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Jun 27, 2011, 05:07 PM
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If you read my other post, you know I had to put our cat, Ladybug, to sleep this morning. Her kidneys had failed. We had her for 17 years. It was especially hard b/c hubby is out of town. Thanks to each of you at PC who has been so supportive. More compassionate than my in-person friends. Thank you.
This is a little poem I wrote to her a few years ago, and I thought it was a nice way to say goodbye ...  Pink Padded Paws There is a kitty cat we know, A pretty little calico. She loves to flirt; she’s hard to get. It’s touch-and-go to pet her, yet Her coat’s so soft, we have to try. Who can resist those golden eyes? Her long back legs do compensate For lack of tail, and so her gait Looks more like rabbit than like cat. She hips and hops—just fancy that. Pink padded paws take off in dance. Those paper balls don’t stand a chance. For all the food she loves to eat, She’s quite the light one on her feet. She zips and flies through our abode; How fast she moves, for such a load! Quick change of pace; she stops to rest: All four feet up; that way is best. Her tongue pokes out ‘tween nose and chin. Sometimes she fails to pull it in, Especially to concentrate. (You know, great minds all share this trait.) With that same tongue, she likes to drink, A trickle running from the sink. But when it’s finally time to sleep, Between the covers she will creep, So safe and warm, content and plump, Disguised except for just a lump. Forever at our hearts she’ll tug. We fondly call her, Ladybug. |
 (JD), arcangel, dragonfly2, Fresia, iamspecial, lynn P., Night*Blossum, pachyderm, Rohag, sundog
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#2
Jun 27, 2011, 05:58 PM
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Hugs to you for your loss
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Jun 27, 2011, 06:16 PM
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Peace, Ladybug.
 Peace, Beauty From Despair.
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Jun 27, 2011, 06:21 PM
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wow i'm so sorry....sending loads of hugs and that was a beautiful poem to your cat....its really good...thank you for sharing it with us
s and special
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Jun 27, 2011, 06:28 PM
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I'm so sorry! I understand how hard it is to lose a cat you have had for so long. They truly are part of the family.
the poem is absolutely beautiful.
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Jun 27, 2011, 07:19 PM
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Hugs from me and my gang.
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Proud "Mommy" to 3 cats: Nina (my grumpy old lady), Mooch (my faithful companion) and Patches (AKA Crash: my interior designer) and to 2 Russian Tortoises Boris (my socialite) and Sonya (my shy "kid"). Love them all!
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Jun 27, 2011, 07:50 PM
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Awww, she is beautiful
 Such a hard thing to have to do, anytime. But from the way you described her, I think it was a very compassionate act and I picture her resting peacefully, comfortably, and beautifully now. My heartfelt sympathy for your loss. So hard... |
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Jun 27, 2011, 08:13 PM
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What a beautiful poem and a beautiful picture and a wonderful kitty. I'm so very sorry for your loss (((((((((Beauty)))))))))))))))
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Jun 27, 2011, 08:44 PM
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R.I.P
Sorry for your loss.
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Jun 27, 2011, 08:48 PM
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I'm sorry for your loss ((Beauty From Despair)).
You wrote such a lovely heart felt poem and I can feel the love you had for her. She was a beauty and I love the photo of her in the sink - fits her perfectly. Remember her fondly and RIP Ladybug.
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Jun 27, 2011, 08:55 PM
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Forever at our hearts she’ll tug.
We fondly call her, Ladybug. [/quote] I'm so sorry for your loss of Ladybug. May she live in your hearts forever .
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Jun 28, 2011, 06:36 AM
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((((((((((BFD)))))))))))
So sorry for your loss. It is a really lovely poem and a fabulous picture, both to treasure with your memories of one so clearly loved. Sending big hugs.
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Jun 28, 2011, 08:26 AM
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My heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you. I wish I had the energy to thank you individually, but you have lightened my heart and my burden. Yesterday was awful, but today is a little better. I know I will heal with time. Compassion means everything when you're hurting and I thank you for it.
Love, Beauty
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Jun 28, 2011, 08:55 AM
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I'm sooo sorry for your loss. Please know this is the greatest and most compassionate gift you can give to Ladybug.
Sitting with you
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Jun 28, 2011, 08:31 PM
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I'm very sorry to hear this sad news Beauty. I have been through this experience and I know how sad it is. I hope you can find some comfort in the fact that you gave Ladybug a long, happy life.
Thea |
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Jun 29, 2011, 02:03 AM
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You made the right move, can't do much about kidney failure.
RIP cat. |
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Jun 29, 2011, 04:18 AM
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Thinking of you today, Beauty, and the loss of Ladybug
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Jun 29, 2011, 05:25 AM
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So sorry for your loss...losing a pet is devastating.
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Jun 29, 2011, 05:42 AM
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sorry for your loss
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Jun 29, 2011, 11:02 AM
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((((((((((((((((Beauty))))))))))))))) You know that I'm thinking of you........hugs........grey
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Jul 02, 2011, 05:44 AM
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I am sorry for your loss Beauty From Despair!
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