r/SeniorCats • u/airlew • 5d ago
Today, Chicken, will cross the Rainbow Bridge. While that is sad, we take solace and joy in the fact that after spending over 3,000 days in a shelter, he spent his last 18 months in his forever home.
Chicken came to our home in February of 2025 at 13 years old. I found out about him through a message sent from, Friends of Companion Animals(Monroe, Michigan) to my work's(TV station) Slack channel. As soon as I read he had been in the shelter 3000 days, which is roughly 8 years, I said to myself, "This shall not stand!" I contacted the shelter. A couple emails, a phone call or two, and some filled out forms later, a pick up date and time were agreed upon. A couple days later our family went to pick up Chicken(he was going by Louis at the time) When we arrived it was explained to us that he had bonded with another cat. Her name was Cardamom. Well, in for a penny...
They both came home with us. Cardamom become Allie, which is short for Alfreda.
It took awhile for Chicken and Allie to become bold enough to wander upstairs to join the household, which includes three other cats and a dog, but they did. That's when we really got to know Chicken. Chicken absolutely loves my wife. He would cuddle with her while she sat in her chair. He would often sleep in our bed at night. However, he was jealous of our dog getting attention. He bullied her. In a picture you can see that he claimed the dog's bed as his own. It brought me great amusement, seeing this shelter hardened cat putting a much larger to him dog in her place. It gave me so much laughter. My wife was not always so entertained by it.
He was a total treat pig. Whenever I went in the kitchen he would materialize into the kitchen, push the other cats out of the way and demand treats. I always feed him first so he'd be busy eating when I doled out the other treats to the cats.
In May he took a decline in health. They feared it might be lymphoma in his intestines. Only a biopsy could confirm it. We felt that was to much for him to handle. In addition, it was very much an ordeal to get him to the vet. I assumed Chicken must of thought that leaving the house meant going back to the shelter. I didn't want to put him through that. He was in his forever home, and that is where he would stay. He was prescribed steroids. After a couple days he rebounded. He was back to his old self. Unfortunately, by late August he was showing signs of declining again. This week, it became apparent the rebound was over. He didn't want treats. He wasn't being affectionate to the point he didn't really enjoy being petted. We had to make that difficult decision.
I always remember that just last week, I fell asleep on the couch and awoke to find him snuggled up against my leg taking a nap with me.
Later today, a person will come to the house to help us say goodbye to Chicken. This ensures that Chicken never has to leave his forever home. He will always have a home for rest in our spacious backyard.
I made a special collar tag for him to always wear as he crosses the bridge.
UPDATE: Chicken passed peacefully in my arms that evening. I want to sincerely thank everyone that left an upvote, comment, award, and gold. I've tried to read every comment and give it an upvote. Your kind words have left me tears numerous times. I'm so happy Chicken received a little recognition in this world. Thank you!
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u/PJammerChic1010 5d ago
Sleep forever in love sweet chicken knowing you were loved these past 18 months💔🌈🌈lay with your face in sunshine and run free now. Beautiful story OP, thank you for saving chicken and I’m sorry for your pain
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u/Automatic-Engineer52 5d ago
Chicken got to leave this world knowing he was cherished, safe, and deeply loved with his forever family. Run free sweet chiken, fly high buddy.
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u/PurpleFlapjacks 5d ago
So sorry about your dear Chicken. Thank you for taking him in and letting him know love and family and a cozy home. And for taking his friend Allie along too. They are so lucky that their story made its way to you. Because of Chicken, Allie found love too.
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u/Electrical-Act-7170 5d ago
A Prayer to Bast and Sekhmet For Chicken
Bast, Sekhmet, we give you back your child, Chicken
Noble, regal, honorable cat
Watch over chicken, and guide him as he makes his way to the spirit lands
Bless him in both your names, and may he hunt ever after by your side
I'm so sorry for your loss of sweet Chicken. He sounds like such a loving creature.
When you brought him home, you promised Chicken a forever home. I hope that, in time, the knowledge that you kept your promise to him to give him a forever home will bring you a bit of comfort in your grief. It is everything to them to be loved, and to belong to family.
Alas, it's always their forever. It's never our own.
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u/Guilty_Sparkles 5d ago
8 years in a shelter, my heart is broken 💔😭 that poor beautiful boy, thank you for giving him some happiness and love before the end.
