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| A very handsome Timothy |
It is never easy to say goodbye to a beloved family member, even though we know he died with his loved ones present.
Timothy had led a tough life when we met him in 2013 as an injured stray (see Tim’s story here). So we were very happy to see Timmy go to a loving home.
Shortly after his rescue, Timmy, who was about seven years old at the time, was adopted by Kanade and Kengo. Timmy’s calm, sweet and easy personality meant that he was easy to manage, even for first-time owners like them.
When Kengo was posted to work in Hong Kong, Timmy went along. When the couple returned to Japan, Timmy, naturally followed suit. The family expanded when Kanade and Kengo had a baby, and Timmy (called “Ti Ti by the baby”), made an excellent older brother.
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| Best friends |
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Unfortunately, despite the love and care from the family, Timmy experienced a tumour and subsequent complications from his surgery just five years later. Strays, who have led tough lives before, are more susceptible to illnesses and as such, and don't really get to enjoy their later years even if they're well cared for.
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| Timmy's last days at home |
Despite the family's best efforts in trying to make Timmy better, he passed on peacefully at home with his family by his side on 22 December 2018.
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| Farewell Timmy . . . . till we meet again |
Thank you so much, Kanade and Kengo, for welcoming Timmy wholeheartedly into your family, and giving him a loving home all these years. We are only sorry that baby didn't have more time with his loving older brother to be with him while he was growing up.
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| Forever love <3 |
Despite their difficult lives, abuse, lack of human contact and other forms of terrible experiences, strays still come up the sweeter for it. All they want, are regular meals and a loving home, in exchange for years of loyalty, dedication, and of course, love.
Adopt a dog, and you’ll know years of unwavering devotion and gratitude. It's not goodbye, Timmy. It's see you later. Enjoy your time over at the rainbow bridge for now.
Love, from all of us.
Writer: Felicia Tan
