Hello everyone. It’s the Island Cat Mom. As most of you may have heard, on Monday afternoon Wally left this world and is now at the Rainbow Bridge.
Over the past few years Wally had his health issues, first with a severe pancreatitis attack that resulted in a hospital stay and a feeding tube. He also had a mild heart problem and early stage kidney disease. About 6 months ago he was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, and since that time his kidneys worsen no matter what we did to try and slow the progression. Through all of this, Wally always remained a trooper…putting up with many vet visits and me worrying about him, and taking his various medications.
Late last week, his kidney values were off the chart, he was not doing well, and the sad decision to let him go was made. This all happened so fast…much faster than I ever imagined.
Thank you for all your kind words of condolence…it warms my heart that Wally brought all of you as much joy as he brought me. I will miss my orange boy SO much. He was one in a million.
Thank you, Ann, for this lovely graphic.
If love could have saved you…
you would have lived forever.
We’ll be taking a break from blogging…at least for awhile so we can cope with this tremendous loss and find our new normal.
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I have just heard, and so very sorry for your loss. Wally was a great guy, and through his ails, he has held strong and his love never diminished. May the world he now goes to bring him as much love and delight as the world he has just left. And may your love and memories hold you strong at this, the saddest of times.
Gentle purrs
ERin & Mrs H.
We are so very sorry for your loss. Wally was amazing and he will always be by your side and in your heart. He will be sorely missed by us and the pet blogosphere.
Rest in Peace, dear Wally xx
Purrs xx
Athena and Marie
We saw the news about Wally on Facebook, and we have been gutted over his passing. Lots and lots of purrs to you. He leaves a big hole in the cat blogosphere, along with your heart.
We send you and your family lots of love and comforting purrs.
It is never easy to say goodbye to a beloved kitty. Wally was a fine cat.
Purrs Georgia,Julie and JJ
I was so sorry to hear this news. Wally will be so missed by all of us. <3
We just learned of dear Wally’s passing from Cody, and we’re so very sorry. Dad and I send our love and thoughts at this sad time, and dad says he knows very well the pain of losing a long-time furry friend. Our hearts go out to you.
I will miss Wally. I wish there were words that could make this better but I can’t think of any.
We are so very sorry for your loss, we can’t imagine blogville without Wally. Purrs of comfort and paws of sympathy for all of you at the Island Cats
Stopping in from Teddy’s blog to let you know that we’re thinking of you in the loss of your sweet Wally.
We are still heartbroken over this news. Wally was one of the first blogging friends we ever made… well, specifically that Sampson made when he joined Cat Scouts years ago. Wally was loved and will be missed by so many, all of us here included. We are sending lots of love, purrs, and prayers to you all during this sad time.
I am truly devastated at this news, just read about it now. Wally was an icon and the cat blogosphere will not be the same without him. I knew about his kidney issues but was hoping he would pull through. Fly free with your beautiful new orange wings, you sweet boy who brought joy to so many. Sending healing and comforting hugs to you and the rest of the Island Cat family.
Oh Sue, our hearts are totally broken with yours and dear Wally was such a joy to all of us. Nothing takes away the pain, but one of these days your heart will smile at the happy memories, it just seems to take so long. We send you purrs, hugs and all of our love. Thank you for letting Wally be a part of all our blogosphere families. Run free dear Wally, you’ve earned it pal.
So very very sorry, there’s something special about orange boys. My heart breaks for your loss. Sending purrs of comfort to you.
Our (((hugs))) and purrs to you. Give yourselves all the time you need to grieve, know that our thoughts are with you.
I am so very sorry for your loss. No matter how long our furbabies are with us, it is never long enough. Please know that many warm thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Linda
Sending more purrs and hugs. I know Wally and JB are together now along with Gaia. Be Safe, Wally. We will never forget the Christmas tree photo. You were a classic.
I’m sorry for your loss 🙁 Thank you for sharing Wally with us. Sending hugs to you and your family.
Oh Sue, we are so so sorry about Wally. He was such a special cat. And he was so loved by everyone. Hope Ernie is doing all right. Big hugs to you.
This has made us so very sad!!! Wally was one of my oldest blogging buddies and we even did Real Housecats together. I have been watching the videos that Glogirly made again! Fly free buddy! We shall miss you! ❤️Austin and Mum xx
……. And I was an honorary Island Cat!!! So proud of that!
I am so very sorry to hear about Wally. He was such a special cat. Thyroid and Kidney issues are hard to manage together. Sounds like he crashed the same way Smokey did a few years back. I will be sending comforting purrs to you all as you adjust and find a new normal. I will be thinking especially about Ernie, as he adjusts to life without his bestie. {HUGS} to you all.
