GA Ben crossed the bridge today...

Discussion in 'Lantus / Levemir / Biosimilars' started by Tasha & Darwin, Jul 27, 2019.

  1. Tasha & Darwin

    Tasha & Darwin Well-Known Member

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    It is with a very heavy heart and tears on my cheeks that I let you know we had to let Ben go this morning. It was a difficult decision as his sickness was in his inability to move rather than a "sickness". He has simply declined, and lost too may of his faculties to allow him to continue in that way. We showered him with extra love, catnip and his favorite foods last night and this morning, and he went peacefully, purring in our arms.

    Somehow 18 years doesn't feel like enough. He was the toughest, sweetest and most gentle cat I've ever know, and we will miss him so very much. Thank you all for all your guidance with his FD.

    Rest easy sweet Benny Ben cat_wings>o

    Benny Ben.jpg Ben and Arya.jpg Bens Toebeans.jpg Ben and Me.jpg
     
  2. Pamela & Amethyst

    Pamela & Amethyst Well-Known Member

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    So Sorry!! Fly Softly Handsome Little Mancat_wings>o:rb_icon:
     
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  3. Wendy&Neko

    Wendy&Neko Senior Member Moderator

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    (((Tasha))) I am so sorry to hear it was your little old man’s time to earn his wings. :bighug::bighug: Your posts always made it sound like he had a really sweet personality. Fly free Ben, may you now run freely again, chasing after butterflies.
     
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  4. carfurby (GA)

    carfurby (GA) Well-Known Member

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    Tasha I'm so sorry. I'm glad he was surrounded by your love. Fly free sweet Ben. Sending prayers. :bighug::bighug::bighug:
     
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  5. Jack the Cat

    Jack the Cat Member

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    What a handsome boy. Am so sorry for your loss.
     
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  6. Marje and Gracie

    Marje and Gracie Senior Member Moderator

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    (((Tasha))). I’m truly sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy. I know it was a tough decision but you did what was best for him all along.

    Fly free, beautiful Ben. Such a soulful face.
     
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  7. Bellasmom

    Bellasmom Well-Known Member

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    I am so so sorry for your loss, fly free sweet Ben cat_wings>o
     
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  8. Sue and Luci

    Sue and Luci Well-Known Member

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    Always heartbreaking to hear this sad news...sending our special thoughts and hugs your way - know that he's no longer in pain and is resting peacefully now... so very sorry. cat_wings>o
     
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  9. Olive & Paula

    Olive & Paula Well-Known Member

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    So sorry for your loss. :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
     
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  10. Figaro's Liz

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    What a handsome boy... he looks so very comfortable with you, the love is easy to see. I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet kitty.
     
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  11. Mandarin'sMom

    Mandarin'sMom Well-Known Member

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    I am so sorry for your loss. :bighug::bighug::bighug:
     
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  12. Sean & Rufus

    Sean & Rufus Well-Known Member

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    So sorry for your loss. Ben will forever and always be in your heart.
     
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  13. Tom & Thomas (GA)

    Tom & Thomas (GA) Member

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    I am so sorry it was time to let your guy go.

    What an incredibly sweet little face he has.
     
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  14. Carol & Murphy (GA)

    Carol & Murphy (GA) Well-Known Member

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    RIP, sweet Benny. I'm so sorry, Tasha - this is so difficult.
     
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  15. Christie & Maverick

    Christie & Maverick Well-Known Member

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    Tasha, sending lots of :bighug:, so very sorry to hear you had to say goodbye to Ben. Hoping the fond memories of Ben help to heal your heart ache.
     
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  16. Ti-Mousse (GA) Pepe (GA)

    Ti-Mousse (GA) Pepe (GA) Well-Known Member

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    So sorry for your loss! :bighug: So hard to part from the ones we loved and shared our lives! :bighug::bighug:
     
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  17. Mollycat

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    Sweet boy ❤️
     
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  18. Kako & Tux

    Kako & Tux Well-Known Member

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    I am so sorry..........
     
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  19. Jill & Alex (GA)

    Jill & Alex (GA) Senior Member Moderator

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    ((((( Tasha )))))
    I'm so sorry for your loss.

    :bighug: :bighug: :bighug: :bighug: :bighug:

    cat_wings>o Fly free gentle Ben... land softly.
     
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  20. AliceMeowliss (GA)

    AliceMeowliss (GA) Well-Known Member

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    Oh what a beautiful boy. I am so very sorry for your loss. How lucky he was to be loved well by you.
     
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  21. Sandi&Maxine&Whispy(GA)

    Sandi&Maxine&Whispy(GA) Well-Known Member

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    Oh I love pics of dogs and cats, how beautiful they are laying together. I'm sorry you, your pup, and the whole family have lost dear Ben.

    Run free and fast Ben, unencumbered by your earthly limitations. :bighug:
     
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  22. Bron and Sheba (GA)

    Bron and Sheba (GA) Well-Known Member

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    I am so sorry Tasha for your loss.:bighug::bighug::bighug:
    Fly free Ben and land softly:rb_icon:cat_wings>o
     
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  23. JeffJ

    JeffJ Well-Known Member

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    Fly free little one. You were loved. :rb_icon:
    I am sorry for your loss.
     
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  24. HWright

    HWright Well-Known Member

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    Fly high, dear Ben, land softly. You are much loved in this world and the next.:rb_icon:
    cat_wings>o❤️❤️❤️
     
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  25. Debra and Yoyo

    Debra and Yoyo Well-Known Member

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    So very sorry for the loss of your beloved Ben:bighug::rb_icon:cat_wings>o
     
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  27. Shoeskitty-GA

    Shoeskitty-GA Well-Known Member

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    I am so sorry that you lost Ben!
     
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  28. Tracey&Jones (GA)

    Tracey&Jones (GA) Well-Known Member

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    My heart goes out to you in your time of grief.:bighug::bighug:
     
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  29. Chubba (GA)

    Chubba (GA) Well-Known Member

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    I’m so sorry it was Ben’s time to leave you. :bighug:
    :rb_icon:cat_wings>o
     
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  30. Red & Rover (GA)

    Red & Rover (GA) Well-Known Member

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    Thank you for giving a gentle ending to a gentle cat. My deepest condolences.
     
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  31. J.J. and Phoebe Squeak

    J.J. and Phoebe Squeak Well-Known Member

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    Very sorry to hear about your loss. He was lucky to share his life with you.cat_wings>o
     
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  32. Susan&Felix(GA)

    Susan&Felix(GA) Well-Known Member

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    I'm so sad to see this about your sweet guy. Wishing comfort for you and the rest of Ben's family.:bighug::bighug:
     
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  33. nslade001

    nslade001 Well-Known Member

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    I am so very sorry for your loss..What a sweet face.. :bighug:.. thinking of you with love, Nikki
     
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  34. Mandy & Rex (GA)

    Mandy & Rex (GA) Well-Known Member

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    I am very sorry for your loss!! :bighug::bighug::bighug:
     
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  35. Ella & Rusty & Stu(GA)

    Ella & Rusty & Stu(GA) Well-Known Member

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    Dear Tasha,
    I am so sorry that it was sweet Ben's time to begin a new adventure at the Bridge. Your loving memories of Ben will always keep him alive in that special place in your heart that belongs only to him.

    In deepest sympathy,
    Ella & Edward, Rusty (GA) and Stu (GA)
     
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  36. Tasha & Darwin

    Tasha & Darwin Well-Known Member

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    Thank you all so very much for your kindness and wonderful words. We appreciate each and every one. It’s been very quiet in our house, but we know Ben is in a good place, and free of pain. :rb_icon:
     

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