losing our little man
Hello everyone. Despite the very best efforts of Dr. Philibert & JP Buzzerbee himself, we are losing our little man.
Although we have attacked it with the best protocols possible, that vicious, disgusting, hateful cancer has taken hold of poor Buzzy's chest. Without subjecting the poor boy to hours of chemo drips and feeding-tubes, there is nothing more we can do to help our little boy fight. And at best, those efforts would buy us a week or two at most. Jim & I can't ask Buzzy to go thru all of that now, when he hasn't even been able to eat for a week.
We've all heard the phrase, "Say when . . . " well, we are saying "when" for our little man. The past 6 months have been so hard on him; it's just not fair to ask him to fight anymore.
With extremely heavy hearts, we have made an appointment for him on Thursday at 9:30 am. We ask that everyone understand our decision to let our little man go to a place where there is no cancer and no suffering.
We may post again soon, or we may need to take some time off; just not sure at this point.
Thank you all so very much for all of your care & support - it truly does mean the world to all of us.
posted by Twizzler, Jack, Fwankwin, and Gracie at 6:25 PM
105 Comments:
My mama has done this before, and it doesn't get easier, she said. After putting one of her little ones through a lot of "stuff" she said it is wiser and more loving to just send them to the bridge, which she did with the One I was With for a Couple Years.
Please, our hearts and purrayers are with you.
Have courage, and be there for the end. That is what love is....
Oh dear. How sad. Even though many of us have had to help our much loved friends cross over it is sooooooo hard to do. Bless you for knowing "say when." I know that Buzzerbee will leave knowing how loved he is. Please know that you and Buzz and Meep and Jim will be in our thoughts.
Purrs, Prayers and Lots of Loving thoughts at this sad time,
Parker, Mommy and family.
the Serenity Prayer applies here:
"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."
You are wise to know that it is Buzzerbee's time and to not make him suffer.
We are sad you are losing a member of your family. We will light a candle to light his way to the Rainbow Bridge.
Hugs,
Edsel and Edselsmom
Very sad to hear this. But you are right not to prolong his suffering, considering the current quality of his life. They know when it is their time, but we sure hate to see them go.
All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers, and we will be having a Prayer Vigil Thursday evening at the Pet Prayer & Praise Blog.
Buzzerbee will have a lot of friends to greet him at the Bridge.
ML (Mary Lynn)
KC & Missy send purrrrsss and purr-rayers, too.
Buzz, Meep & Family - we know this is hard for all of you but we will be happy that Buzz will be cancer free when he passes over the Bridge. You will be in our thoughts & purrayers. We love you Buzz.
We are so sorry for your loss and agree with Brandi, that although it is hard for us, it is much easier on our little friends to help them cross. Thinking of you. Tina and all the critters on the farm
We're so sorry to hear this, but we understand, and Buzzy knows how much you love him. We'll miss our sweet furriend Buzzerbee, but he'll be happy and pain free at the Bridge, and Those Who Came Before will there to meet him. You're all in our purrayers. We love you, Buzzy.
How sad for you. Buzzerbee will be at peace and you'll be left behind, that is the truly difficult part. That we miss them so much, that they take a piece of our heart when they go, that to us, it's a lifetime of waiting to be with them again. These are the hardest part of letting them go. The easy part is their peace and knowing that there will be no more pain or suffering. We'll be praying for you and Meep and Jim and all of those who love Buzzerbee.
Me and my Momma are really sorry and sad for you. My Momma wanted you to know that she thinks that you were the most loving and caring beans for little Buzz.
Godspeed.
oh Jen, I am so sad for you. We know what you are going through and you are in our prayers. Give Buzzy lots of hugs for us too. Give Meep lots of hugs too. Buzzy will be looking out and waiting for all of you once he gets to the Bridge.
Meezer Mom Mary and Meezer Dad Rob
We are so sorry. Mom had to do the same for her Ariel and she stayed with her. Her eyes are leaking. Its so hard to let go but it is for them we do it. You will be in our thoughts and we will be purrring and puraying for you during this time. Give Buzzerbee a hug from us.
Samantha & Tigger
Oh Buzz... Mum eyes are all leaky after reading this. She agrees with your beans that you have to know when to say when.
Travel well to the Bridge my furiend. May you live on in memories and in hearts.
Purrs.
To Buzzerbee's family,
we didn't know him but we are certainly sad that he has to go to the bridge. From what we have read, we know it's the right decision.
you're in our thoughts and prayers.
