be at peace, sweet Ubee



Tonight, Ubee took a sudden turn for the worse.
He was walking along, then fell over. His back legs stopped working.
I picked him up, and knew that he didn't have long.
There was just too much internal damage - we'll never know from what -- but when Bessie found him, his back end never was right. He put up a valiant fight, but in the end it wasn't enough.
I got into bed and held him. He crawled up under my chin and wrapped his paws around my finger and purred one last time.
Then he went to the bridge.

Spooker was with me in bed, and Daphne is here on my feet now.
Somehow, I'll be okay.

Please say one last prayer for our little guy.
I love you, Ubee.

Ubee at peace, now.

Mo and The Purries

103 comments :

  1. OH NO!!! poor sweet little Ubee. This has been a really bad week in the cat blogsphere. Morgen, you are an angel and you give so much of yourself. Thank you for showing Ubee love and compassion and kindness. He went to the Bridge wrapped up in your love and is now free to run and play. I am so so sorry. - Meezer Mom Mary

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  2. Blessing to all the little kitties out there suffering from no-poo syndrome. I am sorry for the loss of the little addition to the family Chloe. Please comfort Mo in this time of sadness. I am truly sorry for your familys loss. God Bless, Callie

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  3. Anonymous2:39 AM

    Oh no! We're so sorry! Our Lady's eyes are leaking all over the place. We're glad he had so much love during his last couple days. We've gotta go get the Lady a whole lotta tissues now.

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  4. Oh no. :( I'm so sad to hear that little Ubee went to the Bridge. Our eyes are leaking. It has been a very sad morning all around. You are an Angel for helping Ubee, Not The Mama, and he knew some kindness and love thanks to you before he went to the Bridge.

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  5. My heart hurts. And yes, my eyes are leaking streams.
    The only good thing is that he didn't go to the bridge all alone out on the streets. He had you to guide him. But my heart still hurts for you...
    Love you,
    Gracie

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  6. Oh, so very sad. At least his last days were filled with love and comfort.

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  7. Purrs and nosekisses for you, Not The Mama, you are a hero to kitties evrywhere for the love you gave Ubee.

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  8. Anonymous7:41 AM

    You are so great, Not the momma! Those kitties are lucky to have you. Ubee is in a better place now and he is out of pain. Thank you for making his final hours comfortable!

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  9. Oh, Mo.
    I'm so sorry. I know what it's like to have a kitten die in your arms.

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  10. Poor little Ubee. We are so sorry to hear that he didn't make it. You did all that anyone could have done, and he got lots of love and care.

    Purrs.

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  11. Poor little guy! At leest yoo tried to help him. Nobody else did and now he'z all better and playing at the Bridge. Purrs sent to yoo frum Pumpkin, Tiger, Bebe, Blackie, Quincy and Benson the noo wofie.

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  12. oh the little darling. not the mama, you were so good to him honey. thank you for doing what you did to make him more comfortable and to show him what love is like. he would never have known that were it not for you honwy...

    hugs, auntie bee

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  13. I am deeply sorry to hear of the loss of Ubee. It has been a hard week in the blogosphere...purrs for all........

    Abby, Boo, Ping, Jinx and Gracie

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  14. I am so grateful Ubee had you to give him love. My heart is breaking and it hasn't even healed from losing my own beloved kitty in June. All we can do is love them and believe that they are happy and healthy on the other side and that they will joyfully meet us when we get there. Bless you Mo, you're one of the good guys, an angel to animals in need.
    Hugs,
    Lorianna

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  15. I am so glad you shared Ubee with us, even for the short time he lived. At least he had the opportunity to know love and a home.
    ML (Mary Lynn)

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  16. Oh no :( We's so sad that Ubee couldn't say. We's liting candles for his trip to tha Bridge and sending purrs for yall to feel peace too.

    Everycat's so sad we's opened the new chat room for purrs and meowing. If you wanna stop by sometime, please do, but we unnerstands if you don't feel up to it.

    Purrrrrrrrrrrs soft,
    Sanjee, Boni Maroni, Mini, Gree and Pepi

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  17. Oh how sad! You did such amazing things for little Ubee and he went to the bridge as happy as could be. Its very sad but now he isn't in pain.

    Purrs!
    Kaze

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  18. You must take comfort in knowing you did everything you could for the little guy. We're all sharing the pain of so much loss in the cat blogosphere the past week.

    Give Chloe, Daphne, Jaz & Auntie S extra kisses & hugs.

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  19. You made little Ubee's last moments on Earth precious ones. You gave him the right to wait for you at the Rainbow Bridge.

    Be at peace that he no longer feels pain or discomfort.

