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Mon Nov-14-11 07:19 AM
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| 88. What a lovely tribute to Pickles! |
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So sorry about your loss. My 17 year old kitty Elmer made the journey to the Rainbow Bridge on October 19, 2011 so I'm united with you in grief right now. Looks like your Pickles lived a charmed life full of love thanks to you! ((hugs))
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| -And now we come to the end of the story of Pickles, who went for a final time to the vet today. |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-11-11 08:38 PM |
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I am sorry for the loss of your beloved Pickles. |
redwitch |
Nov-11-11 08:42 PM |
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Thank you! She had so much spirit in such a teeny tiny little body. *hugs* |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-11-11 08:50 PM |
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My sympathy. |
JohnnyLib2 |
Nov-11-11 08:45 PM |
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Thanks! *hugs* |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-11-11 08:50 PM |
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Wonderful pictures and an even WONDERFULLER tribute. |
MiddleFingerMom |
Nov-11-11 08:55 PM |
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Thanks, MFM! Thank goodness you figured out where your kitty was! *hugs* |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-11-11 08:57 PM |
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Great memories. |
rurallib |
Nov-11-11 08:55 PM |
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Thank you. I was lucky to have her for so long. She did indeed leave us with so many memories! |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-11-11 08:58 PM |
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I am so sorry, GPV. {{hugs}} |
Pool Hall Ace |
Nov-11-11 08:55 PM |
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Thanks, PHA! *hugs* |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-11-11 09:01 PM |
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I'm so sorry. :( |
polly7 |
Nov-11-11 09:02 PM |
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Thanks, Polly! |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-11-11 09:02 PM |
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I'm so sorry. |
MrsBrady |
Nov-11-11 09:04 PM |
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Thank you *hugs* She will be my baby girl forever and ever. |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-11-11 09:06 PM |
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had she been sick long? n/t |
MrsBrady |
Nov-11-11 09:09 PM |
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She was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism a few years ago, and we controlled it with meds as long as we |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-11-11 09:16 PM |
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I know the new house gives you lots to do |
MrsBrady |
Nov-11-11 09:22 PM |
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Yes, it will keep us busy for quite a while. The kids are already talking about kittens, because |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-11-11 09:24 PM |
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that's a good idea. |
MrsBrady |
Nov-11-11 09:25 PM |
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Yeah, I think it'll be for the best that way. Plus, we'll need time to kittenproof the house! It's |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-11-11 09:27 PM |
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her story sounds like my Tabby |
tabbycat31 |
Nov-14-11 09:25 PM |
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Apparently it's a common ailment in older kittehs. :^( I couldn't afford the surgery, so we |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-15-11 04:47 PM |
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Such a sweet kitty - RIP, Pickles. |
The Velveteen Ocelot |
Nov-11-11 09:12 PM |
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Thank you. She was surely was. |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-11-11 09:17 PM |
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So beautiful |
begin_within |
Nov-11-11 09:31 PM |
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Thank you! I wonder sometimes what happened to the rest of her family. They were all |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-11-11 09:37 PM |
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I am so sorry you had to say goodbye to your beloved Pickles. Safe passage to her |
Flaxbee |
Nov-11-11 09:32 PM |
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Thank you! *hugs* It is so dreadfully hard. Luckily I have a huggy kid who |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-11-11 09:38 PM |
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She was such a precious baby! |
CaliforniaPeggy |
Nov-11-11 09:36 PM |
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Thanks, Peggy! *hugs* My little photographer took the last few photos of her, and I am so |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-11-11 09:40 PM |
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Sorry for your loss GPV. They really do wrap themselves around your heart don't they? |
bluesbassman |
Nov-11-11 09:49 PM |
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They sure do! *hugs* |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-11-11 09:53 PM |
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I'm so sorry. |
GoCubsGo |
Nov-11-11 10:19 PM |
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It crept up on us, and then hit her, WHAM! She weighed 4 and a half pounds today at the vet, she |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-11-11 10:27 PM |
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My kitty was down to 3 lbs. |
GoCubsGo |
Nov-12-11 06:42 PM |
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They certainly do. I thought I had learned my lesson with Pretzel about |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-12-11 08:53 PM |
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So sorry, she was a beautiful girl - |
haele |
Nov-11-11 10:27 PM |
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Thanks, Haele! *hugs* How could someone so tiny make such a huge tear in my heart? |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-12-11 11:47 AM |
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I'm so sorry! What a sweet kitty! |
Odin2005 |
Nov-11-11 10:48 PM |
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Thanks, Odin. She really was such a sweet little girl. |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-12-11 11:47 AM |
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Hassin Bin Sober |
Nov-11-11 10:54 PM |
