While we were at the Le Viva event today, Andy texted me the sad news that Baggy had passed away. It was 6.36pm in the evening.
Emily had brought Baggy with her back home and after reaching home and settling Baggy in, Baggy threw a seizure and shortly after, passed away peacefully.
Ever since Baggy’s last visit to the vet, she started deteriorating. A few days ago, her appetite also dwindled and she seemed less active. Then, she started defecating and urinating outside her litter box. Andy and Emily had been communicating with me throughout and we discussed all the options we could do to help Baggy. We even booked an acupuncture slot for her. We were already prepared for the worst knowing how deadly the FeLV virus is. But as I understand it, acupuncture can sometimes give the animal some energy and mental strength to decide what is right for itself.
Emily was still calling this morning regarding what food to feed Baggy. She has been force-feeding Baggy for the last few days, and Baggy was eating. We decided AD would be the best. Emily even bought a new bottle of Hi-Vite and Pet-Tinic for Baggy and Baggy had been taking all her supplements.
After Baggy passed on, I spoke with Emily and she said Baggy ate a good meal this morning. Emily even said that Baggy looked brighter and had perked up. In fact, Emily remarked how pretty Baggy looked and spent the day calling her “Pretty Girl”. Even upon reaching home before the seizure, Emily said Baggy really looked very pretty.
Sometimes, our pets will look their best before going off so that we remember them in their best light.
I want to thank Andy and Emily for adopting Baloo and Baggy and giving them a life full of love and joy. It may not have been very long, but time is relative and it is the quality of life that matters.
Emily wrote in her text message:
When I look back at the videos when they were young, playful and naughty, for sure both of them really brought us a lot of happiness. Thank you, my lovely baby.
Here are some final photos of Baggy, sent by Emily:
Baggy travelling back home.
Baggy, resting in peace with her catnip pillows.
Bye, bye, dearest Baggy.
You are now re-united with your sister, Baloo, and also Uncle Bobby.
Emily said Lucas (their dog) and their children also said goodbye to Baggy.
Thank you, Andy and Emily, for giving Baloo and Baggy a beautiful life.
And here are some of photos from my album of Baggy, Baloo and Uncle Bobby:
Re-united now.
In ever loving memory of Baloo, Baggy and Uncle Bobby.
May all of you share the warmth and love you always have, on earth and now, in a much happier realm.
Two losses in a matter of days…but death is a certainty in all life and it is something we have to be prepared for. I am comforted that Bobby lived a long, purposeful life and had much opportunity to perform good deeds. I am equally comforted that Baloo and Baggy lived a very happy and joyful life though it was short. They had a happy childhood and after the disease finally manifested, they did not suffer for a long period. Sometimes when life is short, it means it is meant to be short. What matters is not how long we have lived, but how well. After all, our earthly life is far from being perfect, why stay longer than necessary? After we are done “doing our time” on earth as we are meant to, we move on to a better place.
Bobby, Baloo and Baggy are now in that better place and we wish them well.
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28 responses to “Baggy passes on to Rainbow Bridge, reunited with Baloo and Uncle Bobby now”
I can’t believe this…but this is God’s decision and we know that now they are over the rainbow bridge. Rest in peace… Baggy…
RIP BAGGY!
Dear Dr. Chan,
i’d like to offer my condolences to you and your family, Andy, Emily and the people who loved and cared for Baggy. She and Baloo will definitely be watched over by Bobby in Rainbow Bridge. RIP Baggy.
Thank you for your kind thoughts, Linda.
Emily, that pretty girl is now an angel in heaven.
Our very deepest condolences to Dr Chan, Andy & Emily.
I lost more than 25 cats since 1984. For every single one of them, no matter how much I wished they stayed a little bit longer with me, in the end I alwasy have to admit, compared with forced feeding; giving them medications etc., passing on is still is the most peaceful for them.
See you on the other side, guys!
Cindy
This is so very sad. Even just by looking at that foto of Baloo, Baggy n Bobby together could make my heart bleed, I can imagine what Dr Chan is going thru right now as I’ve been thru such experience too. I feel your pain & sorrow but be strong Dr., time can healed.
Baloo & Baggy are very sad cases for me. As I have followed their well being from a very young age via your website. Really didnt expect their short life span. RIP Baggy.