My heart is sad for your loss. Your gang have always been big supporters of us, especially when our Tucker went missing and then later died. Sending you lots of love. Please take care of yourself.
We are so sorry for your loss: there’s just something about orange boy cats and Wally was an extra special one. ♡
We are heartbroken and sending you all gentle purrs
So sorry for your loss. Sending more purrs your way.
so sorry for your loss. I loved wally’s face…
We are all so sorry for your loss. Our Jasper went this way, as did Mom’s first cat Fluffy so many years before. It happens so suddenly. It’s just not fair. You are in all our thoughts and purrs.
Our hearts are heavy with yours! He certainly was a trooper making all those vet visits (and so were ou!) and we are so sorry for his suffering especially recently. He certainly made more than a dent in the heart of so many bloggers! Love from Carol, Peaches & Paprika.
Our hearts ache for Wally❤ and his family. Such a great and wonderful man cat! The Island Cats had been a part of our blogging since almost the beginning. Many prayers, hugs and love
Much love and hugs from me and mum.
Cats are very compassionate with themselves and know when it’s time, even if we’re not ready. Sending lots of love and purrs. He knows he’ll never be forgotten.
Wally, Ernie and Zoe were some of Angel Madi’s first feline friends.
Madi always coveted their window seat. I send hugs and purrs to you at your loss of Wall and his big purrsonality. I’ll always think of Wally on Wednesday…and wonder what he is doing.
I expect he has found the purrfect window at the rainbow bridge and has invited all the angels to join him there.
Hugs Cecilia
I’m so sorry Sue, I know how hard it is. Keeping you in my thoughts.
It’s so hard to see them sick. We know. I’m so very sorry for your loss.
I put Wally’s graphic in my Angles in my navigation bar.
Big healing hugs. ♥
You take all the time you need – we know the feeling. Even though we know that something will happen eventually, when the time comes it still doesn’t seem possible it’s happening. We know how hard it is to come to that realization and be able to be brave enough to say goodbye. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Pam (and Teddy)
This is such sorrowful news. I haven’t been able to keep up with the blogs I follow, and didn’t know that Wally’s condition had worsened. Please accept my condolences. Wally was clearly loved and he loved in return. Nothing can ever change that. Godspeed, Wally.
Sweet Wally, you are one of our favorite orange boys and we’ll miss seeing you every Wednesday. We hope you can still show us what you’d be up to on Wednesdays because angels are around us always and you’ll be most welcome. Kisses to you, orange angel and lots and lots of hugs to your mom and family. Thank you for loving him and sharing Wally with us all.
What a heartbreaking loss. We grieve with you all, and are most grateful for having known him.
Wally was a very special boy and we were so sad to learn of his passing.
We are so sad about Wally, and so sorry. Our hearts are with you as you take the time you need to heal as much as you can. We know it’s a long road ahead. 🙁 Big hugs to you and to Ernie and Zoey too.♥
I’m so very sorry for the loss of your special boy, Sue. He most certainly was one in a million. I can’t keep my eyes from tearing every time I look at my own orange boy, imagining the heartbreak you’re feeling. Thank you for sharing him with us all these years.
Now when we ask ourselves Where in the World is Wally? We know he’s chasing nip bananas and wand toys with the angels.
You know how saddened we are that Wally got his wings. We know many good friends were at the Rainbow Bridge to greet him, and we know that we will all be together again, but that does not ease the pain. All ginger boys are special, but Wally was a trooper and brought joy to so many. Know that you are in our prayers as you grieve. Love and hugs, Janet, Tom and Kitties Blue
Oh, so sad for you. So sad. Yes, a new normal. A good way to put it, but that will not be a slam dunk without your beautiful boy.
Love again from us.
So sorry for your loss.
Farewell, Angel Wally…we’ll miss you terribly. I am sorry that I put off my visit to you at your new pad, worried about weather and such. I lost my chance to pet you one last time. I promise to help your pawrents grieve for you as best that I can, and to keep your memory alive. Ernie must be very sad, without his favorite pillow, which was you! RIP, dear Walls.
You had warned us but we always hope that there will be a little more time. The Blogosphere has been such a sad place lately. Our hearts and purrs go out to you all. We feel that we have known you forever and our hearts are breaking with yours.
Everyone at The Poupounette
Wally lives on in all our hearts. He was so very special. Sending thoughts of deepest sympathy from all of us.
We are heartbroken and leaky eyed. Wally was one of our first blogging pals and a special guy. We will miss him a lot. We’re sending you soft healing purrs and prayers at this sad time.
Love,
The Florida Furkids and Mom Sharon
We are devastated to learn that Wally has gone.
He was such a beautiful boy.
