Dr Foofer - A Loving Cat Has Left Us

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The thread discusses the passing of Dr. Foofer, a beloved cat, and the emotional responses of community members. Participants express condolences, share personal experiences with pets, and reflect on the bond between humans and animals.

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  • Emotional support
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  • Expressions of sympathy

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  • Several participants express their sadness and condolences to Evo regarding the loss of Dr. Foofer.
  • Some share their own experiences with pet loss, highlighting the deep emotional connections formed with animals.
  • There are reflections on the challenges of saying goodbye to pets and the feelings of guilt or regret that can accompany such losses.
  • Participants discuss the joy pets bring into their lives and the sadness of their shorter lifespans compared to humans.
  • Some suggest honoring Dr. Foofer by giving extra affection to their own pets.

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Participants generally agree on the emotional impact of losing a pet and express sympathy for Evo's loss. There is no significant disagreement, but individual experiences and feelings about pet loss vary.

Contextual Notes

Participants express feelings of guilt and reflection on their relationships with their pets, indicating that these emotions are common in the grieving process. The discussion remains focused on personal experiences and emotional support.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals who have experienced the loss of a pet or those seeking to understand the emotional aspects of pet ownership may find this discussion relatable and comforting.

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Some very sad news. Dr Foofer, Evo's beloved cat, passed away at 4:30 this morning. :frown::cry:

My thoughts are with Evo, Ricco and her girls.

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Very sad, courage, Evo

Pets should live longer.
 
PF's beloved cat!:frown:
Sorry to hear that!:cry:
 
Sad :frown:
 
:frown: I'm very sad to hear this, even though Evo mentioned that Dr. Foofer was quite ill.

RIP, Dr. Foofer.
 
So sad to hear it, Evo. My thoughts are with you.
 
I'm sorry to hear that, best wishes.
 
My wife and I spent all day with Duke. He was with us when we harvested our beets and carrots and the rest of the chilies, then we spent an hour or so out in the woods (training/play session). We have been quite upset when our ferrets died one by one and swore to have no more pets. There goes that plan. If something happened to Duke we would both be devastated.

My thoughts are with you, Evo. It's really hard to say goodbye...
 
What sad news to see today. I am so very sorry for the loss of the good Dr. Foofer. Sending lots of love and hugs your way.
 
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sorry to hear. =[
 
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Thank you so much everyone. Evo Child and Spawn of Evo are also very saddened. Dr Foofer was very special.
 
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Evo said:
Thank you so much everyone. Evo Child and Spawn of Evo are also very saddened. Dr Foofer was very special.
I hope the fruit bat can cope with the loss, and with being alone when you're at work. I'm sure Dr Foofer was a good companion for him.
 
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Very sorry to hear this Evo. Though, if this photograph is any indication of the kind of life that Dr Foofer had, then I am sure that he was grateful to have had you as an owner. What a sweety :frown:
 
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I'm very sorry, Evo. He seemed like such a sweet kitty. My love to you and Ricco and the girls.
 
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Thanks, Spawn and Evo Child are quite broken up, as am I. He was such a big part of our lives.
 
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It's so hard to say goodbye to pets. They can't talk to us, and they can't tell us what's troubling them (though people aren't much better at that on average), and it is so sad to have to let go of a companion. Again, my thoughts are with you, and I hope the Fruit Bat copes well.

Edit: I have a velcro dog laying on my feet, so that he can tell if I so much as change my mind on some subject. He looks at me intently, as if he has an agenda, though I'm pretty sure it has something to do with manipulating me to get the maximum number of little treats. He never sleeps - he just drops into standby mode. That rule is abandoned when I want to sleep, since Duke seems to be able to snore impressively when I'm trying to get some shut-eye.
 
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Ember sends her deepest condolences...as do I. :frown:
 
  • #19
Oh Evo, I'm so sorry for you and your daughters' loss of Dr. Foofer. I know how immense the heartbreak can be. I'll be thinking of you. Bean sends head-bumps to help you feel better.
 
  • #20
AWW :( So sorry to hear about this Evo. x
 
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:frown: I'm sorry to hear of this too. It's always rough to lose a friend.
 
  • #22
That is rough. My condolences.

They are such a joy for the time they are with us.
 
  • #23
So sorry to hear this. I've never had a pet, but I love cats.
 
  • #24
I know the feeling, sorry for your loss Evo...
 
  • #25
:cry: Our thoughts are with you.
 
  • #26
Thanks all of you, it's so nice to hear your kind words, it really helps ease the pain.
 
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Right now I'm dealing with, "did I do enough?", did I push back enough? could I have done or said something that would mean he'd be alive now? I don't think I did, and it's killing me.
 
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Evo said:
Right now I'm dealing with, "did I do enough?", did I push back enough? could I have done or said something that would mean he'd be alive now? I don't think I did, and it's killing me.

You did more good for him than anybody else could.

In some ways, I grieved more for my cats than I did my parents. My Kitty is pulling (and purring) for you.
 
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No, you did everything just right. I know you did, and that no one could have done better for him. Foofer had a good life and a good mom. Every little creature we love is going to leave us at some point (unless they outlive us, which I see as often being a worse fate), and we have no control over that. He was a very lucky kitty to have landed in your lap.
 
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I'm sorry to hear about your loss, Evo. :frown: I know losing a pet isn't a good experience.
 

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