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Tracy Hipp's avatar

Thanks for sharing. Porch kitty was lucky to have you. Hopefully you can find comfort in that love & care you provided.

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Kim Baldwin's avatar

Thank you.

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Leonor's avatar

this was a lovely remembrance. so sorry for your loss.

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Kim Baldwin's avatar

Thanks, Leonor.

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Jenna Park's avatar

I am so sad for you, Kim. And I hope that Porch Cat is ok somewhere out there.

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Kim Baldwin's avatar

Thanks, Jenna.

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Reannon's avatar

As a fellow cat owner & someone who used to volunteer at a cat shelter you did good & porch cat was lucky to have you. Xx

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Kim Baldwin's avatar

Thank you.

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Amy's avatar

Oh Kim. I'm so sorry. As someone who once also fell in love with my own version of a Porch Cat, I know how much those special creatures can come to mean to us (also Hanky was sort of a Porch Dog before he was HANKY). You gave her a lovely life, and I am so sorry for your loss.

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Kim Baldwin's avatar

I didn't know Hank started out as a Porch Dog! Thanks for this. ❤️

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Annette Silveira's avatar

As a cat person, I know how deep this loss can be. I’m so sorry.

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Kim Baldwin's avatar

Thanks, Annette.

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Nichole Gulotta's avatar

Kim. What a beautiful ode to Porch Cat. Thank you for sharing her with us. I'm so sorry for your loss.

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Kim Baldwin's avatar

Thank you. ❤️

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rebekah turshen's avatar

(((❤️💔❤️))) good kitty

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Kim Baldwin's avatar

❤️

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Kelsey's avatar

May her memory be a blessing.

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Kim Baldwin's avatar

Thanks, Kelsey.

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Renée Arn's avatar

Thank you for sharing the story of how you and Porch Cat enriched each other’s lives. It is beautifully and tenderly expressed. Hugs to you as you grieve. 💖

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Kim Baldwin's avatar

Thank you.

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Sarah's avatar

I’m so sorry for your loss, Kim. I appreciate your vulnerability and honesty. I loved reading about your relationship with her. She’s such a cutie!!! Sending you lots of love and support as you grieve. 💕

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Kim Baldwin's avatar

Thank you.

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Tori's avatar

You did great work!

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Kim Baldwin's avatar

Thanks.

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MaryBeth's avatar

I’m so sorry that she stopped coming around. Thank you for making her a part of your family.

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Kim Baldwin's avatar

Thanks, MaryBeth.

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Cat's avatar

This is a bittersweet post. I'm sorry to hear Porch Cat hasn't been around in awhile. You are a wonderful caretaker. Thank you for getting the Orange TNR'd. We had an adorable neighborhood cat when I was in high school. I was devastated when he stopped coming around. I am a long time cat companion and have been with my current pair for 13 years. For animal lovers outdoor cats can be very distressing as you can never do enough. But it's always on their terms. Thank you for sharing this story.

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Kim Baldwin's avatar

Thank you, Catherine.

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