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Trueblue Texan

(4,568 posts)
Sat May 2, 2026, 11:00 AM Saturday

My sweet Emo passed over the Rainbow Bridge yesterday...

He's been struggling with CHF since last year and more than once in the last few months I thought we had reached the end. But in the last couple of weeks, I knew I wouldn't be able to pull him out of his declining health again. His struggle is over and he is at peace. Mr True Blue and I are both devastated to lose him and relieved that he is out of discomfort and done with the struggle.

Thanks for all the kind words of support so many of you have offered. They mean more than you know.

True Blue Texan

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My sweet Emo passed over the Rainbow Bridge yesterday... (Original Post) Trueblue Texan Saturday OP
I send my deepest heartfelt sympathy to you both. Diamond_Dog Saturday #1
I'm so sorry. It hurts so much to lose a beloved pet. lapucelle Saturday #2
I am so sorry, it is tough to say goodbye to a family member LetMyPeopleVote Saturday #3
I am so sorry, Trueblue Texan Grim Chieftain Saturday #4
I'm so sorry for the loss of your furbaby. CousinIT Saturday #5
My condolences from a bit north Tetrachloride Saturday #6
My deepest sympathy for your loss. sinkingfeeling Saturday #7
Deepest condolences to you and your mister. SheltieLover Saturday #8
Always painful malaise Saturday #9
I'm so sorry for your loss debsy Saturday #10
🫂 mwmisses4289 Saturday #11
Sorry to hear 🙏 surfered Saturday #12
I am so very sorry. StarryNite Saturday #13
So sorry to hear about your loss. Figarosmom Saturday #14
Sending very big hugs 🫂 Chicagogrl1 Saturday #15
I'm really sorry to read that, FoxNewsSucks Saturday #16
Losing a fur buddy is very hard. I'm so sorry. flashman13 Saturday #17
I'm so sorry for your loss. Solly Mack Saturday #18
My deepest sympathies Bluejeans Saturday #19
I am so sorry KT2000 Saturday #20
Remember what you had, not what you lost. Cliche perhaps but real. twodogsbarking Saturday #21
Very sorry for your loss. mountain grammy Saturday #22
My deepest condolences on your loss. Losing a loved furry one is always so very hard no matter KPN Saturday #23
I'm so sorry True Blue Danmel Saturday #24
I'm so sorry for your loss MIButterfly Saturday #25
So sorry. R. P. McMurphy Saturday #26
Emo ❤️ Laurelin Saturday #27
So sorry to hear,.. magicarpet Saturday #28
Feels like a shot through the heart some_of_us_are_sane Saturday #29
I'm so sorry for your loss. May Emo RIP Maraya1969 Saturday #30
I am so sorry for this devastating loss. LoisB Saturday #31
Condolences! True Dough Saturday #32
To all who have sent your thoughts and words of kindness.... Trueblue Texan Saturday #33
I'm so sorry, Trueblue Texan LuckyCharms Saturday #34
The waves of grief strike in the oddest times... Trueblue Texan Sunday #37
so sorry Skittles Saturday #35
I am so sorry for your loss. Dear_Prudence Saturday #36
Rest in Paradise, Emo Niagara Sunday #38
Not sure this is appropriate but hope it helps... thought crime Monday #39
thank you.... Trueblue Texan Monday #41
I am so so sorry for your loss irisblue Monday #40
I'm so sorry! It's so hard to lose the fur-babies! JustKay Monday #42
Condolences ProfessorGAC Monday #43

CousinIT

(12,690 posts)
5. I'm so sorry for the loss of your furbaby.
Sat May 2, 2026, 11:08 AM
Saturday

You did the best you could for him, and he went very loved and not alone. It's all you could do. It's that last act of love when you break your heart so they don't have to suffer anymore.

Figarosmom

(12,967 posts)
14. So sorry to hear about your loss.
Sat May 2, 2026, 12:27 PM
Saturday

I know you must have had a wonderful life with Emo and now there is a void. Hang on to the memories of those times and rejoice in them.