Thanks, Beng Kai. It might “help” a bit if we understand and accept that we come to earth for a purpose and once that purpose is done, it’s time to go. It might also “help” a bit to understand that animals do suffer more than us, no matter how well we look after them. So, when they pass on, they take on a higher form where there is less suffering, so it’s “better” for them. For me, what matters is not how long they have lived, but how well. If they have lived well and it’s time to go, we have to let them go and be happy for them.
Kah Yein, my deepest condolence to you and yr family, Andy, Emily and family. Baggy, Baloo and Bobby are now reunited in a better place.
RIP Baggy. All the ‘B’s are at Rainbow Bridge. We give all we have to our pets and when they passed on, we know they lived a good life. I agree is not how long they have lived, but how well. It is not who we are, is what we do which define us. HUGS!
Ohhh..Baggy….:-(..it’s really sad,
RIP Baggy..uncle Bobby will take care of you and Baloo..
It was a shocking news….another lovely one left us. The most important thing is that Baggy has a life filled with love and comfort. It’s the quality of life that counts….
Dear Dr Chan,
Our deepest condolences to you Dr Chan (Baggy first Mom), Emily and Andy (Baggy’s forever Mummy & Daddy). Each one of you had been wonderful, dedicated, caring and loving parents to my Little Baggy Pink Nose. Thank you for taking good care of her and loving and caring for her as much as you all do.
I am sadden to hear that Little Baggy Pink Nose has passed on but I am also comforted by the thoughts that my little Baggy Pink Nose will be joining Uncle Bobby and Baloo her sister at the another realm where there is no more pain and sufferings.
My Mum St. Coppertone is on other realm too and will be happy to see and care for my Little Baggy too as she cared for me.I wish Little Baggy Pink Nose well and I am happy to have known her although it was short and sweet. Till we meet again when we all be reunited one day have a wonderful afterlife accompanied by the ones that loves you.
Lots of Love
Uncle Legolas and Buddies
For all our furkids who are still alive and to those who are separated from us, I dedicate this song to them: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoXcRw9gJCA.
And I’m sure that Bobby, Baggy and Baloo and the ones that have gone to the other side of life would dedicate this song to us: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huMThY0mCiA
Dear Sis Chan,
I am very sorry to hear Baggy’s passing, just about 2 days after uncle Bobby and now join with her very dear sister…Baloo.
I also think that “Life is not about how long we (all living beings) live BUT it is about how we are living-well”.
Sukhi Hotu!
Nui, Kwanta, Kwanchai, Kwanjit & her children and Thongdam & her children
Rest in peace, Baggy sweet pink nose.
You’ve been loved and adored by your furry and human family; annd lived a short but wonderful life.
I take comfort that your 2 dearest furry companions, Baloo and Bobby await your crossing the rainbow bridge.
Thank you, all my friends. I am comforted that Baloo, Baggy and Bobby have all your kind wishes.
Another sad news, but I am glad that Baggy had a happy & joyful life although it was short, RIP little pink nose, I am sure you, Baloo and uncle Bob are now in the better place!
RIP Baggy! Rest assured that Uncle Bobby and sister Baloo will be there smiling and waiting for you.
Condolences to Dr. Chan, Andy, Emily & fly – be strong because things will get better… It might be stormy now, but it can’t rain forever!! God Bless U!!!
Baggy! You have rejoined your sister Baloo and I’m sure she truly am happy to receive you there. You go say Hi! To Bobby and Baloo for us ya. We love you!
I just read about Baggy’s passing as we were out of town and just got back. I can feel your heartfelt grief with the loss of Baggy and Bobby. It may seem that their passing had left a huge chasm but they have never left you and never will. Their lessons, experience and joy and memories will continue to enrich your life. Be comforted, our purpose and love never ends.
RIP my Love Baggy.and Bobby..
It’s very sad.:-(
but Baloo,Baggy and Bobby is now HAPPY n in BETTER PLACE
We love u so much..Muaahhhh
Baggy has completed her cycle.
Another journey and adventure awaits her..
May her next journey be blessed with love, happiness and health …
Oh well, maybe a little wealth too!
So long pretty girl!
Its very painful for me to absorb this bad news, right after Bobby’s passing.
Oh my..just got back to work and found out that Baggy had passed on..RIP Baggy..my condolences to Dr.Chan, Andy and Emily.. ~hugs~