If you are looking for me in my usual places...
I'm not there any more...
I didn't talk about it much, but I've been dealing with chronic kidney disease for a long time. Seven years. Finally, though, my little kidneys said "enough!", and they pretty much weren't working any more. I went to the v-e-t yesterday and Mom had them help me on my next journey, Over the Rainbow Bridge.
I feel like a kitten again. And I have my tail in all it's long and beautiful glory. hee hee!
Thanks, Mom, for not letting my fierce kitten-tude scare you away those 14 years ago and for bringing me home out of the wilds. Life was good.
Until we meet again...
Until we meet again...
I'm so sorry for your human, Smidgen, and so sorry to see you leave us. Purrs to your family. Lots of purrs.
ReplyDeleteWe're so sorry to hear it was Smnidgen's time to travel to the bridge. Please know our thoughts are with your family at this time. It sounds like he had a wonderful life with you.
ReplyDeleteWe at Forty Paws are so very sorry that it was time for Smidgen to cross over. He is happy, free, and running wild with those who went before. Hugs and purrs to you at this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteWe are so very very sorry and sending purrs
ReplyDeleteWe're so sorry to hear this, Smidgen. Kidney disease sucks! But honestly, given that you dealt with it for 7 years means you were a real fighter. But now you don't have to fight anymore...though it's still sad...and we know your mom is hurting. We send her many comforting purrs....
ReplyDeleteWe're so very sorry to hear about your sweet Smidgen. We're no strangers to kidney disease...it's such an awful disease that takes way too many kitties. Our hearts are heavy and sending comforting purrs and love.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss. We know how much it hurts. Sending you our love and hugs. Smidgen I hope you are having a great time with Gracey and Hazel
ReplyDeleteOh, we are heartbroken to hear this news, Smidgen. We know you are young and healthy and whole again, but we will miss seeing you, sweet friend. You and your mom are both so blessed to have gotcha'd each other 14 years ago. Love is forever, and we know you will see each other again. Love, hugs, purrs and prayers for you, Smidgen, and for your family, too.
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry dear Smidgen was needed at the Bridge. Thank you so much for loving your sweetheart. Until we all meet again... love, purrs, and hugs.
ReplyDeleteWe're meeting you thanks to Summer in such sad days. We're sorry for the loss of your sweet Smidgen. We send you comforting purrs and gentle headbonks. Purrs
ReplyDeleteWe didn't know you Smidgen, but want you to know that you were very brave and strong for fighting CKD for 7 years! We wish you well onto your next journey and send your humans healing purrs while they grieve for you. We also have a senior 16 year old fighting this dreadful disease which takes the lives of so many kitties young and old. Hugs xox
ReplyDeleteThe cats of Paws and Effect and I are sending you our deepest compassion and condolences. We know all too well about kidney disease, as our eldest boy, 16-year-old Thomas, is dealing with it, too. Hugs to all of you at the Fraidy Cats gang as you go through your grief. <3
ReplyDeleteSending our deepest sympathies fur your hoomans Smidgen, we are so sorry to learn that mew departed fur the Rainbow Bridge. [our furriend Summer told us :(]
ReplyDeleteR.I.P. Sweet Smidgen... run free dude, through endless meadows of catnip chasing flutterbys galore, oh and we're sure mew'll bump into Angels Snowie, Posie & Humphrey at some point too, send them our love.
Big hugs, gentle purrs and soft nose bumps
Basil & Co xox
RIP sweet Smidgen. Lots of comforting purrs and hugs to your family.
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry for your loss. Sending big purrs of comfort. <3
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry :( Kidney disease is so horrible for kitties. Fighting it for 7 years is extraordinary, although still not long enough.
ReplyDeleteOh no! We are so sorry to read this sad news! Love and Purrs to your family.
ReplyDeleteOh no, I’m so sorry to hear the sad news, Smidgen.. You are very brave to fight the horrible kidney disease. You may not be in your usual spot any more, but I know you are always in your mom’s heart. We miss you, dear Smidgen.
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry. What a valiant fighter you were Smidgen. Sending love and purrs of comfort to your mom.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear that Smidgen went to the bridge. Kidney disease is such a mean disease. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I know it doesn't help the tears to stop falling but know you are in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteWe’re so sorry. We’re sending hugs and purrs to your family.
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry you had to go dear Smidgen, you filled the blogosphere with many smiles. Love and hugs to your very special family from all of us.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry. This is how Mom's first cat went. We are purring very hard for your family.
ReplyDelete--Jasper McKitten-Cat
So sorry to hear. Purrs and prayers for your family - Rascal and Rocco
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry you had to go, Smidgen. We will send purrs and prayers to your family. ~Mom Robyn, Boni Maroni and Boots
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear this news. Thank you for loving Smidgen so much. Sending gentle PURRS.
ReplyDeleteSmidgen, you were so blessed to have your mom, and your mom was so blessed to have you. You will always be together in spirit, until you meet again. Purrs and prayers.
ReplyDeleteWe are sooooooooooo sorry fur your loss. We lost our sweet Lexi to kidney disease and we just hate that pawful disease. We're sendin' lots of hugs and purrayers your way.
ReplyDeleteLuv ya'
Dezi and Raena and mommy A
So sorry Smidgen had to leave. So glad you had 14 wonderful years together. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteWe have the sads. Though we don't comment much when we visit, we had to today. We send you our Love and Strength and we know that Smidgen will be frolicking Over the Bridge with the others while waiting for you!
ReplyDeletePurrs
Marv and Mommy
Forgive us nor not being regular visitors. I will add you to our list as a fitting tribute to wonderful Smidgen.
ReplyDeleteYou fought long, and you fought well, bless you sweetheart and your grieving family.
Marjorie and the Dash Kitten Cats
I am so very sorry about your Smidgeon. Please accept my condolences on your loss. It hurts when they run away to the Bridge. But we will all see our babies again.
ReplyDeleteOh, Smidge! We're so sorry we missed this - we've gotten behind again. You fought the good fight and earned re-entering kitten-hood. Run and scamper pain-free!
ReplyDeleteWe're so sorry for your family; we know they will miss you tremendously.
Yours sincerely,
Margaret Thatcher