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Tuesday, 8 January 2013

Duke

This is a layout that I created today of my lovely cat Duke.  We had to make that painful decision to end his short life on 3rd January after a chest infection set in.  Further tests and  x-rays taken showed that he had cancer of the liver and tumours in his lungs.  Since he had been diagnosed with FIV earlier in the year, his immune system was already low and he really didn't have the strength in him to fight this time.  We were with him when he went and its of some comfort that we were stroking him and telling him how much pleasure and joy he gave us over the last year. He was one beautiful little fella and we miss him such a lot.




I created this layout for The Color Room challenge which is to use cream, brown, duck egg blue and a little red.

Thank you for looking
Polly xx
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14 comments:

  1. Ginger8 January 2013 at 23:17

    That's so sad, and this is a lovely photo to use. x

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  2. downrightcrafty9 January 2013 at 07:42

    oh Polly this is such a fabulous creation and a gorgeous memory, do hope you are going to display this one, it is so special, love everything and is so perfect and with this he will always be in your heart and mind
    big hugs and see you soon
    Kate xx

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  3. Basement Stamper9 January 2013 at 12:38

    Polly, big hugs, it's so hard to lose a beloved pet and sounds like he was a fabulous one. What a great memorial to him, and for you all the remember him like that.

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  4. Maria@Crafty Cre8tions9 January 2013 at 14:55

    Sorry to read about your beautiful Duke. It's so hard to make the decision 'when' but it's the right thing to do so they don't suffer. It's a beautiful page for a beautiful member of the family.

    Thanks for your blog visit too!

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  5. Reflective Art Studio9 January 2013 at 15:55

    Oh My Polly never an easy choice... Duke is a sweet puss. Love his freckled nose. Much love and kindness.
    Sweetly
    Sarinda

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  6. Kaz9 January 2013 at 17:05

    This is a beautiful LO Polly and reflects how loved he was. I'm sorry you had to make that awful decision. Sending you love x

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  7. Jax10 January 2013 at 00:16

    Awww Polly .... such a gorgeous boy. This is a lovely photo on a beautiful layout. He will be sadly missed. Sending big hugs to you and Steve and hope to see you both soon. Lots of love Jax xxx

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  8. Lydell Quin10 January 2013 at 10:03

    What a beautiful page! So sad to hear you had to say goodbye to your cat. Its so sad losing a pet. Lovely to have such a commemorative page for Duke.

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  9. Paper Paradise10 January 2013 at 16:27

    Oh Polly.... Firstly Duke was absolutely beautiful. I know how very much you loved him and can't imagine how hard it must have been to make that decision. You did him proud in his short life by giving him a wonderful loving home and the medical care he so desperately needed. Duke will always be very special to you and this lovely layout will be a constant reminder of him xxx

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  10. Unknown11 January 2013 at 17:45

    Fantastic page. I loved everything, includ the cat.
    Hugs

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  11. Debbie12 January 2013 at 07:00

    Aww Polly...I'm so sorry about Duke. He was adorable and thanks to you was very much loved. What a fabulous layout and Duke looks very handsome on your gorgeous layout. Thinking about you....
    Huge Hugs Debbie xx

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  12. Anonymous12 January 2013 at 07:25

    Oh Polly so sorry you had to make that difficult decision to let him go! Your layout is a wonderful tribute!

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  13. Anonymous14 January 2013 at 11:57

    Polly, So sorry to hear you lost your lovely cat, its heartbreaking when they go but don't ever dismiss ever having another best friend to love and worship, alot of unwanted and abused cats out there that need your love again. Julie x

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  14. Anja17 January 2013 at 20:14

    What an absolutely gorgeous page! And such a bittersweet rememberance of your sweet Duke. I can really relate to your story, had to say goodbye to two of my furbabies last year. Such painful moments.I am so sorry for your loss.

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