Buzzerbee, we'll see you at the bridge.
jesse
dazey
conner cloud
and the mom that lives here
We just went through this with our dear Gizzy, who also had cancer, so we completely understand your feelings. We know how hard it is for you. Please know that you will be in our thoughts on that day. Like Missy Blue Eyes said, Buzz will have a lot of friends waiting for him at the Bridge. I know Gizzy will be there for him.
God bless, sending hugs, purrs and head butts.
Oh we are soooo furry sad. It's very hard to make that decision, but it seems that you have put his interests first. Clearly you are wonderful cat parents and have given him a very loving home.
Hang in there, love, purrs and prayers from Zoey and the furballs.
We're so sorry. This is a tough thing to do, even when you know it is the right thing to do. Give Buzz an extra hug and chin scratch from us, OK?
Sending mournful purrss to all. . .
Ohhhhhh..I am so, so sorry. I know we all had high hopes for him, but you're right, it's not fair to put him through so much just to have him for a little bit longer. But man...I am really sorry and I'm gonna miss him.
Our eyes is leaking and leaking. Mommakitty had to make da decision to help her kitty Geno cross da bridge and she said it was a furry hard decision. We will be thinkin' of yous all on Thursday - purrrs and prayers and hugs.
Oh we's so sad fur yoo all. It's so
hard to hafta do dat. Mommy and Grandma hadta help Chloe to da Bridge. Mommy's eyes are leekin. Yoo's made the best effort to help Buzzy that any Mommy and Daddy can make. We's just so sorry medicine isn't better yet for him. Please give him a smooch for alla us and we'll send lotsa purrs and purrayers for him on his trip to the Bridge and for alla yall that'll miss him so much.
Purrrrrrrrrrrrs,
Sanjee, Boni Maroni, Mini, Gree, Pepi, Grandma Cat and Mom Robyn
we're so very sorry. we don't know what to say, and the Lady's leaking from the eyes too much to type well anyway. we're sending lots of love and purrs to all of you.
we are so sorry.
momma says it is very hard to help a furry friend go to the rainbow bridge but if there is no other hope and if it would mean that he is than happy again without any pain it the right thing to do.
mommas eyes are leaking and we are both furry said for your poor boy being so ill that he has to leave you way before his time.
purrs and lotsa loving and purrayers our thoughts will be with you on thursday morning!
Love sometimes is very hard :(
I'm so sorry you and Meep and Buzz have to go through this. My Mom says your heart will hurt but that you're doing the right thing. We'll be purraying for you all.
I'm so sorry to hear this. :( Although it is very hard to do, you are making the right decision. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I am very sorry to hear your sad news. Buzzy is one of the bravest cats I know. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
My OTW is crying for you. She says she doesn't really know how it feels 'cause she's never lost one of us before, but sometimes she cries just thinking about me not being around the rest of her life to help her get stuff done.
Buzzerbee, me and Persephone and Whisper send you purrs to sing your way to the Bridge.
~Jack
Headbumpies, Buzzerbee...
~Persephone
I pray your heart be comforted by the memory of the time you have spent in each others company. Miss Minka and my sister Suzanne will be at the bridge to help with the crossing. The kindest gift you can give this brave furry Buzzerbee...is this last final one.
Soft head bumps from Miss Peach
Oh, I am so sorry that brave Buzzy is losing his fight. I've got very leaky eyes right now. It's really hard to let go, but you are doing the best thing for Buzzy. He will be pain-free and running around with lots of friends at the Bridge. Give him lots of hugs from me.
I've been reading about Buzzerbee's health battles these last few months and I'm moved by the way you've always sought to do the best thing for him. Our thoughts go out to you at this difficult time,
Purrs and headbutts,
Karen (with Gypsy & Tasha)
“The quality of mercy is not strained;
It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven
Upon the place beneath. It is twice blessed-
It blesseth him that gives, and him that takes”.
-Shakespeare
Our heartfelt purrs and purrayers for all. Buzzy will find many friends waiting to greet him at the Bridge where he wait for you to reunite. Rest peacefully Little one.
~Abby, Boo, Ping, Jinx, Gracie and Mom Debra
MomBean had to help her two old kitties to the bridge (at 15 and 16) for two different reasons. It's not easy, no matter what. He'll always remember how much you love him, and will carry that everywhere he goes.
Oh goodbye Buzzerbee and go to the Bridge. Comforts for yer family left behind ~the fluffy tribe
Mom and Tommy and I are sending lots of love your way at this very very difficult time.
Part of being a compassionate and cat loving person is to know when it's time to let go and let Buzzy stop suffering.
