Run free, my beloved Buddy, run free :'( by FurNose

Photography • Pets of the Community • posted on Jun 28, 2016

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Today at 19:20 local time I had to say goodbye to my just 10 years old Cat FELIX! He suddenly lost weight in a dramatic way and he had diarrhea. First we found him to be giardia positive but as we found that we cannot get it better, we made a blood picture. We got alarmed when we got the results. He had some damage in the Liver (Icterus), slight diabetes, a extended gall bladder and possibly an infection. We had him at a vet clinic since Thursday (say 4 days) where they checked him thouroughly, without finding a cause. On Monday they told us that the blood count is going through the roof, so we decided not to plague him any longer in the Clinics and took him home to let him have a few more good days or hours at home in his garden, before we have to put him down. As soon as we where at home he refused to eat at all so we had to release him today. I'm really shaken by this, cause he was my big Buddy, my good ol' Teddybear, my Cat who talked most with me, the one who comforted me soooo many times, my beloved all in all! So here I am now empty and sad, crying for the loss of a good and faithful friend (like no other) who died much to early. This is now the third Cat which I have to burry much to young. He was a son of my all beloved Merline! it is sooooo devastating! Beside this all tomorrow is a round birthday of mine and instead of celebrating and having joy I will dig up a grave for my best Buddy and will be in sorrow. How cruel! I very well know that this doesn't compare to the tragedy, Faemike55 went through, but for me it is still something that breaks my heart, because he, Felix as well was an absolutely unique character of a Cat, like I never had before and I lost a best Friend!!! :'( Rest in Peace my good ol' Buddy and once my Time is up, please gather all the Cats of mine in the heaven and come to the Gate to wait for me!!! In deep grief

Comments (26)

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daggerwilldo

5:28PM | Tue, 28 June 2016

I am so saddened for you. Yes Kitties go to heaven and yes they run free forever. That I am sure of. Be at Peace that you did all you could and now Felix is set free.

latchkey

6:51PM | Tue, 28 June 2016

They leave behind so many memories..

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ClockworkEros

7:24PM | Tue, 28 June 2016

Awww, RIP Felix... :'(

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weesel

7:40PM | Tue, 28 June 2016

Small animals leave big holes in our lives when they move on. We have to enjoy them while we can. A particularly personable critter is a great friend but the loss is as bad as a close relative. The pain will lessen and the good memories will stay. Take care and feel good that your friend is no longer suffering. I'm convinced the little stinkers are waiting for us and ready to make up for lost time.

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Faemike55

9:06PM | Tue, 28 June 2016

My thoughts and prayers go out to you on your loss. here is something that might help you:

THE RAINBOW BRIDGE

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....

Author unknown...

Be at peace my friend for Felix will meet with you again.

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UteBigSmile

1:17AM | Wed, 29 June 2016

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A_Sunbeam

8:43AM | Wed, 29 June 2016

It's not easy to part with them. I've buried four and my present cat is now 18 and a bit forgetful. I would like to think they're waiting for me.

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olgabrattebe

10:05AM | Wed, 29 June 2016

Oh! I am so sorry for your loss(( It is very pity to loose such sweet little friend. I have three cats myself and understand how hard to loose pets. They are true friends and part of the family. And I am sure that we will meet them again...beyond the last frontier and you will meet your sweet Felix again.

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Cyve

2:26PM | Wed, 29 June 2016

Sorry !!!

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T.Rex

3:03PM | Wed, 29 June 2016

My condolences. I still miss my 3 ratties, particularly Blackie. I got my Kitty just before Blackie died. I've had her 2 1/2 years now. I dread that day she can't keep going. But, on the other hand, (one never knows) she may out-live me. Faemike's so right with the Rainbow Bridge poem. Some people who have had near death experiences have reported being greeted by their pets before their relatives have had a chance. Something to look forward to. By the way, Felix looks almost like my Kitty. When the pain has subsided, perhaps a kitten to take in your arms? Nice photo. Keep up the good work! :-)

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giulband

1:19AM | Thu, 30 June 2016

I am sorry for the loosing He was a very beautiful creature !!

