My cat Samantha passed away yesterday.
While it wasn't altogether unexpected - she had kidney disease for the past few years - the reality of this loss is like nothing I've ever before experienced. I've lost family members (grandparents and great aunts and the like) and my childhood dog passed away when I was at school, but in a lot of ways I was guarded from the stark reality that is death. Not in this case.
Grief is a palpable, tangible experience and and though it's a part of life, that knowledge doesn't mitigate the complete and total devastation associated with it.
Samantha, you were the sweetest, kindest cat and you're already missed.
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She was an amazing cat & you were great to her. Thinking of you... Wish I weren't so far away this week!
Posted by: daisy | March 17, 2008 at 04:13 PM
sending lots of love your way...
Posted by: sharon | March 17, 2008 at 05:45 PM
I'm sorry for that.
Posted by: Enrique | March 18, 2008 at 02:21 AM
RIP Panfers. You were the coolest, sweetest cat ever. Your calm, nonchalant demeanor made you my favorite feline in the history of cats. You will be missed.
Posted by: Mike | March 18, 2008 at 09:35 AM
Huge condolences. Much love.
Posted by: Helen Jane | March 18, 2008 at 10:41 AM
As a huge cat lover, I feel for you.
Her body might have gone out of order, but her spirit definitely lives on.
(I had a friend with advanced psychic powers who had been able to contact her own cat after she passed away)
Posted by: Vincent | March 19, 2008 at 08:25 PM
So very very sorry she is gone and you are in mourning.
She was a lovely kitty.
Posted by: Kath | March 20, 2008 at 08:46 AM