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Polly Hennessey

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30. JohnP reminded us of what they would say if they could talk to us, Thanks for everything. I had a wonderful time.

Mon Jul 13, 2026, 09:20 PM

8 hrs ago

Tiger knows this and he also knows that he was loved in return. Loving our pets is one of the best things we do. You loved yours and you bridged that space that gave to them the understanding that some humans are worthy of their respect and love. Grief is such a crushing emotion but one that we must accept for the love and loyalty they give to us.

I hope tomorrow will bring the sunshine back but if it doesn’t happen to just remember the wonderfulness of Tiger’s love.

And, by chance, if another Tiger should come into your life know that will be the greatest tribute you can give Tiger - loving another perfect creature.

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I just got off the phone with the Veterinarian, [View all] JMCKUSICK 10 hrs ago OP

It seems that you are doing him a kindness biophile 10 hrs ago #1

Exactly. We can give them a quiet and gentle passing. erronis 9 hrs ago #10

I know you're right, and I feel right doing it, JMCKUSICK 9 hrs ago #18

Cuddles knows you love him. Maybe he wanted to stay with you as long as he could catrose 8 hrs ago #39

Your avatar looks like him, he had a round happy face JMCKUSICK 8 hrs ago #43

Really? Then I know he wanted every possible minute with you. catrose 6 hrs ago #67

He so loved our walks, JMCKUSICK 6 hrs ago #68

I am so sorry. John. Love, debbie debm55 10 hrs ago #2

Thank you Debbie, you're the best. JMCKUSICK 9 hrs ago #19

Do NOT beat yourself up. Life is finite and, yeah, that hurts Attilatheblond 10 hrs ago #3

I'm certainly open to that, I still talk to his sister Snuggles every single day. JMCKUSICK 9 hrs ago #9

😢 johnp3907 10 hrs ago #4

How beautiful JohnP3907 JMCKUSICK 9 hrs ago #11

I love this piece BonnieJW 9 hrs ago #22

😢 bamagal62 8 hrs ago #33

Oh no, John! What did the vet say is wrong with him? SheltieLover 10 hrs ago #5

His kidneys have just shut down JMCKUSICK 9 hrs ago #12

Oh no! SheltieLover 9 hrs ago #13

Thank you SheltieLover JMCKUSICK 9 hrs ago #21

You are a great guy, John SheltieLover 9 hrs ago #25

I am so sorry to hear this Alephy 10 hrs ago #6

Thank you Alephy JMCKUSICK 6 hrs ago #63

It's so hard 😫 i know Faux pas 10 hrs ago #7

I'm sorry John Niagara 10 hrs ago #8

Yu always do yr best SuzyandPuffpuff 9 hrs ago #14

So sorry Omaha Steve 9 hrs ago #15

I'm sorry for your loss, it's something every pet owner eventually has to face FakeNoose 9 hrs ago #16

Love in action, for the benefit of another LatteLady 9 hrs ago #17

I'm so sorry - it is the very worst part of pet ownership. TBF 9 hrs ago #20

I remember being thirteen and understanding that pain is the price we pay JMCKUSICK 7 hrs ago #57

I am so sad for you, John. Nanuke 9 hrs ago #23

Thank you so very much Nanuke, JMCKUSICK 7 hrs ago #58

I'm so so sorry. Peace to you, John Scrivener7 9 hrs ago #24

I'm so sorry! Ocelot II 9 hrs ago #26

"We who choose to surround ourselves The Wizard 9 hrs ago #27

I'm sorry MustLoveBeagles 9 hrs ago #28

So sorry so sad. I know how it feels. I'm going through it too stay strong. Walleye 9 hrs ago #29

JohnP reminded us of what they would say if they could talk to us, Thanks for everything. I had a wonderful time. Polly Hennessey 8 hrs ago #30

❣️🫂 littlemissmartypants 8 hrs ago #31

I'm sorry you are suffering through this painful time. JoseBalow 8 hrs ago #32

I am so sorry. ❤️ bamagal62 8 hrs ago #34

I am so sorry for you. I've had to let a pet go twice. It is always heart wrenching. He'll always be with you. Fla Dem 8 hrs ago #35

I'm so sorry. This is hard. yardwork 8 hrs ago #36

Been there Botany 8 hrs ago #37

John... LuckyCharms 8 hrs ago #38

Oh no, John, this is not what any of us wanted to hear MIButterfly 8 hrs ago #40

So sorry for you. I had to put my kacekwl 8 hrs ago #41

Deepest condolences to you SheltieLover 7 hrs ago #52

Sorry to hear this, kacekwl Bayard 7 hrs ago #59

I am so sorry for your loss, kacekwl MIButterfly 6 hrs ago #65

Lady of the Beasts, please take Your little one gently home in Your niyad 6 hrs ago #70

Just an hour ago, I posted this in a different thread. maybe it will help a little. 3catwoman3 8 hrs ago #42

That's a fantastic perspective, and I'll keep it with me tomorrow. JMCKUSICK 8 hrs ago #45

So very sorry angrychair 8 hrs ago #44

Thanks for the reminder that a miracle is indeed possible Angrychair. JMCKUSICK 7 hrs ago #47

gentle 🫂 mwmisses4289 8 hrs ago #46

I lost my "big dog" about five weeks ago. Ilsa 7 hrs ago #48

Thank you Ilsa, I appreciate the sentiment. JMCKUSICK 7 hrs ago #51

Deepest condolences to you SheltieLover 7 hrs ago #53

"" AllaN01Bear 7 hrs ago #49

Sorry to hear this orangecrush 7 hrs ago #50

I'm so very sorry. sinkingfeeling 7 hrs ago #54

I'm so sorry for you. MN2theMax 7 hrs ago #55

Thank you MN2theMax, JMCKUSICK 7 hrs ago #56

I'm so sorry, John Bayard 6 hrs ago #60

Thank you Bayard, I'll truly be honored to do that for him, JMCKUSICK 6 hrs ago #61

I really am so sorry. LoisB 6 hrs ago #62

Thank you LoisB, I know and feel it from here. JMCKUSICK 6 hrs ago #64

My dear friend, I am so very sorry to hear this. Please know that you niyad 6 hrs ago #66

Thank you Niyad, you must be an answer to one of my prayers, JMCKUSICK 6 hrs ago #69

They will take good care of hm and his sister. And do not be surprised niyad 6 hrs ago #71

I fully expect something to happen, it's crazy how JMCKUSICK 4 hrs ago #74

Thinking of you, and Cuddles Laurelin 4 hrs ago #72

Oh John, 😞 I am so sorry you are having to face this. Know that the deep sadness you feel is the true evidence that KitFox 4 hrs ago #73

I've thought that in heaven, he will be a story JMCKUSICK 3 hrs ago #75

Just be there with Toby. Dunc 3 hrs ago #76