Sunday, December 11, 2011

Goodbye Ellie

Today is a sad day.  Kitteh sister Ellie unexpectedly went to the rainbow bridge while sleeping in a patch of sun on the futon.
Ellie was at best guess maybe 6 years old.  She found the hoomans at their apartment in April of 2007 on Easter Sunday.  She was starving and covered in burdock from being forced to make it on her own for a Maine winter eating out of the compost.  The neighbors down the street had moved in November and they must have left her behind, forgotten - unwanted.

She wriggled her way into everyone's heart with her broken meow and her love of laps.  If you didn't pet her she'd lightly pat your face to remind you she was there.

Ellie was the only kitteh that accepted me when I came into the family.  She was my kitteh, she never once hissed at me or swatted at me - even when I used her as a napkin.  This is us yesterday.
We almost lost Ellie last year when she couldn't eat because of her teeth, we discovered she had periodontal disease.  After two weeks of syringe feeding and dental surgery she learned to eat on her own again and was back to full heath.  Her checkup in August was perfect, what was left for her teeth were healthy.

This morning Ellie ordered her breakfast as usual, she scolded Vader for chasing her as normal, and she won the best spot in the morning sun.  That is were she went to sleep and just never woke up.

Tonight the hoomans sit with an empty lap and a broken heart.

39 comments:

  1. I am so, so, sorry for your loss! Being a pet owner, I have been through this, and I feel for you and your family.

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  2. Oh Tucker! We are so sorry to hear about your kitteh... please know that we are all thinking about you and your family.

    Sam and Pippen

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  3. I'm so terribly sorry for your lost. I can't imagine how I would feel if something happened to my kitty sister
    Dachshund Nola

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  4. Oh Tucker, that do be so horribull and I is so furry sorry. Ellie went the way we would all like to go when it be our time, close your eyes, take a nap, and nefur know wot happened. But she be way too young and it be so hard for those left behind wot woz not eggspecting it so soon. RIP Ellie.

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  5. Gee Tucker, I am so sorry. Such a surprise for you and your family.

    But, it sound slike Ellie got a life time of loving after she found her way to your humans.

    In that, she was very blessed.

    Sorry Tucker.

    Bert

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  6. Rest in peace sweet Ellie

    Stop on by for a visit
    Kari
    http://dogisgodinreverse.com

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  7. Soft husky woooos mates,

    RA

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  8. Oh dearest Tucker, I is so very sorry fur da loss of sissy Ellie. I knows her is very thankful for your parents in giving her a furever home with lots of love...I knows her felt safe and loved.
    Please let your parents know we is thinking of them during dis time.

    Puddles

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  9. Oh no, we are so sorry to hear about Ellie.Run free Ellie
    Benny & Lily

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  10. We are furry sorry fur your loss -

    I'm sure she's khlaimed a special sunpuddle akhross The Rainbow Bridge -

    If she's lukhky, she's gone North of The RB where my furiends are -

    After all, Sibes LOVE their khyttehs -

    Hugz&Khysses,
    Khyra
    PeeEssWoo: We have a khandle lit fur other furiends tonight - we hope Ellie will see it too!

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  11. OH TUCKER... I am so VERY VERY MUCH SORRY that Ellie has gone to the Bridge so SUDDENLY and yet so Peacefully.

    Run FREE in fields of Catnip Ellie.

    My heart is heavy fur YOU and your grieving peeps, my furend.

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  12. Oh, Tucker, that is just so sad. We always think it would be better to lose a pet in their sleep rather than having to make the dreaded decision, but this was so unexpected. Soft woos and gentle hugs to you and your family from all of us.

    Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning

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  13. Oh Tucker, we are so sorry for your loss. Unexpected is never, ever easy to deal with. We are so glad, however, that Ellie had a nice, normal day and went to sleep in a nice warm spot knowing she was loved very much. For this, we are thankful.

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  14. Tucker,

    We are holding all of you closer to our hearts. So sorry for your loss of sweet Ellie.

    Blessings,
    Maggie Mae, Max and mom

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  15. Oh Tucker, we are very sorry your sissy Ellie went to the Rainbow Bridge too soon. She sounded like she loved you and your mum and dad very very much. She had a family who loved her and she loved them right back. Sending hugs to all. Love Stella and Rory

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  16. Hi Tucker, we are so sorry. We will pray that your pain will be eased.

    Licks,
    Ruthie

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  17. we send you comforting thoughts, Ellie knew love. Hang in there. You have a new angel.

