March 9, 2013

UPDATE:  11:36 am  Central -  I'm still a little stunned at the turn of events here, but Princess had to be helped to  the Bridge at about 10:30 this morning.  We took her in because of a loose tooth and swelling.  It turned out (after x ray) that our sweet tortico girl lost her tooth due to jawbone loss.  Cancer had totally eradicated the left side of her jawbone.  I was shocked to see the xray.  Bless her heart, she never complained about pain and ate her breakfast this morning (albeit not much).  She was down to 6 pounds and some ounces.  That was down 1/2 pound from last year.  I held her in my arms til the end.  She complained noisily by growling and the last thing she left us with was some awful flatulence.  I always knew she would do that until the end.  

Thanks for the kind words and Mommy is gonna go lose herself in some chocolate and tears.  Our sweet girl would have been 19 this spring.

Pee Ess - our internet was down last night shortly after we posted.  So we didn't get to visit. XOXO

99 comments:

  1. So very sorry to hear this tragic news. Sending love and purrs. xxx

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  2. I just saw your post on FB. I'm so very sorry. This is so sad. I'm so glad, though, that you got to love Princess for 19 years. I know there's not much I can say so just know I'm thinking of you. Take good care, Vicki (and Lucy, Simba & Annie)

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  3. Such tragic news indeed. We are so sorry for all of you. We are thinking and purring for all of you at this very sad time. (((hugs)))

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  4. OMC we are so sorry to hear about Princess. Kitties can hide things so well and we often don't find out until it's too late.

    (((Hugs))), purrs and prayers,
    The Florida Furkids and Mom Sharon

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  5. *sniff*

    Sending our most comforting purrs. Kitties are masters at hiding what is wrong.

    xoxo Cory and family

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  6. Oh, no! I am so sorry for the loss of Princess, Tonya. And so suddenly. Sending lots of {{{hugs}}} - gentle purrs and pawtaps from the Funny Farmers

    Jan

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  7. Oh no! We are so sorry to hear about Princess! Our purrs-

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  8. oh noes.....we are so very sorry. when mom read us your post this morning we were afraid it was something bad but kept our paws crossed. safe journey across the Bridge Princess - we know you will be well met. purrs.....

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  9. So sorry to hear that. Our hearts go out to you and everybuddy else there. Comforting purrs.

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  10. We are so very sorry about Princess. What a brave and uncomplaining kitty she was. Purrs of comfort and sympathy.

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  11. We saw the update on Facebook. :( We are very sorry to hear about this. We are thinking of all of you during this difficult time.

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  12. Oh I am all teary for you loss. What a brave brave kitty. You all are in my prayers.
    Blessings,
    Goose

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  13. Run Free, Feisty Princess. We know that your departure will leave an enormous princess-sized hole in your family. We share your pain, Prancer Pie, Princeton, Precious and Mom.

    Gentle Purrs, Soft Woofs and Neighs and Big Hugs,
    Everyone at The Poupounette

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  14. OMC! We're so very sorry to hear this news. It confirms what the mom always worries about...that us kitties are really good at hiding illnesses.

    We send you all comforting purrs, headbutts and hugs. RIP, sweet Princess. You will be missed.

    Wally, Ernie, Zoey and mom Sue

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  15. OMC, what a shock! We're stunned.

    We're so, so sorry. Please know we're sending soft purrs and universal Light, for healing in your grief.

    Peace and Blessings. (((Hugs)))

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  16. Oh no....we are so very sorry to read this. Poor dear little girl. OUr hearts are breaking for you right now. Me, Waffles Too and even Glogirly are purring up a storm right now. We hope you can feel it.
    Love,
    Katie

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  17. Oh no. So sorry to hear this - our kitties are so good at keeping you unaware of anything going on with them health wise. Surrounding you all in love and light in your loss.

    cats of widlcat woods

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  18. OMD, one of our Okie pals has gone to the Bridge. Bye sweet Princess, you run free and we will see you one day there, here is our lovies, huggies and kissies for all of you!

