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  2. I am so sorry to read that Stinky has crossed the Bridge. It is bittersweet that she did this at home with you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. ❤

    1. Thank you for your kind words. I am thankful that I got to be with her at the end, that is a gift. XO

  3. We just saw this Ellen on fb…so very very sorry for you all…she was loved and held and treated with such dignity..bless you both for being her people..gentle ((((hugs))) to you all…we have no words..love Bev xxx <3 <3

    1. Thank you for your sweet words. Stinky was loved and I am glad I was with her at the end. Love an hugs to you too.

  6. We are all so sorry to read that Stinky is now an Angel. My mom is in tears as she helps write this. Hugs to all of you for giving Stinky the best life possible and being there for her when she needed comfort.
    Charles & mom

    1. Your Mom is very sweet. Thank you for your kind words. My heart is broken with this loss and the loss of Lucy only 4 months ago. XO

  8. Ellen, my heart is breaking for you and the entire family. We have been praying and purring so hard for Stinky that you would get her an appointment this morning and all would be figured out and she would be well soon. Please accept my sincere condolences. Kitties Blue and I are sending you lots of love and warm hugs as you grieve. XOXOXO, Janet

    1. Thank you for purring, praying and the hugs and love. I had hoped she had something that could be cured too, but it was not to be. I will always love and miss her as I do every kitty that I have had. XO

  10. OH Ellen I am so so sorry. Words cannot convey how terribly sad I am to hear about Stinky, and for you and your husband. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers…((BIG HUGS))

  11. I am so sorry! I was praying that it was something that could be treated. I send you my sincere condolences, and Flynn sends his gentlest purrs. (((hugs)))

    1. Thank you sweet Flynn and your Mum. I had hoped it was something treatable too 🙁 XO

  12. Oh noooo, I am so very very sorry to hear this. Bless her little heart. You and your husband are such wonderful pet parents. She had a good life for the years she was with you. M sends big HUGS to your humans.

    1. Thank you for your kind words. I know it was a gift from God to allow us to be with her at the end. XO

  15. We are so terribly sorry to read this and are sending soft purrs and gentle hugs. Peace to you.

  17. Ellen, I am so very sorry for your loss. I know this hurts for you, but I hope you are always comforted in knowing that Stinky left this world while surrounded with your love and warmth. You gave Stinky a wonderful life in which she knew nothing but love, happiness, and gentle care. She will be with you forever.

    Purrs, prayers, and many hugs to you.

    1. Thank you for your kind words. I do take comfort in knowing we were with her at the end. XO

  19. We are so very sorry to hear about Stinky. We are happy to know that she left our world with the two people who loved her most surrounding her and loving on her. We are sending purrs and prayers of comfort during this time. Thinking of you, XOXO

    1. Thank you, I do take comfort in knowing we were with her at the end. I will always miss her. XO

  21. Oh no….we are so very very sorry to read this not at all what we expected.
    Bless her sweet little heart we send you all hugs and kitty kisses
    madi and mom

    1. Thank you, it was not what I was expecting either. It was quite a shock that she went to quickly. Thank you for posting on POTP. XO

  22. We were shocked and saddened to read that Stinky has left for the Bridge. We know how heartbreaking this must be for you Elleh. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
    With deepest condolences,
    Angel Normie, Mika, Sasha & Grady Lewis

  23. We are so sorry to learn that Stinky went on to her tenth life. We know she felt safe enough to make that transition because of the love she felt. Our hearts are with you at this sad time.

    1. Thank you for your kind words. It is comforting to know I got to be with her at the end.

  24. Oh Ellen…….no………I’m so sad to hear this – I had no idea she was so close to leaving – you did say she’d not been eating but not that she was failing so badly. My heart breaks for you……please when you’re ready to talk, write to me. Meanwhile I’m sending you all the hugs I can…….and love too.

    Pam

  28. Oh no. We are so, so sorry to hear about dear Stinky. She was such a loved sweetie and we know she will be missed. Love and hugs from all of us here.

