I recently rummaged up this photo of Princess, my eighteen year-old cat. Boy, she looked grumpy, yet I hadn’t noticed between all the nose kisses, mouse plays, cat-post scratching and napping she loved to do.
Three weeks ago, her mews told me it was time to see the vet. Before going, I made a quick call to Jesus hoping for a divine intervention. It didn’t happen. Instead, I recalled my father saying that good people don’t let animals suffer. So Princess and I drove off to visit the vet.
I told the vet how her meows had changed, and how we had been best buddies for so long.
“Knowing love, especially for so long, is a blessing,” the vet assured me. “But sometimes letting go can be the kindest gift of all.”
And so, on that advice, I let my Princess move-on and ended her suffering that the kidney failure had caused.
She is in a better place, and I am forever grateful that for many years, I spoke meow.
My condolences. Are you thinking of getting a new kitten soon, or taking some time?
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Thank you for the support. It means so much. I may get another kitty, but It may be a while. I have made friends with one of my neighbors outdoor kitties, who keeps me compamny in th garden. Great mouser too. Do you have cats in your home too? Love to see pictures if so.
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:”(
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Thak you for the smiles
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It’s always so sad to hear when something like this happens.
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Thank you for sharing the link to http://katzenworld.co.uk The site for cat lovers. Warms my heart
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You are welcome ❤ and if you'd like us to feature a tribute we do guest stories every Saturday. 🙂
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Yes, would like to feature a tribute. What would be the next step to get that accomplished? Thank you
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Drop me an email with your story and photos to marc@katzenworld.co.uk. I’ll add it on the blog with a link back to your own. The more photos the better – within limits hehe 😉
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It is hard as our cat was almost 18. It is a long time as a member of the family. The flowers in my garden were for him and for us!
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It’s encouraging to know you and I think alike. Thank you for the kind words
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