We Are Heartbroken
By Dena Miller
@Dena91 (16686)
United States
July 20, 2023 12:14pm CST
Early this morning our sweet Ginger crossed over the rainbow bridge to join her other fur siblings we have loved.
She had been declining the past month or so, sleeping more, interacting with us less, eating and drinking less.
We got her when she was 2. She had a loud purr, would give us love bites if we dared to pet her one too many times, eventually liked taking a bath, and ran around the house, especially at 3-5 AM. She was the one who when we told her not to knock things off shelves waited for us to put them back so she could knock them down again. She wasn't a lap cat, nor wanted to be held but she loved us and we her. She will be missed and forever loved.
Our home is quiet for the first time in 15 years. No meows, no purring, no running around playing with toys, no snuggles (Buttons was our snuggle baby).
Perhaps in time, we will once again open our hearts and home to another, but for now, we grieve for our girls.
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18 responses
@MarieCoyle (38702)
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20 Jul 23
I'm so sorry, I know it hurts so terribly to lose our pets. They are part of our family. It sounds to me like she was very much loved. Big hug, Dena. 
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@MarieCoyle (38702)
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2 Nov 23
@porwest
Yes, they do. I know I am always just devastated to lose a pet.
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@porwest (92588)
• United States
2 Nov 23
@MarieCoyle I don't even want to think about when the day comes for the ones we have now. I just can't even imagine it.
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@RebeccasFarm (90464)
• Arvada, Colorado
24 Jul 23
Aw such sad news I am so sorry Dena RIP xo
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@allknowing (137781)
• India
21 Jul 23
Sad day for you. Gineer has left behind happy memories.
We have gone through this several times - mostly dogs.
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@kaylachan (71762)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20 Jul 23
Sending virtual hugs your way. having an animal cross the rainbow bridge isn't easy.
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@Vikingswest1 (6304)
• United States
20 Jul 23
My sincere condolences to you and yours Dena. It must be a very trying time.
The quiet can be so loud sometimes.
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@1creekgirl (41747)
• United States
20 Jul 23
I'm so sorry. I know you're both heartbroken. But Ginger knew she was very much loved.
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@LindaOHio (181721)
• United States
21 Jul 23
I am so, so sorry. I know how hard it is to lose a fur baby. But I do know this. All your fur babies are waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge; and you will see them again one day. I hope you do get another cat or two to love.
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@AmbiePam (93883)
• United States
20 Jul 23
I’m trying not to cry! I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Ginger. Her picture says so much. I am glad to know she was loved so much, as other animals aren’t as lucky. But how much better that she gave you the gift of her love too.
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@snowy22315 (182175)
• United States
20 Jul 23
I am so sorry..., I know what it is like to lose a beloved pet.
, I know what it is like to lose a beloved pet.1 person likes this
@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
20 Jul 23
I am so sorry, I know the pain of losing a pet firsthand. I usually get another pet right away, so many need homes.
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@porwest (92588)
• United States
1 Nov 23
She looks a lot like our Cal. Of course, Cal is a boy. But still. I know this was a long time ago, but of course, our furry friends never leave our hearts. I have three of them in my backyard. Our Sneakers and Theus who were our cats before the two we have with us now, and my mom's dog Murphy.
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