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A sad note: Mollie my little cat has just departed this world. She was about 22 years old and became ill about two days ago. Obviously she went down rapidly. Last night she managed to walk and get under the bed, a sure sign that the end was nigh. So this morning as we debated what was best, for instance, taking her to the vet to be put down, or letting her die in the quiet of her home.
We decided on getting a box to put her in and take her to the vet. But as my daughter moved the bed aside and picked her up, there was hardly any movement from Mollie. Karen, my daughter took her on her lap and stroked her for a time and then Mollie seemed to slip away and was gone.
She is now in the basement, and the plan is to take to the vets tomorrow for cremation. Thank goodness for a marvellous daughter because I was very upset at this stage.
I have had a relationship with this little skinny cat for about 2/3 years, the RSPCA called her a 'golden oldie' and her independent but demanding nature has coloured our existence together, mostly because she slept all day and was awake at night demanding food. So I have never had a good night's sleep for a long time but I adjusted and flicked through my tablet till sleep claimed me and I am sure my dreams were corrupted by what my unconscious mind heard from the radio.
So little one I will miss you terribly and life will be a lot quieter without you. And no, I shall never own another animal.
Oh. I am sorry! They leave such a big hole in our lives when the go.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice that your daughter knew what to do and Mollie went peacefully.
ReplyDeleteEven with all their idiosyncrasies, animals capture our heart. 💔
ReplyDeleteSorry you've lost your little companion.
ReplyDeleteI've never known a cat have such a long life, that's amazing.
It is so hard to lose a beloved pet. I'm glad your daughter was there.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry , Thelma. These little creatures steal our hearts and are never forgotten. I'm sure it doesn't feel so at present, but it's a blessing that she died at home in her familiar surroundings. We would all like that.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a long life and she had her last happy years bossing you around :) I am glad that she slipped away at home - it is what all of us would want.
ReplyDeleteThat is sad. It always hurts to lose a loved pet. But I'm glad she had a peaceful passing at home.
ReplyDeleteMy sincerest condolences, Thelma. Grief is the price we pay for the joy, love, and companionship our dear pets give us.
ReplyDeleteParting with an animal companion is heart-wrenching every time it happens. My Teasel-cat was just short of 18 years when she left us in late summer. I still sometimes turn around quickly to look for her.
ReplyDeleteAt her passing a friend shared this quotation--the author is apparently unknown. "It is the depth of love that determines the depth of grief, not whether the loved one was human or animal."
A year and a half ago our son picked up a kitten abandoned at the local gas station;
he felt we should take her in. She was starving, dirty, flea-ridden.
We felt we were too old to adopt a kitten--she might outlive us.
She, Thimble, is such a lively addition to our household that we often remark that we would have missed a great deal of delight [and aggravation] if we had refused her.
You will miss your Mollie.
Heart breaking to lose a dear pet particularly if she is your last one. It was brave and kind of you to give her a home when she was already elderly.
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone for your kind thoughts and words. She is going to be a little ghost around the house for a long time but I am happy she had a quiet ending. x
ReplyDeleteA sad loss. I looked to see the cat, in her usual places, for weeks after she died, and then remembered again that she was gone.
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