Oh my faithful readers, how I feel I’ve let you down.
While I have been busy experimenting with new projects to share with you, it’s not the entire reason I’ve kept you waiting so long. The honest truth is that I’ve just been sad.
Sad for Clicquot, my feline companion of the last 11 years, who had to be put down after a week long struggle to survive the sudden onset of squamous cell carcinoma. We pet her sweet little head until the very last moments of her life.
While it happened quickly, and I suppose death is always a surprise when it happens, I knew each day of those eleven years just how lucky I was that she had chosen me. Through endless cross-country moves, she rarely left my side. Everywhere we lived, she made herself welcome in all the neighbor’s homes, but would still come running when I called to her. She was a stealth napper who would deny ever having crawled under the duvet for comfort, preferring to spend most of her time at your head, both asserting her dominance over you and endlessly grooming your hair.
She was the politest cat you ever did meet,
though she would drink from your water if she thought you weren’t looking.
Her favorite toy was a button on a string.
She liked to nuzzle.
She will be missed, and there is a tiny cat-sized hole left in our lives.
I promise to resume my postings soon, and appreciate your time and patience.
Love to you,
Sarah
Scooch, I am so sorry about your loss. Animals do play a big part in making our world a nicer place to be. I loved her name Clicquot, so unusual! Perhaps someday you can share how her name was picked for her. Thanks for sharing your story even though sad.
I’m sorry for your loss. I have two cats myself, one is eight and the other is one, and their names are Buttons and Slugger (Respectively). I hope you’ll feel better soon. Just remember she isn’t in pain anymore.
Sorry to hear about the loss of you friend. I was ten when I lost Boots and I have never cried so hard since.
Thanks Austin.
I’ve been away for a while – I’ll check into it!
best,
Sarah
To quote a famous philosopher, “Don’t cry because it is over, smile because it happened” Dr Seuss We need to cellebrate the happy years our pets have given us….
LV, Joyce
Our lives are as ephemeral as the autumn leaves. Rest in peace, Clicquot! My heart is saddened to learn of your passing. It was an honor and pleasure to have shared some adventures with you and your wet nose. To this day, I cannot pass the pull cord to a ceiling light without taking a few swats at it!
I wish you well on your journey, sweet kitty!
I just saw this comment now (I’ve been neglecting my bloggerly duties!)
Thanks GH, she was lucky to have known you too!