Tom was a special needs cat at a shelter I worked for. He was one of the best. Rest easy Tom-tom my boy.
Mourning/LossHe was found homeless and with heat stroke. He was a sweetheart. Couldn't bathe himself so he needed baths every once in awhile. He would want attention all the time and catnip treats were his favorite. He drooled constantly but that was okay because he was just a love bug and you can't say no to those eyes. He wasn't adoptable because of the amount of problems he had but we kept him safe and loved until the end.
He knew love and life and that's all that matters! Everything else in this world is just a side quest. We love you Tom-tom! You're always with us!
I like to think he lived a life full of love and had it much better the other stray kitties
Beautiful sentiment. Reminds me of that quote from Hill House.. “I love you completely. And you loved me the same. That’s all. The rest is confetti.”
OP if you see this, I offer you my deepest condolences. RIP sweet Tom-Tom. ❤️
In the weeks leading up to my cats death, I was rewatching Haunting of Hill House .. in fact, the night before he fell ill watched the penultimate episode. Halloween comes later that week. My ex-bf and I watch that (we stayed friends, he watched the penultimate ep with Sebastian curled up on his lap), and we got to the confetti speech and I lost it. The entire speech is just ...
I had perseverated on how my last words pre-stroke to Sebastian were "No! In twenty minutes" and that speech says "they weren't (your last words) though."
Everyone should watch it if they are ready to explore healing from grief and trauma.
I am so sorry, OP, if its any consolation he looks like one of the happiest kritters ever. A heat stroke caused cognitive defecits? Poor baby. So glad he had a life full of love after.
That’s lovely!
Yo this is so deep. You should write inspirational quotes for a living
Ah tyvm!!!
Thank you for the award /u/Baby-Soft-Elbows !!!! ~^ 🥇
Same dude. Damn well tearing up here on the couch.
Shit, me too...
Same that was painful to read
Why? He was in a safe place with people who cared for him and understood his disabilities
Thank you for showing him love, you and the other people who did.
Thank you. He looks like such a sweetie.
Seems he found a good home regardless.
I gotta say, I wouldn’t take care of a special needs pet because I feel like I wouldn’t be able to remember all of the stuff it needs but I think it’s great that you helped this adorable lovey boi
But he did get adopted. Maybe not by a traditional family, but by all of you at the rescue. You embraced him, including all his special needs, and gave him a home and a family filled with love. A special place that he was able to spend the rest of his life at, with people that cared about him. I'm sure he was happy with all of you.
Bless you and what you do, my heart isn't strong enough
He looks like he was a sweetheart. Bless you for caring for him.
What a bittersweet story. It's heartbreaking to think he never got a forever home, but it sounds like you gave him all the love you could. I'm sure he knew he was special to you all.
Thank you for giving him a comfortable home!
Tysm for caring for him. ❤️
Thank you for sharing this!
Thank you for taking care of him when no one else could ✌🏻
Climb free in the neverending kitty tree in the clouds little one ❤️
Bless you for taking care of such a special cat! He had a wonderful parents. <3
I know he was so grateful for everything you did for him. He’ll be watching over you now on top of a mountain of catnip treats
Ok,if I read all the posts I would cry all day, he looks like such a lovable guy
I want to hear too! What a special boy. Love him already.
Thank you for loving him. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Eyes bright,
claws sharp,
tail held high.
Go keenly into the mist, old warrior.
Valhalla waits for you.
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Thanks to our Norse Poet Laureate, u/Freeced.
I stole this and saved it in my notes when I first saw it because it was so cool, so I wanted to share it under yours with the runes included -
ᛖᛁᛖᛋ ᛒᚱᛁᚷᚻᛏ,
ᚳᛚᚪᚹᛋ ᛋᚻᚪᚱᛈ,
ᛏᚪᛁᛚ ᚻᛖᛚᛞ ᚻᛁᚷᚻ.
ᚷᚩ ᚳᛖᛖᚾᛚᛁ ᛁᚾᛏᚩ ᚦᛖ ᛘᛁᛋᛏ, ᚩᛚᛞ ᚹᚪᚱᚱᛡᚱ.
ᚠᚪᛚᚻᚪᛚᛚᚪ ᚹᚪᛁᛏᛋ ᚠᚩᚱ ᛁᚩᚢ.
Eyes bright,
claws sharp,
tail held high.
Go keenly into the mist, old warrior.
Valhalla waits for you
He is so adorable! So sorry for your loss.
working at cat shelter = good people
There was a reddit livestream saturday inside an animal shelter in manitoba, canada. A guy with a sweet voice shows us the puppies and kittens for 45 minutes. Towards the end he FINALLY does baby-talk to some kittens and my ovaries burst. Does anyone know if people in wheelchairs can work with cats? I stand / walk some of the time, I was going to volunteer yrs ago and would like to try again
I don't know - I suppose so, somewhere, but... :) First thing would be transport, I suppose. Then, the accessibility at the place. ...
What a handsome boy Tom-tom was...He is now over the bridge and running and playing with all of our love ones that have gone on before him. Thank you for taking care and loving him. He appears to be a very lovable kitty. Take care and eat lots of catnip treats Tom-tom!
I am so sorry for your loss, I am literally crying right now.
Praise to you for taking care of him when most would likely have him put down. People like yourself deserve all the respect in the world.
