Goodbye, sleept tight
09.15.2006I put Annie to sleep this afternoon. K8 & I drove to the vet to hear the final prognosis. At that point, her liver (and other internal organs) had almost ceased to function. We're still not completely sure, but it looks like she suddenly (and quickly) developed at least one kind of cancer.
We'd discussed the possibility of bringing her home one last evening, let her run around in the back yard. She's always been an indoor cat, always skittish of the outdoors. But, sick as she was, about two weeks ago she ventured outside. I let her roam around the yard, then she sat outside w/ me for a bit. I was hoping to give her one last romp on real grass, before one last night in bed w/ me. Just like most of the past six years.
But it was clear she wasn't going to romp in the grass. And she seemed to be in considerable pain. So I decided it was time to let her go. It was quick, just a twitch of the nose. And she was gone.
I know several of you met her along the way. She seemed to enjoy everyone's company, and most everyone enjoyed hers. I think Sophie already misses her. I know I do.
Sleep tight. Annie (b. 8 June 2000; d. 15 September 2006).
Posted by Miguel at 11:55 PM
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sorry for your loss, Miguel. I'm sure annie is in kitty cat heaven romping in the grass and eating little bugs.
Posted by: erin m at September 16, 2006 10:05 AM
so sad! she was such a sweet cat. i always loved seeing her.
Posted by: alison at September 16, 2006 11:29 AM
heartfelt condolences about Annie going to kitty heaven. i lost my first dog-companion last month, and know the grief that is involved with the passing of our special friends.
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at September 16, 2006 12:40 PM
I'm sorry to hear about Annie, she was a pretty great cat.
Posted by: nik at September 16, 2006 05:05 PM
sorry to hear about Annie bro...
Posted by: sam at September 16, 2006 08:28 PM
... I didn't read your blog until today. I'm sorry to hear about Annie, she was a great friend.
Posted by: Andres at September 17, 2006 09:46 AM
:(
Sorry to hear about Annie.
Posted by: bay at September 17, 2006 06:53 PM
I have an 18 year old cat and I know it will happen at some point. Poor kitty...I feel for you.
Posted by: Holly K at September 17, 2006 08:53 PM
sorry,MIguel. She will be a loss to you, but no longer in pain. You did your best and gave her a wonderful home and life!
Today marks two years since the passing of Abuelito. We went to the cemetery yesterday and then out of town today to a quinta in Saavedra. Abuelita is still often sad, but it is the same. There is a time to let go.
Posted by: mom at September 17, 2006 09:21 PM
We will miss her too, I prayed for her to get better... but I know she is happier now. You're in our thoughts
Posted by: saloumeh at September 17, 2006 10:35 PM
Sorry for your loss..
Posted by: eduardo at September 18, 2006 12:52 AM
thank you for emailing mark to let us know. i don't really know what to say except i'm sorry and i know you did the right thing. we know how much you loved her and can't thank you enough for giving her a great life.
Posted by: hillary at September 18, 2006 05:32 PM
Sorry to hear about Annie. I know from experience that cats haev a way of working themselves into your heart and becoming members of the family.
Posted by: tom at September 20, 2006 07:43 PM
Damn. Sorry, man.
Posted by: j.scott barnard at September 22, 2006 02:24 PM
Oh, Miguel, I'm so sorry. :(
Posted by: kathleen at September 23, 2006 03:25 AM
I'm really sorry to hear the news, Miguel.
Posted by: brian at September 30, 2006 10:13 AM
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