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Trueblue Texan

(4,678 posts)
Sat May 2, 2026, 11:00 AM May 2

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

CousinIT

(12,818 posts)
5. I'm so sorry for the loss of your furbaby.
Sat May 2, 2026, 11:08 AM
May 2

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

(14,125 posts)
14. So sorry to hear about your loss.
Sat May 2, 2026, 12:27 PM
May 2

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

(17,554 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
May 2

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

(5,816 posts)
24. I'm so sorry True Blue
Sat May 2, 2026, 01:38 PM
May 2

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

MIButterfly

(3,329 posts)
25. I'm so sorry for your loss
Sat May 2, 2026, 01:52 PM
May 2

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

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

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

(19,519 posts)
28. So sorry to hear,..
Sat May 2, 2026, 02:17 PM
May 2

... 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

(3,784 posts)
29. Feels like a shot through the heart
Sat May 2, 2026, 02:34 PM
May 2
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

(27,508 posts)
32. Condolences!
Sat May 2, 2026, 04:07 PM
May 2

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

(4,678 posts)
33. To all who have sent your thoughts and words of kindness....
Sat May 2, 2026, 06:43 PM
May 2

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

(23,316 posts)
34. I'm so sorry, Trueblue Texan
Sat May 2, 2026, 06:56 PM
May 2

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

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

Trueblue Texan

(4,678 posts)
37. The waves of grief strike in the oddest times...
Sun May 3, 2026, 06:47 AM
May 3

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

(173,378 posts)
35. so sorry
Sat May 2, 2026, 11:03 PM
May 2

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

(1,202 posts)
36. I am so sorry for your loss.
Sat May 2, 2026, 11:17 PM
May 2

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

(77,483 posts)
43. Condolences
Mon May 4, 2026, 06:47 PM
May 4

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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