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chapter one

furst of all,

Thank you to everyone who has sent us messages of consolation. Also, thank you to CATSTER for making me a DOD!!!!
Let me tell you a little of what's happened. I went to sleep, with my banana, and it was the most delicious sleep ever, because I didn't have to have one eye half open for predators, victims, etc. I floated through some soft, fuzzy clouds and everything around me was in the most amazing colors that I couldn't appreciate when I was on Urth. As soon as I got to the CAT PLANET, I saw Ruff, and she looks pretty good- maybe she took off a few pounds. and her nose isn't running. Hi, Ruff!!!! So I'm all excited, but then some cat in a white coat says I have to fill out some forms for my intake interview with the GREAT COOKIE PUSS.
They're just conventional forms, like: Have you ever had measles, mumps, chicken pox, blurry vision, difficulty breathing, intestinal problems, scrofula, dropsy,allergies, psychiatric problems, dizziness, consumption- you know. And for the "Have you ever had surgery- if so, explain" part, I had to write "neutered", but the nurse said don't be embarrassed, because it saved me a lot of aggravation in later life. And for "Have you ever been hospitalized?", I had to put that yes, I was hospitalized for vomiting and explosive diarrhea when Woozle moved in.
Brother! Anyway, I guess I'll be seeing the Cat Planet queen soon, for placement. Meanwhile, there's so much tissue paper, and so many cardboard boxes, and so much catnip that I'm pleasantly high all the time.
So please stop crying, Gita! I'm really, really good- and I'm shiny and my teeth are white and everything! Little Woozle, you have a lot of responsibility now, so don't be a pest, and take care of the people who love you! I know you've never been alone a single day in your entire life, but you'll enjoy the privacy, and I happen to know that as soon as you get used to your Only Cat status, they'll rescue a "companion" for you . So take advantage of this time!
I love you all very, very much!!!!
More updates to come!
Peace,
SMUSHY

THANK YOU to all our friends

After my sonogram, I had a chest xray which showed that the lymphoma had spread to my chest, and that I soon wouldn't be able to breathe, and that my organs- my kidneys were already damaged- would fail, one after the other. I would live with constant fear of being trapped to take medicine and many traumatic trips to the vet for possibly invasive procedures and only temporary relief. Even if chemo were to debulk my tumors, I would be on a cocktail of drugs, and the quality of the remainder of my life would most certainly be compromised. After much tearful deliberation, Gita and Pita thought that I should gently cross the bridge, rather than surviving for what would probably be only a few more months of anxiety and discomfort before the inevitable. They held me and kissed me for nearly an hour in the doctor's office, and held me and kissed me while I was peacefully, painlessly, tenderly, and respectfully put to sleep by our very compassionate vet. I think this was a great mercy. I am glad to have left this world without pain and indignity, knowing how much I was loved. I had the luckiest , happiest , most beautiful life on earth a boy could have had- I was rescued when I was a very sick kitten and lived joyfully for 15 years with people who couldn't have cherished me more. . Now I am with my sister Ruff.
I know my earth family can't stop crying- it was so abrupt- but I will live on in infinite happy memories!
And Little Woozle, I don't think you'll miss me too much, since I stole all your treats, but when they rescue another kitty, be sure to let him into your heart.

with gratitude, love, peace and happiness to all my Catster friends,
SMUSHY

Deep sadness.

I have been diagnosed with lymphoma today. Gita is beyond consolation.We must decide what to do. I have had the most wonderful life and the most love a kitty could have.

Thank you to all of you who have been my friends.

all the kiity love on the planet,
smushy