tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post41186310262912080..comments2023-10-22T05:17:46.986-07:00Comments on Catbird Scout: Toby's Last MorningDeb Shuckahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-57794046063763880012020-06-12T02:56:40.443-07:002020-06-12T02:56:40.443-07:00HI Deb, I only just read this beautiful account of...HI Deb, I only just read this beautiful account of Toby's final moments. Needless to say, it moved me to tears, not least because I remember all the posts about Toby that you wrote over the years, the messages about Toby and our Flossie that passed between us. Flossie is 10 years old now and has given us a few frights but she is still able to come for long walks with me which has been a blessing during these strange times, and give chase to next door's cat! We give our hearts to our four legged friends and in return, they give us their trust. Bless you. XXXDeborah Barkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17261449936843388583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-54377130543811202862020-05-24T09:11:46.355-07:002020-05-24T09:11:46.355-07:00Writing through blurry tear-filled eyes, my heart ...Writing through blurry tear-filled eyes, my heart is heavy for you, Walt, and Toby's furry cat friends. This is such a beautifully written snapshot of the day. I am certain that Toby knew just how much he was loved by you and Walt. I always admired the way you cared for him, making him and his walks the priority of your day. One of my favorite memories of Toby is how he would dive for rocks in the river. I had never seen anything quite like it before and it made me smile to see how happy it made him! Big hugs and kisses from MN. We love you and Walt and miss you more than you know! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-28104425138095231222020-05-19T13:44:31.136-07:002020-05-19T13:44:31.136-07:00Beautiful and heartbreaking. May you all be at pea...Beautiful and heartbreaking. May you all be at peace.Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-75603808083571787892020-05-19T06:31:24.296-07:002020-05-19T06:31:24.296-07:00So very hard to lose a beloved friend. My heart ac...So very hard to lose a beloved friend. My heart aches for you. Take good care.Midlife Roadtripperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700277803842883251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-88975397193429397622020-05-19T05:29:31.407-07:002020-05-19T05:29:31.407-07:00Tears streaming, heart broken for you, Deb, but gr...Tears streaming, heart broken for you, Deb, but grateful that you wrote this lovely piece about your beloved companion and his last morning. Thank you again for letting me join you in your sadness. DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-27994737058978418672020-05-19T04:42:49.214-07:002020-05-19T04:42:49.214-07:00I'm so sorry Deb. I remember when he was just...I'm so sorry Deb. I remember when he was just a young dog, it seems like just yesterday. I'm thankful he's not suffering anymore but I can imagine how much he will be missed.My life so farhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16721270441968035994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-11514712376243449152020-05-18T18:16:55.376-07:002020-05-18T18:16:55.376-07:00I’m so sorry for your loss.. You had a long good l...I’m so sorry for your loss.. You had a long good life together and I know it must be difficult to face the void he has left in your heart. Sending you cyber hugs. I hope you can dwell in the memory of the loving life he lived.#1Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04214011945298439939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-19585773981531404392020-05-18T16:09:38.452-07:002020-05-18T16:09:38.452-07:00Thank you for sharing this beautiful, loving piece...Thank you for sharing this beautiful, loving piece of writing, and for sharing your heart. Peace be with you.Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-6287167856144412882020-05-18T16:04:57.585-07:002020-05-18T16:04:57.585-07:00That was beautifully written and heartbreaking to ...That was beautifully written and heartbreaking to read. Saying good bye to a beloved pet is so very hard. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-43774135013389108212020-05-18T15:46:35.315-07:002020-05-18T15:46:35.315-07:00Love to you and Walt. Toby was a special friend an...Love to you and Walt. Toby was a special friend and will be missed.Deb Cushmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05471628933770531600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-81056029309271843992020-05-18T12:48:11.476-07:002020-05-18T12:48:11.476-07:00Toby is proof positive that animals do feel love a...Toby is proof positive that animals do feel love and connection and devotion as deeply as people, and perhaps even more than many. He was the absolute best dog, and he landed and lived out his long life in the absolute best place he could have lived. What a full, healthy, happy home you provided for him! What amazing joy and fun and adoration he provided for you! And what a loving, caring, gentle end you gave him when release was finally the answer. He will be long and deeply missed. Sending much love to you and Walt from all of us. Daunenoreply@blogger.com