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Thank you. *cries too* |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-12-11 11:48 AM |
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have a good rest Pickles |
Bombero1956 |
Nov-11-11 11:37 PM |
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Thank you for that lovely thought! |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-12-11 11:49 AM |
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what a beautiful girl |
fizzgig |
Nov-12-11 12:12 AM |
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Thanks, Fizzgig. She had the most amazing green eyes, and they were so huge on her. I used to call |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-12-11 11:50 AM |
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that last picture is wonderful |
suninvited |
Nov-12-11 12:54 AM |
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Yes, it's so hard when they have been a part of your life for so long. We got her for our first |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-12-11 11:53 AM |
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You provided her with a great life. My deepest sympathy for your loss. |
Liberal Veteran |
Nov-12-11 10:17 AM |
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Thank you! *hugs* |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-12-11 11:53 AM |
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Skittles |
Nov-12-11 11:40 AM |
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Aw, Skittles. You just completely wrecked me. *bawling* |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-12-11 11:54 AM |
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it was on the card my vet sent me when my beloved kitty LB was put to sleep |
Skittles |
Nov-12-11 06:35 PM |
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That was very thoughtful of the vet. We have also been lucky in having kind |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-12-11 08:54 PM |
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. |
Skittles |
Nov-12-11 06:33 PM |
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Damn, you both got me.... |
OneGrassRoot |
Nov-12-11 07:41 PM |
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Thank you for your hugs, and for reading about my little girl cat. *hugs* |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-12-11 08:55 PM |
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RIP Pickles - nt |
Ohio Joe |
Nov-12-11 11:58 AM |
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Thank you! |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-12-11 04:34 PM |
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So sorry for your loss! |
BiggJawn |
Nov-12-11 12:25 PM |
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Thank you. She was a really beautful girl. Very graceful and elegant, even for a cat. :^) |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-12-11 08:56 PM |
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I feel your pain. It is heartbreaking to lose a pet that is a member of your family. |
RebelOne |
Nov-12-11 12:46 PM |
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Thank you. I still miss Pretzel, but the pain is less now. I am sure it will be the same |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-12-11 08:58 PM |
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Heartfelt condolences |
Dystopian |
Nov-12-11 12:56 PM |
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Thank you so much! *hugs* I miss her terribly. She was so little, I carried her around like a baby |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-12-11 09:00 PM |
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I'm sorry for your loss |
Hayabusa |
Nov-12-11 07:29 PM |
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Thank you very much for taking the time to read it. :^) |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-13-11 08:37 AM |
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Sounds like Pickles had tons of character. What a priviledge to be owned by a cat like that. |
applegrove |
Nov-12-11 07:55 PM |
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An extreme priviledge! :^) |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-13-11 08:38 AM |
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what a good old girl. |
peacefreak |
Nov-12-11 08:06 PM |
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We did, and I am so glad we had each other. :^) |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-13-11 08:38 AM |
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I'm so, so sorry. |
Withywindle |
Nov-12-11 08:10 PM |
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Thank you. *hugs* I can't imagine what life would have been like without my furbabies. |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-13-11 08:39 AM |
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I am so sorry..... |
Tikki |
Nov-12-11 08:25 PM |
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Thank you! *hugs* It is very, very hard. |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-13-11 06:29 PM |
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aww Pickles was a pretty thing |
Kali |
Nov-12-11 09:15 PM |
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Thank you! I think hubby had just removed them, and she recognized a warm spot. LOL |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-13-11 06:30 PM |
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I am SO sorry, GreenPartyVoter. |
muffin1 |
Nov-12-11 09:31 PM |
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Thank you so much! *hugs* |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-13-11 06:30 PM |
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Beautiful little baby. She was loved and had a good life. Sorry for your loss. |
amyrose2712 |
Nov-12-11 09:36 PM |
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Thank you. She really was a beautiful baby girl. I miss having her around. :^( |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-13-11 06:31 PM |
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Love is where you find it....I think Pickles found it..... |
Rowdyboy |
Nov-12-11 10:06 PM |
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Thank you for that beautiful thought! |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-13-11 06:32 PM |
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So sorry - hang on to the memories. |
emilyg |
Nov-12-11 11:16 PM |
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Thank you. I surely will. :^) |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-13-11 06:32 PM |
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What a great life she had! Thanks for the tribute. |
Patiod |
Nov-13-11 09:20 AM |
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Thank you. :^) I used to do that, too, when I read about a DUer whose animal friend had |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-13-11 06:34 PM |
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Oh, no. Poor sweet baby |
