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[julchen11]

Weekend is here, it will become a quiet one.
The next of my cats died in my arms this afternoon. Minnie was my oldest cat (she was 17 years old) and she was very ill. It was a hard time and a long way for her. Yesterday she was trembling all over and I had to put her to the vet, she has to stay there for the night. This afternoon I wanted to take her home. The vet and I had a long conversation what to do next - she had bowel cancer - after a few minutes she put her head on my arm, licked my hand, looked at me the last time and died.
I expected it but not today. It was hard but I know it is the best for HER.
I lost 5 cats this year and I can tell you - you can bear it.
She had a good life here at our home for 10 years, the former owners treated her in an awful way.
The rest of my cats - there are 7 here by my side - know exactly something is different, someone is missing. They are sitting here right now, purring and snuggling.

I'm sad but I shan't. No pain anymore for Minnie, now she rests in peace and finally this counts.
I'll never forget her, she'll always live in my heart.

After all I have to say - I would do everything again. No doubt.
Because they all are worth it.

It's very comforting to know you around, friends are always listening and this makes me glad.

Take care and a wonderful weekend to all of you!

Julchen

Comments

[melyanna-65.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry, love, another sweet furry friend has gone.

Poor Minnie, but at least she isn't suffering anymore. She found a lovely home there with you and the other kitties, so she had a wonderful life.

The best that could happen to a kitty is to find someone as lovely and caring as you. And I'm sure you would do everything again because to help kitties of other animals is a wonderful thing to do.

Have a wonderful week end, sweetie, you know all your friends are here!!

*hugs you tight*

[julchen11.livejournal.com]

Thank you, sweetheart! Thank you ever so much for being here.
*hugs you back*

[lily-the-hobbit.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry, dear.

*tight hugs*

[julchen11.livejournal.com]

Thank you, lovey.
*hugs you back*

[shirebound]

She had a good life here at our home for 10 years
The rest of my cats ... are sitting here right now, purring and snuggling.
No pain anymore for Minnie, now she rests in peace and finally this counts.
I'll never forget her, she'll always live in my heart.
I would do everything again. No doubt.
Because they all are worth it.

Dear one, you are a precious soul. I'm sending you and kittie-family lots of love and snuggles.

*hugs you a lot*

[julchen11.livejournal.com]

Thank you, little one. It's good to know you around.
*hugs you back tightly*

[aprilkat.livejournal.com]

It is hard to lose a beloved kitty. But she has blessed you and was blessed by your love all those years, which is wonderful.

*hugs*

[julchen11.livejournal.com]

"It is hard to lose a bloved kitty."
That's so true, but I know it was the best for her.
Thank you my dear!
*hugs you right back*

[majblomma2000.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry for you, love!!

It's always so hard to do this.
Rest in Peace, Minnie!! ♥
*hugs you so tight*

[julchen11.livejournal.com]

It feels wonderful to know you around, dearest. Thank you so much.
*hugs you back again and again*

[belleferret.livejournal.com]

Dearest Julchen, you know my heart is with you in your loss. Oh but how much you gained by loving Minnie, and her loving you!

*warmest of hugs*

[julchen11.livejournal.com]

Thank you my dear Belle! Minnie was a wonderful and very special cat.
*hugs you right back*

[ink-gypsy.livejournal.com]

Dearest Julchen, I am so sorry for your loss. As someone who's lost cats, I know just what you're going through, and no matter how many times you go through it, it never gets any easier.

At least you can comfort yourself with the knowledge that Minnie's pain is over, and be proud of the good life you gave her after she was mistreated by others. My thoughts are with you both. *hugs*

[julchen11.livejournal.com]

"At least you can comfort yourself with the knowledge that Minnie's pain is over, and be proud of the good life you gave her after she was mistreated by others"

Thank you my dear for your lovely words, thank you ever so much.
*hugs you back*

[keye.livejournal.com]

Oh sweetie, I'm so sorry. *warm, comfy hugs for you* To have to go through that five times in one year is just so sad, but it's so good hearted of you to do it. I currently have ten cats myself, and I know exactly how it is. ♥

[julchen11.livejournal.com]

it's never easy and I'll never get used to it, that's true. But so is life. Thank you, dearest for your lovely words.
*hugs you back*

[claudia603.livejournal.com]

Oh, sweet Minnie! *hugs you so much* It's never easy, no matter how old the pet.

[julchen11.livejournal.com]

*hugs you back* Thank you Claudia

[random-fandom.livejournal.com]

*hugs you again*

You are so strong, Judith. All your babbies love you for the time and care you give them and I know she like the others, was thankful to have a home like yours to live in during their final years.

