My daughter said you can't pick favorites and I told her - with cats you can. Jakie was everyone's favorite. She was the one I could tell anyone - she's the friendly one, you can pet her, no worries. She would go to anyone and happily accept their affection and settle comfortably in their laps. She was a sweetheart for sure.
18 years old - she lived a good, long life.
My daughter Dani and son-in-law Dan were with me and we were all a mess of tears and tissues, struggling to say goodbye, knowing it was the right thing to do - yet not wanting to do it. It was so very difficult for us but for Jakie? Her passing was quiet and gentle and she went with the dignity she deserved. There will be no more discomfort for my pretty green-eyed girl.Rest well my little Jakie, we love you still and will miss you always.
She always greeted me with a loud Hello. I will miss that. You gave her many years of great care honey where many would have given up, you did well by her and by all the kitty's. Looking at that clay footprint I didn't know Jackie was a south paw. :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you Honey. I did my best but I really miss her.
DeleteIt's always hard to let go, but you did what was right for Jackie. Sorry for your loss, but try to remember the joy she gave you and know that she is at rest.
ReplyDeleteOh it was so hard but it was time. Thanks Tonya.
DeleteShooting me memories of carrying our 18 year old Binker to the vet with the same thing. I held her as tight as I could thinking she was going to be in pain leaving us. I'm so sorry Betty-Jo, it is hard.
ReplyDeleteI can only hope you feel better soon.
Now, I have guests coming down for breakfast, I'm full of tears, not just little ones and I have to step out of my office and face them. I'll be back to check in on you, hugs
Oh yours was 18 too! I'm sorry you've never gotten another cat though. They're all different and they all manage to work their way into your heart.
DeleteIt's all quite selfish on my part, I just miss her.
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