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My Giddy Boy

Mamishax

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I got my first sphynx as a rescue about 2 and a half years ago. He was a black male with extra fluffy ears and beautiful yellow eyes. instantly i fell in love with him and drove 7 hours to go pick him up and bring him home.

he was 10 years old and thought he was a kitten <3 he stole my heart and will always be an important part of my lifes story. he was by my side when my whole world seemed to be crashing down. no matter what i did he always loved me and wanted nothing more than to sit on my lap, purring and squinting those huge yellow eyes. we used to have blinking competitions and when he was fed up of the game he would run over to me and headbut me lovingly on the face :) he was my little Romeo.

one day he started coughing... not alot just little coughs every few hours. that night i decided i would bring him to the vet the next day. as usual that night he crawled over to me and lay down on my lap, purring while i watched tv. he was happy and giving me those lovey little blinky eyes before we both fell asleep. I woke up that night to a soft cry... he was still on my lap curled up like he always was but he looked scared. I pet him and cooed him while he cried to me. not loud cries. they were very quiet and short, as if he was saying good bye. I didnt have time to call anyone. before i knew what was realy happening he passed away on my lap while i pet him. I miss him with all my heart but I am glad he went so peacefully.

this happened over a year ago but i still cry thinking of it today. all my friends dont understand how much he meant to me. I though i would post this in his memory.

I love you Gideon <3 R.I.P.
 

spikesmom

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My heart aches for you. I'm so sorry about Giddy. He sounds like such a special boy. I'm glad you posted here for support. I totally understand the depth of your love for Giddy and the hole left in your heart that is the loss of him. You honor him and yourself by posting in his memory.
I wish you blessings and i'm glad you have good memories of him.
 

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I got my first sphynx as a rescue about 2 and a half years ago. He was a black male with extra fluffy ears and beautiful yellow eyes. instantly i fell in love with him and drove 7 hours to go pick him up and bring him home.

he was 10 years old and thought he was a kitten <3 he stole my heart and will always be an important part of my lifes story. he was by my side when my whole world seemed to be crashing down. no matter what i did he always loved me and wanted nothing more than to sit on my lap, purring and squinting those huge yellow eyes. we used to have blinking competitions and when he was fed up of the game he would run over to me and headbut me lovingly on the face :) he was my little Romeo.

one day he started coughing... not alot just little coughs every few hours. that night i decided i would bring him to the vet the next day. as usual that night he crawled over to me and lay down on my lap, purring while i watched tv. he was happy and giving me those lovey little blinky eyes before we both fell asleep. I woke up that night to a soft cry... he was still on my lap curled up like he always was but he looked scared. I pet him and cooed him while he cried to me. not loud cries. they were very quiet and short, as if he was saying good bye. I didnt have time to call anyone. before i knew what was realy happening he passed away on my lap while i pet him. I miss him with all my heart but I am glad he went so peacefully.

this happened over a year ago but i still cry thinking of it today. all my friends dont understand how much he meant to me. I though i would post this in his memory.

I love you Gideon <3 R.I.P.

No doubt Gideon was your "heart cat."
 

nfaerie

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Hugs. I know the exact feeling. He will always be with you in spirit, just like you will always be with him.
 

assibassi

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awww Rip Giddy!! He loved You very much and had the Best Home with You and he knew it!
Hugs to You. They are such special Cats!
 

curlysue

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OMG I coun't read this without thinking of my Violet knowing she is 10 and how much I love her. I can't imagine the day she won't be with us. Hugs and head-bumps!!!
 

Boonecat

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I'm so very sorry to hear this happened to your beloved boy.:Sad: I've had cats since I was 8 years old. I am now 51. I got my 1st Sphynx 2 years ago, and I must say this breed is like no other. Its easily understandable that any sphynx owner would never get over losing one of their babies. I will be devastated when it happens to my boy. Stay with us here on the Lair. You will find some comfort here with us.
 