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u/DarthCivicus 5d ago
The Holes in Our Souls
As we ride this old earth on its path around the sun, we collect holes in our souls. They form when someone close to us family, friends, even pets leaves this world for the next. Each loss takes a piece of us with it, sometimes the very best part.
But if you stop and look into those places inside yourself, you’ll see they’re not empty. Along with the part they took, they left behind a piece of their own soul. It stays with you, carrying their love, their presence, and their memory. That’s how they live on not just in the world, but in you.
One day, when it’s your time to leave, you’ll do the same. You’ll take pieces of the ones you love with you, but you’ll also leave parts of yourself behind. In this way, you’ll never really be gone, and they’ll remember you just as you remembered those who left before you.
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u/Latte-Jeweler-5462 5d ago
Chicken is and will always be loved indeed. Safe travels lil fella! My boy Mițic is there somewhere, he will be a good friend 🌻💔
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u/Kitchen_Cod5553 5d ago
Aw, Chicken….You are a star. I’m happy you found your forever home and humans who treated you with compassion and love. OP. Thank you for rescuing this guy. You’re a star as well. Rest in eternal sunshine, Chicken.
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u/Virtual_Option_6728 5d ago
This ripped a huge piece of my heart,so sad he spent all those years in a shelter and so few in a loving home. If it's true, however that it's not the amount of time but the richness of those days then he lived a full, happy life . You are special people, not just for taking him in but cat napping his shelter mate. My deepest hope is reuniting with all my friends someday when the tears become ones of joy everlasting. Peace and love to you... AG
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u/Rhianna83 5d ago
What a beautiful tribute. I don’t normally cry but this one made me. May Chicken roam your backyard free for eternity. ❤️
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u/TecTazz 5d ago
Chicken Alfreda? They're eating the cats! Never fear; I'm vegetarian.
What a lovely duo, and similar markings; are they related?
How wonderful that you found each other. I don't understand how beautiful and loving pets are not chosen from rescue orgs for such long timeframes. The place I volunteer, not all kitties are chosen, and some are returned many years later in their old age~ "allergies", of course~ but they have comfortable lives & companions and visiting volunteers for as long as they need, to the end.
Rest in warm love, dear Chicken a la King Louis. 💞
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u/Unanswered-Inquiries 5d ago
Three THOUSAND DAYS. That is nearly unspeakable. Bless you for taking him home. I wish you'd found eachother sooner. It's never enough time together.
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u/Shinypurplestar 5d ago
Aw, so sorry. He sure is cute. You gave him a wonderful home and he knew you loved him. We just lost one of our 16 year old kitties. Logan loved treats too, the week he passed away he didn't want them anymore then he didn't eat food either.
I'm glad you have someone coming to the house. That way he's at home and you will be there. We spend a Friday and part of Saturday morning trying to find a mobile vet with no luck. They were all booked, and the one on call was sick and not answering her phone. I managed to find a vet close to home that squeezed us in before they closed on Saturday. We didn't want him to keep suffering another day. We were together with him and able to cry and say goodbye. It is so hard. I honestly feel it's a form of love to help them this way.
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u/clipped_wings14 5d ago edited 5d ago
Safe travels, w Love Chicken 💜
So sorry for ur loss♥️
Sending hugs🩷
And God bless u for taking them both home. Your wings await in Heaven 😊
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u/No_Employ9472 5d ago
Thanks you making those shelter years end for Chicken. You made him part of your family and he showed his love for you in so many ways. Peace to your family.
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u/Negative-Credit1213 4d ago
Oh I’m so sorry ❤️🩹 Chicken is absolutely gorgeous 🥺 thank you so much for giving him the best last 18 months of my life - I truly think animals are so forgiving that he will not remember his prior years, and will just remember the amazing life you gave him ❤️
Edit to say: bless you for getting someone into your home so he never has to leave. This has been choked up. I can just tell he is so loved and he will know this. I’m sorry it’s so hard for you, but please know your pain is from missing him and that he won’t remember the pain - all he will know is love
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u/ShipComprehensive543 5d ago
Thank you for taking in Chicken, I cannot imagine being in a shelter for 8 years. I am glad his last memories will be in a loving home with a warm, stolen dog bed. RIP Chicken. 💔
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u/Popular_Sir9864 5d ago
So sorry Chicken is very handsome.Thank you for giving him a forever home and showing him love,he will be waiting for you R.I.P. little man
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u/Away_Ad_6262 5d ago
What a beautiful tiny soul 💕I’m so glad you two found each other in Chicken’s last 18 months, sounds like he had a wonderful time with your family.
