We are extremely saddened and heartbroken to share that our sweet kitty Samantha has left us for the Rainbow Bridge. She had fought on for a long time, but old age finally caught up with our senior girl. We’ve known for a while that she probably wouldn’t make it to her next birthday, but we still had hope. However, she stopped eating and then drinking, and we knew the time had gotten closer. It was our hope that she could pass peacefully at home, but in the end when she no longer seemed peaceful or comfortable, we took her to our vet to help her the rest of the way. It was quick and peaceful for her.
This one is tough. Not only was Sam such a gentle soul, but she is our last cat (though hopefully not forever), the last original member of our Wag ‘n Woof Pets “crew”, and the last of our “4 and 4” – the four dogs and four cats that filled our household all at the same time in late 2004, with the numbers dwindling over the years. However, with this final loss of that group….our house seems too quiet and empty. Her canine brother Luke has his work cut out for him as our sole indoor pet for a while.
I’ll write more about all that soon. For now, we have decided to take the rest of this week off from posting, in honor and memory of Sam and all of her fellow canine and feline crew members now at the Bridge.
Samantha, we picture you with your eyesight restored, once again able to completely see all the beauty around you and all your siblings who were waiting for you at the Bridge. We will love and miss you forever. ♥
Oh, that is sad to have the last of a precious group go to the RB. We send our purrs and licks and hugs.
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Mama took a bit of a bloggy break after Easter and we are just seeing dis!! Soo very sorry about sweet Samantha. We are sending you lots of hugs.
xoxo,
Matilda, Matt & Mama
Sweet Samantha, good-bye. It sounds like not only the passing of a beautiful soul, but the passing of a phase in your lives. So much change with one good-bye. Thinking of you as you continue to cope with your loss. So, so sorry.
I am so sorry. I could tell how special she was from your stories. I hope that the three of you can find peace as you grieve for sweet Samantha.
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of Samantha. She’s such a beautiful kitty. You’re all in my prayers. {{{Hugs}}}
We’re so sorry to learn of Samantha’s passing. Thank you for loving her so much, and giving her such a wonderful home for all these years.
So sorry to hear about Samantha she was clearly a wonderful companion
We’re so sorry for your loss.
With love and sympathy,
Maggie, Rufus the Red, Mickey Mouser, and Ernie
Im so sorry for your loss. We send you hugs!
i’m so sorry about Samantha. What a beautiful girl … I always enjoyed seeing her when she made appearances on the blog. Take all the time you need to heal and rest. Sending you much love and light across the miles.
Jan, so sorry to hear about Samantha. She was a very beautiful cat and will be greatly missed. Take care!
Love and sadness from Loulou and family. So sorry for your loss but happy for your many days of delight with Samantha.
She was a beautiful girl. I’m very sorry for your loss.
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
My heart and hugs go out to you having to say goodbye to your dear Samantha. I guess we all know that pain of saying farewell but we will – I hope – meet all of them again one day. I’m sure she was welcomed with open arms and that you will feel her presence in your life forever………….
Hugs, Pam and Teddy
So deeply sorry of the loss of your sweet girl Samantha :'( Soft Pawkisses to comfort you. Fly free beautiful Soul💗💗💗
Oh What a bootyful girly Samantha was. We’re so sorry fur your loss. We’re sendin’ hugs and purrayers.
Luv ya’
Dezi and Raena
Godspeed your journey to heaven Samantha; we are truly sorry and send hugs to you, and the family you leave behind ~~~ ♥♥♥
We send our purrs and prayers of support that dear Samantha has gone home again. Our dear furs give us so much it is hard goodbye. We purr new pawsteps fill your home when the time is right
Timmy, Dad and Family
Run free sweet Samantha. I hope you have found lots of chicks to mother at the Rainbow Bridge. Much love and hugs xx
I am sorry to have read about Samantha’s passing. Though I didn’t know her, I realise the deep and wide hole the loss of someone can leave, when they seem always to have been present in a person’s life. Samantha will undoubtedly never be forgotten. Godspeed, Samantha.
So very sorry! She was definitely the best nanny any chicks have ever known. I know she will be missed terribly. Sending you love and healing thoughts.
I’m so sorry. I must admit my favorite story about Sam is her and her chicks. The sense of loss is great for us too.
Samantha had a special place in my heart for sure-my heart breaks that she is gone, and for you and Tom. She was such a gentle love, and yet a tough girl, rising above her sight limitations to still enjoy life-she should be a role model for all of us. The best memories you will have, her last years at the “new” house were for sure good, with having chicks to care for and getting outside with all the birds and Momz! But I could go on, just hoping one day soon, those memories will come with more smiles than pain. So glad for her now that she is feeling better and with all her beloved siblings at the Rainbow Bridge. Much love and hugs to you and Tom and Luke.
