It's always hard to lose an older pet that has been your companion for years. They all have different personalities and sometimes you have one that you really click with. (My oldest cat is like that for me. She has seen me through some tough times and is quite a lap cat.)
Sometimes things happen to younger pets and it really catches you off guard. Yesterday my best friend lost what may have been her favorite all-time cat companion. They were a perfect match. In a freak accident in the house, this fairly young, close companion was gone in seconds.
Even though I live on the other side of the country right now, I knew this cat and had taken care of her and the others when their "parents" were away. How do you console yourself when this happens to you? How do you console your friend who lost her perfect companion in a heartbeat? How fragile is life?
I am so lucky to still have my 16 year old with me. She knows she is special. My lap is hers and the others know it. She loves hugs. She is so fearless sometimes it is scary. She knows everyone loves her and why wouldn't they? She is special.
Katie was one of those very special ones, too. She was a small cat, rescued from starvation, and she will be long missed and always remembered.
Cheryl |