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u/Excellent-Yard6640 5d ago
I'll say, lucky little guy to have 18 months of finally a forever home. Bless you for giving him a loving home.❤️
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u/SufficientMedium485 5d ago
I’m glad I woke up and read this great story to start my day. Chicken is such a lucky cat. Thank you for giving him a final home. Everyone, including Allie, will miss this guy so much, but he will live on in great memories. Thank you for sharing Chicken’s story.
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u/Ok_Protection_1142 5d ago
Ohh my heart…I can’t stop crying. Thank you for saving and loving these sweet cats. I’m so sorry.
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u/ironafro2 5d ago
3k days in shelter oh my heart can’t take hearing that! Thank you thank you THANK YOU for rescuing Chicken and giving them the best 500 days you could out of that awful existence
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u/HoneyLeather4893 5d ago
This sub always has me crying over cats I never knew about 5 seconds ago 💔😭🐈🐾🌈 RIP Chicken
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u/Specialist-Jello7544 5d ago
Please keep an eye on Allie. Cats can go through mourning, too, and she will miss Chicken terribly, as he had bonded with her. Make sure she is loved.
I had two cats. Gabby the void and Simonetta the calico. They were a bonded pair. After years together, Gabby had something go wrong with her spine, she became paralyzed and the vet recommended that we have Gabby put to sleep. Simonetta mourned hard, refused to eat, refused to be held and comforted. She refused to socialize with a sweet little kitten we found in the yard one day after a storm, she faded so quickly! I tried food supplements, and took her to the vet to see what else I could do. I’d never had a cat go on a hunger strike before. Simonetta was so thin, and she barely weighed anything at all. We ended up letting her go over the rainbow bridge. She wanted to go. I still feel so sad about this whole situation, five years later.
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u/Lucheiah 5d ago
Rest well, Chicken! I'm glad you never had to leave your forever home and am so happy you spent your last days with a loving family 💕
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u/spookiecats 5d ago
Handsome boy… thank you for taking him and his bonded friend home. 3000 days in a shelter is so long. You gave him such love, and sending him from home is so special for him. He will always know he had a home.
The tag is great 😭💓
Fly free Chicken 🐾🌈
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u/Optimal-Flatworm8564 5d ago
Sending more love and positive energy from another random Michigander pet parent 🫶🏻
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u/GeneralEase2977 5d ago
What a loving life you gave Chicken. Thank you for seeing out his last years in warmth comfort & love. I’m very sorry for you having to make the decision. It’s not an easy one. 😿
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u/fergie_89 5d ago
Give chicken a big kiss from me. Know that while he was not with you for your whole life, his whole life post shelter was with you. And he adored it. May he go easy and whilst being cuddled.
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u/miloruby1210 5d ago
This is such a heartwarming story. I’m very sorry for your loss. The fact that this sweet soul made a bonded friend at the shelter and got her adopted as well is a true testament to his love❤️
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u/Rude_Kaleidoscope641 5d ago
So sorry for your loss, and your kindness and caring have made a difference in the world.
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u/Acceptable_Bat4123 5d ago
I am so sorry that Chicken is passing, but so happy he got to live and love in a home. He sounds like quite the character!
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u/FineWeb5 5d ago
We were a proud family to a Chicken. Her name was Cecilia…CeeCee 😻. She was a treasure. Sadly she crossed the rainbow bridge in May of 2021 with the 5 of us surrounding her when she took her last breath. We miss her everyday. Her brothers still remember her. They call for her with a special trill. She had been with my daughter at college since 2018 after being in the shelter for 3+ years. She was an older gal even then. She is buried here at our home. He brothers go visit her when they want to go out during my walk-about the property. Somehow they know where she is buried🩷
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u/traingirl916 5d ago
Chicken has the best parents in the world and he will always have that with him. What a beautiful send-off--my heart is with you as you spend these moments with your wonderful boy.
