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Marthe48

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Fri May 31, 2024, 06:28 AM May 2024

My old kitty passed away last night [View all]

Last edited Fri May 31, 2024, 09:28 AM - Edit history (1)

She had gotten sick at Christmas, and while she got better, she was not as good as she had been. On Sunday, she started a rapid decline, and I knew she wasn't going to pull out of it this time. She was about 20 years old. She was always a good cat, not affectionate, but very sociable and got along with any pets who came to the house. She was a lot of fun. She loved boxes, baskets, punch bowls, bags. It really was 'if she fit, she'd sit.' We took some great shots of Kitty in the _____. She is the last of that generation of kitties. They all lived long lives. I'm taking a break from having pets for the first time in 20 some years. All of our pets have come to us as strays, and I'll rely on chance again. In the meantime, I'll adjust to a pet free home, and take the time I need to get used to a daily routine with big holes in it. Thanks for reading.

I put a picture of her on Imgur: https://imgur.com/a/240ndq7

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So sorry to hear, don't know what I would do without my kitties Walleye May 2024 #1
So sorry EYESORE 9001 May 2024 #2
I want to do some visiting Marthe48 May 2024 #7
The lady who had served as foster mom was phenomenal EYESORE 9001 May 2024 #8
You are a wonderful cat mom rockbluff botanist May 2024 #3
My sympathies to you. Our pets are our family. Each loss is painful, but they live forever in our hearts. scarletlib May 2024 #4
I'm so sorry for your loss.nt Phoenix61 May 2024 #5
I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved kitty. CottonBear May 2024 #6
Without you, she wouldnt have had 20 years of being safe and mattering in Karadeniz May 2024 #9
I'm so sorry to hear this, Marthe Diamond_Dog May 2024 #10
Sounds like she had the good fortune to live with you. So sorry she had to leave and japple May 2024 #11
My heart goes out to you. Twenty years is a long cat life, she was lucky to spend them with Ziggysmom May 2024 #12
I'm going to take a break from caring Marthe48 May 2024 #17
I'm so sorry. I do wish they could live as long as humans, but 20 years is a long time! CousinIT May 2024 #13
She was healthy and active up until the end of Dec Marthe48 May 2024 #39
... CousinIT May 2024 #44
Lady Bast, please take Your little one gently home in Your loving arms, niyad May 2024 #14
I'm so sorry for your loss EverHopeful May 2024 #15
I understand. Sending hugs and love. Oopsie Daisy May 2024 #16
So sorry JudyM May 2024 #18
My kids have pets and they are like my grand babies. tavernier May 2024 #19
When my grand dog died earlier this year Marthe48 May 2024 #30
My heart goes out to you. Having a cherished pet pass on leaves a big hole in your heart. Fla Dem May 2024 #20
I'm sorry for your loss. area51 May 2024 #21
So sorry for your loss Klondike Kat May 2024 #22
I'm sorry for your loss Marthe48 May 2024 #32
My condolences to you. 20 years is a long time to be sinkingfeeling May 2024 #23
I am sorry for your loss Lulu KC May 2024 #24
I am so very sorry for your loss. StarryNite May 2024 #25
I'm so sorry! GPV May 2024 #26
martha48 jtb653 May 2024 #27
Hugs Marthe48 Duncanpup May 2024 #28
Oh no Katcat May 2024 #29
I'm so sorry cate94 May 2024 #31
Holding you in my heart. They are such a part of our lives, it's a devastating loss. n/t TygrBright May 2024 #33
More hugs from here, Marthe48. calimary May 2024 #34
Thank you for your kind words Marthe48 May 2024 #36
When it's the right time... radical noodle May 2024 #35
Yep. calimary May 2024 #38
I'm so sorry for your loss. COL Mustard May 2024 #37
... ck4829 May 2024 #40
So sorry to hear you lost a friend and member of your family coprolite May 2024 #41
💐😔 blm May 2024 #42
I'm so very very sorry 😿 benfranklin1776 May 2024 #43
So sorry Marthe, kozar May 2024 #45
Thank you, Koz Marthe48 May 2024 #47
So sorry, kozar May 2024 #46
I'm sorry for the loss of your old kitty! Ocelot II May 2024 #48
Sorry for your loss - TBF May 2024 #49
What a pretty kitty wryter2000 May 2024 #50
I am very sorry for your loss...a cat is a 100% full member of a family who loves her/him. Jack-o-Lantern May 2024 #51
What a beautuful little girl! Is she sitting on a pizza box? niyad May 2024 #52
Yes Marthe48 Jun 2024 #56
awwwwww, that is just delightful about all the boxes, etc.! Had not ever niyad Jun 2024 #57
I'll upload it to Imgur-done Marthe48 Jun 2024 #58
Now that would be delightful!!! niyad Jun 2024 #59
I put a few pictures up Marthe48 Jun 2024 #60
awwwwww, I LOVE it! Clearly a much better use than mere punch! niyad Jun 2024 #61
What a beautiful cat! montanacowboy May 2024 #53
Such a pretty girl.... Bayard Jun 2024 #54
She was a beauty! Goddessartist Jun 2024 #55
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