Monday, March 14, 2011

Rainbow Bridge - Miss Kitty

Miss Kitty was rescued about 16 years ago by my mom and my brother David.  She was always David's cat but she lived at my mom & dad's house.  First because he went to college, then because she didn't like anyone but David and heaven forbid there were other animals in the house!!  Miss Kitty was a feral cat rescued from underneath an old school building.  But my family has an excellent track record in rescuing feral cats.  It took many years before Miss Kitty would let anyone but David touch her.  Then it was just mom... then dad.  Oddly enough, she would come to me and my children... and once we married, my husband.  This rather shocked my mom since Miss Kitty didn't take to anyone else.  She was a long-hair black and white.  I have no pictures of her.  For the last six months or so she has spent most of her time on her pillow in front of the living room heater or on her soft throw rug on the couch.  She's been eating special food that had to be served in a particular way in a particular dish.

Since Christmas I've watched this beauty deteriorate.  Beginning to look like an old cat but still content so long as her people were there to serve her and give her the Proper Attention™ she deserved.  She spent a lot more time at the vets.  Last week she saw the vet four times and was diagnosed with kidney failure.  We all knew it was time to make sure that she was comfortable.  My brother went to have dinner with my parents, actually to visit his cat, Miss Kitty.  She had a good weekend but this morning she experienced seizures.  Mom called the vet to change her appointment from one to help her be comfortable to one to help her cross the Bridge.  Miss Kitty passed away in my mother's arms at the vet's office before her first shot.  She will be cremated and her ashes scattered over a farm that does that per David & my parents wishes.  My parents do not plan to get another cat.  Mom turned 69 this year and they want to travel.  It will be easier on them without having a furbaby at home to worry about.  But the house feels empty.  They haven't had a home without a cat since they were married when I was 11 (dad is mom's 2nd husband).  Their first cats were Elizabeth & Mittens, my late grandparents (actually my Aunt Susan's, see a trend here?) cat Gwenivere's last kittens.  Only two in the litter and we just had to have both.  I've lost furbabies over the years.  My parents, my brother have as well.  Every loss is like a hole in your heart.  But even though she was shy, she was beautiful.  And she leaves behind a small black and white hole.  Which explains why Star is trilling at me, trying to make me feel better.  Thanks for listening.

Kat

PS Corwyn just reminded me that Miss Kitty was 18 years old.

15 comments:

  1. Soar High Miss Kitty.

    Purrs and headbutts,

    Molly
    Shadow
    Trooder
    Mooch

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  2. It is so hard to lose a beloved member of the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

    Boots, Ozzie & Brenda

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  3. We are sorry for the loss of Miss Kitty. We send you our comforting purrs.

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  4. Purrs and universal Light to your family on Miss Kitty's passing. We're glad she had a long and happy life.

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  5. Sometimes it hurts a little more to lose those that you had to work to find their love. We know she will be missed and send you purrs and kitty kisses....

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  6. Please pass on our condolences to your parents. It is always so hard to lose a long-time and much-loved companion.

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  7. So Sorry for the loss of Miss Kitty. I send you soft purrs to comfort you with hugs and love.
    xoxox

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  8. Miss Kitty may have had a bad start, but she ended up in the right place with good people. We're purring for you in this time of loss.

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  9. I am so sorry about Miss Kitty.
    She was a special cat and she had a special place your heart. Our deepest purrs to your family.

    purrin
    xoxox

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  10. We are so sorry to hear about Miss Kitty and for your loss!

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  11. We are sorry to hear that Miss Kitty has gone to the Bridge.

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  12. I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of Miss Kitty. Sending lots of love and purrs your way.

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  13. Rainbow Bridge has another happy soul tonight. Condolences to Mom and Dad, You, and the entire family.

    Lisa and Roy
    Buddy Bear
    MikiCato
    Miss Princess
    Tegar
    Smokey
    Rowdy

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  14. Oh I did not see this, neither did mommy. I am so sorry..it is such a tragedy when our fur family flies away. I remember the pain..it is exquisite. Love and hugs.

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  15. Thank you to everyone. I went by my mom's house after my endoscopy to pick up some of Miss Kitty's things. We now have her cat carrier and used her left-over Pernicious Flea meds (just in time for Pernicious Flea season!). We also got two kitty litters & scoops which we'll put about the house & ::crossing paws:: hope will help with the spraying problem (did anyone else watch 'Must Love Cats' on Animal Planet last night?).

    There was an emptiness to mom & dad's house but we all knew that it was time. She was well-loved all her life. Pampered and petted and now happily chasing things in sunny fields.

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