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  18. Tucker I am so sorry for your sudden loss. Ellie was a sweetie and she left us way too young. I am sending comforting vibes to your whole pack. There is some peace in knowing she was sleeping warmly in the sun.
    Grr and a Sorrowful Woof,
    Sarge, COP

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  19. Oh Tucker - we are SO very sorry that Ellie ran for the Bridge. We are sending purrs to all of you....

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  20. Tucker, we so very sorry to hear about your sweet Ellie going to the bridge. So many of our friends have left us this year. I just wish they would close those gates to the bridge so we could all just get through the holidays. Prayers and Hugs....Sniffs, The HoundDogs

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  21. Please know that you and your pawrents are in our thoughts. We know that Ellie picked the right family when she picked yours!

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  22. Oh Tucker and Family. Mom's eyes are leaking while reading this post. So sudden. So sad. Ellie was a lucky girl to have found your family and clearly showed you all her love every day. We're so, so sorry for the loss of Ellie.

    -Bart and Ruby

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  23. I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your kitty sister. :(

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  24. Oh, Tucker, my heart is broken for your whole family. I know it is so, so hard. You know, I lost my kitteh Cap'n Ripley back in August and we all still miss him. But I bet he was right there at the Bridge with his pirate ship, waiting to welcome Miss Ellie aboard. He'll take real good care of her, I promise.

    Thank you all for rescuing her and giving Ellie such a Most Wonderful and Loved life. That's the very best any of us can ever wish for.

    Gentle wiggles & wags,
    Mayzie

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  25. I know the loss. I am so sorry for all of you.

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  26. Oh Tucker, I am so very sorry about the sudden loss of your sister, Ellie. She was a beautiful girl and a true survivor. How wonderful that your family took her in after she was abandoned by her former family. Rest in peace, Ellie.

    Your pal, Pip

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  27. P.S.: I added a dedication for Ellie on tomorrow's Couch Occupation post with the picture you submitted.

    Your pal, Pip

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  28. Oh, Tucker, we are so very sorry to learn that Ellie has gone to the Bridge! We're glad that she was able to spend most of her life in a home that provided love and good care - and you. We know you'll meet again one day, and until then that she will live on in your hearts.

    Jed & Abby

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  29. Oh Tucker and Family.... Im so sorry to hear about your sudden loss. We'll keep you all in our thoughts.
    Big hugs and giant Dane kisses from Seattle1

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  30. My dear furiend Tucker,

    We is just hearin' da news of da loss of your sweet kitteh sissy Ellie. Mom, me and Max is so very sad. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

    Extra Woofs and Licks,
    Maggie Mae, Max and mom

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  31. So sorry to hear of your loss. Such a sad day. Rest and heal.

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  32. I've been away from blogville for awhile and am just catching up. I'm so sorry for your loss. You gave Ellie a good home and many happy days of warm laps, good food and naps in the sun. That is the best that any cat could ask for. She knew and knows she is loved. Many hugs to you.

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  33. Oh no... we are so sorry to hear your sweet Ellie crossed the bridge... we hope you find comfort in the wonderful memories and knowing you gave her such a wonderful life. Our thoughts are with you.
    -Corbin

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  34. Oh, I am so very very sorry to hear this! If she was going to go over the bridge so very young at least she didn't suffer. I know that doesn't really help your pain. You had no way to prepare. Hang on to each other and I'll light a candle in my house this Christmas for kitteh.
    Teagan and Melinda

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  35. Hi Tucker,

    Sorry I haven't been around to visit lately but I just wanted to offer you my condolences over the losss of your kitty sister. She had a wonderful life with your family and will be missed.

    AARF Kasha the Dainty Dane

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  36. Our mommish is crying for ur loss.....it's so hard to lose our fur babies .....so much sadness to end the year we wish peace to start the new year for u n all ur family. We love u all

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  37. Oh Tucker - I'm so sorry to hear about Ellie! And so sorry to be late with my condolences...we're awfully behind with blog friends. What a horrible thing to happen at Christmas time. I am sending your humans lots of healing slobbers and we are thinking of you.

    Oh - and So sorry this is so late (things have been really crazy lately with our move to Sydney, etc, etc!) but just wanted to wish you Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!!


    Slobbers,
    Honey the Great Dane

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  38. We are so sorry about Ellie and very sorry that we didn't find out about her passing until now. Belated condolences we think Ellie must have been very happy living with all of you and that she knew how very much she was loved and enjoyed every last second she had with you. Comforting purrs and comforting slobbers from Fenris.

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  39. That is very sad news about Ellie! We are sorry we only foudn out about it now.

    She will always be remembered :)

    Licks and lots of healing slobber,
    Lexi and Jasper the Danes

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