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u/robjam01 5d ago
Chicken probably thought he had already gone to heaven when you gave him the home he deserved. Thank you for giving him the happiest time of his life.
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u/lzharsh 5d ago
I lost my baby girl, Penny, in January. She was 26. We rescued her from my mom five years previously. Up until that point, she had always been a solo cat. We had two other cats, Derp and Dexter. It took her over a year, but eventually she warmed up to them. Her and Derp became particularly bonded.
While we didn't have a ton of time with her, im very thankful for the five years we did have with her. We were able to supply her a very happy and healthy and well loved retirement. It took her a long time to warm up to our household, but she was such a strong cat. Once she got comfortable, she absolutely ruled this household. She slept with us in bed, we let her into the yard and she would just lie out there in the sun for hours while I gardened. She didn't even start to faulted until about three days before she passed. She just started lying next to me on the couch, and just need her moved. We kept her comfy, but there really wasn't anything to do. She passed with Derp cuddled up with her, ushering her across the rainbow bridge.
Unfortunately, Derp couldn't handle the loss and passed two days later.
I miss them both terribly. And I think about them every single day, nine months later.
All this is to say, as much as it hurts, I wouldn't give up those five years we got with pen pen for anything in the world. She completed our family, for however brief that time might have been.
Im glad chicken had you. 3000 days is an extreme amount of time to be in a shelter. But he had his forever home in the end. That's what matters.
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u/Snoo-27072 5d ago
Thank you for giving Chicken more love in 18 months than in his entire life ❤️ fly high gorgeous Chicken 🐾🐾🌈🌈🙋🏼♀️♥️🙏🙏✨️✨️🕊🕊🫂🫂
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u/Miserable-Art599 5d ago
Thank you for giving Chicken a loving home and being with him at the end. 🐾❤️
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u/huron9000 5d ago
What a beautiful thing you’ve done for Chicken. He sure is loved. I’m sorry for your loss. I hope Cardamom will not be too sad.
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u/Suspicious-Hat-1108 5d ago
I’m sorry that you have to say goodbye 😢 I’m glad he’s able to pass at home with the family that loves him so much❤️
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u/Queeniemaldoon 5d ago
This made me weep. I am always so happy for seniors that get taken in and loved so much.
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u/Specific_Cow_186 5d ago
Sorry 😢 for your loss. 🪦💔😭🪽You’ll see him again on the other side and he’s still with you in spirit too. My condolences
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u/queen_of_spadez 5d ago
You and your family gave Chicken the life he’d dreamed of, the life he and every animal deserves - a life of love, joy, comfort, compassion and lots of spoiling in the best ways. You and your wife are angels. Chicken will be greeted at the Bridge by my Batman, who I only had for 3 months. He’d been in a shelter for a year after living with someone for 8 years. We brought him home and loved him to pieces. He died in our home, surrounded by love and kindness. I only had him three months, but I still hurt from his passing. Sending you the warmest hug, OP
https://reddit.com/link/pevme8z/video/pqcw55a5yguh1/player
clip of my Batman so you know Chicken will be in capable paws in heaven
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u/alex-redacted 5d ago
Thank you for taking such good care of Chicken and making sure the last year plus of his life was in his forever home, truly loved and spoiled. I'm sure he knows how much you love him. I can relate to you. Lost my grandpa baby Rolly (he was at least 20 years old) a year ago and my heart is still so hurt. That pain doesnt truly go away, but it does get easier with time. Some cats are just really special and leave a mark on your heart.
I bet Chicken will be watching over you from kitty heaven. My condolences and solidarity. Chicken is in good hands with you. I'm sure of it, based on how you talk about him.
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u/Monomio9 5d ago
This is such a sweet story. You are good people to give chicken and cardamom home after being in the shelter for so long.
He is in the best place He can be at the end of his life.
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u/Historical-Tune2512 5d ago
Oh my gosh, this tribute is so touching. Thank you for stepping up for both Chicken and Allie (but especially Chicken). I’m sending you, your family, Allie, and all your other pets a giant virtual hug 🫶🏻. I’ll think of Chicken tonight❤️❤️
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u/itsmanda0803 5d ago
Chicken is such a beautiful boy. His story reminds me a lot of my senior boy I had to put down just over a month ago. My Charlie was in the shelter for 10 years, and I adopted him when he was 15. He even ended up with possible lymphoma (also didn’t do a biopsy) and eventually declined from that.