    Purrayers and headbutts for you from us.

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  20. we are so sorry to hear about Ubee but know that he is at peace at the bridge. We are sending comfort foofs and purrs for you so you can feel more at peace. What a wonderful thing you did to help Ubee. Our thoughts are with you ~The Fluffy Tribe

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  21. Oh... I'm so sorry. It's heart breaking. We'll say extra prayers for both of you. You are a gem of a person Morgen.

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  22. I'm so sorry for your loss. You really did everything you could possibly do for little Ubee! He knew he was loved. God Bless You!

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  23. Oh No! Oh I am so, so sorry. Bless you Not The Momma for caring for the little guy and for being there for his journey. He left being loved, as all creatures should. I am so sorry for you, I know he wrapped his little paw around your heart.
    Purrs and hugs...
    Ubee is at peace now.

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  24. Anonymous11:00 AM

    How heartbreaking! We had such hope for the little guy.

    He was lucky to have such an angel during his last days to show him that humans aren't all mean and scary.

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  25. We are so sorry...our hearts are breaking for that sweet little one. You can find peace in that you gave him so much love and were with him in the end.

    Ubee rest in peace....

    -The McKitten-Cats

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  26. One poor little lost soul who didn't die alone in a gutter thanks to you. Be at ease, he finally knew love and went to the bridge knowing someone cared. God's been getting a lot of kitty angels this week...

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  27. OMG! Bless his little tiny heart. We're so glad that he had a few days with your love and kindness before he left this physical place of pain and torment. He will be walking and dancing free on the other side now. We gotta go and finish this cry now.

    Luf, Us

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  28. Poor little guy! At least he had you to care for him and give him lots of love. That's what's important. We share your sadness, Morgen. Purrs

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  29. Oh no. I was reading posts in order and was really hoping for good news today.

    Bless his heart, and yours, Mo.

    You know, we won't know what happened to him in his short little life, but we will know that his last few days were warm and happy and filled with love. He wasn't alone, and he was safe, and he had yummy sauce in his belly, and he had Mo to cuddle with.

    And now he can walk and run and play.

    Thinking about you today, Mo.

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  30. I don't know how much more I can take... it seems we are all in a real bad down time... but good things will start to happen soon... I am sure.
    Poor little Ubee - I am glad he found his way to you and had lots of love and comfort before he went to the bridge. I am with you in your pain, believe me!
    Karl

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  31. Our purrs and prayers are with you and for Ubee. What a beautiful little baby cat, and how sad for all of you. We'll be thinking about you all and sending positive thoughts your way.

    Purrrrrrrrrrs.

    Grace & Company

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  32. Oh no, Ubee. This is very upsetting and heartbreaking. I am so sorry that Ubee did not make it. But I am grateful that he went to the Bridge with you holding him and knowing he was loved. At least he knew love in his short life before he had to leave. Goodbye sweet Ubee.

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  33. Oh, Not the Momma, I am so sad to hear that little Ubee just couldn't make it. My momma said she had a similar experience with a little kitten before--poor little guy was just too sick inside and couldn't get his insides working again. We are glad to know that Ubee was not alone and was loved.
    Your buddy, Jimmy Joe

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  34. We are so sorry to hear about Ubee. Our condolances. We're happy that he was very loved to the end, and that you had a chance to share in his life.

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  35. We are so sorry to hear about Ubee. Our condolances. We're happy that he was very loved to the end, and that you had a chance to share in his life.

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  36. I regret I wasn't aware of what was happening with Ubee. What a beautiful baby he was.

    I'm glad you were there for him, Not the Mama.

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  37. Oh, honey, I'm so sorry. You were wonderful to make sure Ubee's last days were comfortable and peaceful.

    RIP, Ubee.

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  38. Anonymous1:59 PM

    Oh no, what sad news! My heart goes out to you in the loss of precious little Ubee. What an angel you were for giving him such love and care and he will always love you from the Bridge.

    Purrs, snuggles, love and comfort from Marilyn.

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  39. Spirit sez... What a terrible week this has been. Momma's eyes are leaking. We were purring so hard for little Ubee.

    Ezra sez... Momma sez bad things happen in threes. We know Ana and Oscar will take good care of Ubee for you.

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  40. Oh, no, I am so sad about Ubee. I meant to follow along every day, but I got busy and forgot. I am glad that he had you to love him during the last few days of his short life.

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  41. Oh no, Not the Momma -- we Ballicai are purrin' and we are so sad to hear about little Ubee. Poor little feller. We're so glad he got such good love and care from you, and I know you will miss him bunches.

    Kittyhugs and purrs and lotsa love from MaoMao and the Ballicai.