Oh noes, I am so sorry to hear abouts your loss of your beautiful black gurl. Sendin’ lots of {{hugs}} and AireZens your way. ♥
Kisses,
Ruby ♥
We sorrow with you over the loss of Samantha. She had a good long life but we know they are never with us long enough and we miss them terribly when they have to go. Warm hugs.
Oh man, this is hard to read through tears. Such a loss and so precious a soul too.
Fly free sweet spirit and don’t forget to sen your mum a soul in need when the time is right.
We are so sorry to rad about sweet Samantha’s passing. She was a wonderful kitty and great Mom to your birds. She will be missed, but will still keep an eye on you all. Puurs.
Sending you luffs and hugs
Loves and licky kisses
Princess Leah xxx
We are so very sorry for your loss. Sam was such a sweetheart and we will miss seeing her cute face.
Sending love and hugs your way.
i am so sorry for your loss. Samantha was a beautiful black kitty
Sending gentle hugs
Cecilia
I am so sorry! I am praying for you. I know how hard it is.
Purrs and prayers for you and your family at this difficult time. Such a hard loss, my heart goes out to you all.
Heavy sigh. I’m so sorry, she was such a special girl, I just loved how she watched over the chicks. Please know our hearts are with you and the crew. Hugs.
I’m here to pay my respects to Sam, a sole mate of mine in many ways. *bows head* I’m sending comforting purrz to Jan and hope that in time another cat will roam the Wag & Woof farm.
I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved Samantha.
It is so very hard to see them go and it leaves a terrible broken heart.
My prayers and purrs to you.
We are so very sorry for your loss. Purrs of comfort and paws of sympathy to ease your sorrow.
Goodbye Sweet Samantha. We’re so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know my thoughts are with you.
I am very sorry for your loss. It is never easy to lose a family member.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. It’s so hard to let them go.
Big healing hugs. ♥
We are so sorry for your loss. You have our sympathies. We know how hard it is to lose a furfriend but our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Cannot find words to say how sorry I am … such a lovely girl, may she forever enjoy a peaceful rest, beyond her rainbow. May you forever remember her well and happy. Fondly, your Zoolatry friends.
I’m sorry for your loss.Sending comforting thoughts.
This is certainly not what I was expecting today. My heart is broken for you. Samantha was a beautiful cat and I know her Rainbow Bridge siblings are welcoming her. I’m so sorry, Jan.
Oh Jan….my heart is just broken beyond belief. Wish I could be there to give you hugs. I am so deeply, deeply sorry…………..sending much love and prayers of comfort. We loved that sweet girl and we love you. xoxo
Janet I am so sorry to hear about Samantha. But, she seemed to have such a great life with your move to the farm. So she was very happy so there are no regrets. I remember losing Herb the last of our 3 cats, they occupied our lives for so many years. But after Herb I found Dolly and life after that was never the same. So we’re sure that Sam’s loss will bring something new and exciting.
Dear Jan,
I too would like to extend my heartfelt sympathies to you and your husband and Luke. I enjoyed reading about Sam and am looking forward to reading about a new feline addition someday.
I am so sorry for your loss. This past week has seen far too many pets leave for heavenly places. Please know Sam, Elsa and I send oodles of poodles thoughts of comfort. Digital ear rubs to Luke. 💔
I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ll be thinking of you at this difficult time.
I am so sorry, Jan. Thank you for sharing Samantha with all of us. Such a sweetheart. Sending you a comforting hug.
Oh my sweet friend, this news hit me like a rock. I’m just glad Luke is there with you to make you smile through your tears. Sam was a such, sweet pretty kitty; and I always got such joy out of your posts where she helped watch over the new chicks as they grew in the pen in her room.
My thoughts, prayers and heart are with you as you mourn the loss of sweet Samantha. She is healthy again, with perfect eyesight, and romping with her fellow crew members. 🐾🌈
This is so sad. I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful girl. XO
oh nooo… Samantha we are super sad that you left us… but we will remember you and the chicken and you have a place in our hearts forever&ever
Goodbye Sweet Sam, you will be missed. Love and hugs to your mom, dad, and Luke.
Oh, our hearts break for you. She was such a sweet kitty, and even more lovable as she aged, always being graceful despite all her issues. Mom can’t imagine going from so many pets to just one, but life is about change and what is right in the moment. Take time to mourn her loss, and remember all the good times. Hugs to you and Luke.
Oh Jan, I am heartbroken along with you and I’m so very sorry to hear about dear Samantha. She was such a sweet gal and we always, always enjoyed seeing her. Love and hugs from all of us, we understand.
What a beautiful kitty Samantha was. Our hearts go out to you♥ Hugs♥