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brooklynite

(94,591 posts)
Tue Jan 23, 2018, 10:53 PM Jan 2018

Pippin crossed the Rainbow Bridge tonight...



He had a good life exploring our back yard (and others in his younger days), napping with his friend Tigger, and was a “pleasant” friend who reliably groomed our hair and slept on our feet at night. He will be missed.
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Pippin crossed the Rainbow Bridge tonight... (Original Post) brooklynite Jan 2018 OP
So sorry for the loss of your best friend Pippin. What a handsome guy. democratisphere Jan 2018 #1
What a beautiful boy. He was so loved, wasn't he? My condolences on your loss. CurtEastPoint Jan 2018 #2
I'm so sorry you've lost your handsome furbaby. CousinIT Jan 2018 #3
So sorry for your loss, sending you a hug! FM123 Jan 2018 #4
Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2018 #5
Condolences . Take care . What a sweetie lunasun Jan 2018 #6
I'm so sorry for you loss. MelissaB Jan 2018 #7
I am sorry about your friend and companion tymorial Jan 2018 #8
I'm so sorry for your loss! I love my cats, and it tears your heart out PatrickforO Jan 2018 #9
I'm very sorry for your loss of Pippin. sinkingfeeling Jan 2018 #10
I'm sorry for your loss. Pippin looked like quite a gentleman. jalan48 Jan 2018 #11
A beloved family member has passed I am so very sorry for your loss. Jack-o-Lantern Jan 2018 #12
🕯 sprinkleeninow Jan 2018 #13
Gone to the clearing at the end of the path Roland99 Jan 2018 #14
Safe home Pippin. MontanaMama Jan 2018 #15
I'm feeling very badly for you. BobTheSubgenius Jan 2018 #16
My condolences tammywammy Jan 2018 #17
I'm so sorry for your loss of your beloved boy! jazzcat23 Jan 2018 #18
... orangecrush Jan 2018 #19
Sweet cat -- I'm so sorry for your loss. fierywoman Jan 2018 #20
Sry shenmue Jan 2018 #21
awww, baby FirstLight Jan 2018 #22
RIP, Pippin. So sorry... The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2018 #23
"Those of us The Wizard Jan 2018 #24
My Cinnamon, Sugar, Sassafras, Patches and Bouncer were there to meet and greet. raven mad Jan 2018 #25
So sorry. NanceGreggs Jan 2018 #26
So sorry. redwitch Jan 2018 #27
Beautiful cat! Sophia4 Jan 2018 #28
They enrich our lives so deeply, dont they? Hug. Guilded Lilly Jan 2018 #29
So very sorry for your loss. Zoonart Jan 2018 #30
My sympathies! 50 Shades Of Blue Jan 2018 #31
I also had to put down my cat Koshka of 12 years today.......... Old Vet Jan 2018 #32
Sending you Koshka 💞💖💕 MLAA Jan 2018 #34
Very sorry. spooky3 Jan 2018 #36
So sorry. I miss my kitty cats also. FuzzyRabbit Jan 2018 #38
I'm so sorry for your loss. StarryNite Jan 2018 #40
Condolences - RIP, Koshka, The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2018 #42
Thank You so much...........It helps knowing other people understand. Old Vet Jan 2018 #59
I had a Koshka. ChazInAz Jan 2018 #45
Hugs to you "Old Vet". We are so lucky for the years they are with us. Fla Dem Jan 2018 #54
Gone, but not forgotten. Loved forever. Fla Dem Jan 2018 #55
💖💕💞❤️ love MLAA Jan 2018 #33
I love orange kitties. Condolences to you. spooky3 Jan 2018 #35
What a handsome fellow!! Sam McGee Jan 2018 #37
I'm so sorry for your loss! green917 Jan 2018 #39
Beautiful kitty. StarryNite Jan 2018 #41
Awww... thegoose Jan 2018 #43
... orleans Jan 2018 #44
I'm so sorry.... Upthevibe Jan 2018 #46
i'm so sorry for your loss. Pippin was a beautiful cat lunamagica Jan 2018 #47
Blessings to you and Pippen montanacowboy Jan 2018 #48
My sympathy for your loss. They are family. Number9Dream Jan 2018 #49
Thanks all... brooklynite Jan 2018 #50
Same here friend, The vet said he had a bad heart. Old Vet Jan 2018 #58
ji jang bosal, pippin janterry Jan 2018 #51
I am so very sorry. You are in my thoughts and close to my heart... samnsara Jan 2018 #52
What a fine looking little buddy. Sorry, brooklynite. Take care. Hoyt Jan 2018 #53
Beautiful kitty crazycatlady Jan 2018 #56
I love me an orange cat. MissMillie Jan 2018 #57
Im so sorry for your loss MissB Jan 2018 #60
Beautiful kitty. So sorry for you loss. Jaco Jan 2018 #61

CousinIT

(9,247 posts)
3. I'm so sorry you've lost your handsome furbaby.
Tue Jan 23, 2018, 11:10 PM
Jan 2018

He was obviously loved and takes it with him. You gave him a good life!