Inflamed

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I'm so sorry you lost Gideon, he sounds like he was a wonderful buddy. I'm also sorry you didn't find any comfort or understanding from the people around you. Until you have experienced the love a sphynx can give you don't realize how special a pet can be.
It's good you have such warm memories of him and decided to share them with us, you can count on the Lair for support!
 

Graddydani

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Thank you so much for sharing your memories with us. That post brought me to tears. You got to experience the real love of your boy l and he'll always be with you. We know how you feel to have experienced that and I'm just glad you're sharing your love with you new girl! RIP sweet Giddy!
 

Caloci

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I'm so sorry to hear about Gideon. He was obviously a very special boy. I am sure he knew how much he was loved. Hugs to you.
 

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So sorry to hear of your loss. It's not easy when we lose our pet, friend and companions. RIP Gideon
 

PrimateLove

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Sorry for your loss! Just know that he is on the other side of the rainbow bridge and will be so excited some day far in the future to see you again! He knew he was loved and he did not have to cross that bridge alone, you were there holding his paw the entire time, and for that he is Blessed.

Stay strong and positive knowing the 2 years he spent with you where the best years of his life!!!!

*hugs*
 

btfeick1973

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Thank you for sharing.
It's always comforting to know that others feel the same way about their pets as I do.

They will live forever in our hearts.
 

Mybabyskinny

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I have goosebumps all over and my heart is beating in my throat!! Your story is so sad and beautiful at The Same time.. Many strength !!!! My heart goes out to you!
 

Ickushouse

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I'm so sorry about your loving boy. It takes a long time for the rawness to go away. What a beautiful way for Gideon to pass on though, in the lap of his cherished mommy who was stroking him (such a blessing). RIP sweet one.
 

mrs.meowalot

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I got my first sphynx as a rescue about 2 and a half years ago. He was a black male with extra fluffy ears and beautiful yellow eyes. instantly i fell in love with him and drove 7 hours to go pick him up and bring him home.

he was 10 years old and thought he was a kitten <3 he stole my heart and will always be an important part of my lifes story. he was by my side when my whole world seemed to be crashing down. no matter what i did he always loved me and wanted nothing more than to sit on my lap, purring and squinting those huge yellow eyes. we used to have blinking competitions and when he was fed up of the game he would run over to me and headbut me lovingly on the face :) he was my little Romeo.

one day he started coughing... not alot just little coughs every few hours. that night i decided i would bring him to the vet the next day. as usual that night he crawled over to me and lay down on my lap, purring while i watched tv. he was happy and giving me those lovey little blinky eyes before we both fell asleep. I woke up that night to a soft cry... he was still on my lap curled up like he always was but he looked scared. I pet him and cooed him while he cried to me. not loud cries. they were very quiet and short, as if he was saying good bye. I didnt have time to call anyone. before i knew what was realy happening he passed away on my lap while i pet him. I miss him with all my heart but I am glad he went so peacefully.

this happened over a year ago but i still cry thinking of it today. all my friends dont understand how much he meant to me. I though i would post this in his memory.

I love you Gideon <3 R.I.P.


My heart goes out for you and Gideon. He was a wonderfull boy who was there for you when you needed him. Bless his heart, your story brought me to tears
 

susi794

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What a beautiful homage to a special boy! No one can ever take away your memories of the love you shared together. I know that Giddy knew how much you loved him and how much he meant to you. You rescued him and he paid you back tenfold. I agree that laying on the lap of the momma lady who loves you more than anything, being stroked, is a peaceful and loving way to pass from this life to the next. We should all be so lucky. I know in my heart that Giddy knows your heart still....and he is waiting patiently for you in Heaven.....waiting to welcome you home by doing figure eights around your feet as you cross the bridge. I can see those big gold eyes blinking at your heart even still. I think you can most likely feel them too. He was so very loved, and that is everything.
 
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