My cat Sara had to be put to sleep on Monday.
I didn't even get to say goodbye.
I am so unbearably sad,
and I can't even find a good picture to post
of her in remembrance.
She was a beautiful black cat,
with just a white tuxedo triangle under her chin.
Born on leap year day,
she would have been 12 next month.
Sweet dreams, Sara dear.
I hope you have a nice warm
radiator
in kitty heaven.
I'm so sorry -- it's so sad to have to say good-bye to a beloved pet, and not being able to say good-bye is even worse. I'm crying for you . . .
Posted by: Wendy | January 26, 2005 at 07:38 AM
Oh Greta, I'm so sorry.
Posted by: Annie | January 26, 2005 at 08:02 AM
Thinking of you, sweetie. Give Sandy a big hug and know that you gave Sara a wonderful home. xxoo
Posted by: Kim | January 26, 2005 at 08:09 AM
Thinking of you too. So sorry.
Posted by: Wendy G | January 26, 2005 at 08:22 AM
May there be a kitty heaven.
Posted by: claudia | January 26, 2005 at 08:52 AM
My heart breaks for you Greta, I'm so so sorry.
Posted by: Brenda | January 26, 2005 at 10:10 AM
Oh, how sad. I'm so sorry. Give Sandy an extra snuggle.
Posted by: Jane | January 26, 2005 at 10:40 AM
Oh Greta - our family just went through this at Christmas with Nemo. I'm SO sorry. I know Sandy will help console you. Thinking of you.
Posted by: Lillium | January 26, 2005 at 10:45 AM
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss.
I, too, have a Saracat who will be 14 in May. Some nights I wake up in the middle of the night to make sure she's still breathing.
My heart goes out to you and your family.
Posted by: Michele | January 26, 2005 at 10:56 AM
I knew there was something. I almost called you yesterday, but the day was heavy with cares of my own and then it got late. Oh, dearest, I feel for you. I hope Sandy is giving you lots of comfort. Arms around you.
Posted by: Nathania | January 26, 2005 at 11:26 AM
I'm so sorry. This is so sad. I still cry about my sweetie Pebbles who died when I was in high school. HUGS!!!
Posted by: Mary-Heather | January 26, 2005 at 11:51 AM
I'm so sorry to hear about Sara...hugs to you.
Posted by: Annie | January 26, 2005 at 11:55 AM
awww...poor kitty!
You already know the cure! Sandy will guide you.
Debbie
Posted by: debbie | January 26, 2005 at 12:23 PM
I'm sorry. Its harder when you dont' get to say goodbye. Take care!
Posted by: Melissa | January 26, 2005 at 12:44 PM
Oh Greta dear, I'm so sorry, especially that you didn't get to say goodbye. Let Sandy Poodle and your birds comfort you...
Posted by: J Strizzy | January 26, 2005 at 01:06 PM
I'm so sorry, Greta. I've been there and it hurts. A lot. The only help I know is time, and perhaps another kitty. We're all thinking of you and sending hugs.
Posted by: Joan in Reno | January 26, 2005 at 02:18 PM
How very sad. No doubt, Sara is in kitty heaven missing you, but catching lots of toy mice. I hope your fond memories of her help your pain subside.
Posted by: Rossana | January 26, 2005 at 02:45 PM
Sorry for your loss, Greta, and so sorry that you didn't get to say goodbye. RIP SaraCat.
Posted by: Celia | January 26, 2005 at 03:23 PM
I'm so sorry Greta dear. :( I hope your other creatures give you lots of comfort right now.
Posted by: Sharlene | January 26, 2005 at 03:23 PM
{{{{{{Greta}}}}}}}} I'm so sorry :(
Posted by: Rebecca | January 26, 2005 at 03:50 PM
Thinking of ou -- please call if you need anything at all!
Posted by: Gina | January 26, 2005 at 06:03 PM
Oh no. How awful. I'm so sorry, Greta.
Posted by: Jessica | January 26, 2005 at 10:06 PM
Ohhhh, I'm so sorry . . . wish there were something I could say/do to help.
Posted by: chris | January 26, 2005 at 10:21 PM
Sorry for the loss of your furr kid.
Posted by: Tam | January 26, 2005 at 11:44 PM
Oh...I'm late to this post... Greta, I'm so sorry for your loss. *hugs*
Posted by: cari | January 27, 2005 at 11:50 PM
One of the things my cat taught me was that cats (and dogs) will look directly into your eyes. Your average person might not realize this, but a mother of a child with autism notices and thinks it's amazing.
Posted by: Laurie | January 29, 2005 at 12:18 AM
hugs, Greta. I'm sorry for your loss.
Posted by: sUsAn | January 29, 2005 at 09:09 AM
:'( I'm so sorry.
Posted by: Liz | January 29, 2005 at 09:50 AM
I'm so sorry. :(
Posted by: Rose | February 01, 2005 at 04:18 PM