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August 09, 2006
Missing Kathryn
Yesterday I had three cats. Now I have only two. That makes for a very bad day.
This morning started like any other. I got up at 7 am. The two cats who sleep in the bedroom followed me downstairs for breakfast. The one cat who had long since become too feeble to make it up the stairs was on the couch as usual. I picked her up and brought her into the kitchen like I do every morning.
Only this time, once I set her on the floor she went into convulsions and began foaming at the mouth. Then she was suddenly very still. We rushed her to the vet’s but she was already gone.
Poor Kathryn had been in such ill health for so long, you would think I’d be better prepared to lose her. But I’m not. It all happened so fast. She seemed normal, then five minutes later she was gone.
People have always said I was too attached to my cats. It’s probably true. But I can’t help it. And even today I wouldn’t change it.
I know that she’s in a better place and that she isn’t suffering, that she’s probably running around in heaven like she did when she was a kitten. But I still miss her. Several times today I thought I heard her meowing from another part of the house. It’s weird.
If any of you read my “Meeting of the Mages,” this was the fat, white cat who inspired that story.
Posted by Selena at August 9, 2006 05:26 PM
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Oh, Selena, I'm so sorry. :-(
I know a number of people have heard their cats in another part of the house after the cat has passed on. I think it might be like a sunset, where the sun dips below the horizon but you still see the light reflecting for a while.
**hugs** and prayers...
Posted by: Jane Lebak at August 9, 2006 07:18 PM
Thanks, Jane.
You're so sweet to post such kind words.
Posted by: Selena Thomason at August 9, 2006 07:42 PM