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  42. Oh, Not the Momma, we are so sorry to here of Ubee going to the Bridge. We are so glad you took him in and gave him comfort and love at the last. Our purrrrrrs and purrayers are with you.
    (((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))
    Samantha, Tigger and Mom

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  43. Ubee is over the rainbow bridge, waiting for you, some day a long time from now. There is plenty of light, playing through trees, blown in a warm spring breeze, dancing leaves fluttering around and salmon flavored whatever they eat in the Summerlands.

    This pain is horrible and real and my heart breaks for you. Your life will never be the same without Ubee and that is as it is supposed to be. A memory of sweet sorrow that is as sharp as a blade now, but will mellow into a wips of a mingled half smile, when you are ready, in your time.

    Have a ritual for Ubee. If you want me to send you the one I cooked up for the passing of my dog, Jesse, just say the word. If not, I am still here, candle lit, love sent.

    Nancy

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  44. I am so sorry to hear about this Hon! :(

    Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss...

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  45. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You did right by little Ubee. How blessed he was to have found you. I can't think of a better way to go from this world to the next than what you described.

    Please take care of yourself. When grieving, it's important to drink extra water.

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  46. Mo...I don't know what to say....sending you a big hug

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  47. the past few days have been so sad on the blogosphere, i feel like i have lost so many potential furrends...i wish i had known Ubee...lots of love and hugs from me, Stormie xxxx

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  48. morgen, i'm so sorry. there's no real 'at least...' that can be said. it's hard, it hurts, and it's not fair. i'm glad he had you to love him.

    <3
    ben
    lucy
    mom toni

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  49. Ubee was a courageous fighter. I am so sorrys to hear that you beans lost em.

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  50. We are so sorry for your loss. Hugs and purrs from us.

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  51. So sorry for your loss.

    Dan

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  52. So sorry sugar. He looked just how Samson must have looked when he was a baby.

    {{{{{HUGS}}}}

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  53. Anonymous5:20 PM

    We are so very sorry about Ubee. We were really pulling for him. He was so beautiful. We are so thankful that he had you to take care of him and to love him for those few days and to be with him when he had to go to the Rainbow Bridge. Our deepest sympathies to you.
    Barbie-Lou & Taylor & Clay

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  54. Anonymous5:46 PM

    Hey Mo,

    I'm a regular over at Bee's and read her note about your Ubee. I've recently lost my dog/friend/pet Sebastian so I know the feeling of loss.

    Take care.

    Debo Blue

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  55. What a tender parting. I am so sorry for your loss, Mo. We are all here for you. Take care and take your time.

    Mimi

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  56. What a tender parting. I am so sorry for your loss, Mo. We are all here for you. Take care and take your time.

    Mimi

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  57. I'm so sorry Mo. I'm just catching up to the events now and I had no idea. My thoughts are with you and the little one, may he rest in peace.

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  58. I just found out, and I have tears in my eyes. Now I must drive home in this fashion.

    I'm so sorry, Mo.

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  59. Oh, no.
    No no no no.
    This is awful.
    I'm so sorry to hear this.
    At least he was loved while he passed on. There are a lot of animals (and people) who die alone, unwanted, and unloved. Thank goodness Ubee at least got to learn what it's like to be cared for and loved.
    You did your very best and poured your whole heart into this; I'm sorry it didn't work out.

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  60. Our hearts are purring for Ubee and for you. You have one of the biggest hearts around and we're sure that's why he found you to begin with. It was wonderful that he had so much love for even the short time he had. God Bless.

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  61. Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Morgen! What is happening here lately? Why are all of our friends going to the bridge? This has just been too much. Three friends in one week. I just can't understand this. I really can't. I know that you guys will be okay. You have a lot of friends that will help you through this. I'm there for you.

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  62. oh, not the mama and fambly, we are so furry furry sorry to hear the news about sweet li'l ubee. it is drefful when a kitty who fights valiantly loses ennyway. mom's leaking all ofur me (xingy) as she helps me type this. she scrolled down a bit an' saw the picture in desk on the pile of papers an' really started to blubber. we would, too, if we could. we're glad you were his comfy jumping off point, and he certainly knew he was loved!

    tears, purrs, an' headbutts--
    all the meowers and mom

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  63. We are so sorry to learn that Ubee went to the Bridge, yet thankful that he was held with love and tenderness while he passed over.

