Schnuffy died this morning after suffering from kidney failure. She'd been having problems for months but last Wednesday she took a decided turn for the worse. Ian and I spent the weekend with her, and it was sad to see her so changed from her usual self.
I know we said bad things about her at times over the last almost-five years---because there were lots of bad things to say about her---she was a kitty that came to us with "issues". But she had wonderful qualities also---it's hard to believe that a cat could love anyone more than Schnuffy loved me---and as Ian and I were saying on the way home from the vets this morning, she was a good cat for us--she was lucky have found us (because many would not have put up with her lesser qualities) but we were lucky to have found her as well.
I miss her.
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I've already responded by e-mail, but I wanted to add that though Schnuffy had her flaws, no one can deny that she was a deserving recipient of the caring that both you and Ian had shown her.
Yes, Schnuffy was a very well-loved cat who couldn't have asked for better parents. I truly enjoyed your stories of Schnuffy every day at work! You see, Schnuffy (even though I'm not fond of cats), had a little place in my life too!
Are Carolyn and I the only ones to extend our sympathies? Have you heard from our sibs or parents? I don't want to believe that I'm the only so sappy as to feel a little sad about Schnuffy.
I emailed and facebooked my sentiments - and even cried with Treetie a couple times on this. So no, Greg, you are not the only familial sap!
Greg, not to worry, you were not alone in your sappiness. About 20 people have expressed their sympathy through email or Facebook. So far, nobody has indicated that they will miss her except Ian and I, but people have been sorry for our loss. Considering that it was Schnuffy, that is about all one can hope for. I was just thinking yesterday that I have spent more time with Schnuffy in the last 4.75 years than with any other creature on the planet...she leaves a bit of a void. Thanks for your thoughts, it means a lot!!
Displays of grief are meaningless to me unless they are very loud, very annoying, and very public. That is why I am so moved by those gatherings in the Mid East where the woman are doing their high-pitched tongue-trill thing. I am obviously very sensitive to the raw emotions behind such displays.
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