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CousinIT

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16. He'll live forever in that part of your heart ...

Tue Jul 14, 2026, 02:43 PM

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...that will always be only his. You gave him the best life and were there with him at the end, so he didn't go alone. Part of you goes with him, too. Part of him stays with you. And nothing can change that.

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My Cuddles spirit has been freed, [View all] JMCKUSICK Yesterday OP

I'm sobbing. Bless your soul. I'm so sorry for your loss. fierywoman Yesterday #1

I've shared him with all of you for two years now, became he was so integral to my healing and JMCKUSICK Yesterday #9

What a touching tribute to your furbaby! lastlib Yesterday #2

Happily so, and yes, I do believe it was my job JMCKUSICK Yesterday #10

I'm glad you could help Cuddles' spirit be free Laurelin Yesterday #3

Thank you Laurelin. JMCKUSICK Yesterday #11

OMG why are you crying? Oh wait....... Maraya1969 Yesterday #4

😢 1WorldHope Yesterday #5

Cuddles you were here for a reason. You gave unconditional love and joy to your pet dad and Polly Hennessey Yesterday #6

That's very sweet Polly, thank you and yes,, it's true. He did all that. JMCKUSICK Yesterday #12

I started crying reading your tender words. Oh what a life you gave your precious kitty cat. Bless you, dear heart.🩷🩷 KitFox Yesterday #7

And what a life he gave me, JMCKUSICK Yesterday #14

Be happy over the Rainbow Bridge, Cuddles. sinkingfeeling Yesterday #8

That's really beautiful Sinkingfeeling, thank you! JMCKUSICK Yesterday #13

John, may the memories of Cuddles be a blessing to you. Fly away from your pain, sweet Cuddles. debm55 Yesterday #15

Thank you Debbie, such kind words for him! You are so sweet. JMCKUSICK Yesterday #21

He'll live forever in that part of your heart ... CousinIT Yesterday #16

Agreed agreed agreed 100% JMCKUSICK Yesterday #17

So sorry for your loss montanacowboy Yesterday #18

Thank you Montanaciwboy, JMCKUSICK Yesterday #30

He has become an angel. LoisB Yesterday #19

Amen LoisB JMCKUSICK Yesterday #31

Reminds me of annold twilight zone episode JMCKUSICK Yesterday #34

We just lost our 16 year old dog. I know it's hard. Remember the good times Endlessmike56 Yesterday #20

But but but there were so many JMCKUSICK Yesterday #22

And thank you for sharing him with us. 3catwoman3 Yesterday #23

Thank you 3Catwoman3, It was an honor, JMCKUSICK Yesterday #35

""" AllaN01Bear Yesterday #24

Thank you AllaN01Bear JMCKUSICK Yesterday #36

I'm sorry that we only have these amazing, loving creatures in our lives.... 70sEraVet Yesterday #25

And what a joyful ride it was JMCKUSICK Yesterday #38

😭 bamagal62 Yesterday #26

RIP, Cuddles. Ocelot II Yesterday #27

Me too, excepting my friend Rory, JMCKUSICK Yesterday #39

Cuddles will live on in your heart and in your memories. Diamond_Dog Yesterday #28

Thank you Diamond_Dog JMCKUSICK Yesterday #40

This poem gives me peace in these sad situations. StarryNite Yesterday #29

That's a wonderful poem StarryNite, JMCKUSICK Yesterday #41

Hugs to you MustLoveBeagles Yesterday #32

And he earned them! JMCKUSICK Yesterday #42

Rest well, dear Cuddles UpInArms Yesterday #33

Thank you UpInArms, JMCKUSICK Yesterday #43

May the hole in your heart be filled with sweet memories. The Wizard Yesterday #37

It always has and still does, JMCKUSICK Yesterday #44

The love still remains... Dear_Prudence Yesterday #45

Always, and I know enough to know that our hearts have infinite capacity for love JMCKUSICK Yesterday #47

It is hard saying goodbye to a family member LetMyPeopleVote Yesterday #46

Thank you LetMyPeopleVote JMCKUSICK Yesterday #48

Having to wipe my eyes now. I'm so sorry, JM. Ilsa Yesterday #49

I do and I will, as much as his spirit will be with me, I'll be with him too. JMCKUSICK Yesterday #54

Cross gently, Cuddles Niagara Yesterday #50

I got two paw prints, one for me, one for Toby JMCKUSICK Yesterday #55

Those will be special reminders, John Niagara Yesterday #61

Very much so. JMCKUSICK Yesterday #62

Thank you Niagara, that note is so accurate. JMCKUSICK Yesterday #56

I'm so glad you had that special time with him, John SheltieLover Yesterday #51

What a touching farewell. You know that he understood your feelings question everything Yesterday #52

Of that I'm certain. JMCKUSICK Yesterday #57

So many of us have walked a mile in those shoes.. Permanut Yesterday #53

Thank you Permanut, JMCKUSICK Yesterday #58

I'm so sorry, JMCKUSICK MIButterfly Yesterday #59

Thank you MIButterfly, JMCKUSICK Yesterday #60

My condolences on your loss. Mad_Dem_X 23 hrs ago #63

Thank you Mad_Dem_X JMCKUSICK 22 hrs ago #64