“You’ll know when it’s time to say goodbye, you’ll know it in your heart”. The words of David my friend and vet have hung in the air for six weeks now. I worried that I wouldn’t know, that I would hang on to my little friend and cause her to suffer, I worried that I would say goodbye too soon.
Yesterday I knew.
For the first time she didn’t try to eat. She looked at the food and sighed.
There was no tempting her with treats.
She was telling me in her own way that she had had enough.
My heart went out to her and David was right, I just knew it was time.
A cozy afternoon by the fire so Idgy could say goodbye when she got home from school. Then the dreadful journey to finally say goodbye. A journey at once too fast and also too slow. Time slipping away. Precious moments. Make the drive last forever so I don’t have to say goodbye. Make it soon so my heart can stand the pain.
Hugs, kisses, words whispered into soft and comforting fur. Love, love as I look into her eyes one last time and hold her as she fades from life.
Darling Baby, you were the most beautiful cat I had ever seen.
You were a joy and treasure to have.
You were a gift from God.
You were peace and tranquility, always calm always the lady.
Never a hiss and never a scratch.
You came to us as a rescue cat from an old lady who had to move and couldn’t take you with her.
You had been a show cat and came with a bag full of Championship rosettes.
Proof of a beauty that needed to ribbons.
You stole our hearts with your joyfull and quiet nature.
You were love and comfort, fun and friendship.
You know in your heart when it’s time to say goodbye.
I will miss you forever and love you just as long.
Karon x
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Oh Karon….so so sorry. I am crying here for you and for Baby….. Blessings, L x
Tears are also in my eyes, what can i say? cherish the good times, much love, Daisy xx
My heart goes out to you and Idgy. Our pets are like our children and I know your hearts are breaking. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and I am sharing your tears. You have so many beautiful memories and all those wonderful pictures so Baby will never be completely gone. Cherish all that you have. Betty
What everyone else said above.
I am so sad for you, having been in that place myself not so long ago. You did the right thing for Baby. Such a beautiful cat and wonderful companion to you and Idgy for many years. I feel your heartache and I will miss news of Baby in your blog but I will look at her photos from time to time because she always intrigued me with that big round serene face. Warm hugs to you and Idgy, Karon. Love, Susan xxxx
Dear Karon, I’m so sorry. Sending hugs to you and Idgy,
Love
Paivi
I cried when I read this. I know how you feel, Karon. It is so difficult to let them go. We had to put our Shar Pei to sleep in January. She had cancer and just went so fast. Everyday day I think of that sweet little girl. She was so precious. My thoughts are with you and Idgy. I am so sorry for your loss.
Patti xxoo
She had what so many other cats deserve, a wonderful home, with wonderful humans who loved her to bits.
I’m so sorry you’ve had to say goodbye to Baby, but she will live in your hearts forever.
Sue xx
My throat aches as I try to hold back the tears. She was beautiful and very lucky to be in your life as well as you were in hers. You were very kind and very brave to put her out of her suffering no matter how painful it was for you to do. x
So sad to hear this. Remember the happy times with her though.
I’ve got a huge lump in my throat because I know how you feel. Today you proved you are a true animal lover, not just a sentimental fool. We still cry though, don’t we? (((hugs)))
Dear Karon and Idgy, I’m heartbroken for you both. Reading this post was so hard to do as I know how very much Baby was loved and saying your last goodbye impossible to do. You are both in my thoughts♥♥ Linda xxx