I am Bereft

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Clio Dec 1993 - Sept 11, 2008



My dear little cat Clio went in for dental surgery this morning, investigating some swelling in her mouth. When she was under anaesthetic, they discovered she had a massive tumour in her mouth. Late this afternoon, she was euthanized while I held her in my arms. Even if we'd found the tumour earlier, the outcome would have been the same.

I am in shock - there was I thinking "oh, poor Clio, an abscess tooth, but now she'll be so much better" and then... she's gone. I can't believe I'm not going to hear her lovely little chirrup of greeting again, or feel her little warm body curled up against me at night, or see her beautiful green eyes. I know you probably think I'm all about the dogs, but I loved my little Cliocat and I'm going to miss her, terribly.

Comments

[gillo]

My dear, I'm so very sorry. She lived a good life and was loved and cared for, facts which will become a comfort. Right now, not much will help. But {{{hugs}}}

[oursin.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry. Much sympathy.

[egretplume.livejournal.com]

Oh, I am so so sorry! My heart is breaking for you.

[owlfish]

Oh dear. How very sad you couldn't've had more time with her!

[wordweaverlynn.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry. She looks like a lovely cat.

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Thank you

[intertext.livejournal.com]

I might be there tomorrow. Somehow doing something useful seems better than sitting at home crying.
Just when I thought it was safe to go back to the vet... yes. It's hard to lose two friends in one year.

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Thank you

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Thank you

[intertext.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Thanks, Marri

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*big hugs* Thanks, Gill

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Thank you

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Thank you so much

[intertext.livejournal.com]

nearly 15 years, but I had hoped for longer, yes.

[tree_and_leaf]

I'm sorry - poor cat, and poor you.

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Thank you. She was.

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Thank you.

[a-d-medievalist.livejournal.com]

How awful. I'm so sorry, but glad you could hold her.

[the_rck]

My sympathy for your loss. ::hugs::

[chickenfeet2003.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry.

[lidocafe.livejournal.com]

Well, you decide. Don't feel any pressure. We all miss meetings, and for worse reasons too. If you're there, though, I promise not to say anything and thereby shatter your visage.

[intertext.livejournal.com]

Thank you - yes, it was good to be with her.

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thank you *hugs*

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thank you.

[kalquessa.livejournal.com]

Oh no! Oh, I'm so sorry to hear about this. *hugs*