Carlo

Carlo, 10 years of age, a long-term resident of our local shelter, left us today. A victim of neglect, he came to the shelter FIV+, with heart disease and a number of infections that left him toothless and blind in one eye. Just a few weeks ago we were rejoicing because he'd finally found a forever home. Sadly, it wasn't to be, and he spent the last few weeks of his life at the vet's rather than being spoiled rotten by his new caregiver. The FIV won.

Carlo, you were such a patient boy, putting up with Maurice's whining, Lucky's posturing, and Benny's hogging the most comfortable spot on the cat tree without complaint. You were a little angel about taking your many medications. You enjoyed simple pleasures so much - a sunny spot in your room or the catio, being brushed and petted, a pouch of wet food with gravy, a soft blanket. Your purr was so deep and loud that we called it your "rumble", and we all miss hearing it.

Did you know how much we all loved you? I hope so. The shelter became your home and the volunteers your family. You mattered, and you'll live on in our hearts and memories. RIP, sweetie.

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I'm sorry to hear about Carlo.  He was a great cat and I wish life had dealt him a better hand.

Take comfort knowing that he is happy across the bridge w/ others like yourselves who love him dearly!

RIP Carlo ~

I am so sorry.  I wish all kitties were born into a caring loving home, unfortunately I think the majority are not.  At least he was cared for and loved at the end rather than dying alone on the streets.  

I am so sorry for your loss.  Poor kitty had a hard life but is now free.

I am so sorry to hear about poor Carlo. Tears were streaming down my face as I was reading this post. I just love cats so much and can't understand how anyone would ever want to harm or neglect a poor innocent animal. I am glad he had known some love in his life from wonderful people like you. It is just so sad that after just finding a forever home, he had to leave.
Poor Carlo!
I just hope he realized that he was very much loved and will surely be missed.
He was a beautiful cat!
RIP Sweet Carlo!
You will be missed!

I'm so sorry that Carlo has crossed the bridge, I'm sure he knew how much you all loved him at the shelter.

RIP Carlo.

Thank you, everybody. We're all very bummed out that he didn't get to enjoy his new home, though to Carlo, the shelter was "home" after so many years there. He was such a gentle and accepting soul.

I'm so sorry for to hear Carlo has went to Rainbow Bridge   I'm sure he knew how much everyone loved him at the shelter.

RIP sweet Carlo

I'm so very sorry that the world has lost such a gentle and beautiful boy. He deserved so much more, but thankfully there are angels like like that shelter and you, jcat, that made the world of that precious cat a world of careing and love. My heart breaks for that beautiful boy not getting to his forever home, but because of those loving volunteers and the shelter, he received a home and care, the only home he ever knew. I'm sure he was happy and secure, and now will join the countless others that wait for all of us at the Rainbow Bridge. Thank you for sharing his story, we will all embrace him in our hearts and make sure that his story is not forgotten. RIP beautiful Carlo!

Ohhh such a beautiful boy and sad story ..I am so sorry

I'm so sorry, Tricia. Rest in peace, Carlo.

Oh, Tricia.  I'm so sorry.  

Beautiful Carlo