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It's not like I've disappeared or anything

Sorry for not being better with updates and whatever, folks. I was sick as the proverbial dog earlier this week, which put a crimp in all my plans. Then I had to put my eldest kitty Gretzky to sleep yesterday, and I'm kind of a wreck over it.

Things'll get better and I promise I will eventually pull my life in order and start posting fic and updates and all that again as soon as I can.

Right now I'm just trying not to think too hard about the empty spot on my sofa.

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Sorry to hear about your kitty.

*Hugs*

Thank you. I'm not quite as horrifically upset as yesterday, so hopefully I'll start being a productive member of society again soonish...

*Hugs* I'm sorry about you having to put Gretzky to sleep. I know how that feels.

Thank you. :)

I'm so sorry about your kitty. I know how it feels, and there's no easy way through that kind of sad. :((

*hugs*

No, there really isn't, and thank you, I appreciate it.

*Hugs*

Thank you. :)

Awwwww, kitty. I'm sorry. Much sympathy.

Hugs,
Jackie

Thank you very much. It's appreciated.

Aww, as in Wayne? I'm sorry about your cat, that's awful. Be kind to yourself this week, it sounds like you quite need it. <333

Yeah, her previous owners named her that because she enjoyed playing hockey with valuable breakables ("Look, Mummy, it makes a neat smashing sound when I swat it onto the floor!"). She was my baby girl, and I still can't quite wrap my mind around the fact that she's gone.

Oh no! I'm so sorry, honey. Gretzky looks like a total sweetheart.

She really was. She was one of the best-natured cats I ever met, and it was my privilege to be her guardian for over eight years. But she was old and she was suffering and as a responsible pet owner I couldn't in good conscience let her go on the way she was. It would have been irredeemably selfish of me to try to keep her around when she was visibly so unhappy. She was 18 years old, which is a good long life for a cat.

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*hugs* Again, I'm so sorry. I know it's hard losing a cat.

Thank you.

*hugs back*

The other cats are helping.

I wish there was something more I could do then say sorry and send hugs and tell you I know how it feels.

I hate to say it because it sounds like a cliche but, it's painful and it's going to hurt for awhile but it does get better.
*massive, massive hugs*

Thank you. Rationally I know it's going to get better, but it's just hard right now. I keep expecting her to be here and she's not.

*hugs back*

Aw jeez.

*snugs*

*hugs*

Thank you.

♥ ♥ ♥

*clings*

I am so sorry. What an adorable cat. It is always so hard letting a companion go, but I'm sure he was grateful for a happy life and a peaceful end.

Gretzky was a girl (ignore the name, I didn't pick it), but yeah, she had a good life and her end was quiet and dignified and she spent her last moments cradled in my arms and knowing she was loved. So, you know, it could have been a lot worse for her.

Awwww! I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Gretsky is beautiful. Bless you for being brave and doing what was right for Gretsky to be free of pain, and for taking such good care of her--18 is a terrific long life for a cat, but it doesn't make it any easier when they're gone. :-((( Gretsky has gone ahead to the Rainbow Bridge, and will be waiting for you to find her again some day. *hugs*

*sniffles forlornly*

Thank you. It was Gretzky's time, no matter how hard it was for me. It's part of my responsibility to make sure that all my cats are happy and free of suffering, even if I miss her. Like you said, we'll be back together some day.

Oh, man. I'm so sorry :( My condolences. It's hard to lose a kitty. *hugs*

Thank you. She had a good, long life, and I'm trying to take consolation from that.

I'm sorry for your loss. Making the right choice isn't always easy but I'm sure she was grateful you did.

*hugs*

Thank you. I don't think Gretzky ever knew what was happening, even at the end, but she was happy and loved and that has to be enough.

Aw, that's really shitty. I'm sorry to hear about your cat. The bond between feline and a person can be so strong and absolutely devistating when lost. I've certainly been in your shoes. You take as much time for yourself as you need. We (the internetz girls) are here for you! *hugs*

Thank you. There's really nothing that can fill a cat-shaped hole in your heart, but I'm told it gets easier. So I'm cuddling the other cats and trying to just ride it out.

((huggles and snuggles you))

Very Sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful furry friend.

I'm sorry about your kitty. Always a hard loss.

So sorry about your Gretzky kitty, :(

Hugs!

I'm so sorry.... *hugs* She looks gorgeous. And I am *NOT* a cat or animal person by any imagination...

Was she named after the hockey great?

*hugs* I'm so sorry about your kitty, she was lovely

So sorry to hear about Gretzky. I hope you find solace in the idea that you'll meet up again and she'll demand petting.

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I'm so sorry about your kitty, hon. I have 3, and I know how much they are a part of your day to day life. *HUGS*

I'm sorry you've been sick AND sad. Sounds like a rough week. Hang in there, lady.

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