Our sweet little Bonnie is crossing the Rainbow Bridge today...

[derby378]

Here's a picture of our beautiful little girl:



Unfortunately, ginbarn and I have agreed that we need to put her down today. She's developed lumbar spondylosis, which has affected her ability to use her back legs to walk. But now she's developing a problem with her front legs as well, and she has a growing mass in her chest that appears cancerous. Pain medicine no longer has any effect on her.

We're taking Bonnie up to the veterinarian in about an hour for her to begin her journey. We just don't want our baby girl to suffer anymore, but this is still very hard for both of us.

:cry:

[warrior1]

1. I loss my baby 2 days ago

I feel your pain. Bless her heart. Sometimes it's so hard understand what to do with yourself and how to cope. Have your friends and family around you will help.

My Sara will greet your sweetie.

Mary

[derby378]

3. Thank you...

Our sympathies go out to you for your loss.

:hug:

[UrbScotty]

42. So sorry, Mary.

:hug:

[wildhorses]

2. ~

:hug:

[derby378]

5. Thank you

Right back atcha. :hug:

[yellowdogintexas]

4. so sorry to hear this. and what a beautiful kitty .

My old Scamp who was 17 when she crossed will be there too, and she will probably huff and puff about some new cat on her turf, old grumpus that she was. My thoughts are with you

How is Ginbarn doing, anyway?

[derby378]

9. ginbarn's doing fine...

She has a couple of broken ribs that are still healing, and there's the pre-multiple myeloma that she's still dealing with, but for now she's doing fairly well.

That picture of Bonnie, beautiful as it is, doesn't do her justice - it failed to capture her uber-fluffy racoon tail! But I'm sure she's looking forward to meeting Scamp.

:hug:

[Callalily]

6. Although your heart

is aching, you know that Bonnie is ready to cross the bridge.

Try to keep busy, and leave some memories of her behind. My dear cat passed away on December 22nd, and I still have her cat dish set out.

[derby378]

12. I am so sorry...

...and thank you for your kind words. :hug:

[Guava Jelly]

7. I am sorry :o(

It is not an easy thing to do.But you had to.
And proof that you loved for friend enough not to see her suffer.

[derby378]

14. Thanks

And yes, it's getting a little harder to deal with as we get closer to taking her to the vet. But we know that soon she won't have to suffer anymore.

:hug:

[LostinVA]

8. A huge hug for you and godspeed to Bonnie on her journey

This made me cry. The pain of losing a furry family member is so sharp.

:hug:

[derby378]

16. I appreciate it greatly

We've lost all of our beloved parakeets (Petey, Lady, and Albert) over the past few years, but we've had Bonnie longer than we've had the keets, so it's hitting us a little harder.

We still have our old tuxedo smooth-hair Axl and our little cockatiel Piper, so they can help comfort us, too.

:hug:

[LostinVA]

22. And they will -- they always know

[Inchworm]

10. She is a beautiful girl

Decisions like this are never easy.

:hug:

[Lavender Brown]

11. I'm sorry, derby

:hug:

[bigwillq]

13. That is so sad.

I am very sorry. :hug:

[Call Me Wesley]

15. Safe passage, Bonnie.

Might you be free from suffering. Peace and comfort to you and yours, derby378.

[pagerbear]

17. I'm very sorry.

[Heidi]

18. Safe passage, Bonnie.

I'm so sorry to hear this, derby. :cry: Love and light to you and ginbarn. :hug: :hug:

[Bullwinkle925]

19. Is that a 'blue-eyed' cat I spy?

She's absolutely beautiful. I know this has been a very, very difficult decision but you are doing the best for her. I'm sorry for all of you.


:hug:

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

20. Oh, I'm so sorry

We did the same for our Simba last Sunday, and I'm still completely devastated. Know that lots of people here care about you and how you're feeling. RIP beautiful Bonnie.

[derby378]

21. Thank you, everyone

It's time for me to sign off and make the final preparations for ginbarn and I to take Bonnie to the vet.

I should mention here that ginbarn rescued Bonnie from the streets in 1994. She was a scared little kitty back then, sopping wet from the rain and showing signs of physical abuse from whomever dumped her in the first place. When ginbarn sat down on the curb, Bonnie crawled right into her lap, and she's been a happy and well cared for part of our family ever since.

She also had a severe problem with roundworms with ginbarn first found her, and the vet told her that Bonnie might only live for five or six years. She managed to stretch it to 13 years, so every day with Bonnie was a little blessing in itself.

Will try to share more after we come back home. It'll be hard for a while, though.

Again, thank you.

