You sat in the woods where you knew I could see you from a window.
A beaten mess, I could not offer a gentle hand, only food and shelter.
Half of Nit's ear was removed by you, until you decided to try being a friend.
You loved your condo and its patio, as the boys watched you.
You tried hard to be in the group, but kept your distance.
After some time I was able to pet you and oh how you loved it, until the next day.
We built you a nice house into which a heated house could be added in winter.
Every day, all day, sleeping, lounging, eating ..... here.
Today, we found you.
The last few years you were protected, well fed, comfortable, and happy.
We will miss you terribly sweet Pete.
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47 comments:
Oh, that makes me so sad. You gave him a great life.
There is a special place in Heaven for you, Marly dear. I am in awe of your unconditional kindness to the lives surrounding you. The Lord knew you could be
trusted with His own.
Oh Marly, I am so very sorry for your loss. You made Petey's live so much happier.
Marly, Such sad news. I felt like I knew Petey from reading how wonderfully you cared for him. He had such a happy time there and it was evident he came to trust and most likely loved you for showing you cared for his well being. I'd like to think he's found some new friends where he is now.
So sorry for your loss!
Hugs to you Marly. You gave him a good life - take comfort in that.
Marly, I am so very sorry. Petey knew love in the last years of his life and I am so thankful there are wonderful people like you...hugs.
Marly, I am truly sorry for your loss. You gave him the best last years of his life.
Oh no! Sorry about Petey.
This made me beyond sad. My condolences to you and Mark. Even though you could not pet him more, I could tell by how you wrote about him and made him a great home outside, you loved him and he knew it. Rest sweet boy at the Rainbow Bridge. We will miss your little self on this blog.
Oh Marly. I am so very, very sorry. I am glad that you and Mark found him. My Mom and my brother never found Sweetie and they searched for over a week. God bless you two for the wonderful care you give God's cats.
Oh my, poor little guy. Don't you just hate it? So sorry for you. Losing our little fur friends seems to get harder and harder. You were such a good guardian. Take care.
So sorry so hear about Petey. He was lucky to have someone like you to look after him.
Oh Marly, I am so sorry.
Say it ain`t so, can`t believe it. Sadness upon sadness. I`m so sorry.
I’m so sorry! Peter was lucky to have you and your love. Thank you for caring!
Sobbing as I read this devastating post about the death of your beloved Petey. I'm so sorry about your loss. He chose you for a reason; you offered soft words, shelter, love, compassion, good food, & gentle care in the last years of his life. He died finally knowing kindness & love, which says a great deal. When I think of how horrible his life must have been before he showed up at your home, I want to cry all over again. but Petey's at peace now & you'll see him again one day, fully restored to health, with the playfulness of a kitten. This post hit me especially hard, as five of our rescued pets - three cats & two hens - have died in the past two years. What is grief, if not love's grand finalé?
So very sorry about Petey, but you and Mark took such great care of him and made sure he had all he needed so please take comfort in that.
Marly, I'm so upset about Petey but at least he was loved and cared for the last few years of his life, goodness knows what it was like before you stepped in. Take care.
I'm so sad Marly. So sad. Poor Petey. My mom was just diagnosed with breast cancer a couple of days ago and now sweet Petey is gone. This week is like a punch in the gut, I wish I could press "rewind" for you. I'm so sorry. :-(
May your sweet memories of Petey be of some comfort to you as you grieve his loss. I know how you are feeling as I lost my loving 17-year-old mixed breed terrier Belle 2 weeks ago and miss her very much. How such a small animal can leave such a huge hole in our lives when they leave!
My dear Marly and Mark. This really breaks my heart. You gave Petey the best life any feral kitty could possibly have. Even though you couldn't pick him up and hold him you loved him. It really hurts when something or someone, who we love dies. I know you love and have loved all of the kitties that you've cared for. Maybe he and Bud can be friends at Rainbow Bridge.
So very sorry.
With everything else going on in the news, this just adds to the grief.
I hear that warmer weather is coming, maybe only for a few days at first, but it will be here for us to get out and enjoy. Something positive to look forward to.
Bless you for all of the love and care you gave sweet Petey.
Hugs,
Charlotte in Va.
So sorry for your loss Marly. Petey had a good life because of you and Mark. You took such good care of him. Bless you for all you did for him. Take care.
Oh No !
My heart sank so low.
What I loved most about your blog
were the Cat Chronicles, I don't even cross stitch.
I do other hand crafts but found your humor and your cats
The Best Thing Ever.
See You Later Petey !
Miss You Forever ! Sob.
A big big hug for you Marly! So sad to hear that Petey has gone after the years of love and care you gave him.
Take care and lots of love to you and Mark, Truus from Holland
I am so, so sorry for your loss of precious Petey...you did an amazing job of giving him the best life possible. You were his guardian angel...now he is yours...
So very sorry Marly you did so right by him, and what a handsome cat he was.
Take care.
Darlene
Oh no, I am so sad. Petey was loved and felt safe with you. You gave his time here more comfortable and safe.
Oh Marly, I am so sorry. You did everything in your power to provide him with shelter, food and comfort. Thank you for caring for him and the others.
Oh, I am so very sorry! But you have that cat a wonderful and loving place to call home!🥰🥰💞💞💞
I'm so so sorry. My heart breaks for you.
I haven't been to your blog in months. I am so sad to read this post.
Hugs to you, my friend.
What angels you and Mark were to Petey through the years, Marley. I'm sure he will be dearly missed. ♥
Believe it or not, I do not shed tears very often...if I did every time I felt like it, I'd drown in them...but this news brought a watershed. Many, if not most of us, know how devastating the loss of fur friend is, but that does nothing to ease the pain and abject emptiness you are now suffering. I pray your heart heals and mends the best it can knowing his absence will rip a bit of it out just as he ripped a bit of Nit's ear. Your post captured your love...and the pain of your loss...so very eloquently. Hugs sweetpea...lots of hugs and healing thoughts. ~Robin~
Oh No! Marly, I can hardly believe what I am reading..... I know both Mark's and your hearts are breaking. Be comforted by the thought that Petey absolutely knew and appreciated how much you both loved and cared for him. He chose you!
Marly, I’m so sorry to see this. More sadness to the already sad world we’re living in. Take heart in knowing that you and your husband gave him the best years of his life. We know all too well the pain of losing a pet. Take care.....Cherie in WI
So very sorry for your loss. Take comfort knowing Petey went to the Rainbow Bridge having known love.
Touching tribute. So sorry for your loss, but he is gone to a gentler place.
Aww, Marly, I'm so sad reading this and so sorry for your loss. Hugs to you and Mark.
I am so sorry for your loss. Loved your Petey stories. He knew he was loved by you and Mark.
He had a good life because you loved him.
It occurred to me after I left my comment yesterday, that perhaps Petey was run over, I do hope not and that he died a natural death.
I'm so sad, but I know Petey had a sweet life in the last years thanks to you.
I'm glad you found him, but oh, Marly, I'm so sorry. Peter knew he was loved, and that's just about the most important thing we can do for our furbabies.
Sometimes words can not heal a broken heart. This is one of the times. You and your beloved are wonderful caring people. Just what the world needs. Bless you both.
Oh Marly. My heart is breaking.
so very very sorry my friend ~ <3
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