May the memory of Buzzerbee give you comfort as you mourn.
We are very sorry. Our eyes are leaking for all of you. This is a very difficult decision, but if Buzzy can't eat and won't get any better, it is the best you can do for him. We will miss him, but we are glad that he won't suffer any more at the Bridge. We have asked Vincent to meet him when he gets there. Purrrrrs and hugs.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Ninja & Brenda
My mom and I are very sorry for Buzzerbee and for you all..we very much understand what you are doing, for we have helped a much loved elderly cat to cross over The Bridge, and know it is very hard to do. Our purrs and thoughts will be with you over the next few days, and we hope for a peaceful, painfree Crossing for Buzzerbee.
We are very sad for you all and Meep. You are doing the bravest, most loving thing for sweet Buzzerbee.
We are leaking for you. You are in our thoughts and we'll be sending prayers for you during this painful time. Buzzerbee will be missed.
You've loved him so well.
We are furry sorry to hear this mews. You haf given Buzzy an Meep the bestest home possible an helped them thru so much already. Be strong. You're makin the rite decision. It is time.
Hugs an purrs to alla yous. Goodbye, Buzzy, safe passage.
We're so sorry to hear the sad news. Pay extra attention to Meep because he will mourn the loss of his brother, too.
Crews' Mom
As with all the other sweet sentiments here, we also are very very sorry you have to let Buzzerbee go. He was a good kittyboy and he is loved by two of the best beans ever.
we are with you in love and strength, always
~Princess, Caesar and Rosemary
just stopping back in to say Hi one more time to our buddy Buzzy. Travel well to the Bridge. We told Trixie and Norton and The One Who Came Before to join in the welcoming party for you. They will make sure that you learn how to check on Meep and your mom and dad. we will miss you our furriend.
Our thoughts are with you in this difficult time.
Purrs from all of us.
My thoughts and purrayers are with you during this difficult time. I definately support your decision. He will be running and chasing...healthy again tomorrow! I know you will miss him. I went thru very similar circumstances with my sweet Danny Boy who had an aggressive cancerous tumor. I just couldn't see subjecting him to all the treatments just to prolong his life for a few more weeks/months. I still miss him so much, but know he is happy and healthy at the Bridge.
Rest in peace handsome Buzzerbee.
We are heartbroken for you. Nothing can ever make this decision easy. You and Buzzerbee both tried your hardest to stay together for a just little longer. Sometimes the greatest gift of love is to let them go.
When I was born, I had Nine Lives: One, I gave to my mother who brought me into this world;
Seven, I spent pursuing foolish adventures;
the Last, I lovingly entrusted to you for safekeeping.
And to your heart you held it until the time came for me to take it back.
Mom's eyes are leaking pretty bad. She had to do the same for Baby, and it was due to cancer too. She stayed with him, and said it was the hardest, but most loving, thing she has every done.
Thoughts and Purrs are with you.
Tara and Mom
Although we don't know Buzzerbee, we are so furry sad for you and your little man. You are doing a very kind thing for him by ending his suffering. He will be happy and cancer free at the Rainbow Bridge.
Our eyes are leaking for you and Buzzerbee. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Oh Jim and the girl, I think everone knows you are doing the best thing for Buzz. You gave him a very good life and, although it's hard, will make the end easier for him too. While we are all sad for Buzzy, we are also very glad that he has you guys to make the tough decision. We know that Purresident Larry and William's brother Eddie will be waiting for him on the other side.
Please give Buzz and Meep too some extra special purrs and nuzzles from Puff and Spot and us beans too. We understand if you need some time off, but know we will be keeping you in our hearts...
Poor Buzzerbee, this is such a hard decision to make, but it is the right one. Lovely fella Buzzerbee, you are much loved by everyone. Hugs and love to his family xx
I am so so sorry about this. Losing a loved one is always so hard. Buzzerbee appears to be such a cute cat. He definitely fought hard and gave that cancer all that he had. I am sure he will find peace on the other side of the rainbow bridge. My prayers are with you in this difficult time. love.
We are puurrraying for your Buzzerbee.
Love, the Morning Scratch cats + human
So so sorry to hear about this. I (yao-lin's human) had to make the same decision for a dear old lady cat about a year and a half ago. It still hurts now, I know they say that time heals and it does to an extent but you will never stop missing your little friend, ever. I know you are making the right decision, and I am sure you know it as well, hard as it might be to believe. It is for the best, I couldn't bear to watch little Jezebel (my elderly maine coon) suffer and I knew she would want to go with dignity. All our thoughts are with you during this awful time. xxx
You're making a kind (though very difficult) decision. Please know that we're thinking of you during this difficult time.
