Praying for you and Moogle. No matter what happens, please know that you gave him comfort and love...short or long-lived, it's what we all hope for in our lives.
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Moogle in trouble!
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And although you say you cannot do it again, and will not, I suspect the opposite is true. You have that specialness within you, if you did not, these little ones would have never crossed your path in the first place.
I couldnt wait to get home tonight to get a Moogle report. I know you both live all the way across the US, but Ive followed this little guy since your very first post. Ive been thinking about him all day and I did say a prayer or two along the way for this tiny little Florida kitten who stole my west coast heart. And tonight, I along with many others from the sounds of it, will maintain a vigil for this little guy. Whatever the outcome may be, we are all here for Moogle and for you.
As Hissy so eloquently wrote, if its his time to go home...he at least knew the compassion of a human being who cared for him and invested her heart in him. He experienced something magical that so many poor cats out there dont know...what it is like to be unconditional loved and accepted. If he does cross the rainbow bridge, he will have the day to look forward to when his meowmy will join him. So many wont have a human to meet one day, but if it is God's will...Moogle will have enjoyed two weeks of love, care, and kindness. You two were meant to cross paths, though we are all given babies of any type as gifts merely on loan from Heaven. Its good to know that Moogle found you to care for him instead of any number of other humans out there, many of whom wouldnt have shown him the kindness you have.
But I will still maintain the faith that Moogle will use his incredible fighter spirit that has carried him through some incredible odds so far. Im a sucker for underdogs...well, undercats.
As Hissy so eloquently wrote, if its his time to go home...he at least knew the compassion of a human being who cared for him and invested her heart in him. He experienced something magical that so many poor cats out there dont know...what it is like to be unconditional loved and accepted. If he does cross the rainbow bridge, he will have the day to look forward to when his meowmy will join him. So many wont have a human to meet one day, but if it is God's will...Moogle will have enjoyed two weeks of love, care, and kindness. You two were meant to cross paths, though we are all given babies of any type as gifts merely on loan from Heaven. Its good to know that Moogle found you to care for him instead of any number of other humans out there, many of whom wouldnt have shown him the kindness you have.
But I will still maintain the faith that Moogle will use his incredible fighter spirit that has carried him through some incredible odds so far. Im a sucker for underdogs...well, undercats.
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Moogle is gone. He passed about 20 min ago.
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If someone would like to move this topic to the rainbow bridge thread now, that's fine.
Oh I'm soooo sorry - You did all that you could for the little fella...He will be playing happily on the bridge now.
God bless little Moogle - Your meowmy loved you very much
God bless little Moogle - Your meowmy loved you very much
He'll be playing with Minna now
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I am so sorry for the loss. Please know that what was wrong with Moogle had nothing to do with what you did or didn't do- it was much larger than that.
I'll pray for 76 to keep an eye on Moogle until you guys can find each other again some day.
Oh honey, I am sooo sorry to hear that...but I am so thankful that you were there with him as he began his journey back home. I know you are hurting right now, but please know you gave that kitten the best two weeks he could have ever gotten. With you, he stood a chance...whereas without you, he was doomed from the start. Ive kept this poem on my computer for the longest time. I didnt write it myself, but it keeps the pain of being an animal rescuer in perspective and keeps us fighting the good fight.
To my foster mommy, some things Id like to say
First of all to let you know, I arrived up here okay
Im writing this letter from the Bridge, where I dwell with God above
Up here there are no tears or sadness, only eternal love
Please dont be unhappy, just because I am out of sight
Remember I am with you every morning, noon, and night
On the day I had to leave you, my life on earth was through
God picked me up and hugged me, and he said, "I welcome you...
Its good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone...
As for your foster momma, she'll be here later on"
When you think of my life on earth, and the sadness of my last days
Because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears
But do not be afraid to cry, it does relieve the pain
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain
God gave me a list of important things that he would like for me to do
And foremost on his special list, was to watch over and care for you
And when you lay and try to sleep, with the day's chores put to flight
Remember that God is closest to you in the middle of the night
I wish that I could tell you everything that God has planned
But even if I could tell you, you wouldn't understand
But one thing is for certain, though my earthly life is over
I'm healthy, not hurting, and content in my new home
If you can help another, who is in sorrow or in pain
Then you can say to God at night; "My day was not in vain"
And when you're walking down the street, with me on your mind
I'm walking in your footsteps, only a short trot behind
There are rocky roads ahead of you, and many hills to climb
But a rescuer's heart is big and strong
Just take it one day at a time
For it is simply God's nature, and I'd like it for you too
That as you give to the world, the world will give to you
And when your time on earth is up, to leave your body and be free
Remember you are not "going", you are coming up here to me
To my foster mommy, some things Id like to say
First of all to let you know, I arrived up here okay
Im writing this letter from the Bridge, where I dwell with God above
Up here there are no tears or sadness, only eternal love
Please dont be unhappy, just because I am out of sight
Remember I am with you every morning, noon, and night
On the day I had to leave you, my life on earth was through
God picked me up and hugged me, and he said, "I welcome you...