  29. We are all so, so sorry Stinky had to leave you. We know she had a wonderful life with you and hope you can find some comfort in that. We are sending you love and purrs.

  30. Oh, Ellen, first Lucy, now Stinky. 🙁 I’m very sorry for your loss. She wasn’t alone when she left this world to meet Lucy, and felt very loved. It’s hard to be the one who is left behind. I’m thinking of you and your family.

    1. Thank you for your kind words. I have some comfort knowing I was with her at the end. XO

  31. Godspeed your journey to heaven Stinky. We are truly sorry; and we send our sincerest sympathies to your mom, dad and family during this very difficult time. You are, and always will remain, a beautiful girl…you will be very much missed….with hugs and loves, boomer, dai$y, tuna….and dude and sauce too ♥♥♥♥♥

    1. Thank you for your kind words Boomer, dai$y, tuna, dude and sauce and food service girl. I will always love Stinky and miss her just like all the others before her. XO

  34. Oh no, we are so so sorry. Stinky was a lucky kitty to have all the love that she got while she was there. Sending big hugs to everyone.

  35. My sincere condolences concerning the loss of your beautiful girl, Stinky…I’m glad you were with her at the end=I’m sure it was comforting to her to have you guys there…Wishing you peace and comfort at this sad time, I am really sorry your heart is hurting…Love never dies…Big hugs, sweet friends…J, Calle, Halle, Sukki, Mommy Cat, Daddy Cat

    1. Thank you for your kind words. I agree that love never dies and I will always love her and the others that have left me. XO

  37. Oh no! I’m so saddened to hear this. I hope there is comfort knowing that you and your husband were with her and she left knowing your love to the very end. My sincerest sympathies to both you and your husband. I am just so sorry.

    Hugs,
    Vicki

    1. Thank you for your kind words. I do take comfort in knowing I was with her at the end. XO

  39. Oh, that is ever so sad.
    We thought she was going to be getting well…..

    We are now changing our purrs to make them comforting ones for you, Miss Ellen and your whole family.
    You are all in our thoughts and pawyers at this difficult time.
    ((((( Hugs )))))

    1. Thank you, I had hoped she had something treatable. Stinky will be very missed and loved. XO

  40. Oh awnty Ellen, we are so sorry. We don’t unnerstand this, but we are sendin’ lots of purrayers and hugs. Ifin you need anything, purrlease let us know!!!

    Luv ya’

    Dezi and Lexi and mommy A

    1. Thank you, I don’t understand either, but that is life ( and death). XO and love to you too.

  41. We didn’t know Stinky-you can’t know everyone, there’s just not the time. We are saddened by the loss of any of us in Blogville.

  48. I am so sorry to read about Stinky. We should all be lucky enough to have the love she felt surrounding her when the time comes to leave. You will be in my heart and prayers. ♥

  49. Oh we are so very sorry to hear this sad news. Sending you our gentlest purrs and keeping you close in our thoughts and hearts as you grieve your precious Stinky. Much love to you.

    Be Well Sweet Stinky

  51. We are so sorry. Sweet Stinky, we know you were very loved and will be very missed. We’ll look for your star in the heavens tonight and will make a wish that your family feels our purrs and love coming their way.

  54. Dear Ellen and family, I’m so sorry that Stinky had to leave for the Bridge.
    I know she couldn’t have had more love and care.
    xxoo

  55. We are so sorry to hear this sad news. She was so lucky to be loved so deeply as we know she was. Watch over us all dear Stinky as you fly over on your new Angel Wings and we shall all meet again someday in the land of sun and endless youth.
    Purrs and Prayers from us all
    Timmy, Dad Pete and Family

  56. Ellen, I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Stinky. I know your heart (and your husband’s) is hurting. Words won’t take away the pain, but we are here to support you. A warm hug, purrs and paw taps of comfort. 🙁

    1. Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to visit when you have had such a recent loss yourself. XO

  57. Mom and I were so sad to get the email from Ann about Stinky. Our hearts go out to your family at this time. Have comfort that you were able to love her until the very very end.

