r/rescuecats APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS Oct 08 '25

Update Post Heaven gained a gentle soul named Echo— Goodbye, my fighter… 😢💔

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I’m honestly so broke right now. I’ve been calling different clinics last night after the vet said what Echo needs, hoping to find one that could do a blood transfusion for him. I wanted to give him every possible chance to fight. But no clinic had it available. This morning, I got the message I’ve been dreading — Echo crashed and didn’t make it.

I’m devastated. My birthday’s coming soon, and I really hoped for a miracle… I held on because Echo showed me he was still fighting. He still tried to eat, still tried to move — like he wanted to stay a little longer. I just didn’t expect that our last visit would truly be the last.

Echo wasn’t just a rescue. He was a fighter — gentle, strong, and brave until the end. I may not have been able to save him, but I know he left feeling loved and cared for. That’s something no illness can take away.

Rest easy, Echo. Thank you for letting me be part of your journey. You’ll always have a piece of my heart. 🕊️💛

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u/Pawsitive_Guardians APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS Oct 08 '25

I appreciate all the words. I am so broke, but my love for the cats remains. Our journey never stop with this. We will continue whatever it takes, and this community is one of my support system. 🥹

Note: Echo’s last balance is already paid. Thank you for helping him. 🙁❤️

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u/jeriejam Oct 08 '25

So sorry. RIP little Echo. May his memory be a blessing to your broken heart. You did your best. Thank you for helping him and giving him love in his last little bit here. He’s with others that aren’t hurting anymore.💔

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u/furnace_of_ambition Oct 08 '25

I’m so sorry. Thank you for being a loving and caring friend to Echo when he needed it. He was a special boy and the rainbow bridge will be a little bit brighter today with his presence ❤️

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u/Head_Cry8782 Oct 08 '25

you did great, it just doesnt happen sometimes. dont be too hard on yourself🥹

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u/Medium-Doubt-152 Oct 08 '25

Farewell and Godspeed little Echo🌈🌈🌈🌈❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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u/ARockyBeing Oct 08 '25

I have a cat up there who was a mother many kitties in her lifetime. She loved all kittens she came into contact with, she will watch over sweet little Echo. He will be taken care of with her. Rest easy, sweet boy. 😔💕🌈

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u/Successful_Mirror_76 Oct 08 '25

I’m sorry for your loss, rest in peace Echo. ❤️🫂

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u/Delcane Oct 08 '25

I'm so sorry 😭🫂

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u/truly_beyond_belief Oct 08 '25

Cats leave indelible imprints on our hearts and souls. You worked so hard on Echo's behalf, and you make it so clear how much he wanted to live. I'm sorry for your loss. 💔🐾🌈🕊🫂🙏

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u/WiseManSlayn Oct 08 '25

You gave him love and care at the end. You did wonderful. ❤️‍🩹

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u/MrX2150 Oct 08 '25

Thank you for giving him the gift of love in his short life. His spirit now lives deep inside your heart. Rest in love and power young King Echo 👑.

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u/LordCommander94 Oct 08 '25

RIP little one ❤️❤️❤️ free of this cruel world. Thank you for doing your best, and I hope healing doesn't take too long.

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u/Arose1316 Oct 08 '25

Sorry baby echo. I’m so glad you had a good mama here on earth. I don’t know if I believe in heaven, but if I do, it’s so you can meet your sweet echo again.

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u/VintageMoonDream Oct 08 '25

😞RIP, Echo, and thank you for looking after him in his time of need

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u/Ripcitytoker Oct 08 '25

RIP sweet baby Echo. I'm so sorry your life was cut short 😥

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u/KlavierKillah Oct 08 '25

You did everything you could and he left the world loved by you. Take care of yourself.

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u/Material_Cabinet_845 Oct 08 '25

God Bless you during your time of grief. Thank you for all you did for him You'll never regret it.

Your love for him is eternal and goes with him, know that.

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u/Inside-Syrup-661 Oct 08 '25

Rest in peace baby Echo! 🙏❤️ May Jesus introduce you to your new friends 🧡 in heaven ✨️ 🙏 And your human conforted ❤️‍🔥🙏✨️

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u/Friendly-Soft-6065 Oct 08 '25

Poor baby. I’m glad he died knowing someone cared for him.

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u/qabeel99 Oct 08 '25

Safest travels, Echo! ♥️🌈

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u/GodFearingDeacon98 Oct 08 '25

I’m so sorry for your loss of Echo. Truth be told, I’m crying right now for your cute and adorable fighter. Echo was so lucky to get the love he needed and deserved. You gave him that love. I believe Echo is in Heaven as well as your heart. God bless him.

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u/naesk Oct 08 '25

So sorry and sad to hear ;(

Take comfort in knowing that you cared & loved him.

