And the doom and gloom machine lumbers on. We said goodbye to Jasmine today. It was time. As difficult as it was to make that appointment, there was no doubt in my mind that I was doing the right thing. Over the weekend it became obvious that she’d gone beyond coping with her illness to being incapacitated by it. Our last trip to the vet is going to stay with me for a long time to come. I can take comfort in knowing that Jasmine led a good life these last fourteen years (she was probably about sixteen years old, hard to say because she was already an adult when my ex and I found her downtown Minneapolis). She had a quiet strength about her and always comforted me when I was feeling low. I’m feeling mighty low right now, but she’s gone.
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Oh Sharyn, I’m so sorry. That must be hard.
I’m sorry Jasmine is no longer with you. Know that she’s somewhere good with all the treats and catnip she can handle. In fact, she’s probably hanging out with Hobbes, my tabby who left not that long ago herself.
Hopefully she can hang with my kitty Ellie who died at the too young age of four.
I’m so sorry, Sharyn.
It’s super hard to say goodbye to those critters that have been with us for so long. Ratt, my kitty of almost 13 years was hit by a car in November. He was in good health, but he had some bad luck out there in the world. Know that we gave our kitties amazing lives and lots of love, and that’s something that they knew and appreciated everyday. I was really reluctant at first, but in December I adopted another kitty from the pound, Spike. She’s amazing - so much like Ratt in a lot of ways, but totally her own little self. Spike wasn’t meant to fill a void that Ratt left behind, I just knew that I was capable of giving another cat all of the good things that Ratt had.
I have a picture of Ratt on the refrigerator that i see everyday and I’m reminded of how lucky I was to have him in my life. That makes me happy when I’m down about his not being here anymore.
I’m so sorry, Sharyn. She led a good life and you did the best for her.
Thanks everyone. I’ll be thinking of all of our critters today.
I’m really sad to hear about Jasmine. I hope she is in a better place now. And *hugs* to you and yours at this sad time.
Very sorry to hear about your kitty. I had to bring my Stretch in for the fateful trip to the vet about 5 weeks ago. It is not fun.
i’m so sorry sweetie.
oh CRAP, dear! I AM SO SORRY. I had not idea and I never said a word today. I suck. I am so sorry for your loss. *virtual hug*
I’m so sorry for your loss, Sharyn. I know how you feel, sweetie.
ugh.. oh i am so sorry. the inevitable. i remember the first post of yours that i read randomly a while back - regarding the vet’s explanation about Jasmine’s condidtion… - why can’t our friends live forever? it really sucks.
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