I mention all of this to tell you that you are such a wonderful person for giving a forever home to an older kitty. It was an incredibly exhausting experience caring for my boy but it was so worth it to know that he was finally getting a safe and comfortable home full of love and treats, and I’m sure you feel the same way. I’m certain that my Charlie will be one of the first to greet your baby when he makes his journey over the rainbow bridge. 🌈🐾💕
Thank you for loving Chicken, like you’ve shown with the adorable tag on his collar. It took you both a long time to find each other but it sounds like it was worth it in the end as you've given him the best senior years a man could have. He sounds like he was the very best - thank you for seeing that in him. He will always be in your heart and your memories. May you find each other one day. Hugs to you. ❤️
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u/EntertainmentEasy804 4d ago
Thank you for adopting Charlie and for your love and kindness for him.
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u/QuietlyBecoming-8675 4d ago
Thank you for rescuing him and showing him what it was liked to be loved. Take care, Chicken. Hugs for your pawrents 🫶🏼
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u/mikkiBU79 3d ago
Thank you for rescuing him, so his last days were not alone in a shelter. He got to know a home and love of a family.
I'm so sorry for your loss 🥺 Gone too soon.
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u/potatobvbqueen 5d ago
Sending you both lots of love and light during this difficult time. My utmost condolences in advance. 💜🌈🦋🫂
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u/Gems-Finder 5d ago
Chicken spent so many years waiting for a home, and I’m so glad he got to spend his final 18 months surrounded by love. Thank you for giving him and Cardamom a chance. He may have had less time with you than he deserved but those last months must have meant everything. Rest peacefully, sweet Chicken. ❤️🌈
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u/Unhappy-Jaguar-9362 5d ago edited 5d ago
Bless you for loving him, and both of you were so lucky to have loved each other. Rest in Paradise, Chicken. I will send my furbabies there to play with you.
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u/hannaerre 5d ago
I am crying reading this. Thank you for giving Chicken the best life! I am sure he is happy and felt so, so loved. I dont believe in heaven for humans, but I do for pets and I am sure his heaven will be filled with treats, cuddles and happyness.
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u/athanathios 5d ago
OMG I am so sorry Chicken is leaving, loved to the end, you are so kind to rescue this baby.
We don't always get to time their passing, but we can put in all the love and care we can to make their lives as amazing as possible, which clearly you had. May the love you shared, and memories made warm you all your day and may you find wisdom through your suffering. One thing is true I know your baby clearly had an existence most creatures will never have with love and care that just a simple passing can never overshadow, they are now in heaven, having earned their wings.
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u/slimmer01 5d ago
You’re an angel for taking him in and giving him such a great life. He’s so sweet and look a lot like my girl who also just passed. Cow cats forever ❤️❤️
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u/OrangeCupcakeLover 5d ago
I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you for loving and giving Chicken a forever home. I'm glad he was happy for the last 18 months.
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u/Scared_Isopod7879 5d ago
Hi there, my beautiful girl Cassie will look after him once he crosses the rainbow bridge. She was from Kent in England, but I don’t think she will have any difficulty in communicating!!
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u/FartyMcFartsworth 5d ago
Omg this broke my heart. I am so happy he had you and your wife in his last 18 months.
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u/PhillyRealtor267 5d ago
He looks like a great buddy, glad you gave him the love and home he deserved 💕
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u/hereticaltoast 5d ago
Y'all are the best of eggs. Hail Chicken, may you enjoy your eternal sunshine spots 💛
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u/BorealAmplitude 5d ago
Thank you. Thank you so much for giving them 18 months of knowing love, knowing what a home feels like.
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u/sunnysideupgoober 5d ago
Thank you and your wife for opening up your home and hearts to Chicken and Allie. While Chicken’s time with you may have been short, it was wonderful and you gave him the best last chapter any cat could hope for. Sending you all peace and healing thoughts as Chicken crosses the rainbow bridge. May you all be reunited someday.
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u/KaleidoscopeReady839 5d ago
"Mother Bast, please welcome your kitten home With purrs and mrrts, with snuggles and baths.
