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Dear_Prudence

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39. Care for the living

Sat Dec 13, 2025, 12:40 PM

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My cat Wolfie passed a few weeks ago. My husband is 76 and I knew Wolfie would not have wanted him to drop dead while trying to dig. So I had Wolfie cremated. It was hard. While I waited for the remains, I found Wolfie's brush, still full of fur. So I still have something of him. Please extend the comfort to yourself that your sweet baby girl would want for you, the love she left behind for you. I will sprinkle Wolfie's ashes in the backyard, in his backyard. I am so sorry for your profound loss.

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Anybody here tonight? We lost our sweet baby girl dog on Wednesday. [View all] Silver Gaia Saturday OP

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