Today my precious cat Jonah left us. My heart hurts so much, I can barely handle it. This all seems so unreal.
We got a call from the vet around noon saying his condition had deteriorated quite a bit. I knew this was going to be the end so I left work and rushed over to see him. He was not very responsive and was having a very hard time breathing.
It was so hard to see him that way but I knew we had to put him to sleep right away so he wouldn’t suffer anymore. They gave him the shot and he died within seconds. He was finally comfortable. My husband and I sent some time with him in one of the rooms. I had the doctor take a clipping of his hair for us and I took his collar off of him. I decided to have him privately cremated and ordered a small wooden urn that has a place for his picture and and engraved plaque with his name.
We took a walk afterward and I held his collar in my hand. It was hard to hear the bell jingle and know that I am never going to be able to hold Jonah again on my lap or in my arms, or feel him sleep next to me, or hear him meow in excitement when we return home. Though this hurts SO much, it is also somewhat of a relief to know he is no longer suffering, and that I no longer have to wonder what is going to happen. I loved that cat so much and I don’t know what I’m going to do without him around. Things are just going to seem so quiet at home now.
Jonah was the greatest cat in the world, and everybody who met him couldn’t help but fall in love with him. I don’t know if I’ll ever find another cat like Jonah again. He was definitely special.
I miss you my baby. You’ll always have a special place in my heart.
Forever and Always
| Jonah |
| 3, Nov 2004 |
| Alyssa |