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Polly Hennessey

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14. How difficult for you, Curt. Yet, while losing Tom you
Sat Jul 18, 2026, 09:58 AM
6 hrs ago

reached out to Walleye. Well done, Curt.

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Sad, but, with all his lifelong adventures, he looks ready to rest. blm 7 hrs ago #1
I am grateful that he came inside and didn't go out looking for some place to hide and die Walleye 6 hrs ago #4
You and the great outdoors were all he needed ❤️ MLAA 2 hrs ago #58
It always hurts. I had my old boy Thomas cross over yesterday. My condolences. CurtEastPoint 7 hrs ago #2
It's all so sad Walleye 6 hrs ago #5
How difficult for you, Curt. Yet, while losing Tom you Polly Hennessey 6 hrs ago #14
Lady Bast, please take Your Thomas gently home in Your loving arms, niyad 6 hrs ago #19
I'm so sorry for your loss, CurtEastPoint MIButterfly 5 hrs ago #40
I'm so sorry CurtEastPoint, JMCKUSICK 4 hrs ago #53
Such a handsome boy. SheltieLover 7 hrs ago #3
Thank you, the understanding of people here really helps Walleye 6 hrs ago #7
We've all been through it, Walleye, & it never gets easier. SheltieLover 6 hrs ago #10
I'm so sorry for your loss Quiet Em 6 hrs ago #6
He looked frail but peaceful and relaxed. You both made good decisions biophile 6 hrs ago #8
I am so sorry and I am so happy that you were there for him. Maraya1969 6 hrs ago #9
I'm so sorry, Walleye. HeartsCanHope 6 hrs ago #11
I am so sorry for your loss KT2000 6 hrs ago #12
You are right, Walleye, he came to you. That is pure Polly Hennessey 6 hrs ago #13
So true, thank you Walleye 6 hrs ago #16
From your posts in the past I know Tiger had a marvelously rich, adventurous life and always came home to your love. MLAA 6 hrs ago #15
Thank you, the sympathy helps, really does Walleye 6 hrs ago #17
Sending you very big hugs Chicagogrl1 6 hrs ago #18
hugggggs, my dear friend. He knew that he was loved and cherished, niyad 6 hrs ago #20
Thank you very much, Patches is staying very close this morning Walleye 6 hrs ago #21
Hugs! Pucks mom 6 hrs ago #22
RIP Tiger. What a sweetheart So sorry for your loss 58Sunliner 5 hrs ago #23
Thanks so much for caring Walleye 5 hrs ago #24
I know it's hard to lose them. 58Sunliner 5 hrs ago #30
My wife and I have a feral we have been feeding for at least 20 years. JPK 5 hrs ago #25
Wow, I know just how you feel Walleye 5 hrs ago #26
I'm hugging my little Gabby cat just a little bit tighter this morning, Walleye, slightlv 5 hrs ago #27
Thank you so much Walleye 5 hrs ago #28
😿🫂 mwmisses4289 5 hrs ago #29
My wife and I have had many cats over the course of our lifetime. patphil 5 hrs ago #31
Thank you, yes, I don't have children of my own so they are my family Walleye 5 hrs ago #35
rest in peace tiger. ..i am so sorry for your loss walleye. to lose a much loved fur kid is tough dawn5651 5 hrs ago #32
Thank you yes it is tougher than people without pets realize Walleye 5 hrs ago #34
I almost lost my beloved Bombay a week ago orangecrush 4 hrs ago #50
Thanks for the sympathy, that was good luck for your kitty. She has eight lives left. Walleye 1 hr ago #64
i agree..i had two that owned my heart i no longer have either and i miss them every day. dawn5651 2 hrs ago #63
So sorry our pets samplegirl 5 hrs ago #33
Precious picture. Thanks Walleye. George McGovern 5 hrs ago #36
Thank you for being there and understanding Walleye 5 hrs ago #37
Sorry to see him go... 2naSalit 5 hrs ago #38
You are right, it is a very solid bond. We shouldn't try and figure it out. Walleye 4 hrs ago #42
You both did very well Half-step 5 hrs ago #39
Thank you. Much appreciated. Walleye 4 hrs ago #41
Beautiful kitty who knew who he wanted to be with at his end... hlthe2b 4 hrs ago #43
Thank you very much. This crummy weather isn't helping. Walleye 4 hrs ago #44
Our fur babies... GiqueCee 4 hrs ago #45
Thanks so much Walleye 4 hrs ago #47
RIP Tiger. bamagal62 4 hrs ago #46
Thank you Walleye 4 hrs ago #48
... orangecrush 4 hrs ago #49
RIP, Tiger. And thank you, Walleye, for looking after him all that time. Ocelot II 4 hrs ago #51
I'm so sorry, Walleye. Diamond_Dog 4 hrs ago #52
Yes. We know we will outlive them, but that's sort of a bargain we make when we adopt them. Walleye 2 hrs ago #62
You mentioned in an earlier response JMCKUSICK 4 hrs ago #54
Thank you, that is so comforting. He could've run away at any time, but didn't, that means a lot. Walleye 2 hrs ago #61
I'm sorry for your loss, Walleye Niagara 3 hrs ago #55
So true. They have no ulterior motives. It's just love and companionship. Walleye 2 hrs ago #60
Absolutely Niagara 1 hr ago #65
Beloved, you were there when I needed you. purrmaid 3 hrs ago #56
What a tribute to your relationship that he sought you out at the end... 3catwoman3 3 hrs ago #57
Yes, you understand. I always would've wondered what happened this way I know for sure he passed peacefully. Walleye 2 hrs ago #59
That knowledge itself is truly priceless, JMCKUSICK 36 min ago #66
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