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

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Tue Jul 14, 2026, 04:42 PM

20 hrs ago

for such a short time, JMCKUSICK.
You have been a faithful caregiver right to the end.

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My Cuddles spirit has been freed, [View all] JMCKUSICK 22 hrs ago OP

I'm sobbing. Bless your soul. I'm so sorry for your loss. fierywoman 22 hrs ago #1

I've shared him with all of you for two years now, became he was so integral to my healing and JMCKUSICK 22 hrs ago #9

What a touching tribute to your furbaby! lastlib 22 hrs ago #2

Happily so, and yes, I do believe it was my job JMCKUSICK 22 hrs ago #10

I'm glad you could help Cuddles' spirit be free Laurelin 22 hrs ago #3

Thank you Laurelin. JMCKUSICK 22 hrs ago #11

OMG why are you crying? Oh wait....... Maraya1969 22 hrs ago #4

😢 1WorldHope 22 hrs ago #5

Cuddles you were here for a reason. You gave unconditional love and joy to your pet dad and Polly Hennessey 22 hrs ago #6

That's very sweet Polly, thank you and yes,, it's true. He did all that. JMCKUSICK 22 hrs ago #12

I started crying reading your tender words. Oh what a life you gave your precious kitty cat. Bless you, dear heart.🩷🩷 KitFox 22 hrs ago #7

And what a life he gave me, JMCKUSICK 22 hrs ago #14

Be happy over the Rainbow Bridge, Cuddles. sinkingfeeling 22 hrs ago #8

That's really beautiful Sinkingfeeling, thank you! JMCKUSICK 22 hrs ago #13

John, may the memories of Cuddles be a blessing to you. Fly away from your pain, sweet Cuddles. debm55 22 hrs ago #15

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

He'll live forever in that part of your heart ... CousinIT 22 hrs ago #16

Agreed agreed agreed 100% JMCKUSICK 21 hrs ago #17

So sorry for your loss montanacowboy 21 hrs ago #18

Thank you Montanaciwboy, JMCKUSICK 19 hrs ago #30

He has become an angel. LoisB 21 hrs ago #19

Amen LoisB JMCKUSICK 19 hrs ago #31

Reminds me of annold twilight zone episode JMCKUSICK 19 hrs ago #34

We just lost our 16 year old dog. I know it's hard. Remember the good times Endlessmike56 21 hrs ago #20

But but but there were so many JMCKUSICK 21 hrs ago #22

And thank you for sharing him with us. 3catwoman3 21 hrs ago #23

Thank you 3Catwoman3, It was an honor, JMCKUSICK 19 hrs ago #35

""" AllaN01Bear 21 hrs ago #24

Thank you AllaN01Bear JMCKUSICK 19 hrs ago #36

I'm sorry that we only have these amazing, loving creatures in our lives.... 70sEraVet 20 hrs ago #25

And what a joyful ride it was JMCKUSICK 19 hrs ago #38

😭 bamagal62 20 hrs ago #26

RIP, Cuddles. Ocelot II 20 hrs ago #27

Me too, excepting my friend Rory, JMCKUSICK 19 hrs ago #39

Cuddles will live on in your heart and in your memories. Diamond_Dog 19 hrs ago #28

Thank you Diamond_Dog JMCKUSICK 19 hrs ago #40

This poem gives me peace in these sad situations. StarryNite 19 hrs ago #29

That's a wonderful poem StarryNite, JMCKUSICK 19 hrs ago #41

Hugs to you MustLoveBeagles 19 hrs ago #32

And he earned them! JMCKUSICK 19 hrs ago #42

Rest well, dear Cuddles UpInArms 19 hrs ago #33

Thank you UpInArms, JMCKUSICK 19 hrs ago #43

May the hole in your heart be filled with sweet memories. The Wizard 19 hrs ago #37

It always has and still does, JMCKUSICK 19 hrs ago #44

The love still remains... Dear_Prudence 19 hrs ago #45

Always, and I know enough to know that our hearts have infinite capacity for love JMCKUSICK 19 hrs ago #47

It is hard saying goodbye to a family member LetMyPeopleVote 19 hrs ago #46

Thank you LetMyPeopleVote JMCKUSICK 19 hrs ago #48

Having to wipe my eyes now. I'm so sorry, JM. Ilsa 19 hrs ago #49

I do and I will, as much as his spirit will be with me, I'll be with him too. JMCKUSICK 17 hrs ago #54

Cross gently, Cuddles Niagara 18 hrs ago #50

I got two paw prints, one for me, one for Toby JMCKUSICK 17 hrs ago #55

Those will be special reminders, John Niagara 15 hrs ago #61

Very much so. JMCKUSICK 15 hrs ago #62

Thank you Niagara, that note is so accurate. JMCKUSICK 17 hrs ago #56

I'm so glad you had that special time with him, John SheltieLover 18 hrs ago #51

What a touching farewell. You know that he understood your feelings question everything 18 hrs ago #52

Of that I'm certain. JMCKUSICK 17 hrs ago #57

So many of us have walked a mile in those shoes.. Permanut 18 hrs ago #53

Thank you Permanut, JMCKUSICK 17 hrs ago #58

I'm so sorry, JMCKUSICK MIButterfly 17 hrs ago #59

Thank you MIButterfly, JMCKUSICK 17 hrs ago #60

My condolences on your loss. Mad_Dem_X 12 hrs ago #63

Thank you Mad_Dem_X JMCKUSICK 11 hrs ago #64