    1. Thank you for your kind words. I am comforted knowing I was with her at the end, I just wish I had more than 11 years with her. XO

  61. We are so sorry that it was Stinky’s time to cross over. Many purrs and purrayers and hugs to all of you. It is difficult to lose them.

    Hugs from all of us at Forty Paws and Maw

  62. Ellen, we are just now catching up. We have had Stinky in our thought this past while and really hoped her eye condition would be treatable. It makes us feel good that both you and your husband were there when it was Stinky’s time to leave this earth. We know she was loved so very well by your family. Please hold on to that.You gave her a wonderful life.Rest in peace , Stinky. You were loved.

    All our heartfelt condolences and love,

    the critters in the cottage and their Mama Sophie XO

    1. Thank you for your kind words. I rescued her on a freezing cold night and loved her for those 11 years, I just wish we had longer. XO and love to you too.

  63. OH Ellen. I had no idea till just a few minutes ago. I have been gone most of the day. I am so deeply sorry that precious baby girl flew away to the Bridge. I am so grateful that she had her momma and daddy there with her when she felt safe enough to fly away to wait for you all by and by.

    Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I am deeply sorry. Love and soft hugs.

    1. Thank you for your kind words. It was a shock to lose her so suddenly, but I know it was a gift from God that I got to be with her. XO and love to you too.

    1. Thank you for taking time to leave your condolences when your loss is so recent too. I hope LadyBird , Lucy and Stinky are all together waiting for us. XO and love to you too.

  67. Oh, I am so sorry ! She is well and free again ! But you all will miss her !

    1. Thank you, it is very difficult and anyone who has ever loved a cat or dog understands the pain.

  72. I’m so truly sorry to hear this news but please know that Stinky knew how very much you loved her. How very much you still love her. She’ll be looking down upon you now from Heaven, wanting you to know how much she loved, and loves, you.

    Purrs,
    Seville

    1. Thank you for these sweet words. Stinky was very loved and I am grateful I was with her at the end to let her know. XO

  78. We are so sorry. Sending you lots of love, hugs, and will be keeping you in our hearts and thoughts.

  80. Oh no! I’m so sorry to hear this. We lost a herd babe and a family friend this past week. So heartbreaking. They have wonderful company though. I’m sure our girls are running about and having a great time watching over us <3

  82. We had read that Stinky had been having some serious health problems and we were sad to read she crossed the bridge…but we are sure you are comforted by having been there with her… I think our voices help the journey feel familiar as they fly free of earthly bounds…

  83. Ellen, we are so very sorry to hear about Stinky’s passing. It’s abundantly clear how much, and how well, you loved her. Purrs, prayers and love as you all remember your special girl.

  87. Oh no. I’m so sorry to read that Stinky has passed. I hope you are somewhat comforted knowing she was safe & calm at home, surrounded by your love. Purrs for you at this very sad time.

  88. So sorry for your loss, it is never easy to let go of our fur children. Sending you and your husband gentle nose nudges.

    Aroo to you,
    Sully

  89. NO NO NO Lady Ellen say it isn’t so??? Purrincess Phoebe mee iss so sorry yur Sisfur has gone to Pure Land…..an so iss LadyMum…..shee can not type because shee iss weeping….
    Shee sayss Stinky went to be with David Bowie thee rockstar an mee finkss shee mite bee rite!!!
    Two new **starsss** shine inn thee sky tonite……
    Sendin all of youss’ our <3 LUV <3 an ***paw patsss*** an ~~~head rubsss~~~ Siddhartha Henry an LadyMum xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

    1. Thank you dear Purrince and your Mum. We are all heart broken, Phoebe watched it all happen from her pole and I thought she knew what was happening ,but last night she was looking all over for Stinky. XO and love to you both.

