Goodbye O'Malley :(

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Thu, 03/07/2013 - 12:06

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Goodbye O'Malley :(

O'Malley took a turn for the worst last night. He couldn't stand and would only sleep. He then fitted early this morning so we were there at the vets this morning when they opened and they gently put him to sleep. He wasn't really there by this point anyway, his eyes were flicking side to side

We took him in last May when he was found and handed in to the vets. They couldn't find a home for him as he had many suspected problems but I knew we had to bring him home. As it happened a he only had a hyperactive thyroid, they thought he would also have liver, heart and kidney problems. He has had a very happy home with us for the last remaining months of his lifetime and he will be very much missed.

Here are a few pics of him.

This is what he looked like when we got him, before his thyroid was under control.

And this was him now

This was on my knee in the car to the vets a couple of days ago

Thank you so much to everyone for your kind thoughts and love for us all here. It's been a sad week in the princess house and a very sad day today. It's raining outside, a reflection on our moods

Xxxxxxx

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Thu, 03/07/2013 - 12:17

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Oh Robyn I'm so sorry, as a cat lover and owner of many years I know how bad it is. Big hugs x

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Thu, 03/07/2013 - 12:43

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So sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you and Sy.

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Thu, 03/07/2013 - 14:10

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I am so, so sorry for your loss, Robyn. It is so evident how much you and Sy loved and cared for O'Malley and I'm sure you made his quality of life so much better for his last days. Hugs and prayers for both of you!

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Thu, 03/07/2013 - 14:24

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Rest in Peace O'Malley. Robyn, so sorry for your loss.

Thu, 03/07/2013 - 14:39

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Thank you xxxxxx have buried him in the garden now, I think that was the hardest part. Going to buy some roses at the weekend to plant for him and also for Emily who we lost in September x

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Thu, 03/07/2013 - 15:46

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So sorry, extremely heartbreaking to lose a furbaby. You gave him a good life and much love...

Thu, 03/07/2013 - 15:47

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Robyn you can see the difference your love and caring made in his appearance. I'm sure his mental well-being was just as enhanced. I am so sorry for your loss. Our animals become a part of the family, and leave a hole when they are gone.

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Thu, 03/07/2013 - 16:22

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I know O'Malley had a wonderful home with you, I can tell by how much better he looks in the recent photos, even though he was sick. What a handsome boy he was. And he looks so content and at peace on your lap in the last photo, so I know he trusted and loved you very much.

Thu, 03/07/2013 - 16:35

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I'm so sorry for your loss, Robyn. Thinking of you and Sy

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Thu, 03/07/2013 - 19:02

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So sorry for your loss Robyn. I am certain that O'Malley has now joined Emily and they are playing in Kitty Heaven.

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Thu, 03/07/2013 - 21:08

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Sorry for your loss Robyn.

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Thu, 03/07/2013 - 21:25

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My sympathies Robyn.

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Thu, 03/07/2013 - 22:06

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I am so very sorry for your loss. O'Malley was a handsome fellow. (He does look like Thomas O'Malley, the alley cat). You are very special person, a kitty's guardian angel - I'm humbled by your true acts of kindness. I know O'Malley will always live in your heart. My thoughts are with you and your family during this very difficult time.

Thu, 03/07/2013 - 22:12

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Robyn my heart goes out to both you and Sy. You loved O'Malley so much and it showed. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace O'Malley.

Thu, 03/07/2013 - 22:15

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Hi Robyn - our hearts go out to you. What a gorgeous kitty. He was so fortunate to come into your lives, and clearly he left as mark on your hearts as well. Deepest sympathies from Joe and I.

Thu, 03/07/2013 - 22:45

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Oh, Robyn, so sorry. My Tiger is also a thyroid kitty. He is 13, and 3 years ago he went for iodine radiation. It saved his life, but he is starting to look a little rough around the edges again. You have my sympathies, and no matter how many kitties you have, each one is special.

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Thu, 03/07/2013 - 23:29

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Fri, 03/08/2013 - 00:34

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So sorry to hear the news

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Fri, 03/08/2013 - 00:40

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I'm sorry for your loss

Fri, 03/08/2013 - 01:58

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What a beautiful fur baby. As a fellow cat lover, my heart is breaking. O'Malley was lucky to have you as his human, and I know he brought immeasurable joy to your life. I'm very sorry for your loss.

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Fri, 03/08/2013 - 10:41

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I cannot put into words how touched I am by the kindness you have shown me taking the time to reply and think of us. It really touches my heart.

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Sat, 03/09/2013 - 02:27

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Robyn - I'm so sorry for the loss of O'Malley...he is in a good place now, and you helped him live out the rest of his life as a happy and loved kitty...send you lots of pixie dust...xx

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Sun, 03/10/2013 - 03:46

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So sorry, Robyn. We love our kitty-babies, don't we? I just lost my sweet Cooper. They are special little spirits who we are so lucky to live with and love! My thoughts are with you!

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Wed, 03/13/2013 - 02:54

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Oh, Robyn, I'm so so sorry. He was a beautiful cat and I'm sure he was thrilled to have you. *hugs*

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Mon, 03/18/2013 - 00:41

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So so sorry to hear about this. Kitties become our family. It hurts when they leave us on the rainbow bridge.

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Goodbye O'Malley :(