    Your Sad Pals
    Susie & Bites

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  19. I am so sad to learn of Princess' run to the bridge. Yet I also rejoice that she had such a long life filled with her family's love and care. sending you soft purrrs, Savannah

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  20. I am so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful girl. Purrs and hugs.

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  21. Me and Mom was shocked !
    We are deeply sorry for Princess. You run free my dear.
    I send warm purring to your mom
    Hugs

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  22. So very sad to see this as I was so hoping it would be good news.. I send you love, purrs and hugs.. Hope they help a little.. Hugs GJ xx

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  23. I'm so very, very sorry to hear 'bout Princess. I know how much you're gonna miss her. But... she was loved so much and she knew that she was loved so much and that's what matters most. She'll be lookin' down from Heaven at you right now and sending purrs your way just to help your heart not hurt quite so much. purrs

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  24. We are all so very, very sorry to hear about dear sweet Princess and our hearts ache with you. We can only send you our best purrs along with all our love. We will remember Princess forever because you kindly shared her with all of us. Run free dear girl, run free.

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  25. My human and I are very sad to hear this. Princess was a beautiful lady and did not look even close to 19. Purrs to all of you.

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  26. We are so sorry we missed this post when we left our last comment. How very sad for all of you. Our hearts go out to you. Soft woos and gentle hugs from all of us.

    Woos - Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning and Mom

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  27. Oh gosh,we are so sorry about Princess. What a good kitty Princess was to hold out so long. We sure do send tons of purrs and prayers. You will certainly be in our thoughts and prayers. Thinking about you and many hugs to the beans.

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  28. I just saw the news... I am so so sorry. We are all leaky eyes here. Beautiful Princess... May she rest in peace.
    Sending you lots of purrs

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  29. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you!

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  30. We are sending you all kinds of purrrrs or comfort. We are so sad about Princess... Love to you.

    hugs, Bugsy and Knuckles

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  31. I'm so sowwy fow yoow loss. Sweet Pwinsess had a most wondewful long life full of love wif you. Pleez take my healing smoochies fow youw huwting heawts and eat all the chocolates and anything else that will make the pain go away
    Smoochie kisses
    Asta

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  32. I am so sorry to hear this. I lost my Millie after 18 years, and it was so hard. Please know that you are in my thoughts.

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  33. Oh I am SO sorry, and shocked. I never expected to see this as I know you didn't either. I am glad Princess was loved like she was all of her years and thank you for being there for and with her from start to her leaving for the Bridge. XXXOOO

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  34. We are so very saddened by the news that Princess had to go to the Bridge. Thank you for loving her so much, and so well. Hugs, purrs and prayers to you all.

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  35. We are stunned by the sudden loss of Princess and send purrs of comfort. You are not alone. May the cat community lovingly support you.

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  36. Oh, no, this is terrible news and such an incredible shock...My sincere condolances over the sudden loss of your beautiful Princess...She was fortunate to have a loving home and family for almost 19 years and lucky to have you with her as she ran off to the Bridge...Love never dies and the love you shared together will be with you forever...Wishing you all comfort at this sad time and sending big hugs, dear friends=we will keep you all in our prayers and purrs...xoxo...J, Calle, Halle, Sukki, Mommy Cat, Daddy Cat

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  37. I'm so sorry to be hearing this news. I know it must have been a shock to you to see that x-ray. I know that Princess left you with many memories and will always be safe in your heart.

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  38. We're so very sorry for your loss. We're sending you comforting hugs and purrs.