Its good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone...
As for your foster momma, she'll be here later on"
When you think of my life on earth, and the sadness of my last days
Because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears
But do not be afraid to cry, it does relieve the pain
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain
God gave me a list of important things that he would like for me to do
And foremost on his special list, was to watch over and care for you
And when you lay and try to sleep, with the day's chores put to flight
Remember that God is closest to you in the middle of the night
I wish that I could tell you everything that God has planned
But even if I could tell you, you wouldn't understand
But one thing is for certain, though my earthly life is over
I'm healthy, not hurting, and content in my new home
If you can help another, who is in sorrow or in pain
Then you can say to God at night; "My day was not in vain"
And when you're walking down the street, with me on your mind
I'm walking in your footsteps, only a short trot behind
There are rocky roads ahead of you, and many hills to climb
But a rescuer's heart is big and strong
Just take it one day at a time
For it is simply God's nature, and I'd like it for you too
That as you give to the world, the world will give to you
And when your time on earth is up, to leave your body and be free
Remember you are not "going", you are coming up here to me
That is so beautiful - Thank you for posting that
I am so sorry you lost your Moogle.
Bless you for taking such good care and showing such great love to your Moogle....
And bless Moogle and may he RIP forever on rainbow bridge
And bless Moogle and may he RIP forever on rainbow bridge
Mercy, I am so sorry for your loss! Moogle will be deeply missed, I grew attached from so many miles away! I know that your heart is aching, but time does heal. Keep in mind that he is no longer in pain, and no longer sick. You did all that you could and he loved no one more than you. That poem said it all. He'll be so happy to see you when you meet him at the bridge!
Rest in peace sweet baby Moogle
Rest in peace sweet baby Moogle
Oh Mercymanic I am so sorry for the loss of little Moogle, my heart sank when I saw this thread has been moved to crossing the bridge. I am in tears now
but he is in a good place now running and playing and headbutting the other kittens
Here is a little poem I thought was very fitting of Moogle and yourself, I hope you don't mind me honouring him in this way.
Lend Me a Kitten
I will lend to you for a while
a kitten, God said.
For you to love while he lives,
and mourn when he's dead.
Maybe for twelve or fourteen years,
or maybe two or three.
But will you, 'till I call him back,
take care of him for me?
He'll bring his charms to gladden you
and should his stay be brief,
you'll always have his memories
as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay,
since all from earth return.
But there are lessons taught below
I want this kitten to learn.
I've looked the whole world over
in search of teachers true,
And from the folk that crowds life's land
I have chosen you.
Now will you give him all your love,
nor think the labor vain?
Nor hate me when I come to take
my kitten home again?
And my heart replied,
"My Lord, Thy Will Be Done."
For all the joys this kitten brings,
the risk of grief I'll run.
I'll shelter him with tenderness,
I'll love him while I may.
And for the happiness that I've known,
forever grateful stay.
But should you call him back
much sooner than I planned,
I'll brave the bitter grief that comes,
and try to understand.
If by my love I've managed
your wishes to achieve,
in memory of his sweet sweet love,
please help me while I grieve.
When my cherished kitten
departs this world of strife,
Please send yet another needing soul
for me to love all his life.
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RIP Moogle you were so loved by your mommy and everybody here
Here is a little poem I thought was very fitting of Moogle and yourself, I hope you don't mind me honouring him in this way.
Lend Me a Kitten
I will lend to you for a while
a kitten, God said.
For you to love while he lives,
and mourn when he's dead.
Maybe for twelve or fourteen years,
or maybe two or three.
But will you, 'till I call him back,
take care of him for me?
He'll bring his charms to gladden you
and should his stay be brief,
you'll always have his memories
as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay,
since all from earth return.
But there are lessons taught below
I want this kitten to learn.
I've looked the whole world over
in search of teachers true,
And from the folk that crowds life's land
I have chosen you.
Now will you give him all your love,
nor think the labor vain?
Nor hate me when I come to take
my kitten home again?