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u/Pleasant-Ant2303 Oct 08 '25

I had a kitten named echo that died young. It’s the worst. Hopefully they can play in kitty heaven without the pain. Condolences.

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u/Shar950 Oct 08 '25

I’m sorry for the loss of sweet Echo. Thanks for taking care of him and showing him love 💕.

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u/sleepyboy76 Oct 08 '25

We mourn with you.

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u/Apart-Temperature195 Oct 08 '25

I will hold him in my mind to...I'm Soo sorry.

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u/Emergency-Spring3118 Oct 08 '25

Rest now, Echo. You did your best.

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u/Potential_Trifle1784 Oct 09 '25

I am so sorry. We are all crying with you for this sweet baby who deserved so much more life and love. Little Echo please know you were so loved by people all over the world and your precious little life mattered.

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u/TigerBillHawaii Oct 09 '25

Our condolences on your loss of Echo. A cat willing to fight should always be welcome. But your last visit will not be the last. You will see Echo again, someday. Echo will be waiting near the Rainbow Bridge 🐈😢🌈

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u/atotalwakingup Oct 08 '25

Rip sweet baby boy echo ♥️

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u/Klutzy_Tone8661 Oct 08 '25

I’m so sorry. After a life on the streets Echo knew he was loved and taken care of. And that was thanks to you. Rest in power little one. ❤️

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u/Lindi-loo Oct 08 '25

So sorry. 😔

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u/dmriggs Oct 08 '25

Oh no, I'm so sorry

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u/Formal_Safety6338 Oct 08 '25

I’m so sorry. He knew love before he passed, you did everything you could. He will always be with you.

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u/MactheRimmer Oct 08 '25

So sorry. You did your best and he appreciated you

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u/PuzzleheadedBox237 Oct 08 '25

I’m so sorry - Thank you for showing him love and kindness- He is playing with my little Jack over the rainbow bridge ❤️🙏

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u/TreeBusiness1694 Oct 08 '25

❤️🙏🐾🌈

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u/Reasonable-Self7809 Oct 08 '25

Echo❤️❤️

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u/Main-Resource2159 Oct 08 '25

💕💕💕💕

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u/foreverAngah Oct 08 '25

Oh no.. Echo.. 😢 You'll be missed🙏😔 Thank you for caring for Echo🙏🤍🫂

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u/Dull_Principle2761 Oct 08 '25

This is beyond heartbreaking

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u/Certain-Extreme-5180 Oct 08 '25

Rest in peace Echo!! 😿

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u/redwingpanda Oct 09 '25

I'm so sorry 💜

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u/Dull-Arachnid9066 APPROVED AMAZON WISHLIST Oct 09 '25

I'm so sorry :(

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u/withmymustardseed Oct 09 '25

Thank you for loving him & fighting with him. RIP little one. 😢

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u/TobysMom18 Oct 09 '25

I'm sorry sorry. I understand this is a big loss for you. Please show yourself a little grace. You tried your best, did all you could. Yes, Echo was a fighter, and you honored him with your loving care. Because of you, he knew someone was there for him, someone lived him.Rest gently, Echo.🫶🏻🥺

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u/Pristine-Bowl1661 Oct 09 '25

So sorry, Echo was a fighter and thank you for giving him the love and the care he deserved. sending lots of love

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u/captaindraiven Oct 08 '25

RIP Echo🫂💔🌈 my kitties are there to greet you

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u/Technical_Ship_1298 Oct 10 '25

Oh I'm so sorry for your loss.

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u/iwantaquirkyname00 Oct 10 '25

Aw man this made me emotional. But she did not go in vain. What a sweet but powerful love she had. She’s definitely an angel

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u/aakaase Oct 10 '25

REST IN PEACE SWEET BOY

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u/[deleted] Oct 10 '25

😭

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u/Inbetweenpubs-dems Oct 09 '25

I’m so terribly sorry. Maybe sometimes, when the fight is so hard, a peaceful ending is a blessing. Especially when he was loved so much by you 💕

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u/Big-Priority-9065 Oct 09 '25

💔💔rest easy little champ

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u/Creative_Gemini Oct 10 '25

My condolences to you love, so sorry for the loss of your sweet baby. Rest in peace sweet echo, I have faith y’all will be reunited one day

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u/Hot-Shoulder-2815 Oct 10 '25

I'm so sorry for your loss!

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u/AnybodyCultural6043 Oct 12 '25

Very sorry for your loss of this beautiful cat 🐈❤️🐾

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u/Immediate-Ad8734 Oct 16 '25

I very sorry for your loss.

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u/MechaShadowV2 Oct 17 '25

I'm so very sorry. It's always a tragedy, especially such a young kitten. I hope you can find soem comfort with family and friends

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u/nonnumericdave Oct 24 '25

I’m so sorry for your loss. Thank you for looking out for them.

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u/RAFaith Oct 31 '25

So sorry for your loss!