Goodbye to Harold, sweet soul,
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Goodbye to Harold, sweet soul,
Harold, the "Old Deaf Cat" of the "... and Idiot Dog" sign, left us sometime in the night, after making his 'goodbye' rounds yesterday. He spent some time in the doghouse with said 'idiot dog', talked, cuddled his humans, and though interested in the offerings, declined even the salmon I divvied up at dinner time. He was one of the sweetest of cats you'd ever want to meet. Never picked a fight, but never let anyone get away with bullying him, either. Even to the end, his cohorts respected him, cuddling closely to help keep him warm, moving away from the dish to let him in, with no challenge. The vying for 'top-cat-manship' happened last week, but didn't involve any challenge to him, just jockeying for position between the other males. I trust he will carry our love to all our friends on the other side of that rainbow bridge. He will be much missed. He even liked it when I whistled.
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Re: Goodbye to Harold, sweet soul,
critters are funny when one of 'em is gettin' ready to go,
we should do half so well
sorry for your loss
we should do half so well
sorry for your loss
Re: Goodbye to Harold, sweet soul,
Sorry for your loss Annie, but glad to hear it was so peaceful. He sounds like a wonderful kitty.
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Re: Goodbye to Harold, sweet soul,
That's the way to go,...and as hard as it is for us when they do, our time with them is worth every sadness at their leaving. I am sorry for you loss.
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Re: Goodbye to Harold, sweet soul,
It's rough to lose 'em, but it's more important, I think, that they were here, than that they had to go.
Animals enrich our lives and teach us far more than we teach them.
As cowtime said, I hope that when I have to leave this world, I can do so with as much grace and dignity as your kitty.
Now is the time to cry for missing him. Later you'll remember him with joy for the time you had together.
--James
Animals enrich our lives and teach us far more than we teach them.
As cowtime said, I hope that when I have to leave this world, I can do so with as much grace and dignity as your kitty.
Now is the time to cry for missing him. Later you'll remember him with joy for the time you had together.
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Re: Goodbye to Harold, sweet soul,
I'm sorry to hear of your loss; but I'm glad he seems to have got all of his allotted span.
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Re: Goodbye to Harold, sweet soul,
My sentiments are the same as cowtime's and James's. What a dear cat. What a wonderful way to go.
Grieve for him, and then remember him with love and pleasure.
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Grieve for him, and then remember him with love and pleasure.
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Re: Goodbye to Harold, sweet soul,
What James said.
I'm sorry for your loss.
I lost a cat last month. Only together for 18 months or so, but he had a profound effect on me. I miss him.
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I'm sorry for your loss.
I lost a cat last month. Only together for 18 months or so, but he had a profound effect on me. I miss him.
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Re: Goodbye to Harold, sweet soul,
Sorry, Annie. 
And whether the blood be highland, lowland or no.
And whether the skin be black or white as the snow.
Of kith and of kin we are one, be it right, be it wrong.
As long as our hearts beat true to the lilt of a song.
And whether the skin be black or white as the snow.
Of kith and of kin we are one, be it right, be it wrong.
As long as our hearts beat true to the lilt of a song.
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Re: Goodbye to Harold, sweet soul,
Tough to lose an old friend, human or otherwise. Hang in there Annie...
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Re: Goodbye to Harold, sweet soul,
Bummer. Sounds like a wonderful puddy tat.
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Re: Goodbye to Harold, sweet soul,
When you're ready, tell us about one of Harold's great adventures.
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Re: Goodbye to Harold, sweet soul,
So sorry for your loss
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