And my heart replied,
"My Lord, Thy Will Be Done."
For all the joys this kitten brings,
the risk of grief I'll run.
I'll shelter him with tenderness,
I'll love him while I may.
And for the happiness that I've known,
forever grateful stay.
But should you call him back
much sooner than I planned,
I'll brave the bitter grief that comes,
and try to understand.
If by my love I've managed
your wishes to achieve,
in memory of his sweet sweet love,
please help me while I grieve.
When my cherished kitten
departs this world of strife,
Please send yet another needing soul
for me to love all his life.
~
RIP Moogle you were so loved by your mommy and everybody here
I'm so, so very sorry
I was really hoping that Moogle would make it to the vets in time.
RIP Moogle
Play with the other kittens over the bridge, and let the older kitties look after you
RIP Moogle
I am so sorry. I checked this morning first thing to see if he was better, and when I saw it moved to another site my heart sunk. Like Hissy said you did everything you could. I know I have lost little ones and I always feel that God has to be mean to put me through all that pain, but if Moogle didn't have you he would have been alone. So he had a good mommy for a little while. I think God found the perfect person to give Moogle love before passing. I can't help but cry so I know you are in so much pain. I will pray that each day gets a little easier for you. Bless you. I am so sorry
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Dammit. If ever there was a kitten i would hope would make it would be Moogle.
I saw from your first posts how excited and loving you were to this little guy and got emotionally attached to the cat i would never see. I am sure we all did. Im fresh into work and now there are tears in my eyes for the sympathy and feeling of loss you feel. we all feel.
It is soooo hard, this road of taking care of animals, especially bottle babies.
One minute you are on top of the world amazed at this small creation of life. How precious and delicate it is, but its alive and dependant on you. You feel empowered and amazed of the mircale unfolding before your eyes.
then suddenly its gone. I know this feeling to well. I suppose it is why i am so sad for you now. I still feel warmth and softness of little ones i have lost this way in the past. I am sorry your first experience with bottle raising kittens is so hard and sad.
I hope, given the oppurtunity that you would try again. It is a very rewarding and happy experience that few will ever know. unfortantely you experienced the very heartbreaking risk associated with trying to keep a helpless one alive.
You did nothing wrong. You did all you could. As Hissy explained Fading kit syndrom is real and happens without warning or explanation. Call it Gods will, call it fate or just bad luck. either way you are not responcible for his death.
However, you are responcible for all the love warmth and caring Moogle experienced in his short time here. You gave him love and compassion. He would have died a lonely miserable death without your efforts. Noone would have ever known. Such is the fate for many many cats and kittens.
Now Hundreds of people across the world got to have a glimpse of Moogle and had a chance to share in his life.
I hope that your heart heals quickly. I hope that your sadness soon turns into joy. I hope that the sleep you will now have brings comfort and happy dreams of a small kitten playing with shoestrings over the rainbow bridge.
Thank you sooooo much for trying and not giving up.
I saw from your first posts how excited and loving you were to this little guy and got emotionally attached to the cat i would never see. I am sure we all did. Im fresh into work and now there are tears in my eyes for the sympathy and feeling of loss you feel. we all feel.
It is soooo hard, this road of taking care of animals, especially bottle babies.
One minute you are on top of the world amazed at this small creation of life. How precious and delicate it is, but its alive and dependant on you. You feel empowered and amazed of the mircale unfolding before your eyes.
then suddenly its gone. I know this feeling to well. I suppose it is why i am so sad for you now. I still feel warmth and softness of little ones i have lost this way in the past. I am sorry your first experience with bottle raising kittens is so hard and sad.
I hope, given the oppurtunity that you would try again. It is a very rewarding and happy experience that few will ever know. unfortantely you experienced the very heartbreaking risk associated with trying to keep a helpless one alive.
You did nothing wrong. You did all you could. As Hissy explained Fading kit syndrom is real and happens without warning or explanation. Call it Gods will, call it fate or just bad luck. either way you are not responcible for his death.
However, you are responcible for all the love warmth and caring Moogle experienced in his short time here. You gave him love and compassion. He would have died a lonely miserable death without your efforts. Noone would have ever known. Such is the fate for many many cats and kittens.
Now Hundreds of people across the world got to have a glimpse of Moogle and had a chance to share in his life.
I hope that your heart heals quickly. I hope that your sadness soon turns into joy. I hope that the sleep you will now have brings comfort and happy dreams of a small kitten playing with shoestrings over the rainbow bridge.
Thank you sooooo much for trying and not giving up.
