I didn’t want to take you in. I didn’t want you or your sister in my life. You were wild kittens and frankly I had enough cats. When I rescued your mother from animal control. I had no choice. We set the kitten traps and in you came, to the taming room Your sister, Silly Sally came around quickly, but Jessie you resisted. You clawed your way out of the bathroom window, causing me to miss two days of work while I re-trapped you. After four months I decided one of us had to give in. Thankfully you did first and you became a very special and wonderful cat.
With your hugh green eyes and your sweet nature. You fit right in finding friendship with Martin and the dog Honey. You never asked for much, your morning petting and a piece of deli turkey was all you needed. You were my husband’s favorite. I had never heard of Lymphoblastic Leukemia before, when you got it I was destroyed. Then the rest of the bad news came in, you tested positive for Feline Leukemia. One we could have beaten but with two we had no chance. I saw the decline start and made the choice. A choice I will have to live with and a choice that broke my heart.
We stayed with you to the end and watched you go to the bridge. I have sent many to the bridge in my years, but never one so young. I know you don’t hold it against me because animals hold no grudge. You gave me so much in such a short time and I hope I did the same.
I will miss you my little Jessica, I will love you forever. I didn’t want to take you in, I didn’t want you in my life,and now it is hard to imagine being without you.
Peace to you Jessie you deserve that.
With Love,
| Jessica |
| 21, Feb 2003 |
| Vanessa |