Monday, November 2, 2015

Popsicle Over the Rainbow Bridge

It was a mere couple of weeks ago that I was requesting urgent purrs and prayers for my dear sweet Popsicle.  On Sunday November 1, 2015, little Popsicle joined Jewel and so many of our friends at the Rainbow Bridge.  He spent his final week in a foster home with the foster mom who took care of him when he was first brought to the shelter.

I am holding Popsicle at the shelter.
I fell in love with Popsicle when I saw him on Facebook 2-3 months ago when he was up for adoption with his brother Hot Dog.  I stayed out of the Kitten Room at the shelter again this year though seeing as Lita had recently been diagnosed with asthma and had just gotten over a nasty bout of pneumonia.

One day, people were chasing this little orange fluff ball down the shelter hall.  I was petting miss Cairo (a sweet black senior ladycat) and she started to growl.  I had never heard Cairo growl before, so I was quite shocked.  Turns out Popsicle was a door-runner and had gotten out of the Kitten Room again.  He was lively and rambunctious and curious and so very adorable.

A mere few weeks after that, I found Popsicle in Receiving with his friend S'mores.  I had never gotten to officially meet him yet, so I took little Popsicle out of his cage and held him.  He was so lively and hyper that he nearly got away from me.

The next time I visited, Popsicle was not well.  There was a drastic difference.  He let me hold him for an hour whereas before he wouldn't let anyone hold him for even five minutes.  He still seemed curious, but you could tell he felt awful.  He had lost nearly all his weight, and he was so very tiny.  His friend S'mores was twice as big as he was!

A Rainbow Bridge badge for Popsicle. It says, "Forever Loved. Popsicle Forever."
I made a special trip to the shelter to visit Popsicle.  Something told me I should.  The last time I saw him, Popsicle seemed rather sleepy.  He let me hold him for another hour.

During those hours together, my connection with Popsicle grew stronger.

He was taken from us way too soon.  He was only a baby at 5-6 months old.  He is with Angel Jewel now, and I hope she is keeping him good company until we meet again.  I'm sorry your life was so short and difficult, dear Popsicle.  I love you and miss you.
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32 comments:

  1. ZOOLATRYNovember 2, 2015 at 4:25 AM

    Purrs for your sweet little one, gone to soon, forever loved.

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  2. ShariNovember 2, 2015 at 4:28 AM

    I's so very sorry for your loss. Purrs and hugs

    Rose ~ the grown up kitten

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  3. Crafting QueenNovember 2, 2015 at 5:29 AM

    So sorry.

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  4. The Meezers or BillyNovember 2, 2015 at 6:15 AM

    oh we are so very sorry - Popsicle was such a little cutie.

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  5. The Island CatsNovember 2, 2015 at 6:50 AM

    Poor baby. He left this world far too soon. Purrs....

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  6. Melissa, Mudpie and Angel Truffles (Mochas, Mysteries and Meows)November 2, 2015 at 7:31 AM

    So unfair...the precious little angel barely even got a start at life. But he was loved because of you and his foster family.

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  7. Hannah and LucyNovember 2, 2015 at 7:49 AM

    We're so sorry to hear that Popsicle has gone to Rainbow Bridge.
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

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  8. Brian's Home BlogNovember 2, 2015 at 7:49 AM

    That is so very sad and we just hate hearing that sweetie had to leave.

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  9. ANGEL ABBYGRACENovember 2, 2015 at 9:03 AM

    It is always so hard to learn of a too soon passage to the Bridge. We are all so very sorry to hear about Popsicle.

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  10. MargNovember 2, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    So sorry about popsicle. So sad.

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  11. leslieNovember 2, 2015 at 9:44 AM

    sweet lil buddy...

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  12. pilch92November 2, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    I am so sorry this little sweetie had to go to the Bridge so soon. XO

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  13. Deziz WorldNovember 2, 2015 at 11:21 AM

    Weez so sowry dat Popsicle was called to heave so early in hims little life. Sendin' purrs.

