If you aren't a pet owner, this post will probably seem silly to you...but I am grieving tonight the loss of one of my three cats. He was the first cat I've had since I was a little girl. We adopted him 8 years ago when he had wandered into a friend's garage. She already had 2 cats, and they didn't get along well with this new one, so I agreed to take him. We named him Shadow...a beautiful grey long haired cat. He was so striking that I couldn't believe he was a stray. His fur was silken and he was very proud...I would call him "King Cat" because he always acted as if he were royalty. So loving at times of his choosing, but aloof and independent too.
He was so smart, if we were asleep and he wanted to go out, he would stand on the dresser and push the bottles of my perfume off, one by one to get our attention. Or he would go over to the answering machine and press the button to make it beep until we got up and let him outside.
I know it will take some time for the sadness I feel to subside...he was a good friend. When we would pull into the driveway, he'd roll over on his back and stretch out...showing us he was happy we were home. In the wintertime, he always would keep our feet warm in bed.
I miss him...Sleep peacefully tonight Shadow without pain!
2 comments:
My heart aches for each of you and also Ranger and Muffin as I know how sad this time is losing Shadow. Love M
What a lovely yet sad tribute for a lovely pet. The pictures are so wonderful, thank you for sharing. Love, M
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