KPN

(17,487 posts)
23. My deepest condolences on your loss. Losing a loved furry one is always so very hard no matter
Sat May 2, 2026, 01:32 PM
Saturday

the circumstances. They bring us so much joy. And we -- my wife and I -- know its even harder watching them suffer. Glad you are now at least able to feel relief.

Danmel

(5,800 posts)
24. I'm so sorry True Blue
Sat May 2, 2026, 01:38 PM
Saturday

It's so hard to say goodbye to our beloved fur babies. I'm sure Emo knew how much you loved him.

MIButterfly

(3,049 posts)
25. I'm so sorry for your loss
Sat May 2, 2026, 01:52 PM
Saturday

I extend to you my condolences on the passing of your precious Emo. I know how hard it is to lose a beloved furbaby. My heart goes out to you and Mr True Blue. I hope that eventually memories of Emo will bring you comfort and peace. Lean on your DU family at this difficult time. We are here for you.



RIP, sweet Emo. You were and are much loved and will never be forgotten.

With sympathy,
MIButterfly

Laurelin

(948 posts)
27. Emo ❤️
Sat May 2, 2026, 02:07 PM
Saturday

I'm so sorry for your loss, True Blue Texan. I know how awful that loss is. I'm glad Emo is running free over the rainbow bridge, and I hope you find peace.

magicarpet

(19,218 posts)
28. So sorry to hear,..
Sat May 2, 2026, 02:17 PM
Saturday

... but remember you put all in to make him comfortable and happy during his stay here on earth. Many joyful moments were shared by all.

some_of_us_are_sane

(3,480 posts)
29. Feels like a shot through the heart
Sat May 2, 2026, 02:34 PM
Saturday
So sad for you, but understand totally. We lost our beloved Russian Blue cat a year and a half ago and it's a tough loss. HUGS from here.

True Dough

(27,171 posts)
32. Condolences!
Sat May 2, 2026, 04:07 PM
Saturday

Been through that several times and will do it at least twice more (unless they outlive me and/or my wife). It's never, ever easy.

But the years of joy are worth the heartbreak in the end. That's why we keep doing it.

Take care.

Trueblue Texan

(4,568 posts)
33. To all who have sent your thoughts and words of kindness....
Sat May 2, 2026, 06:43 PM
Saturday

I am very touched by your compassion and by so many pet lovers here who really do understand this pain. I can't look at his picture yet, but I know healing will come eventually.... Hubby and I are going to hear a local band playing at the lake this evening, trying to feel better. Thank you for all your kindnesses.

True Blue Texan

LuckyCharms

(22,959 posts)
34. I'm so sorry, Trueblue Texan
Sat May 2, 2026, 06:56 PM
Saturday

Been through it twice to date, and our current dog will be 15 soon.

It's the hardest thing...my sincere condolences.

Trueblue Texan

(4,568 posts)
37. The waves of grief strike in the oddest times...
Sun May 3, 2026, 06:47 AM
Sunday

There are times when you think you're going to be ok, that you can handle it without crumbling, then the sight of something will draw you back into the depth of your loss. I've done grief so many times, I know how this works, but I still am sometimes fooled by the moments of distraction when I think I'll be healed quickly. It just takes as long as it takes and you can relieve it at moments, but it will have its due.

We are going to plant a small flower garden on our boy's grave in the back yard, where he and I shared so many wonderful mornings and evenings. The flowers will remind me he is always with me, even if his body is no longer here.

Skittles

(172,539 posts)
35. so sorry
Sat May 2, 2026, 11:03 PM
Saturday

I know how hard it is

Grieve not
nor speak of me with tears
but laugh and talk of me
as if I were beside you
I loved you so
’twas Heaven here with you


- Isla Paschal Richardson

Dear_Prudence

(1,188 posts)
36. I am so sorry for your loss.
Sat May 2, 2026, 11:17 PM
Saturday

Our pets are so close to us, so we feel the loss deeply. You cared for Emo; now it is time to care for yourself. My deep condolences.

ProfessorGAC

(77,140 posts)
43. Condolences
Mon May 4, 2026, 06:47 PM
Monday

A tough day for every doting pet owner.
At our age, we have had to deal with that many times.
Take care.

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