For the first time in more than 21 years our house doesn't have any animals. Today Jackson the Cat crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
Hubby Tony called the vet and made an appointment to take him in this afternoon. Today we made sure that Jackson knew he was loved. He got as much extra attention as he wanted, and got to sleep when he had enough 'peopling'. When it was time to leave for the vet Jackson perked up and actually made a stink about going into his carrier. On the drive to the vet's office I opened the car sun roof so the fresh air could come in.
The vet and technicians were professional and compassionate, but it was a tough time. After the we left the office Tony and I went to a nearby park and walked around. Back at home, it was very strange to not have our orange and white friend greet us.
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I'm so sorry for your loss - Jackson was a beautiful cat.
ReplyDeleteThat is the truly hard part of owning animals. Our cat and dog are 10 years old. I dread the day. I've never been without a animal to dote on. Well we did go about a month and we were miserable. I went out and picked out a kitten to bring home. 6 months later we got a dog. They do tie us down, but the companionship and comedy relief they provide is priceless.
I've said for a couple of years that because of our travels to see the kids and grandkids it would be easier if we didn't have a cat (because we have to find sitters, etc). However, now that the day has come it will be interesting to see what happens.
DeleteSo very sorry -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for this big loss. Our animals are our family. It hurts just the same.
ReplyDeleteSomeone on Facebook posted that they're just very hairy family members. That made me smile.
DeleteSo sorry. He was certainly a handsome dude; love that orange. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteOf course I was partial, but I thought he was handsome too.
DeleteMy condolences. It's so hard to lose a beloved family pet. But I'm sure Jackson had the most wonderful life that any cat could have, thanks to you. Plus you gave him the final gift of not having to suffer unnecessarily.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
Deleteso sorry...he was gorgeous ! Dreading going through the same thing with our two cats.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry, Kathy. He was such a pretty cat and so very well loved. What a long life he had.
ReplyDeleteI think it's harder losing a pet than a people. Be free Jackson.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteArrrggghhh! It is so tough to lose an animal member of the family. We have had to part with so many in our lives and we swore we'd never get another after the last one. Then, six months later, we found he wasn't "the last one" and Sweetie-Pie came to live with us. My sincere condolences on the loss of your Jackson, Kathy.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteAh Jackson, what a nice life you have had. I'm so sorry Kathi, no matter their age, its hard to lose them.
ReplyDeleteHe was one pampered cat!
DeleteI'm sorry Kathy. It is so sad and hard to lose a pet.
ReplyDeleteIt's Judee from Gluten Free A-Z Blog
DeleteOh I'm so sorry. It's a great wrench to lose a much loved animal.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear your sad news.
ReplyDeleteGod bless, Kathy.
It is hard to lose a close pet. We lost the only cat we ever had a few years ago. I was very surprised at how much it affected me when he died.
ReplyDeleteI'm surprised, too.
DeleteSo sorry for your loss. He certainly led a charmed life and was much loved. As hard as it is to make that appointment, it is an act of love. It is okay to be sad.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteSorry for the loss of your 'orange and white' friend! May you find the strength to overcome the grief that comes with the loss!
ReplyDeleteEvery day is a bit better.
DeleteWell now you have donations for your nearby animal shelter (assuming some of Jackson's stuff is still usable, maybe unopened cat food?) I'm just trying to suggest a bright side to your down side. It's been many years since our family dog passed. Pets do bring joy. All the best for Jackson's family.
ReplyDeleteThank you. We had just stocked up at our local independent pet store, and they were nice enough to take it back (along with a 40-pound box of litter). However, I've gathered a large pile of cat stuff that will have to go somewhere.
DeleteAww I'm so sorry to hear this. He had a good long life! Both of our cats are 17 years old and I know the time is coming sooner than later.
ReplyDeleteJackson had a brother (Pepper) who crossed the bridge in 2019.
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