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20 years is a really long time in cat years

September 23, 2012 Written by Lisa

My sweet girl Lucie went off to kitty heaven yesterday to join her brothers Midjull and Stimpy and sister Cindy, and Mommy (her mommy).

I’ll miss her goofy-ass self – waking me up at 5:45 each morning (she had issues when the time changed and her kitty clock didn’t), peeing outside the litter box but pooing inside (I’d have preferred the pooing be on the outside, truth be known), her very regal bearing as befitting a feline of advanced years, her indignation (as voiced by an animal communicator) when we added Sophia to the mix, whining for food and treats and lots more.

Originally promised to my friend Margaret who ended up not being able to take her, Lucie stayed with me, Mommy, Midjull and Murphy and together they formed a little herd of cats that followed me around the house wherever I went.

We’ve lost two of our oldest beloved pets this year and no matter what, it’s hard. Max hit us hardest but Lucie was my snuggle bunny and has been with me forever and I feel her loss so much. I miss her so.

All part of the bargain we share with them and even though the end is hard, I wouldn’t trade the twenty years I had with her for anything.

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2 Comments

  1. john davis john davis
    September 28, 2012    

    Sorry to hear about your cat. :(

  2. The Gal Herself The Gal Herself
    September 23, 2012    

    I’m so sorry you have had so much loss in so short a period of time! But maybe it’s the good, efficient thing: you can suffer through your dark clouds all at once so you can take comfort in the cool autumn sunshine and your lovely memories. At any rate, I’m always struck by how dependent dogs and cats are on us. They are like corks on water, bouncing along where the waves and our whims take them. So Lucie and her feline family were so very lucky to find themselves you and Duty. No one could have loved them more or given them a safer, more loving home. I like what you said about her “regal bearing.” How incredibly, touchingly feline! No wonder you will miss her. I’m sure she loved being your shadow and your friend!

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