[julchen11.livejournal.com]

Thank you my dear for always being here to me, it was very comforting to talk to you yesterday. You know how much it means to me.
Love and kisses
Judith

[starlit-woods.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry Judith! *hugs you gently* I know how hard it is. My brother's cat passed away in the same kind of way, we didn't even know she had cancer until the day she died. She spent the morning curled up on his lap purring and we took her to the vets and when we came back there later that afternoon to put her to sleep, she'd already passed away. They never leave us though, their spirits stay with us and I know Minnie must adore you for all the love and cuddles and fuss you've given her. I know she's happy now. *hugs you tight and prays for Minnie*

Cat Poem

They will not go quietly,
the cats who've shared our lives.
In subtle ways they let us know
their spirit still survives.

Old habits still make us think
we hear a meow at the door.
Or step back when we drop
a tasty morsel on the floor.

Our feet still go around the place
the food dish used to be,
And, sometimes, coming home at night,
we miss them terribly.

And although time may bring new friends
and a new food dish to fill,
That one place in our hearts
belongs to them. . . and always will.

- by Linda Barnes

[julchen11.livejournal.com]

My dear little one! Thank you so much, I'm very touched.
What a wonderful poem

"Old habits still make us think
we hear a meow at the door.
Or step back when we drop
a tasty morsel on the floor."

That's so true.

You're a wonderful friend! Thank you, lovey!

Love and kisses
Julchen

[mechtild.livejournal.com]

Boy, have you been hit hard this year, Julchen! Another kitty gone. I know, it was time, but it's difficult. You are a wonderful, wonderful cat owner. Your kitties are so lucky to have you.

[julchen11.livejournal.com]

Thank you my dear Mechtild for your comforting words, you know how much it means to me.

"Your kitties are so lucky to have you"

I'm the lucky one to have my cats
*huggles*

[elandae.livejournal.com]

Aw, I'm so sorry to hear that. But like you said, she had a great life with you and she's not suffering. And as much as it hurts to lose her, it's good that she's not in pain. *hugs you*

[julchen11.livejournal.com]

No pain anymore and this alone counts. Thank you my dear for your lovely words *hugs you back*

[elderberrywine.livejournal.com]

So very sorry to hear - *hugs you tight*

But I know that your kitties have wonderfully happy lives, and they know that they are well-loved up until the last. And really, that is the greatest gift you can give them.

*goes to give my two a special hug*

[julchen11.livejournal.com]

*pets your kitties*
*hugs you and your kitties*
Thank you my dear EBW, it's wonderful to know you around.

[periantari.livejournal.com]

i'm so sorry about your loss! i know you love your cats. May Minnie rest in peace. ♥

I'll never forget her, she'll always live in my heart.
you couldn't have said it better, dear~

::hugsyoutightly::

[julchen11.livejournal.com]

Oh dearie, I'm feeling so much better now with wonderful friends around. I love my Minnie, I know she had a good life here.
*hugs you very very tight*
Hope you are ok, hun?

[periantari.livejournal.com]

i'm ok at the moment... pretty mood-swingy but i'm always glad to hear from you. :) Thanks fro the email too. :) :hugs: ♥

[slightlytookish]

*hugs you tight*

[julchen11.livejournal.com]

*hugs you back*

[sayhello.livejournal.com]

((((((((((((Julchen)))))))))))

((((((((Julchen's cats))))))))

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[julchen11.livejournal.com]

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[shoesparks.livejournal.com]

*hugs and more hugs*

[julchen11.livejournal.com]

Thank you my dear, I'm glad you are here
*hugs you back tightly*

[aredhelebenesse.livejournal.com]

Oh dear! It makes me so sad though I know it shouldn't. It's so hard to loose someone you love, even if you know it's the very best way to go on for them. Minnie has joint her friends in heaven and that's a wonderful way to be. All the same we hoped she would survive still for a time. I wish I had some more comforting words for you right now.
*holds you close and doesn't let go*
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[julchen11.livejournal.com]

Thank you my dear for your very comforting and lovely words, you know how much this means to me.
*snuggles closer*

[whiteling.livejournal.com]

Oh no.
I'm so sorry, Julchen! I'll be thinking of you and your cats.

*big and warm hug*

[julchen11.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad to see you my dear, missed you. I hope you are dong well.
Thank you, sweetie, for being here
*hugs you back very very tight*

[i-o-r-h-a-e-l.livejournal.com]

Gods. I'm very sorry to hear that.

*hugs you*

[julchen11.livejournal.com]

It was very hard but I'm feeling much much better now. Thank you, lovey!
*hugs you right back*

[chaos--chan.livejournal.com]

I am sorry but at last she had a long happy live.*hug*

[julchen11.livejournal.com]

That's so true my dear. It's wonderful to see you, missed you a lot!
*hugs you right back*