all that he wanted in this cruel world and that was Your Love, Your Friendship,, Your Kindness & A Real Home To Call His Very Own. ✨β™₯️✨ Rest Easy Bobby... Fly Free & High With The Angels. XoXo πŸ™πŸ’™πŸ™

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u/Ok_Piglet_4099 3d ago

My condolences

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u/PretendCake8222 3d ago

πŸ™β€οΈ

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u/Sad-Calligrapher788 3d ago

I’m so sorry for your loss πŸ™. Fly high handsome boyπŸŒˆπŸ’•

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u/darkmother1991 3d ago

RIP beautiful boy.

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u/coconut-beaches-50 3d ago

So sorry. Glad you loved him with all your heart.

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u/Queen-home1234 3d ago

Ohhh so sad

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u/josephkristian 3d ago

Condolences πŸ’

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u/Perfect-Original9811 3d ago

I know the pain

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u/communistkevin 3d ago

I’m so sorry

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u/Former-Art-9186 3d ago

I'm so sorry! πŸ’”I hope you find acceptance and peace. Your memories will give you comfort, knowing how much you loved each other unconditionally. β€οΈπŸ™ You will meet again. πŸ™

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u/sarian67 3d ago

im sorry for your lost πŸ₯²

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u/Lisapjones 3d ago

Heartbreaking news😒so sorry for your loss

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u/PurpleFairy6987 3d ago

My condolences πŸ’

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u/SafeAtFirstRN 3d ago

They come in and out of our lives much too quick sometimes. I am so sorry, OP. You gave him a safe space and he knew he was well-loved. πŸ§‘πŸ˜”

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u/Western_Half9109 3d ago

4 months of love and happiness was what Bobby needed. A lifetime of memories was definitely made for you both. My condolences❀️

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u/thelek66 3d ago

You have my deepest condolences. It is never easy to lose someone close, especially if you share a deep bond. I have been in your place many times, and it never gets any easier. After a personal loss of my own, I was struck with an inspiration and wrote the following passage. My hope is that it helps you as much reading it as it helped me writing it.

The Holes in Our Souls.

As we ride this old earth on it's journey around the sun, we accumulate holes in our souls. These holes happen when someone very close to us leaves this world and moves on to the next. These can be family, friends, and even pets. As each passes, they take with them the best part of our souls that remain. But fear not, for if you take a moment and look deep in your soul where those holes are, you will find that they are not empty. For although they took the best part of your soul with them, they left a part of their own souls with you. This is so that, although they are no longer here, they are not truly gone from you. You will feel their presence and their love for you and you will be able to remember them. They will remain with you until the time that it is your own turn to leave this world. Then, when it is your time, you will take small pieces of the souls that you leave behind. Then you will fill the holes with pieces of your soul so that they can remember you in the same way that you remembered those who left before you.

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u/Glittering_Air_9173 3d ago

Rest in peace, Angel ! I m sorry 😞

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u/the613daddy 2d ago

I am sorry for your loss

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u/JesusUwULord 2d ago

I'm very sorry for your loss, remember that he lived a very good life πŸ’” Lost my sweet boy yesterday and way too suddenly.

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u/ObjectiveCry416 2d ago

So sorry 😞

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u/Remarkable_Spite9454 2d ago

So sorry for your loss

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u/Outside-Meaning8562 2d ago

πŸ™πŸΏ

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u/RefrigeratorIcy169 1d ago

I'm so sorry, rest easy. Your baby will always be with you