Our Feline Matriarch passed away this Thursday afternoon.
Stripes was almost 18 years old when she left us due to old age.
We knew it was coming for the last few months, but it's still hard to imagine her gone now.
My wife had already laid out a blanket for her when I got home and I spent some of the last few minutes of her life with her. My wife was there to the very end, but I had to leave for an appointment. Of course I gave her some comfort and let her know I was there before I had to go, but she passed away as I pulled out of the driveway.
I'm fully aware she waited till I got home to say goodbye to me.
Such a good Cat all of her life and the longest living pet I've ever had the opportunity to share life with.
I'm sad of course, but I wish all pets could live the life Stripes did. She had such a long, enjoyable time on this Earth. Never injured or sick. Just a Happy, Well cared for Cat.
I will miss her greatly.
She is buried next to her two best friends, Tyson our Dalmatian and Rocko our Pomeranian.
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Having just gone through losing a pet, I understand exactly how you feel. Though they are only animals, they become as much a part of a family as humans and it's sad that they have such short lives...but I suppose that makes them even more special.
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