Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Farewell, little Baby

Baby Cat, in better days
I had to bid farewell to my sweet little Baby, 14 years old, yesterday.  She had been getting thinner and thinner, and had finally gone into kidney failure.  She spent most of the last month in my lap every time I would sit down, and slept curled up under my arm every night.

Rest in Peace, my sweet Baby.
The pain of losing our beloved animal family members is the price we pay for all the joy they give us in life.  Baby's big sister Mariah left us in May of this year, and Bouncer is now an "only cat".  He has been wandering the house, loudly calling for his lost sister, and trailing after me like a little dog.

Bouncer (aka "the meatloaf"), is now an Only Cat.
I will miss Baby and Mariah, but take comfort in the knowledge that they led a cozy, comfortable, pampered existence in my care.  Bouncer is so robust and healthy, I hope he lives happily with me for many more years.

10 comments:

  1. I'm so sad for your loss! Baby looks very much like my Abby.

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  2. So sorry, Linda! It's always sad to hear about a friend losing a friend.

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  3. Linda, Sincere condolences on the lost of your Baby. It's always so hard when they are with us for so many years.

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  4. Thank you, my friends. I know you are all animal-lovers too, and your words of comfort mean a lot to me.

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  5. I'm so sorry Linda. The loss of a pet is so hard.

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  6. Linda, I just learned about Baby's passing. He was such a sweetie. I know you miss both Mariah & Baby and here is to a long and healthy life to Bouncer. So sorry for you loss. {{{hugs}}}

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  7. So sorry to hear about your kitty. I lost my last cat a couple of years ago and know how hard it is. My sympathy.

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  8. Thank you so much, Freda, Nancy, and Norma. You are so kind to write to me about Baby. I can feel your hugs.

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  9. Oh Linda, it's so heart wrenching to lose one. So glad you've got Bouncer to help you. And my oh MY is he one gorgeous Mancat! I don't think he'd have any furrs left if he lived at my house!

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  10. I am so sorry for your loss. I have three cats that I love very much, one is a feral cat that my daughter found in her back yard. My heart goes out to you.

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