I’m still up, it’s past midnight and I have not slept yet since 5 AM. Puddy, my fussy funny little feline companion for the guts of 21 years is asleep with a belly fully of food and crushed paracetamol. I gather it’s not good for cats to give them human tablets, but I don’t care and it gave her a measure of peace this evening she hasn’t had in days. She slept solidly until it was time to go to bed proper.
Tomorrow I’m bringing her to Diamond Mark’s for the final time. She’s gone rapidly downhill the last few days and it is my duty as her owner to make sure she does not suffer. Even carrying her to bed tonight I could not help notice how small she felt, how loose her skin. My little bumblebee is wasting away.
The last cleaning of her treacherous ears didn’t give her a lot of peace, and DM and I knew the end game was not far away. Yet for some reason it doesn’t make it any better knowing that.
Tomorrow I will feed her whatever she wishes. I will bring her to Diamond Mark’s clinic and I will hold her close as she passes away. It’s never easy to say good-bye, especially when I’ve had a precious little thing like her for almost all of my adult life. Everyone liked her, she liked everyone. She’s one of the sweetest, kindest, gentlest creatures on the planet, and tomorrow she will be dead and free from pain.
So long Puddy, I love you.
December 30, 2011 at 1:11 am |
Ohhh…….I am sorry.
December 30, 2011 at 2:18 am |
So sorry to hear it! Tough to let them go, I’ve been there a couple of times myself, but good for you for knowing that it’s the right time.
December 30, 2011 at 2:27 am |
So sorry to hear of your loss. I lost my kitty of 21 years back in April. I will be thinking of you.
December 30, 2011 at 8:02 am |
Oh my God…..noooo… I’m so so sorry to hear this. Sweet Puddy.
Your stories about her – and the other cats for that matter, but Puddy’s special – has entertained me no end the past few years.
I don’t know what to say. This brought tears to my eyes.
So sad.
I hope she’s at peace, and I hope you will be ok today.
x x x x x x x
December 30, 2011 at 10:44 am |
I am so sorry to hear that, I felt it from the title that something might not be quite right with that sweet cat that I’ve read so much about without knowing her or you, for that matter !
I tried to read the post to my husband, who likes to hear about your cat stories almost as much as I do, but couldn’t finish and ended up in tears… what a terrible decision to be faced with, and yet it is wonderful that you are there for her until the last moment; she is truly lucky to have you as an owner, and I am sure she will return and let you know she’s eating heavenly ham out there.
I truly sympathize with you. I’ve never had cats for that long, and I can only imagine what it feels like to be parted with a companion of 21 years. My thoughts go to you on this trying day.
December 30, 2011 at 11:11 am |
Thanks for all the kind words folks, Puddy’s been a huge part of my life and like I say, everyone that ever met her loves her – even the vet’s assistant comments on how chatty and friendly she is.
I don’t really have anything else to say on the matter today. I’m trying to keep my emotions in check and just can’t even begin to articulate how I’m feeling. But I do appriciate your thoughts.
Thank you.
December 30, 2011 at 12:21 pm |
Oh, man. I am so sorry. Pets shouldn’t be allowed to age and die, and that’s all there is to it. I hope giving her some rest gives you some comfort.
December 30, 2011 at 1:30 pm |
Very sorry to hear that
Can’t imagine how that feels, losing a feline friend of 21 years but you are doing the right, responsible thing. Thinking of you today. It sounds like you gave your cat a very happy life.
December 30, 2011 at 4:07 pm |
Oh you poor thing! At least you can take comfort in the fact that she won’t be in pain anymore and has lived a long and happy life x
December 30, 2011 at 4:31 pm |
I have a kitty companion of about 5 years and she is the best kitty ever. Can’t imagine my life without her. You’ll miss Puddy, and rightly so after 21 years, but what a joy to have such a wonderful companion for so long. Truly a gift. Bye Puddy, safe journey.
December 30, 2011 at 9:37 pm |
Sorry x
December 30, 2011 at 10:54 pm |
Ohhhhhhhhh, FMC, my heart dropped and my stomach fluttered as soon as I saw the title.
I am so sorry… just so sorry. You know I’ve been there and done that and don’t want the T-shirt to prove it. I’m glad you’ve had so many happy years with Puddy, and she with you. I’m sorry, words just fail me and now I’m saying stupid, trite things. (((((FMC)))))
December 30, 2011 at 11:58 pm |
So sorry to hear about Puddy, hope you & the rest of the pack are doing as ok as possible
December 31, 2011 at 12:35 am |
So sorry
December 31, 2011 at 12:41 am |
Again, thank you everyone.
December 31, 2011 at 8:46 am |
Words are not adequate to this task. My heart shares your pain at the loss of a friend and companion.
((((((((((((((((FMC))))))))))))))))
January 2, 2012 at 9:52 am |
Thank you Max.
January 3, 2012 at 5:52 pm |
Oh, Missus. It was a tough year for all the old much-loved critters. Have a slice of ham and happy thoughts of her at her best. x
January 3, 2012 at 5:56 pm |
T’was Conan, thank you. Awful quiet without her here, miss her little face something rotton.
January 6, 2012 at 10:25 pm |
So sorry FMC only came by today, its always too soon but you know Puddy had a happy ham filled life ((HUGS))
January 7, 2012 at 2:01 pm |
Oh God, that’s so sad! I nearly cried! I just checked your blog today because previously you were on a hiatus, and am delighted to see you up and blogging again, but your poor kitty!
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