We send you purrs of consolation and try to find comfort in the knowledge that sweet Wally is now in a place where there is no sickness, no pain and will be watching over you until the day comes when you are all reunited.
Our hearts are broken that Wally has left us. We so enjoyed knowing him through this wonderpurr blog. Tight hugs!
Kim, Herman, Dori and the Wonderpurr Gang
Our hearts broke when we heard the sad news.. We still can’t believe he is gone. He was one in a million indeed, and we all miss him terribly. Sending warm thoughts and hugs your way at this sad time.
We still cannot believe this is real. Our hearts are breaking so bad for all of you. Wally was one special mancat. We will remember him always. Hugs and love to all of you
Laila and Mom Peggy
I am so sorry, Sue. My heart goes out to you and your family and all that loved Wally so dearly. May he be at peace. Love from Deb and the Zee/Zoey gang.
There are no words and we are sadden beyond belief. We are so very sorry and we will always missed your sweet Ginger boy. Thinking of you.
Sending comforting purrz as you try to deal with your grief. Wally was a big part of the CB as is Ernie. Zoey might be thrust kicking and screaming into the spotlight more.
We’re so sorry. Wally will be missed, for sure. Purrs and hugs to you all
It’s never easy to let them go even when we know it’s the kindest thing we can do. Wally is with all who have gone before feeling frisky as a kitten. Hold that close.
we lovez you dood; always …♥♥♥♥♥♥ we understand how hard this is on mom, dad, zoey N… ernie …your best bud ~~~~~~ ♥♥♥♥♥♥
Wally we will miss you. It was a joy to be your friend we looked forward everyday to hear from you. Fly with the angels gorgeous Wally. We love you. Mom and Spike.x
Purrs and prayers for all of you – such a terribly hard thing to go through.
Oh, my heart goes out to you. What a lovely boy. I found you thanks to Ellen of 15 and meowing. Take care, my dear.
We are so sorry. We are sending hugs and purrs to you all.
Oh, we are so very, very sorry. Ours hearts are so sad as we hear this heartbreaking news. Wally holds a very special place in our hearts as we know he does in much of the blogging community. Sending you Mom Sue, Dad, and his bestest pal Ernie all our love and gentlest of purrs. We was loved so well as an Island Cat and in turn provided us all with a spirit of fun and spunk! May you be wrapped in light and love as you grieve your loss of your precious Wally.
Holding you all in our hearts and prayers,
Love Clooney, Neytiri & Karyn
Be Well Sweet Wally
Fly free, Wally ! You will be missed.
Much love and purrs to you all. I love what you wrote, “If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever.” I’m looking forward to the day that I meet all my beloved fur friends when we are all over the rainbow bridge. Wishing you much love and healing until the day you meet Wally again. Not only was he your beloved fur baby but he was your blogging voice too and that is a loss as well.
Have fun over the bridge, Wally and feel all the love that’s being sent to you forever.
Sending love and prayers,
Brenda, (Tommy & Teaghan)
We were so sorry to hear the news! It is always such a terrible loss especially when it happens more suddenly than expected. Very sorry!
Oh no, we are so sorry to hear Wally has departed for the Rainbow Bridge. Mommy’s heart sank when she read this post. We’ve been too busy lately and just read this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
We are very sad to hear the news about Wally. We all enjoyed following his adventures. Our condolences and purrs to you.
Sending you lotsa luv and purrs. We’re so sorry for your loss.
I was very saddened when I heard the news. Another of the Gorgeous Gingers gone to the Bridge where I am sure they have their own Angel Chapter.
Wally was one of a kind and I loved reading about him and of course Ernie. He will be greatly missed. I send love and hugs to you.
Mew mew mew sniffell…oh Miss Sue mee iss heart broked over THE passin of wally. All tho mee not know him long hee was special to mee. May hee run free inn Sky Land with Sky Cat. Mee will nevurr furget THE hansumest orangey man cat efurr ….
***purrsss*** BellaDharma
Dear Sue: I am so sorry you had to make that decision for Wally. I went thru the same thing with Mingflower the Merciless my Bluepoint Siamese (that was 2006). She’d had Kidney Disease for 2 years & her leaving happened so quickly….You did all you could for Wally & he knew right to the end he was loved a lot. I shall miss him & his posts a lot. May your memories be a comfort to you & your hubby at this time & always.
{{{hugs}}} Sherri-Ellen
We are never ready for them to go.. it is always a knife to the soul..
Sending purrs of comfort and condolence that the good memories outweigh the pain you are feeling sooner rather than later
We’ll miss Wally terribly. The loss of a beloved pet is unlike any other. Allow yourself the time to grieve, and know that he’ll live in your heart until the day you’re reunited. Love you guys…
Wally was loved by so many and will be greatly missed, but most of all, he was loved by you and we are so sorry it came his turn to leave. We can understand your heartbreak and cry with you. Warm hugs.
