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JMCKUSICK

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30. Thank you SheltieLover, me too.
Mon Jul 13, 2026, 01:24 PM
Monday

As I wrote to another poster, he's been there with me through so much, through my heart surgery and the months of daily walks before it, he's witnessed my most vulnerable moments, my worst fears, my biggest angst, and through it all, he, even though he is technically Toby's cat, he's not missed a single day of coming to cuddle with me after coming in in the morning, to telling me every day in no uncertain terms that it's time to go out.
He's only ever sat on my lap during our walks to the pond or cemetery, I think us both knowing how special they were.
I've been given so much grace in these last few years, from you all and from him, I almost feel like I'm asking too much, but I feel like we have so many walks, talks and special moments ahead, moments filled with depth and joy for both of us.

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Thoughts are with you & Cuddles catrose Monday #1
Thank you Catrose JMCKUSICK Monday #4
Poor Cuddles. Hoping for the best question everything Monday #2
Thank you Question everything JMCKUSICK Monday #3
Strenth and healing to Cuddles Attilatheblond Monday #5
Thank you Atillatheblond, JMCKUSICK Monday #7
Nickname a dear friend gave me decades ago Attilatheblond Monday #11
Healing Thoughts and hopes for you EverHopeful Monday #6
Well, Cuddles is almost four, so he has that to his advantage. JMCKUSICK Monday #9
Once he is recovered, can you keep him indoors for safety? SheltieLover Monday #29
He's been an outsider all his life, JMCKUSICK Monday #32
Sounds like that works well for him SheltieLover Monday #33
Yes, they're keeping him overnight. JMCKUSICK Monday #34
Oh, my dear friend, vibes that the hydartion thing may be the answer. niyad Monday #8
Thank you Niyad,. from your lips to Gods ear JMCKUSICK Monday #10
Please have him checked for Bobcat fever. It took my sweet sinkingfeeling Monday #12
I've never heard of Bobcat Disease. Is it regional? SheltieLover Monday #28
Don't think it is. Carried by ticks and without almost immediate treatment will kill a domestic cat within days. Mellie sinkingfeeling Monday #35
Damned ticks! 🤬 SheltieLover Monday #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 Monday #41
Keeping good thoughts for both you and Cuddles today. Diamond_Dog Monday #13
Thank you Diamond_Dog, JMCKUSICK Monday #18
Oh John, I will continue to keep Cuddles and you in my prayers. debm55 Monday #14
Thank you Debbie I'm so very grateful to you. JMCKUSICK Monday #19
I sure hope the fluids set him right, John SheltieLover Monday #15
Thank you SheltieLover, I just hope JMCKUSICK Monday #20
I really hope this is just a temp bump in the road for him. SheltieLover Monday #25
Thank you SheltieLover, me too. JMCKUSICK Monday #30
Sending healing vibes to Cuddles MustLoveBeagles Monday #16
Thank you for both MustLoveBeagles. JMCKUSICK Monday #21
Let's hope the hydration helps. Four years old seems Polly Hennessey Monday #17
Oh very much yes we do, and as I start bawling, JMCKUSICK Monday #23
... SheltieLover Monday #27
Thank you SheltieLover. JMCKUSICK Monday #42
Sending Love and Healing Vibes Cuddles' Way. NEOH Monday #22
Thank you NEOH, I really appreciate that. JMCKUSICK Monday #24
All the best for you & cuddles. irisblue Monday #26
Thank you Irisblue JMCKUSICK Monday #31
Dear John, I'm hoping for the best possible outcome MIButterfly Monday #37
Thank you MIButterfly, Of course I will. JMCKUSICK Monday #43
Adding my wishes/hopes for some favorable news from your vet. 3catwoman3 Monday #38
Absolutely 3Catwoman3, JMCKUSICK Monday #44
No blockage is good. Figarosmom Monday #39
He'll be at the Vet overnight, so I'll know much more by morning. JMCKUSICK Monday #45
Oh, John, I am so very sorry to hear this. Continuing vibes that there may niyad Monday #40
And I surely believe in miracles Niyad, as you surely know by now. JMCKUSICK Monday #46
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