Tom was adorable. So sorry for your loss.
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He’s healthy and whole, playing with his cat friends. Can see like nobody’s business. Ears are perfect. Hair shiny. He’s chasing a butterfly 🦋
So sorry for your loss. Such a sweetie!
Thank you for giving Tom love when he needed it. I am so sorry he is gone.
I am so sorry for your loss
I salute you for such compassion.
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Rest easy, Tom ❤️
Thank you for loving Tom, OP ❤️🙌🏼
What a handsome boy with that little face of his. Sorry for you loss x
Precious.
Sweet baby! I’m glad he got to have a good life ❤️
Such a sweet little face. Go in peace.
Tom was an adorable little dude. Rest In Peace little buddy ❤️
Aw what a sweetie. I’m so sorry for your loss! ❤️❤️
Thank you for taking care if such a down on his luck cat. RIP Tom.
He stills says you can't have proof that he's cute. He says it's against the kitty rules.
so beautiful, rest easy Tom Tom
Thank you for your care.
Thank you for loving him. 🙏🏼
RIP kitty
Bye sweet boy❤️
RIP handsome 🥺❤️
Sleep well Tommy!!!
I think its sad how people dont adopt cats like this because they say they look ugly or they dont want to care for a sick cat. I despise people like that.
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i kind of want to see a video of him. im sure he was a real sweetheart
I am very sorry for your loss. Your sweet little Tom-tom will always be in your heart. 💖😢
https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/loving-reaper/grief/viewer?title_no=353275&episode_no=11
he's fucking adorable. I wish I was lucky enough to have met him. Tom will live on through you and all of us here
Good boy ( ◜‿◝ )♡
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He was a cutie
Rest easy
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Rest In Peace Tom Tom, forever loved and missed.
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Thanks for taking care of this great blepper!
So sorry for your loss, he shall be waiting for you all.
Permanent bleep...
Oh, Tom. I never knew you but I loved you immediately upon site. Rest easy, sweet boy, and find my Chainsaw on the other side. You all can keep each other company!
Such a sweet baby, thank you for loving him. He knew love and comfort. I am so sorry for your loss.
I nearly cried of compassion. What a precious face, he looked like a sweet old man
What a character, he looks like he's got stories to tell! Thank you for loving him. Rest in peace Tom-tom.😥
I am sorry for your loss. Thank you for taking care of this sweetheart.
Please give him a hug and kiss for me. Such a beauty!
My heart is full of Love for this Special One.
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Adorable baby.
I would have took him in a heartbeat and took good care of him. We all need love.
Hi u/_ailurophile_, Tom looked like a badass kitty. Maybe he wasn't adoptable but he was shown love and kindness everyday from the shelter staff. I am sending my condolences to everyone at the shelter where Tom lived and was loved.
Rest in Paradise Tom, you can have all the catnip treats you want!
Oh my gosh, he was adorable! Rest In Peace Mr. Tom-Tom!
Oh my gosh, he was adorable! Rest In Peace Mr. Tom-Tom!
Oh my gosh, he was adorable! Rest In Peace Mr. Tom-Tom!
Such a cute boy. May he rest in peace:(
Sounds like you showed him love. He was lucky to have you guys. ❤️
Tom ... I'm glad you met a wonderful person……!
Have a Joyous time on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge! No more pain, just many Cuddles and Scritches! ❤️💙💖💛💜
So sorry for the loss of your Tom Tom . He looked like a great buddy. Run and play in paradise good boy
Oh nooo , poor little baby ❤️ You are so awesome for taking care of him , he indeed looks like a sweetheart ❤️
Aww Tom Tom 🥰
What a cutie!! 💕
Oh... I love his face. Sweet dear boy. I’m so very sorry for your loss.
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Rest well little angel Xx
Rip Tom. Rest easy little bro
He’s a handsome boi. I hope he knew he was loved.
Thank you for being someone who cares for cats like Tom and any other cat.
This cat is so cute this is why I want to work at animal shelters because I can help the cats and animals in need
https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ cute cats
The world needs more people like you! Thanks for adopting this amazing baby!
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I love pussy cats
I'm really sorry for your loss! I also had a cat called Tom that died a few years back :(
I adore him so much, just looking at him. I'm so happy you loved (love) him ❤️
MY DUDE PULLING A UNDEAD AHEGO FACE
I love you for caring for this little man until the end. To have such a hard start but an amazing love full end is so wonderful. I’m crying for your loss and for the love that you gave him.
so many smooches for Tom <3
Rest In Peace Tom❤️
Thank you for loving him and giving him all the attention and time he needed. Tom-tom will be waiting at the Rainbow Bridge 🌈❤️🌈
Oh my gosh, he’s adorable! I’m so truly sorry for your loss, and I’m also so sorry for the grief you’re feeling, it’s never easy losing a loved one, and even though it probably won’t be as helpful as I wish it could be, I’m sending you lots of love as you recover from your loss. 😔❤️🥺
He’s doing the ahegao face 🤣🤣🤣
As a weeb that picture is cracking me up but I’m sorry for your loss
I’m so sorry as a cat owner I know how hard it is to lose one of them! They’re little fur babies and they make your day the best. I’m also really sorry because the first thing I thought was that he was making a Belle Delphine face😅
Rip
Can you tell us a bit about him? He looks like a real character