    Luv ya'

    Dezi and Lexi

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  14. Erin the Cat PrincessNovember 2, 2015 at 12:19 PM

    Truly very sorry for your loss, so young but so very very much loved and cared for...purrs Erin & peep

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  15. Katiez Furry MewzNovember 2, 2015 at 1:30 PM

    so sad that Popsicle went home too soon... so glad he had you to loves him...

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  16. da tabbies o trout towneNovember 2, 2015 at 3:31 PM

    Godspeed to you Popsicle; we are truly sorry....please know you were and always will be..... loved ♥♥♥♥♥

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  17. Memories of Eric and FlynnNovember 2, 2015 at 3:36 PM

    I am so sorry that sweet little Popsicle was called so soon.

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  18. Maggie@shelter-catsNovember 2, 2015 at 3:39 PM

    I'm so sorry Popsicle didn't have the long life and loving forever home he deserved. Thank you for loving him.
    xxoo

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  19. SummerNovember 2, 2015 at 3:40 PM

    I'm so sorry you and Popsicle had so little time together - but I know the both of you made the most of it.

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  20. Cats Herd YouNovember 2, 2015 at 5:02 PM

    We are so sorry to hear about Popsicle. And we're glad he had so many people love him, even if it was for a short time.

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  21. Cathy KeishaNovember 2, 2015 at 7:29 PM

    Sending comforting purrz your way. I’m glad he at least had a foster home at the end of his short hard journey.

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  22. meowmeowmansNovember 2, 2015 at 9:04 PM

    We're so sorry that Popsicle had to go to the Bridge too soon. We are glad he knew love in the short time he had here. Thank you for loving him so much.

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  23. The Cat GuyNovember 2, 2015 at 9:40 PM

    so sads, too young. purrs to you. thanks for loving him and giving him lots of loves.

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  24. Robyn and The (Mostly) Badass CatNovember 2, 2015 at 10:43 PM

    All of us at the House of the Mostly Black Cats are so sorry Popsicle had to go to the Brige so soon. Our Sanjee and Mini surely greeted him to show him the way around. Sending purrs and hugs of comfort.

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  25. The Swiss CatsNovember 2, 2015 at 11:49 PM

    Poor little thing, we're sorry that Popsicle had to cross the bridge so early. Purrs

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  26. Meezer's Mews & Terrieristical WoofsNovember 3, 2015 at 12:30 AM

    That is so furry sad, that Popsicle had to go to Kitty Heaven.
    He will meet up with our Angel Furblings too, and two of them were excellent door runners, too...Simba and Toki.......

    RIP, Popsicle.

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  27. Andrea and the Celestial KittiesNovember 3, 2015 at 3:00 AM

    I'm so sorry, poor little thing. So glad he had you to cuddle him.

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  28. AnonymousNovember 3, 2015 at 3:14 AM

    Poor precious little baby boy......well, you gave him some comfort and love and obviously he was needed at the Bridge - maybe to keep everyone on their paws as he ran around keeping the others at the Bridge entertained with his antics. Bless his tiny heart....and yours for bringing him some comfort as his little body failed in the end.

    Hugs, Sammy and Mom Pam

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  29. Eastside CatsNovember 3, 2015 at 7:20 AM

    Popsicle, we hardly knew you, but the love you shared will live forever. Rest in peace, little one.

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  30. Timmy TomcatNovember 3, 2015 at 2:36 PM

    We know you are with our loved ones too Popsicle. Watch over us please until that day we all meet again
    Timmy, Dad and Family

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  31. Debra TaylorNovember 3, 2015 at 4:04 PM

    I am so sorry that you lost Popsycle. It is so sad to me when one so young has to pass. So much vitality.

    Holding you in the Light,

    Debby
    http://homelesscatcare.blogspot.com

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  32. Layla Morgan Wilde ( Cat Wisdom 101)November 4, 2015 at 6:13 AM

    I'm sorry to hear the sad news and hold you in my thoughts today.(((hugs)))

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