My sweet baby Skeletor passed away this morning. She is a lovely rescue kitty who likes to sleep against my chest when I sleep on my side. She also likes to just lie on her back in the middle of the floor, and to watch me cook. She goes apeshit for those Temptations treats. She loves Happy Panda Hour.
She is black and white, but has a weird little brown spot on her leg. She's so soft and funny.
When I make my hand look like a talon and flex my fingers, she comes running for a head scratch, but at the last minute she turns sideways and slams into me with her whole body. She's pretty sedate, but every once in awhile she goes nutsy, and tears around the house at approximately 30 miles an hour.
She doesn't like most people, but there is a handful of them that she's pretty attached to. IF there are two people in bed, she likes to crawl between them in the mornings.
My big dog defers to her always, sometimes sleeping pathetically on a kitty bed, while she lounges on his. She likes to lie across his chew toys, or stand near his food dish while he paces and whines, but never challenges her.
I feel good about being a good mom to my kitty. I feel happy about all the time we spent together, and all the cuddling we did. I feel good about the fact that I could take her from a shelter, and give her a happy, warm place to live. And I feel good about spending the last month making her as comfortable as possible, and nursing her carefully on bad days.
I miss my pretty kitty girl.
I was sad the next morning to not have to break up a kitty slap match at breakfast.
I am so warmed though, by the outpouring of love from family, friends, and strangers. Thank you, everyone. I am so fortunate to have such loving people in my life.
So sorry to hear about your cat. Losing a pet is so rough. She definitely was a pretty kitty. :-)
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DeleteI know this is late, but I am so sorry to hear of Skeletor's passing. What a girl she must have been! She was clearly a wonderful friend with a fierce name. :) Wishing you lots of love and comfort.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. It's oddly timely. I got word today that her ashes have been prepared and that I should pick them up. I was stuck late at work, so I called the vet to make arrangements for later this week, and burst into tears on the phone.
DeleteIt's very comforting that people commented last night and today about her.
She was certainly fierce! She ruled this house with an iron fist and none of the other furry friends dared to defy her.
I'm late on this, but I am so sorry to hear of Skeletor's passing. What a girl she must have been! Clearly she was a wonderful friend with an awesome, fierce name. :) Wishing you lots of love and comfort.
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