Sending lots of warm, gentle hugs for all of you. We are so sorry sweet Wally had to leave for the Rainbow Bridge. He is going to be missed so much. Fly free sweet Wally. Hugs and nose kisses Mags and Chancy
Take all the time you need to grieve Sue, and please don’t forget to remind yourself that Wally was one of the lucky ones. He had you, his family, a room with a view with squirrels, birds and even a deer or two, a bowl that was always full and plenty of love each and every day of his life!
You did more than well by him. It was his time. Now he will look out for you and fill your heart with his presence and love. You need only look within. We will miss him and loved him too.
Sophie and the critters in the cottage xo
We’re all so deeply sorry. We all loved Wally so very much, and always looked forward to what he was doing on Wednesdays. He was such a special cat that touched the hearts of so many people and cats. We’re sending purrs and prayers for your healing.
I am so sorry for the loss of Wally. He was a very loved cat by many people. We are sending hugs and kisses to you.
I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy. Sending you love and hugs.
Oh yes, Wally brought us a lot of joy. I’m so sorry for this loss. He really was one in a million. He was such a brave boy and so very, very loved.
I am so, so very sorry for your loss. It is never easy to lose a loved one, and I know Wally was very much loved. I also know my Disney was there at the Rainbow Bridge to meet him, along with all of the other kitties who arrived before him.
Finding a new normal is never easy, and I am sending all of my positive thoughts, love and comfort your way.
We’re so sorry, Mom Sue. We are heartbroken about the passing of our beloved friend Wally. What a special mancat he was, bringing joy to so many, and adored by friends and fans the world over. Thank you for loving Wally so much, and for sharing him with us all. Love, purrs and all good thoughts to you.
We loved Wally. And we love Ernie and Zoey and you too. XOXOXO
Orange boys are special, Wally most especially. I admire your strength, Sue, for letting him go when it was time. And know that you will never regret the commitment it took to get him this far. Much love from the other side of the mitt.
We’re so sorry for your loss. We love Wally! He brought smiles every time we saw him. Wednesdays will always be Wally’s. Enjoyed What’s That Wally Doing? Sending purrs and love to all of you.
I must be the last the hear the sad news about dear Wally. So much change after moving and all. Please take time to grieve and know you are loved by caring community who know loss only too well xox
In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I always had so much fun reading about Wally’s adventures. I will miss him dearly.
So sorry to hear that Wally is an Angel now…a most handsome Angel.
Wally sure was a very special kitty, loved and admired by all.
Sending big hugs and lots of purrs to all of you.
((((( ♥ )))))
PS, We sent you a couple of memento cards…
We are so, so furry sorry that Wally has departed fur the Rainbow Bridge, our hearts are breaking again, though we know Basil will have been one of the furst there to greet him, mew guys were one of our furst blogging pals ever so this is such a bitter blow… Wally will be deeply missed by so many around the wurld including us and we send mew all many hugs and know that mew’ll be in our purrayers. If mew need us, mew know where we are anytime at all…
RIP Wally, mew were the greatest dude
The B Team salutes mew, now and fur effur
Our eyes are all leaky at our house. Wally was one of my first blogging buddies, and I’m gonna miss him something awful. My heart goes out to the yellow haired lady, and Ernie and Zoey. Love you all!
Our eyes are all leaky at our house. Wally was one of my first blogging buddies, and I’m gonna miss him something awful. My heart goes out to the yellow haired lady, and Ernie and Zoey. Love you all!
Leaky eyes here because we loved Wally very much. Sending hugs and comforting purrs to you.
So very sorry to learn of the passing of your beloved Wally . We know he was well loved and will be greatly missed. May you find comfort in his memories. Rest in Peace sweet Wally. Hugs and Prayers.
Thinking of you with love and sympathy. There are no words to take away the pain of this parting. We all hold you in our hearts.
I’m so sorry. Run young and pain free once again sweet Wally.
I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s so difficult when there’s nothing more that can be done to help them get better and you must make that very difficult decision to help them go. Purrs for you and your family.
I was over at Eastside Cats and she mentioned the passing of Wally. I wanted to let you know how sorry I am for your loss. Sending soothing purrs and gentle thoughts to you.
I am so very sorry …sending much support to you during this painful time. I hope Wally and Angel Pip have met at the bridge. Pip loved cats and I’m sure will welcome Wally with open paws.
Run free, dear Wally
So very sorry for your loss. We are sending oodles of poodles of loving thoughts of comfort for you.
What a handsome boy Wally was and we will always remember him. Sending continued love and purrs.