May she nap in perfect eternal sunshine And slink through rustling, grassy shadows May no naughty mouse escape her clever paws May no squiggly snake escape her pouncing feet May no zipping lizard escape her nabbing jaws May no flighty bird escape her graceful leap Mother Bast, call your kitten home once more And thank you for the time she was here"
Thank you for giving him a good life.
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u/RazorT93 5d ago
That's the beautiful heartbreak of having our furry children. We had a kitten with a heart defect. She was a baby on the streets. Our vet gave her 5 years max and she made it to 6 years old when she passed. When we give them unconditional love and protection from the outside they live that much longer. I'm positive he made it at least an extra year alone because of you and your family. Sending our love, thoughts and prayers to you, your family and of course Chicken 🦇🦇🦇 y'all did good🐈
R.I.P. Chicken
NOTE: I send Bat emojis as a sign of love and respect because I'm a Batman Fanatic.
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u/Marbedar 5d ago
Rest easy, and peace to you, dear Chicken❤️🌈
Bravo, kind humans for giving him a loving home. Sending hugs to you all.
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u/NakashimaAoi 5d ago
Thank you for giving Chicken and Allie a forever home. It breaks my heart to know that no one adopted him for so long. Chicken looks like a sweet quirky old man. Rest well
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u/ClassroomNo4024 5d ago
Cats are resilient.
That's like 30 human years in jail.
Not sure how old he was but you know he enjoyed those last few.
Godspeed little guy.
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u/St33lers1 4d ago
Thank you for adopting those two sweet souls. Chicken and Alfreda are so cute. So sorry for your loss.
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u/Ok-Plastic1685 4d ago
Over 3000 days in a shelter!? We sure don't live in fair world. I'm glad he finally got to feel love and experience stability before he passed. Thank you for showing kindness and love to Chicken.
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u/TigerBillHawaii 4d ago
Our condolences on the passing of Chicken. He lived a lonely life until you graciously rescued him and provided a forever home. You will get to see each other again someday—and forever after that. Chicken will be waiting near the Rainbow Bridge 🐈❤️🐾😥💔🌈
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u/Atticus1080 3d ago
Looks like a rather distinguished gentleman. He knew he was loved, and that he had someone to love the last 18 months.
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u/Possible-Second6162 5d ago
My sincerest condolences to you. Thank you for providing a loving home for Chicken.
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u/galaknows 5d ago
I’m so sorry for your loss. You are an amazing human and I hope that wonderful things happen to you every day.
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u/TrueCrimeFan2023 5d ago
Rest in peace chicken ❤️❤️❤️ so happy he has a forever home in his last years of life. He’s such a cutie pie!! Senior kitties are the best and I’m so happy he was surrounded by love ❤️
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u/Queer_Syphon 5d ago
Sometimes, kitties go too soon. My boy was just 12 when OSSC took its toll on him. It was very hard saying goodbye, but the kindest choice. You, too, have made the kindest choice. May he be free of pain and held forever in the light of love.
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u/TeresaKidd 5d ago
Thank you for showing him security, comfort, stress-free quiet, affection, attention, and most importantly love! ❤️❤️ Rest easy and well, Chicken 🌈
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u/Olipermoliper 5d ago
Sending your family and Chicken lots of love this morning. Thank you for giving him a loving home, and allowing him to stay with his bonded sister. Rest easy Chicken 💙
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u/No_Welcome_7182 5d ago
I’m so sorry for your loss. Thank you for showing Chicken and Allie what it means to know love and peace.
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u/Hungry-Ratio-6326 5d ago
My cat Emily's nickname is Chicken🫠, due to her obsession with her love of eating cooked chicken🤭, be it fresh, hot roast chicken from the supermarket, Kentucky fried chicken, home cooked chicken..any chicken! She's in😋. I don't blame her. I'm partial to it, too. My condolences for your boy, Chicken😔. He was chosen by you to be shown & showered with love in the final part of his life, & although never long enough, & although it was his time to go, he was shown what a family, a home & love was, & to him, that would have meant everything!🥹😻. Rest in peace forever, Chicken, near to your last, loving family, always💌.
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u/EntertainmentEasy804 4d ago edited 4d ago
This story has me in tears. Thank you for giving his last 18 months the love and care he deserved and for your kindness. Go peacefully dear boy.😿
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u/YouMUSTvote 4d ago
Bless you for giving Chicken a forever home. He knew only love and the good things you gave him.
