About 2 hours after I posted last night, Lucy passed away in John's arms. I had been giving him almost hourly updates during the day because she was in such distress, and after we got her diagnosis at the vet I called him. When we got home I called again and told him to hurry. Dr. Jeff was ready to come over whenever we called, but it turns out Lucy was just waiting for her Daddy to come home. Almost as soon as he picked her up, she had a spasm and died. I suppose this was the best way. I truly think she waited. Skootchie is very upset. I called him down for dinner but he wouldn't eat for a couple of hours. Finally, with lots of coaxing, he ate. Again this morning he wouldn't come down for breakfast (how I long for the days when he would wake me up in the wee hours!). He is clearly upset, and of course he can sense how sad we are.
This morning we took Lucy to the Pine Ridge Pet Cemetery (the oldest one in the U.S.) to have her cremated, John's choice. He is really broken up. He was there when she was born, and again when she died.
I am hoping Skootch can rebound a bit before we leave on Saturday. Maybe it's good we're going away - we all need some grieving and healing time. John's mom is a real cat person, so it will be good to stay with her.
Soon I'll post a more fitting tribute for Lucy...
I am so sorry. One of the most difficult things is that our pets, our furry family members, do not live as long as we do.
ReplyDeleteI, too, had a cat die in my arms. Although terrible, I am glad that I was with him at the end.
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We are so sorry for your loss. Our best thoughts and prayers to you at this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteI'm so very sorry...
ReplyDeletewe are so very sorry.....but we are glad she held on to say goodbye to John. soft purrs to all of you
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry the loss of Lucy. The most beautiful thing is when man overcomes the fear of pain and gets to the end with her cat.
ReplyDeleteRest in Peace, Lucy.
ReplyDeleteAdios, sweet Lucy.
ReplyDeleteI don't think there's any question she was waiting for her dad. And as very sad as this is, she was surrounded by love and safety when she crossed...which is something I think we all want.
It will take some time for Skootch. A long time ago, when I lost the last of my two original cats, the little boy I'd gotten as a tiny kitten (Eddie, William's old bro) was distraught for weeks. His sadness with the loss of his sis was particularly poignant.
My thoughts are with you at this sad time.
~William's mom.
Lucy loved her dad and needed him to be there with her. Blessings to all of you and special love to Skootch.
ReplyDeleteI am so so sorry for your painful lost:(
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteI have teary eyes. This is very sad. I am so so very sorry. I'm glad Lucy saw her Daddy and died in his arms.
ReplyDeleteSkootch needs time to grieve as well. they know!
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I´m so very sorry!
ReplyDeleteReceive my sinceres condolences.
I am so sorry. It is such a very special pain to lose a beloved pet!! You have my sincere condolences xx
ReplyDeletehow very poignant that she was able to be with him one last time.. My heart goes out to all three of you. May time wear down the rough edges of the pain and let you remember the fun and the love with a smile instead of a tear
ReplyDeleteLucy was waiting. We are very sad for your loss. We hope Skootch feels better soon. Nellie was upset for months after Licorice went over the bridge.
ReplyDeleteWe sends you healing and sympathetic purrs.
Kisses
Nellie and Mommy
my heart hurts for you all. so, so sad. I'm also so thankful that John was there to say goodbye. rest in peace sweet Lucy.
ReplyDeleteI am truly so sorry for your loss. There are no words that can express how much. Will keep you all in our purrs.
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I'm visiting from The Cat Guy's blog just to say I'm so sorry and that I understand ,as we all do, the pain and loss.
ReplyDeleteTake care, all of you.
Jane x
I'm visiting from fourwhitepaws. I'm so sad to hear about Lucy. She was probably waiting for her daddy. We're sending purrs and hugs from our house.
ReplyDeleteRest in peace dearest girl. I came from Cat Guy's blog to pay my respects. I know how terribly this hurts and that Scootch is grievig has to be terribly hard to bear.
ReplyDeleteLucy was waiting indeed and thank goodness she saw her Daddy before she flew away.
Love and warm hugs.
We are so very sorry for your loss. She lived a loved life and that is the best gift you could ever have given her.
ReplyDeletePurrs and hugs to you all.
Meg and Quill
So sorry, Ann and John, and Skootch. I never expected word like this of Lucy. You have been through so much and I know how much it all hurts. Love to you all.
ReplyDeleteVal
John and Ann - so sorry about Lucifee - I kcnow you'll miss this important member of your family. Love to you both.
ReplyDeletePat
We are so very sorry for your loss. We are purring for you both, and for Skootch. Fly free now, sweet Lucy.
ReplyDeleteIt's fitting that she waited for her daddy. I'm so sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteI am stunned, shocked and deeply saddened by your sudden loss of Lucy. This is truly hard for all of us and of course...especially you and John. Our hearts are breaking. This is especially hard because we just can't make sense of it. We are praying for all of you and praying that Skootch will get through this. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Much love, Caren & Cody
ReplyDeleteLove to all of you during this sad time.
ReplyDeleteWe are so so sorry for your lost.
ReplyDeleteBig hugs to you!
I am so very sorry to hear about your dear sweet Lucy. We all send you many purrs and hugs along with lots of love. I do believe she waited too. Run free dear girl, run free.
ReplyDeleteOh so sad, we are so sorry! Tears. Purrs.
ReplyDeleteWe are deeply saddened and sending you heartfelt purrs. Love Helen, Darcy and Bingley xxx
ReplyDeleteSorry to learn about Lucy. I understand from experience how hard this is for you.
ReplyDeleteDebby
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We're so sorry to hear about Lucy..Gee whiz, it's all just so totally unfair and sad. Purrs and prayers are going out to you from all of us.
ReplyDeleteTom, Mom Julie, Mitty, Tinker & Anastasia
Sorry to hear about Lucy, hopefully Skootch is doing better.
ReplyDeleteWe are so sad to learn of Lucy's passing. It is always dreadful to lose one so loved. To leave whilst being held close in love, is a gift. We send rumbly purrs and love to you both and Skootch.
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry
Gerry, Mungo & The Ape xx
I am sorry for your loss. You guys gave Lucy a wonderful life, don't forget that.
ReplyDelete(From Leah in NC)
Oh, Ann! Your comment on my site sent me to yours (I've now stuck it up on our topsites so we can see it - I've found that's best way for me to 'follow'. If I can see it, I will click on it regularily!) SO SO sorry to read your most recent posts. So hard to say goodbye to a pet pal, part of the family. Hope Skootch is coming to terms with it and you and John too. Still shed a tear for my old dog, and he's gone three years now. They leave a hole in the house. Mel and M x
ReplyDeleteBig hugs!!!!!
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