[WolverineDG]

23. I'm so sorry, derby & ginbarn

:cry: :hug: :cry:

Small consolation, but she'll be there at the Bridge playing with my sweet Lizzie while they wait for us. :cry:
I had to make the same decision you did when she got cancer 2 years ago.

:hug:

dg

[flvegan]

24. I'm so sorry for you

She's a beautiful girl, and will no doubt be grateful that her suffering is over.

[bertha katzenengel]

25. i'm sorry, derby

[KatyaR]

26. I'm so very, very sorry, derby.

We've had so many furbaby losses on DU lately, it breaks my heart every time I see one.

Peace to all who grieve. :hug:

[Pool Hall Ace]

27. Safe passage, Bonnie

and hugs to derby and ginbarn. :hug:

[RFKHumphreyObama]

28. My thoughts, prayers and condolences

I know how hard it is to have a beloved pet put down -it happened to me last year

RIP Bonnie:hug:

[NC_Nurse]

29. My condolences to you both.

:hug:

[Sanity Claws]

30. Beautiful little girl

May she rest in peace.

[Sheltiemama]

31. I'm so sorry

It's so hard when the only thing you can do to help them is stop their pain. She's a beautiful girl. She'll know what you did for her.

[derby378]

32. Well, folks, it's all over

Bonnie's on the Rainbow Bridge now, and she'll never suffer nor want for anything again.

It was a very difficult and emotional time for both of us, but we're slowly healing.

An extra-special Thank You to everyone who showed their support for ginbarn and I today.

:grouphug:

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

33. RIP, Bonnie.

:hug:

[ThomCat]

34. Good thoughts for Derby378. Ginbarn and Bonnie.

:cry:

I'm very sorry. I hope Bonnie has had many, many happy years. :hug:

[derby378]

35. Thank you - she did indeed

She managed to live longer than her vet predicted - he gave Bonnie 5-6 years, and she lived for about 13 years instead. All of it with yummy food, clean water, and lots of love and attention.

[flamingyouth]

36. I'm so sorry.

She's so beautiful. It's such a hard decision, but I know you're doing the right thing and that you love her very much. She knows that too.

Peace. :hug:

[Wcross]

37. I am glad she had a friend like you.

You knew it was all about Bonnie, your feelings took a back seat to what was best for her. I am going to be sending a good friend to the bridge soon, I cry every time I think about it but when its time I will help her leave no matter how it makes me feel.

[ronnykmarshall]

38. Oh derby, I'm so sorry.

You know in your heart you're doing what's best.

I'll send out an alter to my beloved Mickey to meet Bonnie at the end of the bridge.

:cry:

[LeftyFingerPop]

39. I am very sorry derby.

[UrbScotty]

40. We had a dog named Bonnie whn I was growing up.

She crossed the Rainbow Bridge four years ago.
:hug:

[Wcross]

41. My Grandparents had one too!

Good old dog, she was a great pyrenees and one of the gentlest nicest big dogs I have ever had the pleasure of knowing.

[Spacemom]

43. I'm so sorry.

:hug: for you. And Godspeed for Bonnie.

[applegrove]

44. Sorry for your loss.

[Arugula Latte]

45. I'm so sorry.

She was beautiful, and I know you gave her a good life. :hug:

[Island Blue]

46. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Hopefully, the good vibes in the air across the world today (as a result of the Live Earth events) will carry her sweetly over the bridge.:hug:

[fizzgig]

47. safe passage bonnie

and :hug: to you and yours, derby

[susanna]

48. I'm so very sorry, derby378.

My heart goes out to you both. She was a beautiful girl, and lucky to have had such good people companions. Take care and give yourself time to grieve if you can.

[derby378]

49. ginbarn and I extend many thanks to all of you for your support

We're adjusting. Wore out, but adjusting. And we're trying to make sure our other kitty adjusts, too.

Thank you, everyone.

:grouphug:

[BarenakedLady]

50. I'm so very sorry

:hug:

[Seashell Eyes]

51. Awww pretty kitty!

I'm sorry :hug:

[ThatsMyBarack]

52. So long, sweet girl.

O8)

[GoddessOfGuinness]

53. She's such a beautiful kitty...

I'm so sorry for your loss...
:hug::hug::hug:

[Maestro]

54. I'm so sorry

She is no longer suffering.

[ldf]

55. i am so sorry

it has been two years since we had to put betty to sleep.

it was the hardest thing i have ever done, but it was for her. i have tears in my eyes right now.

we love our babies...

:grouphug:

our thoughts are with you.

[barb162]

56. I'm very, very sorry

What a sweet looking little girl. I think you did the right thing.