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[lisamoe]

My cat that I've had since 1988 died today. She was up and around right until R came home and found her after work this evening. I guess it was just old age. She had gotten skinnier and sleepier over the last year or so, but seemed to be otherwise ok and not in any distress. I'm glad it was peaceful. I'm not all torn up or anything; we had expected that she would probably not last a lot longer. Jack took it reasonably well and we went out and rented a DVD tonight to distract him.

I'm not getting replacement pets as the ones we have go. I got really attached to my brilliant cat Artemis that I got in 1987 and raised from a tiny kitten and when she got a sudden paralyzing blood clot a few years ago and I had to have her euthanized, I decided I just couldn't get attached to any more pets. I have one cat here that belongs to Jack but I just feed her when he forgets. She doesn't really feel like my cat.

Anyhow, other than that, I had a productive day at work and a nice evening with the kids. We bought a huge buttload of groceries today and it took me a long time to get them all put away but I love seeing my full shelves. I cleaned house, I've put a roast in the crockpot to cook overnight for us to eat tomorrow, Davey is asleep, Jack is drifting off and my world is currently quiet and peaceful.

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[starstraf.livejournal.com]

you are my second friend to loose a cat today - sorry to hear it

[lisamoe.livejournal.com]

I'm mostly glad she didn't start to deteriorate badly. She was at least 17, which gave her a pretty good run, for a kitty. Thank you for the thoughts.

[bills-anita.livejournal.com]

via con dios kitty cat.

she will be waiting for you at the Gate.

[lisamoe.livejournal.com]

Meowing for food no doubt. She was a bit of a meower. :-) Thank you, Anita.

[tapestry01.livejournal.com]

Aw, nuts.
I'm so sorry.

[lisamoe.livejournal.com]

Thank you, Tim. I'm glad Jack is taking it so well.

[kivasfajo.livejournal.com]

My condolences.

[lisamoe.livejournal.com]

Thank you, Gerald.

[mstami.livejournal.com]

That sucks. I'm so sorry.

[lisamoe.livejournal.com]

It does suck, but I had been afraid that she would get sick, being so old and I'm glad it happened quietly and without her being ill beforehand. Thank you.

17+ is a hell of a run

[slarti24.livejournal.com]

Quietly at home is the best way, definately.

I'm guessing that your other cat had a saddle thrombus, which is a horrible unpreventable thing. The thought of any of my cats getting one terrifies me to the point of nausea.

Have you seen the Rainbow Bridge? It's a bit Christian, which I'm not...but I still like the idea of it.
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Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.

Author unknown.

Re: 17+ is a hell of a run

[lisamoe.livejournal.com]

I think saddle thrombus is what they said. I came home and she was dragging her back legs behind her and crying and trying to run from us but she couldn't walk. The vet said there wasn't anything that would fix it and she was so scared and wild eyed that I thought having her put down was best.

Thanks for the thoughts. I'll see you tonight probably.