Goodbye, Boscobel

[teddy_radiator]

He never lost the kitten-soft feel of his fur. When I would return from our month-long visits to the States, he would crawl into bed beside me, against my leg, and lie close for hours. He always looked like he was sporting a chocolate-milk moustache. He had freckles on his nose. He flew to the States in a plane with his buddy Mouse, and loved nothing more than roaming the woods outside our back door, and bringing us gifts of mice and voles and baby snakes.

He always had delicate health, and there were several times we thought we might lose him to strokes and urinary tract infections and intestinal problems, but he always bounced back and proved us wrong.

He was tired of fighting. Today, I told him goodbye. He's gone. My little orange boy is gone.

Comments

[shadowycat.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry you had to say good-bye to your precious furry baby! I know how hard that is. ~hugs~

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

Thank you for your sweet words of comfort.

[akatnamedeaster.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry sweetness. *hugs* You gave Bosco a good long life with lots of love and a dignified good-bye when he told you he was ready. You did good by him.

(I'm starting to tear up, this is such a hard thing and you both have my empathy.)

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

The vet said we made the right decision. He was ready; when we held him and said our goodbyes we both knew it. I can't stop crying right now.

[nia_kantorka]

Oh, this is so hard and I'm very sorry you and your family had to make this decision. *hugs*

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

Thank you. It is the first time we've had to make a decision like this in our lives. I don't think you ever are mature enough to deal with it well.

[capitu]

I'm so very sorry. *hugs*

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

[lenaa1987.livejournal.com]

Oh sweetheart I'm so sorry :-( what a darling, darling boy. I'm so glad that he gave you lots of years of love & comfort. What a beautiful soul he has.

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

[toblass.livejournal.com]

Goodbye, Bosco.

R.I.P.

*hugs Teddy*

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

[gelsey.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Our dogs will keep him company over the Rainbow Bridge.

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

I'm sure they will. Thank you, sweetie.

[mywitch.livejournal.com]

Of sweety, there is nothing tougher than this. You did the right thing. He let you know he was ready and you respected him. My heart aches for you and your family. ❤️💔❤️

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

Yes. The vet told us we had made the right decision. I just can't believe he's gone. He's been with us almost as long as there was an 'us'.

[bonsaibetz.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry. {{{HUGS}}}

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

[hikorichan.livejournal.com]

So sorry for your loss. :( He was a beautiful boy.

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

Thank you. He was lovely.

[beffeysue.livejournal.com]

RIP Boscobel. He was a part of your family for so long, Teddy, and you gave him such a loving home. You and Trev have my sympathy and my empathy. ~hugs~

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

Thank you, Beffey. We had him for 15 years, and from almost the moment we took him home he struggled with health problems. He was a fighter, though, and he always won. I think he was just tired of fighting and wanted to go home. But oh, there is a such a wide, empty space in my heart where he used to be.

[theimpossiblegl.livejournal.com]

So very, very sorry. *hugs*

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

[sshg-addict.livejournal.com]

Condolences Teddy. 2 weeks ago my 13 year old dog collapsed and died in front of me and my husband at home. It was very traumatic but quick so I know he didn't suffer. He was our child in every sense of the word.

Pets are truly a super important part of our lives and when they leave, a hole is left. A big hug to you.

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

I am so very sorry for your loss. I can't imagine how heartbreaking that was. {{{Hugs}}}

[dharkapparition.livejournal.com]

big smooshy hugs

[snapebraille4tu.livejournal.com]

Oh honey, I'm so sorry. It sounds like he had a truly wonderful life. He was ready to go and you helped him move on. What a gift to give him the dignity he deserved. Sending love and hugs. Xo. ❤️

[arwitchywoman.livejournal.com]

Not only am I sorry for you, I hope that the transition isn't too hard on Mouse and Sevvy. He was a sweetheart.

[blueartemis07.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry.

[eoforyth.livejournal.com]

I am so very sorry to hear this. It is never easy ((hugs))

[adelaidearcher.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry. It's horrible saying goodbye to our furry family members. Big hugs xxx

[pern-dragon.livejournal.com]

Oh, darlin, I'm so sorry for your pain and loss. He's such a lovely boy. It never gets easier, whether it's the first time you had to deal with this sort of thing or not. *gentle hugs, and consoling skritches for the kittehs still there*

[dickgloucester.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry, Teddy. He was such a beautiful cat, and a fortunate one, to have had your love and care all his life. He'll be waiting for you in cat heaven, where the cream is always fresh, the mice always lively, and the scritches just right. *hugs you hard*

[reynardo.livejournal.com]

Oh noes! *enormous hugs* Furbabies are still part of our families, and don't be surprised if you're still finding his hairs around for the next 5 years. It's his way of saying "Don't forget me".

Or at least that's what our dogs claimed...

[melusin-79.livejournal.com]

so sorry Teddy. Never an easy thing to do, but you did the right thing. He had a good life with you, with much love and cuddles by the sound of it. ~hugs~

[mimimanderly.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry for your loss. No matter how many pets we've had over the years, and how many we have lost, it never gets any easier. We love them and hold them tightly to us, knowing in the back of our minds that some day we will have to let go, and that it will hurt when we do. But it doesn't stop us from adopting pets and loving them, nor should it. No matter how much pain we experience at the end, the happiness they bring us while they are alive far outweighs it.

Hugs to you, Trev, and Sevvy.

[stgulik.livejournal.com]

My heart goes out to you and Trev. It's so hard when we have to say good-bye to our true companions. <3<3

[lemonade8.livejournal.com]

Oh no!!! He was just beautiful, look at those eyes!

I'm so very sorry for your loss. ((hugs))

[stormymaries.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry, I know how it feels.

*HUGS*

[keladry_lupin]

I'm so sorry for your loss. He seems a sweet boy.

[deslea.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry, Teddy. What a lovely baby.