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  64. No, no, no, no NO!
    Oh, how very sad, I am leaking all over the place. I wish you could have had more time together. Thank you for sharing Ubee with the blogoshere. The line that keeps starting up the water works is that last one.
    Ubee at peace, now.
    May you also find peace and comfort Mo.
    Tina

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  65. Dearest Morgan! You and Ubee fit into each others SEASON OF LIFE.
    I am just heart broken to learn it was such a short season.
    There is crying in the night...
    But rejoicing comes with the morning.
    I see Suzanne and Oscar welcoming Ubee as he arrives. Come and see the picture I drew of what I feel it looks like...
    Take comfort in your unending good works...he knows and sees them...all
    Love Miss Peach

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  66. Before I went to sleep, I decided that the next morning I would go and get a pet. I was not sure if it would be a dog or cat or bird or something else. All I knew was that I needed, no, wanted to share my life with another creature that would accept my friendship and affection.
    As I slept, I fell into a deep dream.
    There before me sat the most beautiful creature, neither male nor female. To either side of this wonderous creature, there were two indentical waterfalls with deep clear pools at their base. From each waterfall, the most crystal blue water cascaded down. I was entranced. Never before had I seen seen such beauty, such serentity.
    Wordlessly, the creature motioned for me to come towards the pools at the base of the waterfalls. I noticed that at each pool, there was a small silver cup attached to a fine silver chain.
    "Dip thy finger into the pool and taste." the creature said as it gestured to the pool to its left.
    I did as instructed. As the clear cool liquid touched my tongue, my stomach clenched with pain and my heart pounded fiercely within my chest. A hollowness rang throughout my being that I feared I would never recover from.
    "This is the Pool of Loss." the creature said and then it motioned to the other pool of water. "Dip thy finger into the pool and taste."
    Warily, I drew my forefinger through the water of the other pool of water. As my finger touched my tongue, a joy so deep and pure touched my soul. A wave of happiness and wonder drowned the pangs of sorrow and loss the first pool had caused.
    "This is the Pool of Memory." the creature said. "If you take one of God's creatures into your heart, you must be prepared to drink from both pools. Do you accept this as your covenant, your bond with one of God's creatures?"
    Silently I nodded yes.
    "Then drink from each pool." The creature instructed as it motioned towards the silver cups at the sides of the pools."For now they will bear no taste, but in time you will discover how much you have partaken of each."
    The very next day, I went and found a kitten at a local shelter. It was the smallest one of the litter and it was the one who seemed to need me the most.
    I watched it grow and play and I revelled in the smallest joy it brought to me. But then without warning, it was taken from me in a way most sudden and cruel.
    Once again I felt the pangs I had felt in my dream when I tasted the waters of the Pool of Loss. Only this time, I thought the pain would never leave. Then, I remembered the taste of the waters from the Pool of Memory. Slowly the pain of Loss began to subside, and was replaced with the joy of Memory.
    I realized that I had drank more from the Pool of Loss than the Pool of Memory in my dream. But now I knew that the Pool of Memory brought more than enough comfort to offset the pain the Pool of Loss could cause.
    I now bear the knowledge that each time I open my heart to one of God's creatures, I drink from the Pool of Memory and the Pool of Loss. How much I partake depends on each creature and that, in the end, the power of Memory is so much more powerful than the power of Loss.

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  67. We is so sad to hear about Ubee. What a sad week in the Cat Blogosphere. We is thinking of you and your beans. Purrs and purrayers.
    Alex, Annie, Mallory, Evita, Herbie Love Bug, and the rest at the Castle.

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  68. Oh, we are so sorry to hear about Ubee. We are listening to the Mo Show right now and we are so sorry about your loss.

    We are sending lots of love and purrs to you and your brood as well as to sweet Ubee now on the bridge.

    Purrs,
    Mr. Chen & Ollie

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  69. Ahhhh, sweet Ubee, so glad he found his way to you so he could spend his last days bathing in love.

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  70. It's too too sad! Poor little Ubee... thanks for giving him so much love and care.

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  71. I didn't know so much water cood come owt of my eyes. I was so hopeful that Ubee mite make it, to heer that he didn't is unbearably sad... and to reed the wunderful story frum Smudge's dad put me over the edje. Pleeze know that yoo are in owr thots and purrayers.

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  72. So sad.I'm glad that little kitty got to know love and was not alone at the end.(((((HUGS)))))

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  73. Anonymous12:07 AM

    What can I say that someone else hasn't already said? Ubee was so beautiful and precious and his little life ended in such sweetness with you. God bless you.

    MamaCat & the FurryPurries
    Ozzy, Alice, Bootsie & Freckles

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  74. I am so sorry Mo! You truly did your best for the little guy. Blessings and peace to you. Take care.

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  75. I'm just stopping by and giving you my deep pray-purrs for little Ubee. I just found out that he went home. You did a good thing for him.

