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Pet
Cat
Cat's Breed
American Shorthair
Gender
Female
Energy
8
Intelligence
10
Friendliness
7
Playfulness
8
How I came to be in the care of my owner
I lost my Soph to kidney disease. She passed shortly after 7pm on Sunday, February 17. It was rather peaceful. A veternarian came to the house, gave her a sedative, and allowed her to rest in my arms until I was ready for her to leave. Truth is, I would never have been ready but it was the best for her. She had been in a lot of pain and discomfort for 2 days prior.
Soph's passing was so sudden and unexpected because she hid her illness for quite sometime. In retrospect I see that some of the signs were there but, if you have ever had the pleasure of knowing a truly special cat, you know that they tend to hide their illnesses until it's too late.
I don't know that I'll ever understand this - really - but I've made peace with it. I know that I was a very good mom to Sophie and that she loved me, maybe more than I can ever really know. My world and my life - my studio - just seems so empty without her. It's funny but sometimes I can feel her - almost as if she's still here. But then I look around and the emptiness just shocks me. I know that I'll get through it but it is just so very hard right now.
I'd like to write her story and tell you about all of the ways in which she was quite special but I can't seem to think about her in that way without breaking down. Maybe it doesn't need to be written. Maybe it's enough for me to say/write/acknowledge that she was a very speical little girl who has made a place in my heart forever. She is - She was - She always will be very special and very dear to me. I love her, unconditionally, and without fail.
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Oh my god I am so sorry for your loss... She was so lucky to have such a loving momma.
1Thank you so much, LawChick. I miss her so much. I always try to keep in mind that I gave her the best life that I could. She had severe health problems and was a "Special Needs Kitty" who I originally agreed to foster. One of the active members of the shelter told me that they were very afraid that she would not make it because her overall situation was that bad and they thought that she was days from death. It was a miracle that I was able to love her back to health - really - and she will always be very special to me. I was very lucky to have known her for as long as I did.
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