      1. Mee mee-you mee fnkss Phoebe iss now inn shock frum what happened….mee wishess mee were there to hold her paw an snuggle her close. Pleeze tell her mee <3 LUVSS <3 her with all mee heart…..
        An Lady Ellen mee luvss you all so…..berry much…..
        LadyMum sendss her purrayerss an LUV to all of youss'.
        ***paw kissesss*** an ~~head rubsss~~
        Siddhartha Henry xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

        1. Thank you sweet Siddhartha and your Mum too, my Mom and I love you both too. We will get through this, I have been extra sweet and cuddly. I am sad to lose another friend though, she was one of the first friends I had when I got here. XO

  90. Oh No! I cannot believe it. When I saw the words Stiny and Rainbow bridge I thought “how odd that there are 2 cats named Stinky,” since I just SAW him looking alive and well!. My heart goes out to you Ellen, I guess this must have been very sudden. It shows us life is so uncertain, we must love when our dear ones are near with all our hearts and souls, not knowing what the future will bring. I am remembering Stinky in that cute tent and with his adorable cowboy hat. Goodbye dear Stinky. Condolences, my dear friend, Ellen!

    1. Thank you Carol. It was a shock, yet I knew she had something wrong. I only wish that eye specialist could have seen her sooner. I am thankful for the photos you took on Christmas, she was very involved in everything. XO

  92. We are sending gentle headbutts and purrs to you and your family for the loss of Stinky. Our heart aches for you too. Remember that she knows you loved and wanted only the best you could give for her. My condolences and love to everyone there.

  95. We are so sorry your dear Stinky has crossed rainbow bridge and are sending lots of love and hugs. Take care.
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

  96. Dear Ellen, we are so very shocked and sorry to hear that Stinky has left for the Bridge. Our hearts are breaking for you and your furramily. We are sending soft purrs, gentle woofs and a huge hug from our Mom. Oh we are soooo sad for you.
    Luv
    Marty and the Gang

    1. Thank you, it was a shock to lose her so quickly, but at least I got to be with her. XO

  97. I’m so very sorry for your loss. It sounds like Stinky’s passing was gentle and loving. Sending lots of support across the miles. Run free sweet Stinky …

  98. I’m so sorry for your loss of your sweet Stinky. Glad she was with her loving family when she left. Sending hugs to you..

  100. I am sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Charlie,Cashew,Garfield,Tubby,Hope

  101. I read about Stinky’s passing on the Cat Blogosphere site. I’m sorry that she had to go. It never seems fair that they should leave us, no matter how long or how short a time they have shared with us. Godspeed, Stinky.

  103. hello stinkys mom its dennis the vizsla dog hay my frend siddhartha henry told me stinky had gawn to help david bowie sing akross the rainbo bridj run free stinky!!! and be shoor to stop by my brother tuckers everlasting rainbo bridj buffay!!! ok bye

  104. My heart is so heavy and I am so sad to hear that Stinky has left for the bridge. Love to you, your family, and friends that know and love Stinky. Run free sweet one.

    1. Thank you Gracie, my heart is broken. Stinky will always be missed. XO and love to you too.

  105. We’re visiting from Eastside Cats. We’re sad to hear about Stinky. Our pets always take a piece of our heart with them.

    Lots of hugs and purrs from our house.

  109. We are so deeply sorry for you loss. We don’t know what to say, but we feel the pain you are going through. Sending Soft Pawkisses to comfort you and an Angel to heal your pain <3 <3 <3

  110. Oh, Ellen, I just heard the sad news. Please accept my deep condolences ? for your loss of dear Stinky. May soft clouds of comfort surround you with purrs of peace on your grieving journey. You are not alone. ((hugs)) ???

    1. Thank you for your condolences, I know you have been through this many times too. I wonder how often a heart can break? XO

  111. We are sending you lots of love and rumbly purrs to ease the loss of sweet Stinky. What a sweet girl she was. May happy memories warm your heart soonest.

    Luff
    Mungo Jet & Jane The Ape xx

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