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JMCKUSICK

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23. Oh very much yes we do, and as I start bawling,

Mon Jul 13, 2026, 01:13 PM

20 hrs ago

Because he was my personal daily companion to the cemetery every day through my own heart surgery and beyond.

I've had several cats in my life, and have bonded with each one, but nothing like Cuddles, I swear he held my hand through my very worst trials and tribulations these last three years. I lost his sister Snuggles May fifth 2024, and that was a heart break that was indescribable, I don't think I'm ready for the pain of losing Cuddles.

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Cuddles update as of 245pm CST [View all] JMCKUSICK 23 hrs ago OP

Thoughts are with you & Cuddles catrose 23 hrs ago #1

Thank you Catrose JMCKUSICK 23 hrs ago #4

Poor Cuddles. Hoping for the best question everything 23 hrs ago #2

Thank you Question everything JMCKUSICK 23 hrs ago #3

Strenth and healing to Cuddles Attilatheblond 23 hrs ago #5

Thank you Atillatheblond, JMCKUSICK 23 hrs ago #7

Nickname a dear friend gave me decades ago Attilatheblond 23 hrs ago #11

Healing Thoughts and hopes for you EverHopeful 23 hrs ago #6

Well, Cuddles is almost four, so he has that to his advantage. JMCKUSICK 23 hrs ago #9

Once he is recovered, can you keep him indoors for safety? SheltieLover 20 hrs ago #29

He's been an outsider all his life, JMCKUSICK 20 hrs ago #32

Sounds like that works well for him SheltieLover 20 hrs ago #33

Yes, they're keeping him overnight. JMCKUSICK 20 hrs ago #34

Oh, my dear friend, vibes that the hydartion thing may be the answer. niyad 23 hrs ago #8

Thank you Niyad,. from your lips to Gods ear JMCKUSICK 23 hrs ago #10

Please have him checked for Bobcat fever. It took my sweet sinkingfeeling 23 hrs ago #12

I've never heard of Bobcat Disease. Is it regional? SheltieLover 20 hrs ago #28

Don't think it is. Carried by ticks and without almost immediate treatment will kill a domestic cat within days. Mellie sinkingfeeling 20 hrs ago #35

Damned ticks! 🤬 SheltieLover 20 hrs ago #36

I'm so sorry Sinkingfeeling, you are describing what I'm going through almost to a tee. I called the vet after reading t JMCKUSICK 16 hrs ago #41

Keeping good thoughts for both you and Cuddles today. Diamond_Dog 23 hrs ago #13

Thank you Diamond_Dog, JMCKUSICK 20 hrs ago #18

Oh John, I will continue to keep Cuddles and you in my prayers. debm55 23 hrs ago #14

Thank you Debbie I'm so very grateful to you. JMCKUSICK 20 hrs ago #19

I sure hope the fluids set him right, John SheltieLover 22 hrs ago #15

Thank you SheltieLover, I just hope JMCKUSICK 20 hrs ago #20

I really hope this is just a temp bump in the road for him. SheltieLover 20 hrs ago #25

Thank you SheltieLover, me too. JMCKUSICK 20 hrs ago #30

Sending healing vibes to Cuddles MustLoveBeagles 22 hrs ago #16

Thank you for both MustLoveBeagles. JMCKUSICK 20 hrs ago #21

Let's hope the hydration helps. Four years old seems Polly Hennessey 20 hrs ago #17

Oh very much yes we do, and as I start bawling, JMCKUSICK 20 hrs ago #23

... SheltieLover 20 hrs ago #27

Thank you SheltieLover. JMCKUSICK 16 hrs ago #42

Sending Love and Healing Vibes Cuddles' Way. NEOH 20 hrs ago #22

Thank you NEOH, I really appreciate that. JMCKUSICK 20 hrs ago #24

All the best for you & cuddles. irisblue 20 hrs ago #26

Thank you Irisblue JMCKUSICK 20 hrs ago #31

Dear John, I'm hoping for the best possible outcome MIButterfly 20 hrs ago #37

Thank you MIButterfly, Of course I will. JMCKUSICK 16 hrs ago #43

Adding my wishes/hopes for some favorable news from your vet. 3catwoman3 19 hrs ago #38

Absolutely 3Catwoman3, JMCKUSICK 15 hrs ago #44

No blockage is good. Figarosmom 18 hrs ago #39

He'll be at the Vet overnight, so I'll know much more by morning. JMCKUSICK 15 hrs ago #45

Oh, John, I am so very sorry to hear this. Continuing vibes that there may niyad 16 hrs ago #40

And I surely believe in miracles Niyad, as you surely know by now. JMCKUSICK 15 hrs ago #46