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My beautiful Sweetie passed from this world September 4,- 2006

Sweetie:

January, 1989 to September 4, 2006



After battling with chronic kidney disease for over a year, my precious Sweetie passed away this morning. The last few weeks had been really difficult due to a persistent urinary tract infection that made it hard for her to stand on her hind legs without falling down. She had been struggling with this illness, and this morning her whole being was affected in a way that I had never before seen. She was completely unable to stand and seemed to be unable to see anything. Her cries were loud and painful, until she could cry no more. We took her to the emergency veterinary clinic where she was euthanized. It was the only caring option left. My heart is so heavy with grief now. It hurts knowing that she will not be waiting for me when I come home. I won’t be greeted by her sweet purrs and her little joyful sounds. She won’t sleep next to me in my bed. Life will never be the same without her. Sweetie was my baby, full of affection with the sweetest personality ever. There will never be another kitty like her. I’ll miss everything about her so much.



In July, 1991 I adopted two adult cats whom I would rename Pumpkin and Sweetie. Sweetie was a kitty who had nothing but love in her heart. She was never aggressive and always loving. She earned her name from the start and lived up to it her whole life. I was driving Pumpkin and Sweetie home after adopting them. Pumpkin was obviously upset and scared. He meowed several times and looked at me with his big round eyes. Sweetie started to bathe him and nuzzled against him in an obvious effort to comfort him. He immediately calmed down, and I came to see how special Sweetie truly was. Even today when it seemed like she had no strength left, she managed to give me some love by rubbing her face against my hand. I lost Pumpkin last fall, which was extremely difficult to deal with. With Sweetie’s passing now, an important part of my life has ended forever.



I was fortunate to have Sweetie in my life for so long, but it was not nearly long enough. It never could have been. I will always remember her sweet nature and how she loved to sleep in the bed under the covers with me. She always wanted to be in the same room with me. She loved to follow me around and would always try to sneak out when the door was open to chew on grass. My love for her will never end. I wish that wherever she might be, that she experiences the same love and joy that she brought into my life.



Sweetie, I miss you more than I could ever tell you. I will always love you.