Thursday, February 24, 2011

A sad day here ~ RIP Gus


I have some very sad news...beautiful, adorable Gustave (originally Ophelia) died yesterday. His passing, to a better and pain free place I'm sure, is shocking and devestating. He'll be remembered always for his vivacious, larger-than-lfe personality, for how sweet and loving he was and for his beauty, partially due to his Maine Coon ancestory. This is the very difficult part of rescuing cats off the street and giving them a warm, loving home. Thank you to everyone who wished Gus the best while he was ill. We'll miss you Gus.
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24 comments:

  1. bermudaonionFebruary 24, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear about Gus, but I'm happy to know that his final days were spent where he was loved.

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  2. ZibileeFebruary 24, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Oh Amy! I am so sorry to hear of Gus' passing! I lost two cats a couple of years back, and my heart is still broken for them. I know how hard this can be and will be thinking and praying for you. Take it easy, my friend, and be good to yourself. Gus would want that.

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  3. avisannschildFebruary 24, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Oh Amy, I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. I'm way behind on my blog reading, so I didn't even realize he was sick. My heart goes out to you -- I know how hard it is to lose a cat. Take care of yourself.

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  4. JoAnnFebruary 24, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    So sorry to hear this sad news....I know how hard it is to lose a beloved pet. Take care, Amy.

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  5. Sandy NawrotFebruary 24, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Losing a pet, even where there are so many surrounding us, is just awful. You at least provided a warm safe happy place for him while he was with you, and is in kitty heaven with my Hope and Buzz.

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  6. TiFebruary 24, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    There's something special about a cat's spirit. It seems to stay with you, long after their little bodies give out. That's been my experience, anyway. Gus will always have a special place in your heart, and as nonchalant as cats are, they know who loves 'em.

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  7. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaFebruary 24, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Amy, I am so sorry to learn about Gus; how very sad. I am happy his 9th life was spent with a loving lady like you. HUGS

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  8. Sheila (Bookjourney)February 25, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    So sorry for your loss... *hugs*

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  9. UnknownFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    I'm sorry for your loss, Amy! He certainly looked like a very vivacious cat but like you said, he's also now in a better place.

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  10. KathyAFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    So sorry, Amy. I know how hard it is to lose a beloved pet.

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  11. TheBookGirlFebruary 25, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    So sorry to hear about Gus, Amy. You did give him so much love, and got so much in return.

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  12. WilloughbyFebruary 25, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear about your beloved Gus. I know how hard it is to lose a pet. Sending hugs!

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  13. AlexFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear about Gus. I hope that your other cats are able to comfort you during this time.

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  14. LisaFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    So sorry to hear about Gus but how lucky for him that he got to spend his last months with someone who took such good care of him.

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  15. Michelle Stockard MillerFebruary 26, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear this, Amy. He was so sweet and beautiful. I know you will miss him. He was lucky to have spent even a day with you, so I know he left this world happy. Hang in there. =O)

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  16. KathleenFebruary 27, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    I'm so sorry to hear about his. He was a beautifully handsome cat.

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  17. BookQuoterFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    So sorry about this sad news about Gus.

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  18. AnnaMarch 1, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    So sorry for your loss. ((HUGS))

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  19. DarleneMarch 2, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Amy, I'm so sorry to hear this. It's so devastating to lose a pet. Many hugs to you.

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  20. WallaceMarch 3, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear about Gus, he was beautiful. I know that it is incredible hard to loose an animal. Sending hugs your way.

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  21. EsmeMarch 3, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    Amy I am so sorry to hear this. My heart is with you. Thankfully Gus had time in your home where he was safe.

    xo Esme

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  22. Pesky Cat DesignsMarch 4, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    I am so sorry to hear about sweet Gus! My heart goes out to you.
    How lucky he was to have lived in your loving home.

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  23. Pesky Cat DesignsMarch 4, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Big big hugs to you as well!

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  24. AnonymousMarch 9, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    I'm so sorry to see this, Amy, and sorry to be so late! Hugs being sent your way!

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