    Ambrose, Clarence, Teddi, Baskin, and Abner

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  39. It hasn't been too long ago since brandi left us, so I understand what your Mommy is feeling. Cuddle and purr for her, and try to be as nice as you can. Mommy,you had long lovely years to bond with Princess, and please remember all the good times. It isn't going to be easy, the pain is not going away, but by remembering her sweet ways you will be honoring her memory for all your time here on earth.
    Peace,
    Carol

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  40. Sorry to hear this sad news. We are purring and praying for you.
    Cupcake,Clancy and Kate

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  41. Sending our condolences to your family. We know what a shock it can be to lose a furry family member so suddenly, and we send love and hugs.
    From all of us at Purrchance To Dream

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  42. Oh no! Oh we are truly so so so sorry to read that sweet beautiful angel Princess is now at the Bridge. We are in shock at such a sudden turn of events. Just terrible. :-(

    We send you all many purrs and hugs. Please take care
    x

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  43. Kitties hide their pain--it's a survival instinct. We are so sad to hear about Princess. Purrs and hugs your way...

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  44. I am so sorry that Princess had to cross over The Bridge. It sounds like it was her time though. Annie had cancer in her jaw, and it ate most of it up as well. But Annie was only 12 when she crossed over. We are glad that Princess was closing in on 19. That's a good, long life. Many hugs and purrs and purrayers to you at his difficult time.

    Luf, Us and Maw

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  45. I am so sorry to hear about Princess. There are no words...Sending purrs and Prayers to your family.

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  46. What a horrible shock, I am so sorry for your loss my friends. I know the sweet girl is watching over you from the bridge.

    We're sending our purrs.

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  47. Dear Princess...we are so very sorry to read it was time for you to run off to the bridge. You are free of pain and forever able to chase butterflies.
    Hugs madi your BFFF and Mom

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  48. We are so sorry Princess had to be helped to the bridge and that she had such an awful cancer. What a trooper she was. May our purrs help heal your hearts from your loss of your fur baby.

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  49. We are very sorry to hear this sad news and send you our comforting purrs. Mum sends hugs.

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  50. We are so very shocked and saddened by this turn of events! Our best Purrs of Comfort to all of you. We will keep Princess in our thoughts...

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  51. We are so very sorry to hear about Princess. It was lucky that she was spared pain up til the end, and that you were with her as she passed.

    Hugs from across the ocean.

    Julie and Poppy Q
    xxx

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  52. We are so sorry for the loss of Precious. It was so sudden! Please accept our sincere condolences and we will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers xxx

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  53. Dearest Tonya...I am so dreadfully sorry that you have had such a bad turn of events with your beautiful girl Princess...she was such a great age like my Peachy was, almost 19. How brave of her not to worry you while she was ill until now. Poor baby girl...so brave. That is how they are...mysterious and doing life in their own way to the end on earth. We love you and want you to know how much we care...thank you for your many sweet visits and your treasured friendship to the cozy cottage...sending you soft hugs....Karla

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  54. Oh we're so very stunned ourselves to hear this! We're beyond sorry for your loss, we know your spirited Princess will be very missed.

    And we know how especailly difficult it is when the loss comes so suddenly - you just reel frothe shock of it.

    Many, many comforting purrs to you guys at this time.

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  55. Gasp! We are so very very sorry to hear your shocking news. Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. She was quite the girl not to complain. I know it's very hard to tell in cats tho, and I remember well when Mario had his tooth problems. Never a sign until he hid in the closet by himself one day - then I knew something was very wrong. I'm just so very, very sorry you have this shocking turn of events. HUGS

    Mario and Mary

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  56. We are just so sorry to hear this news. Bless her sweet heart. You guys are in our thoughts and purrayers. (((hugs)))
    XOXO
    Maggie May and The Creek Cats

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  58. We are so sorry to read this. At nearly 19 a grand ladycat but sad that she had the dreaded C word inside of her.

    Purrs to all of you on your loss.

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  59. We're so sorry to hear the sad news about Princess. As you wrote, you know when they are up there in years anything can happen, but it's still such a shock if it does. We want to send you comforting vibes and purrayers for your loss.

