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JMCKUSICK

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24. If I am, Its solely because I've had my cat kids since the late eighties making me a better

Reply to SheltieLover (Reply #22)

Tue Jul 14, 2026, 03:15 PM

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human being every day.

They taught me that it was safe to love
They taught me to look forward to tomorrow
They taught me to be vulnerable
They taught me to be kinder to people
They taught me to have faith
They taught me to play
They taught me to hope
They taught me compassion and empathy,
They taught me about commitment
They taught me that I'd never be alone
They taught me to stand up for myself
They taught me that I had a beautiful heart
They taught me that I was worth loving
They taught me humility

They taught me more than any human ever did.

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Good morning my DU family, [View all] JMCKUSICK Tuesday OP

Bless you John. debm55 Tuesday #1

Thank you Debbie, you're a great blessing to all of us. JMCKUSICK Tuesday #3

Thinking of you and Cuddles FM123 Tuesday #2

Thank you so much FM123 JMCKUSICK Tuesday #5

Good Morning John Emile Tuesday #4

Hi Emile JMCKUSICK Tuesday #10

"If love could have healed him, Cuddles would have lived forever." Emile Tuesday #11

Good morrning, John. Continuing vibes for you and Cuddles niyad Tuesday #6

Well, I just spoke with the Vet and there's been no change. JMCKUSICK Tuesday #7

I am so very sorry for all of you, my friend. debm55 Tuesday #8

Thank you Debbie JMCKUSICK Tuesday #9

Holding you & Cuddles in loving, healing thoughts SheltieLover Tuesday #12

Thank you SheltieLover, JMCKUSICK Tuesday #13

Take Cuddles' favorite food with you. He may not eat, but will enjoy the scent. SheltieLover Tuesday #14

I'll do that. JMCKUSICK Tuesday #15

We are all here for you, John. Lean in as hard as you need to. SheltieLover Tuesday #16

Sitting here waiting, blubbering is starting JMCKUSICK Tuesday #17

Take Shadow with you SheltieLover Tuesday #18

I couldn't, out only carrier was at the Vet with Cuddles. JMCKUSICK Tuesday #19

Oh, John, my heart is breaking for you SheltieLover Tuesday #21

It sure doesn't SheltieLover, JMCKUSICK Tuesday #23

You've just paid the ultimate price, John, & I'm not referring to the vet bill. SheltieLover Tuesday #26

I understand and it's well worth it JMCKUSICK Tuesday #27

It always is or we wouldn't knowingly accept gifts from Mother Nature SheltieLover Tuesday #29

I did give my Good boy a taste of churro tuna and he licked his lips. JMCKUSICK Tuesday #20

You are an amazing guy, John, & a fabulous pet parent SheltieLover Tuesday #22

If I am, Its solely because I've had my cat kids since the late eighties making me a better JMCKUSICK Tuesday #24

What a beautiful tribute to your kid cats! SheltieLover Tuesday #25

I am, but it's gonna be really rough in an hour when Toby gets home. JMCKUSICK Tuesday #28

Healing vibes to Toby as well SheltieLover Tuesday #30

I'll be there with him and for him. JMCKUSICK Tuesday #31

Poor Toby! SheltieLover Tuesday #32

Yea, it's been really rough on him JMCKUSICK Tuesday #33

I'll bet SheltieLover Tuesday #34