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Yesterday our vet had to put Micky to sleep.
I'm so sad that we couldn't help her but I'm glad she lived with us for 9 weeks.
Wolfgang and I fed her for the last 3 weeks every second hour without success. Yesterday she didn't realize where she was, she couldn't eat nor drink ... It was a hard way to go for me but much harder it must have been for her. She snuggled up in my arms at the vet and it only took her 2 minutes to die.
5 weeks ago I lost my cat Luna - the vet had to euthanize her because of kidney cancer.
Sometimes it seems life isn't fair.
But Micky and Luna and all my cats are by my dad's side now and this is an encouraging thought.
I found this wonderful poem years ago ...
The rainbow bridge
Just this side of heaven is a place called
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
I'll need a few days until I'll be back.
Tomorrow we'll get another little kitten from the animal shelter to coddle up. She's about 7 months old, too small and very shy but I'm sure she'll feel at home very soon. Keep your fingers crossed for her, my dear friends. I'm missing you.
Love and hugs,
Julchen
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Date: 2009-12-03 11:00 pm (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2009-12-11 10:17 pm (UTC)From:*hugs you*
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Date: 2009-12-03 11:01 pm (UTC)From:I've read that poem before and it makes me cry every time.
I know the new kitten won't replace your precious Micky, but perhaps it will go some way to helping you heal.
*hugs you close*
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Date: 2009-12-11 10:37 pm (UTC)From:Love you, sweetie! Lots!
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Date: 2009-12-03 11:03 pm (UTC)From:*hugs*
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Date: 2009-12-11 10:38 pm (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2009-12-03 11:09 pm (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2009-12-03 11:19 pm (UTC)From:*hugs*
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Date: 2009-12-03 11:26 pm (UTC)From:I'm glad you are getting another kitty from the shelter. May she live a long and happy life in your home, and bring you much joy.
*hugs you*
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Date: 2009-12-03 11:36 pm (UTC)From:*hugs you tight*
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Date: 2009-12-04 12:24 am (UTC)From:I agree, life isn't fair, but you can take comfort in knowing you made Micky's last nine weeks the best of her life.
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Date: 2009-12-04 12:43 am (UTC)From:I got your beautiful card today. Emailing you.
*hugs tight*
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Date: 2009-12-04 12:51 am (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2009-12-04 01:35 am (UTC)From:They give us so much but it hurts so badly when they go. Take care.
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Date: 2009-12-04 01:43 am (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2009-12-04 02:09 am (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2009-12-04 02:10 am (UTC)From:*hugs you gently*
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Date: 2009-12-04 02:41 am (UTC)From:What a beautiful little cat she was, and I'm sure you made her very happy, my dear.
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Date: 2009-12-04 02:56 am (UTC)From:*lovey hugs for you and kittehs*
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Date: 2009-12-04 02:59 am (UTC)From:*hugs*
Hewene
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Date: 2009-12-04 03:23 am (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2009-12-04 03:30 am (UTC)From:I hope the kitten coming into this warm loving home has more time and health in her, for her and you. You've had enough hardship.
love you sweet Julchen
xooxoxox v
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Date: 2009-12-04 03:46 am (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2009-12-04 04:16 am (UTC)From:Poor Micky, and poor you! At least Micky was well-loved and cared for while she was here.
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Date: 2009-12-04 07:13 am (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2009-12-04 08:10 am (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2009-12-04 08:19 am (UTC)From:Hugs you!
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Date: 2009-12-04 08:47 am (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2009-12-04 10:01 am (UTC)From:*hugs you tight*
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Date: 2009-12-04 02:38 pm (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2009-12-04 03:24 pm (UTC)From:Yes, never absent from your heart. I'm so sorry about Luna and Micky. But they were so fortunate to have your love even for such a short while.
*hugs you tight*
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Date: 2009-12-04 04:10 pm (UTC)From:The poem is so beautiful and a real message of hope. I wish you joy in your new kitten:) *hugs*
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Date: 2009-12-04 06:36 pm (UTC)From:I hope the new kitten will stay for some years with you.
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Date: 2009-12-04 08:32 pm (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2009-12-04 09:22 pm (UTC)From:*hugs you tight*
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Date: 2009-12-04 10:22 pm (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2009-12-04 10:26 pm (UTC)From:*hugs*
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Date: 2009-12-04 11:17 pm (UTC)From:Micky looks so sweet in the picture you posted, poor darling. Yes, sometimes life can be very hard. But you always have to think that you gave those kitties the chance of a good life, a home full of love and affection and that you did your best to help them.
Like you, I'm sure that your cats are now playing or snuggling up with your Dad and that's indeed a very sweet and encouraging thought.
*hugs you tight*
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Date: 2009-12-05 12:30 am (UTC)From:no subject
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Date: 2009-12-06 11:48 am (UTC)From:((tight hugs))
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Date: 2009-12-07 01:37 am (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2009-12-09 04:51 pm (UTC)From:I see in a more recent post that you have adopted a new kitty. I hope she helps cheer you after these losses, human and cat, so close together.