Smudge was my neighbor’s cat but I loved her as my own. She was a sweet friendly loyal companion who was taken too soon (at the age of 8) by kidney disease. She fought it valiantly for months but in the end it was just too much for her and we had to let her go.
Her Mom Paula took the best care of her. Smudge couldn’t have asked for a better Mom. I always said Smudge had a lot of spunk and she had it right up until the end. Although Smudge was only in my life for a year I will always remember her. Being present as she was put to sleep was very painful but it’s actually helping me to finally deal with another very painful time in my life..putting my own dog to sleep 10 years ago. I have felt a lot of guilt about that but I think I’m finally coming to terms with it. Smudge helped me do that.
I know she’s at peace now (they both are) and that’s the good part of all of this. Smudge and my dog Sabrina are happily playing together in Heavean (of course it has to be there because there could have been no peaceful coexistence between them here on earth!!)
Smudge will be missed.
I love you Smudgey.
Be happy.
Love
Your neighbor and friend
Suzanne