I can remember the day my mom came to get me at my breeders house. I was just a little Himalayan fur ball kitten. I was very shy and was hiding behind the china cabinet to see what my mom was like. She looked alright so I came out and I heard her say, that’s the kitten I want.
I guess she must have loved me right away because I had never seen her before. It was cold outside so she wrapped me in a blanket and I sat on her lap the whole way home. Someone else was driving, I think it was her in-laws. My dad didn’t get to come with her because he had to work. I just knew this was my family for life. They had other pets thru the years but they all passed on and I was left by myself. I had 16 wonderful and loved years with my mom and dad. They spoiled me rotten. Mom always dressed me up at Halloween in those funny costumes and
would take my picture.
I always had a present under the tree too. I liked getting my picture taken. Mom and Dad had gone away for a few days and when they came back I was very sick. They didn’t know that I was about to die in a month. My mom was very worried about me and she took me to the vet. The vet did some tests and found out that my kidneys were failing and that I had a tumor growing on one of my nerves. I didn’t know I was that sick myself. I hadn’t been able to jump or couldn’t walk very well and
I was wondering why.
I thought it was old age. The vet told my mom there was nothing more he could do because of my age so mom took me home. I hated to go to the vet so I told mom not to take me there again. Mom was so torn about me not suffering but she did what I told her to do. I remember her making me a bed made of many nice rugs so I would be warm and comfortable. She would lay with me and comfort me for hours. She sang to me and brushed me alot and I really enjoyed that. She always told me she loved me and gave me lots of kisses. I rubbed her and kissed her too. I really liked that.
She would spoon feed me and try to make me eat but I finally said no more. I’m ready to go and I can’t fight anymore. Mom fought it for as long as she could and I tried to hold on but finally one day she picked me up and looked into my eyes and said it’s ok to go now. She cried and cried. I felt so sorry for her. I know that was so hard for her and I loved her for saying that. I know she knew it was the right thing to do.
I passed peacefully at my home where I had lived and played for 16 great years. Mom and dad knew I loved to be outside and loved to watch the squirrels and birds so dad buried me in his flower garden so I could watch them forever. I now am in no pain and I can walk and run again. Thanks Mom and Dad for 16 great years of love. I do miss all the hugs and kisses and the brushing but I know you’re always kissing my pictures. I’ll be with you in Spirit forever. I Love you Mom and Dad.
We love you our Shallie Girl,
| Betty |