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  60. Oh no! Everyone in my house is saddened about the passing of sweet Princess. All of our prayers and hugs to you. I admit my whiskers tickled on what Princess left you with :) take care.....and I know Princess watches you just this second...

    Noir
    Psalms 50:15

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  61. We are so sorry to hear this sad news about Princess.
    It is wonderful that she had 19 happy years in your loving care.Kitties do indeed hide trouble very well. We send comforting purrs and hope they help a little. Hugs too.
    Purrs Tillie and Georgia,
    Treasure,Tiger,JJ and Julie
    and mom Nancy

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  62. Oh my gosh I am so sorry. I can only imagine how stunned you must be. My deepest sympathy and hugs to all of you.

    Meg and Quill

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  63. Tonya ~ I am so very sorry to learn of this ... I hope your beautiful Princess girl is a peace now. Blessings to all, Ann and
    Maggy and Zoey

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  64. I am so very sorry that you had to help Princess to the Bridge during what you thought was going to be a fairly routine vet visit. Kitties are so very good about hiding that anything is wrong. You have my love and hugs and purrs from Spyro, Oja, Austin and Rocio.

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  65. Oh no! We are so very shocked with the news that Princess had to leave for the Bridge. Our hearts are just breaking for you. She will be very much missed here but will be welcomed by all the other kidlets waiting. :-(

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  66. Mom is in tears and we are all so sorry that Princess went to the Bridge. We will be purring and thinking of you all.

    Sasha, Sami, Saku & Mom Eileen

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  67. Mummy is sooo upset cry...she just went to yo' blog the mornin'. Kitty feel so so sorry Princess is now gone. Mum explained to Kitty what this happen. I not soo sorry all the way, cause she is free now, and no pain...she is free... she is better now...!
    To Mummy Miss Kitty sends you Purrs of Love...

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  68. Princess will be sorely missed. Thinking of you all in this sad time. MoMo will be waiting for Princess over the Bridge.

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  69. Oh we are so very, very sorry to hear about dear Princess' sudden loss. We send alla our purrs & hugs to you and the boyz.

    xoxo
    Ms. Stella O'Houligan

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  70. We're so sorry for your loss. What a lovely girl she was. Hugs and purrs from all of us.

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  71. We are so sorry for your loss. Sending gentle purrs and headbumps to comfort you.

    Run free at the Bridge, lovely Princess ...

    'Kaika and the Yosemite cats

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  72. We are stunned into wordless sadness.
    We offer our deepest sympathy on the sudden loss of dear Princess. Softest purrs and prayers to ease your deep heartfelt loss.
    Xoxox
    Abby and the ManxMnews kitties

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  73. Dearest fambly do not be sad my new wifey Sniffie met Princess at the bridge as i made room for another new arrival. Sniffie too went from cancer so we thought it would be better for her to go. There's a special place for those who had cancer when they left their loved ones where they get special attention and pampering. She should arrive at my mansion soon where she will be able to rest before her welcoming banquet. She will be free to stay here as long as she wishes, though every kitteh has their own mansion. Well, most... i had a family mansion waiting for me. And Sniffie and Inigo. Lol

    Nimbus

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  74. So sorry to hear about your sweet baby. Now she has a brand new body and can frolic and play.

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  75. So sorry to hear about your sweet baby. Now she has a brand new body and can frolic and play.

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  76. Sorry to hear of your loss - I hope all your good memories of your Princess will sustain you and give you hope for the future. T.

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  77. Woof! Woof! So sorry to hear this. For sure you have precious memories of Princess that she will be remembered forever. Sending you Golden LOVE. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

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  78. Oh Dears! We are so sad and leaky! We sends yous many comforting purrays and much love
    Kisses
    Nellie, Kozmo, the hairy slobbery sisters - Bob and Cinnamon and Mommy

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  79. Oh, friends! We are so sorry to hear of your loss! Thankfully, Princess didn't appear to suffer much, and she had such a good life filled with love. We are sure she knew how much she was loved and appreciated it. We hope you find comfort in that knowledge. We are purring for all her loved ones left behind. Our deepest condolences.