Response to brooklynite (Original post)

tymorial

(3,433 posts)
8. I am sorry about your friend and companion
Tue Jan 23, 2018, 11:27 PM
Jan 2018

I had a Pippin too. He passed away 8 years ago. He loved to follow my mom around in the yard and sit under the swing while she read. I miss him.

I am sorry for your loss.

PatrickforO

(14,576 posts)
9. I'm so sorry for your loss! I love my cats, and it tears your heart out
Tue Jan 23, 2018, 11:30 PM
Jan 2018

when they go.

And yet, he crossed the rainbow bridge...what a beautiful way to describe that dance which we all must do.

Pippin is a beautiful name, too.

BobTheSubgenius

(11,564 posts)
16. I'm feeling very badly for you.
Tue Jan 23, 2018, 11:50 PM
Jan 2018

Our last cat died in my arms, and it was a BRUTAL day, emotionally.

I do take heart from "He had a good life..." though. I am totally certain he did.

jazzcat23

(176 posts)
18. I'm so sorry for your loss of your beloved boy!
Tue Jan 23, 2018, 11:57 PM
Jan 2018

He looks alot like one if my boys, Woody, who passed years ago. I still miss him and still feel him crossing my bed at night. Just know that when you reach the 'bridge', he will be there waiting to welcome you!

FirstLight

(13,360 posts)
22. awww, baby
Wed Jan 24, 2018, 12:07 AM
Jan 2018

My heart goes out to you...We had acouple ginger cats in our time,they are just a whole different breed of lover kitty.

Glad he had a good life, much love to you and may your pain be eased knowing he was a happy guy

The Wizard

(12,545 posts)
24. "Those of us
Wed Jan 24, 2018, 12:10 AM
Jan 2018

who choose to surround ourselves with lives much shorter than our own live within a fragile circle...."
(Irving Townsend)
RIP Pippin.

raven mad

(4,940 posts)
25. My Cinnamon, Sugar, Sassafras, Patches and Bouncer were there to meet and greet.
Wed Jan 24, 2018, 12:13 AM
Jan 2018

I'm sorry for your loss.

Zoonart

(11,869 posts)
30. So very sorry for your loss.
Wed Jan 24, 2018, 12:22 AM
Jan 2018

Many of my beautiful furry friends have crossed that 🌈 bridge over the years. I feel your pain.

Old Vet

(2,001 posts)
32. I also had to put down my cat Koshka of 12 years today..........
Wed Jan 24, 2018, 12:25 AM
Jan 2018

he was a male tabby also. Iam 63 yrs old and my sons caught me quietly sobbing earlier, Yeah, Iam a big tough guy alright. He slept next to me every night, Such unconditional love. I so miss my little friend. I feel your pain Brooklynite

StarryNite

(9,446 posts)
40. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Wed Jan 24, 2018, 01:31 AM
Jan 2018

I can't read these posts without crying for my own kitty who died over 10 years ago.

ChazInAz

(2,569 posts)
45. I had a Koshka.
Wed Jan 24, 2018, 01:52 AM
Jan 2018

She was a tiny feral who came to live with me, and graced my home for eighteen years.
They take up such a huge space in our hearts, despite their small size.

Pippin has earned his rest, and will live in your memory. As the Egyptians put it: "You are at play, forever young, on the blessed Isle of Reeds."

Fla Dem

(23,690 posts)
55. Gone, but not forgotten. Loved forever.
Wed Jan 24, 2018, 11:23 AM
Jan 2018

My girl will be 12 in April. I dread the day we have to say good bye.

 

thegoose

(3,115 posts)
43. Awww...
Wed Jan 24, 2018, 01:43 AM
Jan 2018

Think about the sun, Pippin...

Go get another puss who needs another home!

I was not in the market for a cat, but I rescued one who was living in the wall behind one of the laundry rooms in my apartment complex and she's the sweetest thing in the world. She must be attached to me at all times.




brooklynite

(94,591 posts)
50. Thanks all...
Wed Jan 24, 2018, 09:36 AM
Jan 2018

Pippin had a heart condition, but had been to the vet two weeks ago and appeared to be fine. This was an abrupt collapse that we weren't prepared for.

Old Vet

(2,001 posts)
58. Same here friend, The vet said he had a bad heart.
Wed Jan 24, 2018, 02:26 PM
Jan 2018

The vet said his heart was thicker on one side rather then both the same, Called it sudden death disease. He just stopped eating, I swear my wife and I spent hundreds on every different cat food there was thinking maybe that would help. He did finally settle on these little broths we found, But would not eat anything solid. I hope your day is going a little better today brooklynite.

samnsara

(17,622 posts)
52. I am so very sorry. You are in my thoughts and close to my heart...
Wed Jan 24, 2018, 09:44 AM
Jan 2018

...during this sad time of loss. Godspeed sweet Pippin.. what a GOOD friend you are!

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