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Friday, May 29, 2009

alas, the staff is smaller

Dear Museum patrons and friends,

Today, our lovely Sally Cat - you may see her in the profile photo, lounging on the monitor - had to be put to sleep due to a cancerous tumor. I've just gotten home. Normally she would be jumping on my lap and helping me type about now, but no more.

We made sure she had one last terrific day: all the food she wanted, cuddles on the couch with our favorite movie, and a long time rolling about in the back yard, as you may see here:


I tried very hard to let her go the right way. My heartfelt thanks to Chambers Creek Veterinary for their loving and expert care.

23 comments:

Rowdy and Bette said...

We're sure sorry to hear this. Sending warm dachshund hugs your way.

Quill and Greyson said...

Oh no Curator, we are so sorry for your loss. Sally Cat was the best, I'm sure you did the best thing for her.

Big Mom hugs and rumbly purrs to you!!

Anita said...

I´m so sorry :´(

We send many hugs and purrrs tou you.

Rest in pace Sally.

Quill and Greyson said...

Hi again Curator, I didn't know if you would want support from the Cat Blogosphere but if you wanted I could put in the word, I know they would all send their deepest purrs.

curator said...

Hi Fin,
Thanks for the Blogosphere offer - yes please, I would be honored, and even more, Sally deserved it. She was a sweet, funny cat and I miss her so much.

Thank you, everyone, your kindness truly helps me these days.

Everycat said...

Oh dearest Curator, we are all so sorry to read of Sally Cat's passing. She was a very fine cat indeed and will always be with you in your heart.

We send loving rumbly purrs to you all.

Whicky Wuudler
Angel
Oliver
Gerry
& Ape Slaves

las794 said...

So sorry to hear about the loss of your kitty. Purrrrrrrrr....

The Island Cats said...

Oh we are so sorry to hear about Sally Cat! You have our heartfelt condolences! Purrs....

Samantha & Mom said...

We are so sorry to hear about Sally Cat! Purrrrrs for you Curator! ((((((Warm kitty hugs & tail wags to you!)))))))))
Your FL furiends,

Jans Funny Farm said...

We're so sorry. It's hard to make that decision and follow through, but you put the animal's welfare above your grief. It sounds like she went with a last great day and dignity.

Angel Junior, Orion and Sammy said...

We are so sorry to hear of Sallys passing, but know that she is all well now and playing over the bridge. We are sending purrs and gentle headbutts to you and all the rest of Sallys family.

Zippy, Sadie, Speedy and M'Gee said...

We add our sympathies to those already here...she's having fun chasing butterflies, rolling in the grass and playing with many new friends...your here missing her madly. Hardly seems fair. You must know, you saved her from suffering and for that she is grateful.

The Meezers or Billy said...

we are so very sorry to hear this. we are sending you lots of purrrsss and headbutts. We're sorry that we did not get to know you here Sally, but we will meet you at the Rainbow Bridge one day

Anonymous said...

We're so sorry to hear the sad news about Sally Cat. All anyone can ever do is make each day count, and that's what you did. You'll always have good memories of her. Sending comforting vibes and purrayers....

The Misadventures Of Me said...

The bridges newest angel has made it a more bootiful place.

headbutts and purrs

Shadow
Molly
Trooder

(((hugs)))
Mommy Bean

Kaz's Cats said...

We're very sorry for your loss. It's always very hard when it's time for our furry furriends to leave us. That was a great last day for Sally Cat to have with you. Our hearts go out to you and to all who knew Sally Cat purrsonally.

{{{hugs}}}

Karen (Mum), Gypsy & Tasha

Robyn and The (Mostly) Badass Cat said...

Aw, we's sorry. We knows our Chloe will greet her at tha Rainbow Bridge and shows her round. Purrrrrrrs to alla yall.
~~Sanjee and the resta the Hotties

Anonymous said...

We're so sorry that Sally Cat had to go to The Bridge. Please know that you're in our purrs.

Anonymous said...

Oh such a sad day but Sally Cat is waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge. I myself can't wait to meet her. Purrs and Hugs to you.

Nibbles Treats said...

Never an easy decision to make but keeping her from suffering was the right choice. We're sending our love.

Parker said...

I just found out about your loss of Sally and wanted to let you know how sorry we all are here.
Gentle hugs and purrs...

The Cat Realm said...

We only just heard and we are very sorry! We are sending our heart felt purrs to you! We know our rainbow kitties will keep Sally good company, they'll never really leave us but it is still so sad. So sad.
The Cat Realm

parlance said...

I've just read your sad news. I hope you are coming to terms with this loss. Our pets bring us so much joy but the parting is sad.