Sadness... when out pets depart

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One of our housecats, Gabriella Jezabelle, has passed away. She died at precisely 6:30 P.M. yesterday. She was wrapped in a blanket, lying on her side within a box where I had placed her weak body, with her sweet little head exposed and my hand upon her middle, to offer comfort to us both. Through her small, fragile form I felt her bones, and counted her shallow breaths as they went from ten with a sigh, to eight with a sigh, to five with a sigh, and I did not leave her side until she finally stretched out then curled up, and passed into the infinite.

My little girl. My little girl. She lived her entire lifetime as a part of our family, except perhaps the (probably) 6 weeks after her birth (she was found on the street and was brought to the shelter). She was tiny, and fluffy, and very, very bold and vocal… hence the chosen name… Gabby… which was bestowed upon this tiny, loud, boisterous kitten in our car on our way home from shelter with her and another rescue, Peaches Delilah, who is with us still. (By her recent behavior, we could have sworn it was Peaches’ time… and perhaps it still is… maybe Gabby went first to pave the way for her calico sister.) Two more housecats and three dogs remain in our home. All are senior citizens.

I am not sad for Gabriella. She had the very best life she could have had, and I have the photos and the memories to prove it. I am sad for my family and me, as we will miss her. We were good stewards, excellent owners and caring pet-parents. It comforts us to think of the tale of the Rainbow Bridge.

Gabriella’s remains will be brought with dignity to the vet she loved, and will be kept safe, along with those of our other pets, who have gone before her.

I ask that you please pray for ALL of us who may have lost companion animals, that we may find comfort and peace at such a difficult time.

Thank you for your consideration.
 
Prayers for the sweet creature. It is said that grief is the price we pay for love, and that is so clearly the case when our beloved pets do not live as long as we do 😦
 
Praying for you and all who have lost their pets.

Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Amen
 
WiccanWoman said:
One of our housecats, Gabriella Jezabelle, has passed away. She died at precisely 6:30 P.M. yesterday. She was wrapped in a blanket, lying on her side within a box where I had placed her weak body, with her sweet little head exposed and my hand upon her middle, to offer comfort to us both. Through her small, fragile form I felt her bones, and counted her shallow breaths as they went from ten with a sigh, to eight with a sigh, to five with a sigh, and I did not leave her side until she finally stretched out then curled up, and passed into the infinite.

My little girl. My little girl. She lived her entire lifetime as a part of our family, except perhaps the (probably) 6 weeks after her birth (she was found on the street and was brought to the shelter). She was tiny, and fluffy, and very, very bold and vocal… hence the chosen name… Gabby… which was bestowed upon this tiny, loud, boisterous kitten in our car on our way home from shelter with her and another rescue, Peaches Delilah, who is with us still. (By her recent behavior, we could have sworn it was Peaches’ time… and perhaps it still is… maybe Gabby went first to pave the way for her calico sister.) Two more housecats and three dogs remain in our home. All are senior citizens.

I am not sad for Gabriella. She had the very best life she could have had, and I have the photos and the memories to prove it. I am sad for my family and me, as we will miss her. We were good stewards, excellent owners and caring pet-parents. It comforts us to think of the tale of the Rainbow Bridge.

Gabriella’s remains will be brought with dignity to the vet she loved, and will be kept safe, along with those of our other pets, who have gone before her.

I ask that you please pray for ALL of us who may have lost companion animals, that we may find comfort and peace at such a difficult time.

Thank you for your consideration.
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I well know the grief attached to losing a beloved cat. I will pray for you and all of us who have lost our pets.
 
To all the precious pets that have died I say thanks for the memories, thanks for the love!

Lord God, have mercy on us that have lost the companions that You have blessed our lives with. May the sorrow in our hearts be turned into thanksgiving for the time we had. Amen
 
Dear God, bless this woman and her family during their time of grief. Help them to grow closer to each other and closer to you, the Almighty God, and creator of all things.

St Francis of Assisi, please watch over their other animals, and bring them peace, amen.
 
I understand your sadness.Probably most very one here has experienced the loss of a beloved pet(s).Prayers for you and your family:(
 
Losing my little Scotty Mac last year broke my heart, may God be with you and your family.
 
Like many others on here, I know exactly what you are feeling. One of my dogs passed away from cancer two months ago. Losing a pet, especially one you have had for many years, is like losing a family member. But you are very right. Having those pictures and memories will always make it better, because you have memories that no one else (besides your family) has, and you will have the ability to treasure them until you see Gabby again. I will be praying for you, and for all those who have lost their beloved pets. May they all be playing together at the Rainbow Bridge until we see them again.
 
I Lord Jesus, you have blessed me and many others with animals! how adorable and cute they are and how much joy and knowledge and spiritual progression they bring to us! Let us remember our journey with our loved pets and remove all unnecessary sadness from my brothers and sisters! We adore your creation in pets andlet us understand that we too are your creation , ever more precious ! amen.
 
I am sorry for the loss of your beloved cat. I pray for you and all people (especially the elderly) who have lost their animal companions. :console:
 
Prayers for you and prayers to st francis for your kitty. I also lost recently a twenty one year old.cat so I can understand how you feel. Blessings
 
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

†

Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Amen.

†
 
Blessed are you, O lord, through all your creatures.
They are beautiful and we love them.
You let us care for them and they bring us great happiness and companionship.
We learn from them about love, about faithfulness and about joy.
They often leave us to return to you their creator.
Thank you for the opportunity to care for their needs this short while.
Comfort us in our loss as we commed them back to your loving will.
Bless all who have special affection for your pets.
Reward their tenderness.

Even the sparrow finds a home, and the swallow a nest for herself,
where she may lay her young, at thy altars,
O Lord of hosts, my King and my God. Psalm 84:3
 
Hail Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with Thee.
Blessed art Thou among women
And Blessed is the fruit of Thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God
Pray for us sinners now
and at the hour of our death.
Amen
 
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