Wednesday, January 28, 2015

In Memory of Tootsie

This past Saturday, Uncle Robbie, Ma and Daddy-dog's good friend and my Canoe Captain when we are camping, had to make the difficult decision to help his cat of 15 years, Tootsie, go to the Rainbow Bridge.

Tootsie 1/29/00 - 1/24/15

Tootsie had been sick for some time; she had lost a lot of weight.  Then, she became even more sick and Uncle Robbie took her to the vet where they did lots of tests.  It turned out that Tootsie had some bladder problems, heart problems and a newly diagnosed thyroid problem.  The vet, concerned for Tootsie heart, couldn't do any of the treatments and recommended that Tootsie go to the Rainbow Bridge.

I got to meet Tootsie several times when I visited Uncle Robbie.  She was not particularly fond of me having never been around dogs but she would tolerate my presence in her house.  She was a great cat though...she was super pretty, her meow was precious and she liked to "talk" to Uncle Robbie.  Like me, she loved to stalk and chase the lizards that got into the screened-in porch!  She even cuddled with Uncle Robbie every night.


One of the best things about Tootsie was how smart she was!  Oh My Cat!  One day, Uncle Robbie said he heard something akin to running water coming from the bathroom.  Thinking he left the faucet open, he went in to the bathroom to check it out.  There, perched on the toilet with her tushy over the water, was Tootsie...peeing in the toilet!  No one ever showed her how to do that...she figured it out all on her own!

We are all going to miss Tootsie a lot.  Uncle Robbie and Wren, his other cat, are trying to settle into a new routine without her.  I know it may take some time but I am sure they will find peace just as Tootsie has.

Run free, Tootsie!  I hope you are stalking and chasing lizards at the Bridge!  Remember to leave some for me!

37 comments:

  1. Sorry to hear about Tootsie. Big hugs to your family and your Uncle Robbie.

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  2. Wow! 15 years old. Tootsie will be remembered forever. Lots of precious memories. Golden Woofs

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  3. That is sad news. Give Uncle Robbie big hugs from us
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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  4. That is so sad. Sending gentle hugs to Uncle Robbie and Tootsie may be gone but never forgotten. Have a wonderful Wednesday.
    Best wishes Molly

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  5. We are so very sorry to hear about dear Tootsie. We send love and hugs to Uncle Robbie.

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  6. I'm sorry to hear about Tootsie. She looks like a lovely and spirited kitty. I hope she finds many lizards to chase across the bridge.

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  7. So sorry to read this about Tootsie!! She was a pretty kitty.

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  8. I'm so sorry for Tootsie and her furmily. It is not easy to carry on with a hole in your heart and when you miss one of your family ....
    Easy Rider

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  9. I'm so sorry to hear about Tootsie. I know there are a lot of good memories left behind after 15 years. Please extend my sympathy to Tootsie's family. I will include Tootsie in the January edition of "Our Rainbow Friends".

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  10. Oh i'm so sorry Tootsie. Rest easy sweet kitty xo
    ღ husky hugz ღ frum our pack at Love is being owned by a husky!

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  11. We are SO very sorry to hear this about Tootsie...

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  12. We actually do know how Tootsie's family feels-we went through it last month.

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  13. I am so, so sorry that Tootsie had to leave for the Bridge. She was just beautiful and it sounds like she had a wonderfully full life, although it's still never long enough for those left behind.

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  14. Tootsie sounds like a wonderful kitty. So sorry for everyone.

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  15. Sounds like Tootsie was a great girl and she had a great life.
    hugs and prayers
    Mr Bailey, Hazel & Mabel

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  16. Aw, poor Tootsie. It's always a hard decision, but it sounds like she had a great life and a wonderful family. I'm sure she's chasing lizards (and maybe flushing toilets!) to her heart's content.

    --Purrs (and wags) from Life with Dogs and Cats.

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  17. So sorry for Tootsie. Seems like a great cat and it was nice she put up with you. I know first paw how tough it is to mingle with felines!

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  18. Made a grammatical error in the first comment - I meant to say.... So terribly sorry to hear about Tootsie. Losing a pet at any age and in any circumstance is a devastating experience. Prayers to the family.

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  19. So sorry for Tootsie and her family. Run free.

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  20. Aw, I'm sorry, Oz. Do you think Tootsie learned to pee in the toilet because she was watching Uncle Robbie while he peed? *tee hee* It's OK to laugh at the good memories of our pet friends. Tootsie was quite a looker, too! Orange kitties are my favorite. Kisses to you. xoxoxo

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  21. Oh, Poor Uncle Robbie. I'm so sorry for the loss of sweet Tootsie. She looks like a real sweetie and what a smart cat to learn to use the toilet!

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  22. Tootsie was indeed a beautiful girl. Please pass our condolences and sympathy on to Uncle Robbie. We know he misses her greatly. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calistsa Jo

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  23. Awww, we are so sorry to hear about Tootsie! She looks like such a sweet girl!

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  24. I'm so sorry to hear about Tootsie. Our prayers and purrs are with you and your family as you move on. These things aren't easy for anyone. *hugs*

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  25. Oh noes. I am so sorry to hear abouts Tootsie. I am sendin' lots of {{{hugs}}}} to your Uncle Robbie, and you guys.
    I sure hope she is havin' fun with all those lizards over the Bridge!
    Kisses,
    Ruby ♥

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  26. What a great tribute to tootsie, she was a beautiful kitty. My deepest sympathies.

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  27. I'm so sorry about Tootsie. You wrote a beautiful tribute to her, and I have to say that I was astounded that she figured out how to pee in a toilet. She was a cat-genius! Deep sympathies to all of you.

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  28. I am so sorry about your loss. There is never enough time with our babies and loved ones. <3

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  29. We are so sorry to hear about Tootsie. It is never easy but love never dies! BTW, we got your message and had already switched to the short version. We'll just be glad to see the site come down!

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  30. Sorry for Uncle Robbie's, sending him gentle nose nudges.

    Aroo to you,
    Sully

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  31. Oh too bad. Farewell Tootsie. She was sure pretty.

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  32. What a cutie Tootsie was. We are so sorry for the loss of your friend, and our heartfelt condolences go out to Uncle Robbie and Wren.

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  33. We are sending lots of hugs to your Uncle Robbie, and lighting a candle fr Tootsie...run free sweet kitty...
    Hugs,
    Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo

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  34. Tootsie had a wonderful life full of fun and love, your uncle and her were very lucky to have each other. Love Dolly

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  35. So many furry friends have left us to go over the rainbow bridge lately. So sad to see them go! We're sorry about your friend Tootsie...she sounds like a great gal. I can't believe she taught herself how to go potty on the human toilet! She must have been one very smart kitty. Much love, The Scottie Mom.

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