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tavernier

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7. My husband's cat (his bestie next to me)

Sat Dec 13, 2025, 05:56 AM

Dec 13

passed ten years before him. We had Scottie cremated and hubbie’s wish was that when his own ashes went out to the water next to our home, Scottie’s would go at the same time. So when my hubby passed, I took Scottie from his ceramic container (which was painted with his image), and both went swimming in the Florida bay, as per hubbie’s wish.

Their souls were not in the ashes. They are with me everyday.

Sorry for your loss.

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Anybody here tonight? We lost our sweet baby girl dog on Wednesday. [View all] Silver Gaia Dec 13 OP

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So sorry I hope you get this resolved and possibly get another pet friend. I know it's impossible to Replace loved one Walleye Dec 13 #4

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I'm sorry you have lost your girl Dr. Shepper Dec 13 #5

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Call your vet & get her body back SheltieLover Dec 13 #27

By the time I realized I didn't want to do it, Silver Gaia Thursday #77

I'm so glad it all worked out & that you feel connected again. SheltieLover Thursday #81

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My husband's cat (his bestie next to me) tavernier Dec 13 #7

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i am so sorry you're going through this. orleans Dec 13 #9

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Yes, Fionna was the puppy who healed the hole in my heart Silver Gaia Sunday #45

So very sorry, Gaia gademocrat7 Dec 13 #11

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I'm so sorry for your loss. iemanja Dec 13 #12

Yes, I will begin planning this tomorrow. Silver Gaia Sunday #47

Very sorry for your loss Deminpenn Dec 13 #13

Thank you for sharing your experiences, Deminpenn. Silver Gaia Sunday #48

Sadly, there's not much you can do to change the outcome. It's the cycle of life. Time will make it easier to bear, Vinca Dec 13 #14

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We lost our Pheobe a year and a half ago..... frogstar0 Dec 13 #17

I'm so sorry I made you cry! But your words brought tears back to my eyes as well. Silver Gaia Sunday #50

Lost your dog lhatcher2 Dec 13 #18

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I'm so sorry. I know how you feel. ... littlemissmartypants Dec 13 #24

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Hope you get a good sleep. 70sEraVet Dec 13 #29

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Yes, they are. Very much so. Silver Gaia Sunday #55

Hugs I'm so sorry for your loss. I have never waited more than 7 days for the return of ashes. I prefer cremation sinkingfeeling Dec 13 #31

Thank you for the hugs. Silver Gaia Sunday #56

This happened to me years ago, but I know my little doggie was with me in spirit by my side. Irish_Dem Dec 13 #32

After reading all these kind words last night, Silver Gaia Sunday #57

Yes mine never leave home either. Irish_Dem Sunday #65

The return of her ashes did help. Silver Gaia Thursday #78

Excellent. The connection is back. Irish_Dem Thursday #80

Lady of the Beasts, please take Your little Fionna gently home in Your niyad Dec 13 #33

So Mote It Be. Silver Gaia Sunday #58

It is very hard to say goodbye to a family member LetMyPeopleVote Dec 13 #34

Indeed, it is. Thank you. Silver Gaia Sunday #59

You didn't let her down. You did the right thing. She is in no pain and is not suffering. Botany Dec 13 #35

Thank you, Botany. Silver Gaia Sunday #60

So sorry for your loss. applegrove Dec 13 #37

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Care for the living Dear_Prudence Dec 13 #39

I am so sorry for your loss as well. Silver Gaia Sunday #62

You lost a dear family member and I'm so sorry for your loss berniesandersmittens Dec 13 #40

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Oh what a sweet gorgeous fluff ball Dr. Shepper Sunday #66

She was definitely a sweet gorgeous fluffball. Thank you. Silver Gaia Sunday #71

So sorry for your unbearable loss montanacowboy Sunday #64

Thank you so much, montanacowboy. Silver Gaia Monday #72

In our family, we have chosen to call that most difficult decision "liberating the spirit." 3catwoman3 Sunday #67

It helped to remember that. Silver Gaia Thursday #73

I am so, so sorry for your loss. Trueblue Texan Sunday #68

Thank you so much, Trueblue Texan. Silver Gaia Thursday #74

You did not let your dog down - she was clearly loved right up to the end. waterwatcher123 Sunday #69

Thank you, waterwatcher123. Silver Gaia Thursday #75

Dear Silver Gaia, I am so sorry for your loss. MIButterfly Sunday #70

Your kind and thoughtful words helped, MIButterfly. Silver Gaia Thursday #76

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