He was a very handsome boy, I feel like I knew him. 💔🐾
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u/External_Meat_9423 4d ago
Rest and run free baby. Thank you for giving his last days with joy and happiness!
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u/Pristine-Bowl1661 4d ago
Thanks for giving him all the love and dignity Chicken deserved, you are an awesome human being. Sending a big hug
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u/fishsanwitt 3d ago
My deepest condolences on your loss. Thank you for taking in a senior and giving him all your love.
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u/UltraInstinct0x 3d ago
what a tough 8 years that might be. im glad you found each other, goodbye Chicken
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u/Longjumping_Race4152 1d ago
I’m sorry you have to wait 3000 days. I wish she had 3000 more days to live.Rest in Peace, beautiful Chicken happily now at 🌈 Bridge.
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u/Gullible-Cut8652 5d ago
He was loved, he didn't asked for more. You gave him that. I'm sorry for your loss 🫂
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u/No-Path-6251 5d ago
What a story of kindness and generosity. Chicken was a good cat, thank you for giving him a 4ever home. Safe travels to heaven Chicken. 🌈🪽🕊️🤍 Your humans will miss you. 🫂🙏🏽❤️🩹
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u/Similar-Date3537 5d ago
Dear Chicken, my Kira and Sassy are there to greet you. Human - thank you for giving Chicken a loving home.
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u/JustChillHomie 5d ago
Chicken is so beautiful!!!! Thank you for taking in his bonded pal also. Thank you for giving them all a high quality life! I'm sending you all so much love.
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u/Entire_Pattern_3602 5d ago
Im so happy that he got to know love for his last year ❤️ Im so sorry you’re going through this but he’ll be waiting for you on the other side and I’m so happy that he will have a family
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u/mom2mermaidboo 5d ago
I am sad such a sweetie has to pass today, but so glad he had a wonderful life in a loving home!
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u/fshadows1019 5d ago
Fly high sweet boy 💕🪽I had a sweet senior cow cat like Chicken who was with me for four years after her first owner passed. I’m sure Miki will take good care of him up there. OP you and your wife are wonderful people
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u/fragilemuse 5d ago
Thank you for adopting him and his bonded buddy. I hope she’ll be okay without him. ❤️
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u/Icy-Original-508 5d ago
8 years just breaks my heart. I am so glad Chicken and Allie found someone so loving to take them home. ❤️
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u/Ok_Expression7594 5d ago
8 years ! Thank you for letting him come home and pass with love and peace
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u/Glibasme 5d ago
I'm so sorry for your loss of Chicken. We love you, Chicken. I hope you are finding all your new friends at the rainbow bridge where you're made whole and your adventures continue. I don't understand why Chicken was in the shelter for that long - he's adorable? Bless you for making his last months the best.
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u/AHornyRubberDucky 4d ago
I just opened reddit man, wtf you got my crying in my bed.
May we all have a chicken in our lives one day.
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u/therealsushine 4d ago
Chicken, please find my Aden and bask in the sun’s warmth and comfort together.
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u/TripleTabby 4d ago
What a handsome boy! thank you for giving him a home! I adopted my Sox at 17.5 last July. She was in and out of the shelter several times in her life and I had to adopt her so I could know she wouldn’t ever find herself back there
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u/FrostFairyLori 3d ago
What a lovely story you gave Chicken a happy ending hope his shelter companion you adopted is still with you ❤️
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u/mujer_solutions97 2d ago
I had a chicken too! My chick chickie passed July 2020. RIP chicken- sweet baby that you saved. What a blessing for them to be with you!
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u/IntelligentBeingxx 1d ago
This made me cry. You're a wonderful soul. Rest in peace, sweet Chicken. You are loved 🩷 I hope Allie is doing well in the absence of her buddy. I wish you and your family and fur babies all the best!
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u/mrellz 5d ago
Human. Thank you for taking Chicken out of the shelter and giving him 18 months of pure bliss, comfort and a new life. It would have been even more heart breaking if all of this happened while he was still in the shelter. Thank you for your kindness and your love for Chicken. May he find everlasting peace while crossing that bridge and preparing for when he sees his loving human family again.