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FurNose

9:42AM | Fri, 01 July 2016

Thank you so much all for you for your kind words. Still struggling with all the voids he left and it's just now that I realize by and by how much this little Sweetheart has influenced my day with all his little routines and rituals which I'm missing now painfully. And yes, I will take another kitten into my arms even if it still takes quite a time until the pain of loosing Felix eases.

Three days before I had my Felix to let go, my siamese Sweetheart Cora gave birth to three sweet little kitten. So I suppose, that one of them will stay with us. Even if it can't replace my so unique dear Felix with all his own personality he had, still my heart has enough space for some new kitten. And even if I know, that every new Cat will cause some new pain once we have to part again, I will keep my heart open for them. Somebody once said: "Scars on your body tell you that you have lived, scars in your soul tell you that you have loved." So I know, that I will get many more painful scars in my soul, but better that, than a life without Love.

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virginiese

11:21AM | Mon, 04 July 2016

I've read the story behind this wonderful portrait and I'm very sad for your cat. I'm sure he was a wonderful cat and you take good care of him.

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junge1

8:52PM | Wed, 06 July 2016

Nicely captured!

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BellaDark

4:13PM | Sun, 10 July 2016

Awww I'm so sorry for your loss. Our pets are everything, and I would be destroyed. The one comfort is that your cat isn't suffering anymore.

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eekdog

4:50PM | Wed, 13 July 2016

Sorry about your 4 legged friend, I had a cat that made it to 18 years. Great shot of this cool good looking cat.

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bodo_56

4:25PM | Sun, 17 July 2016

What a sad story! A very nice looking cat!

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laughingstockcar

2:10PM | Sat, 23 July 2016

I love the Charlie Chaplin mustache on him. He must have been a character and filled your life with joy.

FurNose

7:50AM | Sun, 24 July 2016

Thanks for referring the black spot on his nose as a Chaplin mustache and not (as most of the people did) as Hitler mustache - I really appreciate this. And yes he was a completely unique character and in deed he filled my life with joy... I just realize how he weaved all his little routines and little rituals into my life, because often I come to a situation, where he would've done something typically, that is now painfully missing. I'm still missing him badly

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Lyne

11:36AM | Wed, 31 August 2016

My heart goes out to you....each kitty that lives with us is different, unique and very special...and loosing one that is particularly special IS a tragedy...IS heart breaking.... Travis was my soul mate of a cat... when I lost him to illness/age it tore my heart out... so I understand completely. Hugs!

Your art is wonderful and varied, I enjoyed my visit to many of your images!

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radioham

4:55AM | Thu, 01 September 2016

A cat can hold ur heart My last cat was an lady she came to me each night to sleep on the bed when the wife wanted to find me she just had to look for the cat she was and still is the love of my life 17 years I had her Oh but I miss her She is at rest now we took her to the vets and she went to sleep the long rest got her back an few days later she is in an box of Pine her name on the top I still after 4 years touch the lid each and every day
I will never find another one to take her place Cats share our lifes they live within our home and like an child we love them My wife understands that she was my love I do miss her

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Glendaw

7:30PM | Wed, 30 November 2016

There is very little I can add to what has been said already.

Anybody that loves cats can most certainly relate to you and your loss.

My prayers and condolences to you and yours.

Felix was a gorgeous cat, and his moustache made him look very noble indeed.

Thanks for sharing.

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Artienne

6:54AM | Thu, 15 June 2017

Very sweet cat! :)

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pixeluna

3:32PM | Thu, 05 September 2019

I am glad I saw this post that you made a few years ago after your beloved cat Felix joined his ancestors in cat heaven. Though you probable have healed already from the pain of missing your precious one, I know that he has inspired you most, thus, your name was based from him. Just keep the wonderful memories of what he left behind, somehow it will give you some peace in your heart. I won't even call them pets, but more like your own child. Having depression myself, they are the only ones who will keep you company when everyone else are not there when you needed them most. Maybe little Felix is just there too, next to your foot when times like these comes.

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fluffykatt

1:15PM | Mon, 08 June 2020

What a handsome Tuxie. My first cat was a Tuxie. She was a very sick stray kitten who we took in when she came to us for help, I didn't think she was going to live but she did & we had her for 18 years before she crossed Rainbow bridge

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