Good-Bye, Demi

I knew when she asked to come into the main house that she was getting ready to leave us. She spent the last two weeks sleeping by the wood stove with fresh food and water close by. It was a long good-bye.

Despite our efforts, she faded to a ghost of her self. Yesterday, she couldn't move herself from her bed and her eyes were distant, as if she was already on a journey to a country only she could see.

Yesterday afternoon, we released her from her failed body.



I will remember her as she was--quietly sturdy, resilient and loving.



Thank you for all the years you loved us, Demi. Thank you for finding us when you needed a home for your babies. You brought so much life and laughter to us through those kittens, and your endless affection was a blessing we will always remember.



May your happy heart play among the breezes of summer and the dancing stars of winter.

Comments

possumlady said…
I'm so sorry to hear about Demi. No matter how old they are and how prepared we try to be...we just are never fully prepared when they leave us.

Butterball had that same distant look in his eyes on his last day. He had always been an inside cat but on his last day he cried to be let outside and was restless as he staggered and sat down for a few minutes, then staggered and sat down repeatedly for about 15 minutes. My vet thinks Butterball knew it was time and was looking for a place to die. I'm so glad Demi had a warm place to sleep with plenty of love, good food and water for her last days.
Hi! I am very sorry about your Demi. She was a beautiful cat. Lisa
Lisa said…
Rest in peace, pretty Demi.
MmeBenaut said…
I can see from the photos what a beautiful cat she was, Laura. I'm sorry that her time had come. I love your final wish for her; very beautiful. Hugs to you dear.
Thank you for stopping by our blog and sending Orange Boy get well wishes. He is doing much better now, and the swelling is pretty much gone from the snake bite.

We are so sorry to hear about Demi. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If you need someone to talk to free feel to drop us an email: questions@savemoki.com.
Meggie said…
Laura: I'm so sorry for the loss of your Demi. I hope you find comfort in knowing that you gave her a wonderful life. I, too, think your final wish for her is quite beautiful.
sarangis said…
hi laura,
search with alstewart brought me here.year of the cat.all we need now is to broaden the horizons n take care of the big ones.nice being here,it took care of me and the big fellas quite a bit for sure.love,sumay.
Oh, Laura..I am so sorry. Demi was beautiful, and I know she was thankful for her safe home with you.
(((Laura)))
meemsnyc said…
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our purrs and thoughts are with you. She had a wonderful life in your loving home.
MmeBenaut said…
Happy Mother's Day Laura ... hope you're ok.

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