WildEyedLiberal |
Nov-13-11 09:48 PM |
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Oh, yes, I remember those years away from home when the childhood pets couldn't |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-14-11 11:45 AM |
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I'm so very sorry for your loss |
TorchTheWitch |
Nov-14-11 03:00 AM |
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Thank you! *hugs* |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-14-11 11:45 AM |
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What a lovely tribute to Pickles! |
cherish44 |
Nov-14-11 07:19 AM |
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Thank you. *hugs* I am so sorry that Elmer is also gone. :^( |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-14-11 11:46 AM |
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She will always live in your heart. |
hifiguy |
Nov-14-11 09:45 AM |
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Thanks, hifiguy. *hugs* You are right on both counts. I will keep her memories always. The kids are |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-14-11 11:47 AM |
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What a sweety! |
Mendocino |
Nov-14-11 05:56 PM |
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Thank you! *hugs* I am so sorry that your pup is not doing well. :^( |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-15-11 12:03 PM |
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Awwww what an adorable sweetie......Grieve..... |
BlancheSplanchnik |
Nov-14-11 06:54 PM |
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Thank you. Grieving is hard for me. In the past 7 years I have lost both my parents, both my cats |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-15-11 12:13 PM |
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that's a LOT of loss, GPV! And grief is rotten for *everyone*! |
BlancheSplanchnik |
Nov-16-11 08:35 AM |
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Yeah, a lot of grief, and a lot of weight gained. That's how I sublimate it. *sigh* |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-16-11 11:23 AM |
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I'm sorry for your loss. |
geardaddy |
Nov-15-11 01:02 PM |
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Thank you! She was indeed. :^) |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-15-11 04:44 PM |
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So sorry for your loss. n/t |
ceile |
Nov-15-11 01:16 PM |
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Thank you, ceile. |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-15-11 04:44 PM |
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I went back and read about Pretzel. |
ceile |
Nov-15-11 04:54 PM |
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They really were. It's hard to believe anyone could just abandon them, but |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-15-11 06:41 PM |
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What a lovely cat. I'm sorry for your loss. :hug: nt |
raccoon |
Nov-15-11 02:46 PM |
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Thanks. She was my little beauty. :^) |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-15-11 04:45 PM |
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Very sorry for your loss. Letting every fur-kid go is hard. I wonder why they can't have |
sinkingfeeling |
Nov-15-11 02:58 PM |
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Thank you. I wish they did live as long as we do. :^( |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-15-11 04:45 PM |
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So sorry - my Tater Tot, Hannah, and 33 ferrets are showing her the good stuff on the other side. |
mikeytherat |
Nov-15-11 03:01 PM |
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Pickles has never met a ferret before. This ought to be interesting! :^D |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-15-11 04:46 PM |
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Ferrets are like permanent kittens. She'll have a ball! |
mikeytherat |
Nov-16-11 08:00 AM |
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So cute! LOL |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-16-11 11:22 AM |
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Awww.....Damn it. |
tblue |
Nov-15-11 04:50 PM |
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Thank you. *hugs* We did have another one, but he actually predeceased Pickles by nearly a year. I |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-15-11 06:43 PM |
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Ah, so sorry |
TuxedoKat |
Nov-15-11 06:52 PM |
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Thank you! *hugs* |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-15-11 07:13 PM |
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I am so sorry about Pickles |
ellie |
Nov-15-11 06:56 PM |
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Thank you, ellie. I am sorry your own heart is breaking too. *hugs* |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-15-11 07:13 PM |
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i had a friend once,her name was kelsey |
SwampG8r |
Nov-16-11 12:02 PM |
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Thanks. I think the blues would be just the ticket these days! (I'm sorry you lost your furkid too) |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-16-11 07:11 PM |
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So sorry about your baby. |
pinstikfartherin |
Nov-16-11 07:55 PM |
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Thank you. :^) |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-16-11 08:46 PM |
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So sorry on your loss. Clearly, a great one n/t |
Bossy Monkey |
Nov-16-11 09:21 PM |
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Thanks! |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-16-11 09:28 PM |
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What a perfectly delightful kitty. |
Enthusiast |
Nov-17-11 08:20 AM |
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Thank you! |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-17-11 12:46 PM |
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I'm sorry for your loss, I hope her trip across Brifrost was gentle |
Tyrs WolfDaemon |
Nov-17-11 08:54 AM |
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That is a lovely piece of art, Tyrs. |
hifiguy |
Nov-17-11 09:19 AM |
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I wish I could say I drew it, but alas I didn't. |
Tyrs WolfDaemon |
Nov-17-11 09:59 AM |
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Dupe |
Tyrs WolfDaemon |
Nov-17-11 10:00 AM |
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Thanks! I do think she would be happier with Freya than with Bast, being a Maine cat and all. |
GreenPartyVoter |
Nov-17-11 12:47 PM |
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