The Furry Kids and their Mom
Our hearts are breaking for you all. It's so hard to watch them fight the good fight,but you never want to see them suffer. Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Buzzy - we will all miss you greatly.
Purrs
The McKitten-Cats
(and their mom and dad)
We are so sorry to hear the buzzerbee will be leaving. He will leave knowing he was very much loved even at the end.
We'll be thinking of you.
-Amar and Luna
in daylights,
in sunsets,
in midnights,
in cups of coffee,
in inches, in miles, in laughter, in strife
in five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes
how do you measure a year in a life?
how about love?
measure in love...
seasons of love...
You are in our thoughts
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and we will be in prayer for you at 9:30 am. Like everyone has said, this is so hard but it is the kindest thing! Mom's eyes are leaking again. We will miss you, dear Buzzy, but we know our CB friends and relatives will be there to greet you on the other side...even my cousins Buster and Clinger, and all the ones that came before!! Godspeed!
We are sorry to hear this news. We'll light a candle and remember you all in our prayers.
Oh our hearts are aching for you all. You have our purrs and prayers, and our love and our tears. It's never ever easy to let go for the ones left behind. Hang on to the fantastic joy you have been given with Buzzerbee. That awesome gift can never be taken from you all. Peace and Love
My Lady had to help her Miss Kitty over the bridge after she had kidney failure and wasn't going to get better. It was very sad for her, but she said that there was no other choice. It would have taken her a week or so to go on her own and it would have been too painful for both of them. I wish I had gotten to know you Buzzerbee. You seem so nice.
It made my mommy so sad to read about this. She is thinking and praying for you as mommy and daddy, she has been through this with Missy before.
We are purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrring madly for you, too. We are sorry we didn't get a chance to meet buzzerbee. But maybe he and missy can have a good time in kitty heaven now.
~Marie
You, Jim, Meep, and most of all, Buzzerbee will be in our thoughts. We're so sorry that the time has come to say goodbye to the little man. We hope that memories of all of the good times that you shared with him will help ease the pain.
Love, Miss Kitty and her Two-Legged One.
We saw at Mr Hendrick's blog about Buzzerbee about to go over the Bridge. So we came to say that we hope it will be an easy passage and that The-Ones-He-Leaves-Behind will not be too sorrowful.
Oh mouse-droppings! Now we are all leaking water from our eyes...
We will be thinking of you and Buzzerbee.
I understand what you are going through, and you have my prayers.
They will be waiting at The Bridge for us.
Meowm and I will be thinking of all of you.
your family will be in our prayers. i understand what you are going thru as i have lost 2 of my babies to cancer. one i had to help to the bridge. it was one of the hardest decisions to make but it was the right decision.
i miss them all but i rejoice in the love they knew here and the happiness and health they are enjoying at the bridge while they patiently wait for me. i pray that one day your will be able to do the same.
take care and know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
God speed Buzzerbee. You are loved and will be missed.
purrs,
Mia
Oh no. Mom and I are weeping. Even though we know it's the best thing, we also know it's just so very hard and sad to say goodbye. Buzz had a sweet and loving little life, and he'll be with you forever.
I hope he finds my bro on the other side. I think they'd be good pals.
Kissies to you all,
William.
Rest in peace, Buzzerbee. You'll be frolicking on the other side with all those who have gone before you. My prayers are with your family during this hard time.
I'm so so sad to heer that Buzzerbee will be going to the Bridge. Yoo and yer famly are in owr thots and purrayers
The awful cancer took our fur-sister CC (Creature Comfort) to the Rainbow Bridge several years ago, so our human is having trouble not crying. Buzzerbee, you & your family are in our thoughts & purrayers. Hang in there just a little bit longer ... Then it's all the sunshine-filled naps & treats you want! Hope to meet you on the other side (and we'll bring the 'nip).
Thinking of you,
Java, Perl & Sarabi
(And their humans who are new-ish to the kitty blogsphere)
Just stoppin back in this morning to let yu know we wuz thinking of you....
Abby and the gang
Bye Buzzerbee. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers to give them strength to get through the pain of missing you. Give them purrs and head rubs in their dreams.
Beau Beau, Angie, and family
This has made us very said that cancer has done this to a great kitty. Our hearts are with you.
Godspeed Buzzy. We will see you at the Bridge.
Rest in Peace, brave Buzz.