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  80. We are so sad to hear about precious Princess...taken so suddenly. We know you all miss her very much.
    Purrs
    Harry, Dexter and Tipp

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  81. So sorry to hear about Princess going to the Rainbow Bridge!! Lots of hugs and prayers to the family during this time!!
    (((((((HUGGGGSSSS))))))) from your TX furiends,

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  82. Oh no, what a shock. Our hearts go out to you. We are so very, very sorry to hear this. We send you our gentlest purrs and surround you with thoughts of love. We will have you in our prayers and be thinking of you Mommy.

    Be Well Sweet Princess

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  83. oh my, how awful. so sad. sweet Princess will be missed for sure. my heart hurts for you. purrs and purrs.

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  84. We are so, so sorry for your loss, and ours, too. Princess was a feline force to be reckoned with, and we will miss her very much.
    Purrs and hugs from the Lounge and Mommy Trish

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  85. Oh dear God, oh no!!!! We're shocked and in tears. We came here to read a good news about Princess and instead there was all these BEAUTIFUL pictures of her that got us worried. Sure enough here is the awful news. We're so sorry! and teary :(

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  86. We are so very sorry to hear about Princess. She will be missed by many hear in Blogville. We are sending soft purrs to help comfort if that is possible.

    Purrs,
    Cindi Lou & The Kitty Krew
    and Mama

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  87. We're so, so sorry to hear about Princess. Sending lots of love and purrs from the Hotties for comfort.

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  88. Oh, I am so so sorry. What a terrible shock. I hope you sweet kitties and your mama will be okay; I will be saying special prayers for you and thinking about sweet Princess feeling joyful and without pain across the bridge.

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  89. We are very sorry to hear about Princess. We have you all on our hearts.

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  90. So, so sorry that Princess had to go to the bridge. What a good, brave and beautiful girl she was, and she brought happiness to all of us who visit here. Many thoughts, purrs and prayers are with you.

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  91. We are so very sorry to hear this news about Princess. We're sending you big Doxie hugs during this difficult time.

    Prance free Princess ♡

    Hugs,
    Lily Belle & Muffin

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  92. what a beautiful tribute to a beautiful girl... I am so sorry for your loss and so know what you are feeling. hang in there. She is looking down on you and purring.

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  93. iM SO SORRY FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS!!
    Princess is gone to the Rainbow Bride to be with those that went before her.
    We will miss you Princess jude,poo,Babybella,Piper & Marley and Clarkie

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  94. Oh we are so sorry to hear about Darling Princess, I love and cuddles are with you all xx00xx

    Mollie and Alfie

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  95. Me and mom are so sorry to read that Princess has gone to the bridge :(
    R.I.P sweet Princess <3

    My mom have been working all weekend that´s why we don´t have been commentating before.

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  96. We are very sorry to hear the sad news about sweet Princess passing on so quickly. Nineteen years is a long time to share together. We hope your memories of her bring you comfort.

    purrs,
    Mindy
    Moe
    Cookie
    Mike

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  97. Oh, I guess The Human has been sicker (and older and more addled) than even she realized, because we thought we left you a message here already but now it seems to be gone?!? So maybe we didn't leave it after all!

    We loves you all so much and and are so very sorry that Princess left for the Bridge--we just love your pictures here as they are so like her and remind us so much of her wonderful Cattitude.

    She was a lucky girl to have you always at her side...she never had to wonder even for a minute if she was loved by her family. She'll be waiting for you...but probably making just a little mischief in the meantime XOXOXOXOXO

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  98. I am so sorry to hear about your sweet Princess passing. Cancer can be so cruel in people and animals. Casper had cancerous tumors in his throat so I can understand how horrible it must have been for Princess.....Hugs, Purrs and Prayers for you in your time of grief. God Bless

    Cleo and Mom

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