I just received a call from Lina.
Chewie’s gone.
Lina and friends had gone out and had just got back. They had left Chewie to sleep in the cage before going out. When they got back, Chewie was already gone. It appeared that she could have vomited blood.
I was shocked to receive the news, but perhaps it wasn’t totally unexpected because we all know anything can happen, especially with a young kitten like Chewie. The surgery had been so high-risk and difficult, yet she recovered amazingly well. Then, she went down the next day, but perked up again today, giving everyone so much hope and cheer.
I can only close my eyes now and remember her courage and what a perky little girl she was. Brave little Chewie, we have much to learn from you about making good of whatever time we have.
It was just hours ago that she made us all so happy at the clinic, walking around without the bandage and behaving as every little kitten should – curious, alert and happy.
May you be in a better existence now, Chewie. You fought a brave battle and came out shining. Maybe your life was meant to be a short one. Maybe you came to give Lina, Hebi, Angie, Doris and Zax an opportunity to look after you, to shower you with so much love and kindness.
You came to this world as a stray, and now you leave as a beloved pet, having received so much love and care.
The time may have been short, but isn’t time relative?
Chewie had a good one week before leaving this Earth for a better place. That amounts to having had a good life.
Go on to a happier life now, Chewie. We will miss you so much, but we shall always remember your courage, your strength and how you lived life to the fullest.
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4 responses to “11pm – very sad and shocking news (Chewie’s gone)”
Chewie, may you be reborn in a happier plane. Wherever you are now, may you be well and happy.
Lina, Hebi, Angie, Doris and Zax –
I hope all of you will be strong. All of you have given Chewie so much love and compassion. I am sure Chewie is extremely grateful.
As Dr Chan said, Chewie came into this world as a stray but she left as a beloved pet.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
Love leaves a memory no one can steal.
-Irish Saying-
She's now safe at Rainbow Bridge, free from sufferings. I'm sure she'll remember all who has helped her come this far.
Chewie… Be Well And Happy wherever you are ok… Stay being courageous and a fighter… I'm sure you will… :)Take care ya… Miss you… May you be Happy, Healthy, Joyous and Peaceful wherever you are… Thank you for teaching us courage, live every moment, determination and love…
Thank you. The comfort we have is that she is now in a better place and in a better state of wellbeing because she left this life after having received so much love.
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together….
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