We're finkin of alla yous an Buzzy today. We offer hugs and purrs and a shoulder to cry on.
It is raining here today (I think that is tears for Buzzy) and a rainbow just came out. I know that is a welcome just for Buzzy.
Samantha and I are living this right now, and I'm so sorry that the cancer progressed to this point in Buzzerbee. She'll meet him at the bridge soon, and they can swap stories about us.
Strength and light to you.
Good-bye, Buzz. All of you fellow Housepanther will see you at the Bridge one day.
Peace be with you.
we are so furry sorry for your loss. the only thing that can make us all feel better is knowing that you made the right decision. he no longer hurts and can rest from his struggle.
he knows how much you love him, and will be waiting for you all.
purrs and love
nelson, edmund, nitro, and xing lu
Con te partiro, Buzz.
We were very sorry to hear about Buzzerbee but we know it was the right decision. My sister Hattie had cancer too and she had to go to the Bridge three years ago so she will be waiting to welcome Buzz too.
Please give Meep lots of cuddles and purrs from us.
I am so sorry. You did the right thing though. Years ago, we were faced with the same issue of an aggressive bone tumor growth on a kitty we saved from drowning. We opted to let Dunkin rest quietly and leave the world in peace versus subjecting her to more stress and only a little more time with us.
Bless your hearts- this is never easy
Oh, goodness ... We are so furry sorry.
DMM and the Feline Americans
Buzz, you are one of the first cats I met in the blogosphere. I'm sorry I haven't commented more often. You have been a wonderful and loving member of your family, and now it's time for your work to be done. We are going to miss you. Harlie and I (and all the cats in the blogs) are glad that you found a the loving family that you deserve, and that they have your happiness and best interests at heart. We will all do our best to comfort them, because we know their pain. But the most important thing is that you will no longer feel pain, and we can all take comfort in that. Rest well, good friend.
((((((Buzzerbee and family)))))) All our hearts go our to you. We're so sorry to hear this. We're sending love and purrs. Buzzerbee is a lucky boy to be so loved.
All the Ballicai and the Ballicus Mom
Spirit sez... Momma thought her favorite quote from Watership was kinda appropriate "My Heart has joind the Thousands, for my friend stopped running today"
Ezra sez... We'll miss you Buzzy. Have fun at the bridge. Rest assured that Meep and your people will be well cared for
I'm so sorry for your loss.
How terribly sad to lose one so loved! What good kitty parents to do the right (but oh so hard) thing. Hugs of support to all of you during this hard time.
Buzzerbee - safe journeys to the Rainbow Bridge little man and know that your family will join you there someday.
eyes leaking,
Colleen
Your friends at Kitty Angels will always love and remember you Buzz. You were one of a kind. We feel fortunate to have been an instrument in connecting you with the best home ever; a home you were undoubtedly meant to be in. Just reading the wonderful comments on your blog from fellow cat lovers fills my heart. I am so thankful for the wonderful support system your mom, dad, and brother Meep have been blessed with. Much love from your friends at KA
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. May you hold comfort in knowing he no longer has any hurt or pain.
TT and her Mommy
Good-bye, Buzzerbee. I will miss you lots. I just wanted to stop by again and let you know that I am still thinking of all of you. Give Meep some hugs from me.
your heart must be ever so heavy right now, my thoughts and prayers go out to you,
we've been thinking about you all day today. purrs and love from all of us,
Karen
Grr, Midnight & Cocoa
Amanda, Melanie & Kelly
it's just us again - saying hey Meep, how are you doing? we know how hard it is. And to your mom and dad - hang in there.
Fare thee well, Buzzerbee. Perhaps someday we will meet by the Rainbow Bridge. Meep and the rest, we've been thinking about you.
farewell sweet baby
Safe journey Buzzy. Giff Suzy a headbonk fur us when yu see her at the Bridge. Meep, yore rite. Cancer sucks!
We are so sad. We just heard the awful news. We wish you a safe journey on your way to the bridge. Life is wonderful there.
He will be happy in Haven.
We will play with each other in the future, Okay?
You are not alone.
~~~>_<~~~~~~
We are very sorry to hear about Buzz. Headbutts and purrs from all of us.
We am so sorry. Yore fambly am in our purrayers.
I'm so sorry. My heart's prayers for Buzzerbee, and my condolences and best wishes to his loving family.
I'm very late to find your blog, and I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope Meep will start to blog eventually so that I can visit here often.
what a beautiful little soul -- how lucky you all were to have loved each other so.
nothing else matters.
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