    Hugs...Gretchen

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  76. I was so sorry to read about your sweet kitty on Bee's blog that I came to offer my sympathy. Poor little guy.

    Our fluffy gray cat, Humphrey, died suddenly June 13. I didn't even know he was sick.
    We miss him so much. He was our first cat. We plan to get another one soon.

    I love the photo of Ubee in the office organizer, as well as the colorful pictures on your sidebar.

    How wonderful that you were able to hold Ubee for his final minutes here.

    Take care.

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  77. Mo-

    Owen and I are so sorry to hear about Ubee....hang in there.

    purrrrs,
    Rick

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  78. Oh Morgen, we're so sorry to hear about sweet Ubee. Your are truly a wonderful person to have given this dear kitten the only love and affection he knew. You gave him a lifetime of love and care in just a few days.
    We're terribly sorry he was called to the Bridge. Maybe he is an angel for other lonly kittens helping them find someone like you.
    Take care. You're in our thoughts.
    Hendrix & Mommy Amy

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  79. I just learned about Ubee and I am very sad. Sending lots of love and prayers your way. Hope you find strength and courage in these difficult times...

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  80. Oh No, I'm so sad to hear about Ubee. Thankfully, he had a nice warm place and loving people and cats around when he went. Bless you for trying to help him.

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  81. Wots of purrs for you.
    I'm sure Ubee would be fwee to wun about over at the other side of the Bwidge. He would be happy now and I'm sure his final moments before he cwossed the Bwidge were gweat ones too, because of your wove.

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  82. we are so sad that little Ubee passed to the Bridge. He went knowing he was loved.

    Dazey
    Jesse
    'n Conner Cloud

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  83. Anonymous1:21 PM

    We learned about Ubee from The Cat Realm. We are very sorry for your loss. What a sweet little soul he is.

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  84. Hello Morgan I thought I left a message yesterday... but,it's a 'no show'...

    Hope today is a little better for you. I have seen your charming and witty comments here and there on other blogs (it is a small world here in blogger land)and just wanted to stop in and add my little bit of pixie dust.

    Don't know what the 'rainbow bridge' is....but I hope there is ice cream on the other side;)

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  85. We were so sad and sorry that poor little Ubee went to the Bridge. We're glad that he was with you and he knew love. We listened to yesterday's radio show and are still leaking lots.

    Purrrrrrrrrrs, China Cat & Willow

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  86. We are so sorry to hear about little Ubee. We didn't know anything about him and have just read all your Posts since he came into your life. He tried to fight for life, but it was just too much for him.Try to take comfort in the knowledge that you gave him a loving home during his last days here on Earth. He will be happy and painfree at the Bridge.

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  87. It was so good of you to share so much love and care with Ubee. He had the very best Not the Mama to take care of him in his last days.

    Purrs from Morning Scratchers, Bogdan, Sara, Kat 3 and the Investor

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  88. We're very sorry for your loss. Ubee was an adorable little kitten and you gave him the best loving care for the short time you had him.

    Purrs,
    ~J&B

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  89. I am so sad to hear about Ubee. It is always so sad to loose a beloved pet. Prayers for you.

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  90. Anonymous1:07 AM

    Not the Mama, you are awesome! You gave Ubee the greatest gift, love. My heart breaks for Ubee as a life gone too soon, but it also breaks for you as someone who gives your heart unconditionally. Thanks for all you do for the homeless kitties out there. You are a true gift to the homeless souls. Thank you.

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  91. We are very sorry about Ubee. Sending you purrs and hugs.

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  92. We will light a candle and purr for the little one.

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  93. Thank you for taking Ubee in and do ing everything you could for the cutiepie. I am so sad he had to leave this plane.

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  94. We're so sad to hear about Ubee. But we're glad his last days were with you. It sounds from the way he behaved that he felt safe and at home with you and was happy to have someone to help and care for him. We added his name to our Farewell Friends Friday post and lit a candle.

    Jack and Persephone

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  95. Oh no... I'm so sad to hear this...
    You've done all you can, now hang in there. I know it's hard.
    Love, Tink

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  96. I am so sorry to hear of Ubee's troubles and his passing! Meowm and I don't get to all the blogs anymore cause our computer is so slow, but now we know and we want you to know that our thoughts and purrayers are with you all!

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  97. What a sweet baby. We are so sorry for your loss.
    DMM and the Feline Americans (an' Mom, too)

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  98. I am SO sorry! We'll be thinking of you during this hard time!

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  99. It's always so hard to lose one.

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  100. We iz cryin bout Ubee... we knoh what is like... poor sweet baby.

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