My little gray girl...

As Echo told you guys yesterday, I've had to make the decision.

Here's my FB tribute to my girl from yesterday...

In November 2002, I decided to make Sheba - a 2 year old grey cat - a part of our family. She had a rough life when she was brought to the Michigan Humane Society and she wasn't terribly friendly, so she had been long overlooked.

As I sat in the meet and greet room, the volunteer told me Sheba was timid and scared and then left us to get acquainted.

She came over to me, licked me twice on my finger and then bit me! I was sold!

For 15 years, she was my constant companion. She was there for all the best and worst moments of my life. She was the kids' buddy and she brought us so much love and hilarity.

Earlier this week, her kidneys began to shut down. I reached out to a veterinarian friend, who told me I would know when it was time. It is now time.

So, today Sheba and I are hanging out together on the couch. She had a Filet-O-Fish, her favorite, for lunch and we'll watch some tv together. Tomorrow I will say goodbye to my little gray girl.

I will miss her something awful. Thank you, Sheba, for all the love and laughs over the years.

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I am so sorry you have

I am so sorry you have reached this fork in the road with Sheba. But she knows, and you know, this is where your paths with diverge - for awhile, anyway.

Spending this last day together is difficult but also a blessing. I did the same with my little dog a few months ago. I was grateful to have those precious hours, to hold her and kiss behind her ears, but also so very thankful that she was not going to suffer and would meet death with dignity, surrounded by love. And so she did.

I wish you peace during these next few days, and months. And remember that Sheba has YOU to thank for the most wonderful 15 years she was able to spend on this earth.

Blessings.

Pretty shitty way to spend

Pretty shitty way to spend Mother's Day. Ugh.

I'm going to make her some bacon and eggs for breakfast and then we will say goodbye

Uuuggghhh.

I am so very sorry for the

I am so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful little girl (hugs) She will be waiting for you over the rainbow bridge.

For you and Sheba:

There is a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth.
It is called the Rainbow Bridge because of all its beautiful colors.
Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge there is a land of meadows,
hills and valleys with lush green grass.
When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this place.
There is always food and water and warm spring weather.
The old and frail animals are young again.
Those who were sick, hurt or in pain are made whole again.
There is only one thing missing,
they are not with their special person who loved them so much on earth.
So each day they run and play until the day comes
when one suddenly stops playing and looks up!
The nose twitches! The ears are up!
The eyes are staring and this one runs from the group!
You have been seen and when you and your special friend meet,
you take her in your arms and hug her.
She licks and kisses your face again and again -
and you look once more into the eyes of your best friend and trusting
pet.
Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together never again to be apart.

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Sob!!! I so sorry.

Oh it is so sad. I am so so

Oh it is so sad. I am so so sorry. Sending hugs to you and your kitty

I'm so very sorry. But I am

I'm so very sorry. But I am happy that you found each other and spent so many years making each other's lives better. She was a lucky cat to have such a caring human, right up to the end. Hugs to you.

Thank you, all. She's on

Thank you, all. She's on the other side now - hopefully at peace.

She will be cremated and returned to me. DH is handling all that for me. He's gonna miss her, too.

There are the two cutest 3 month old kitties are the vet who need a home. She a checked them out and didn't hiss - and she hissed at every living creature - wonder if that was a sign??

Probably. I admire you for

Probably. I admire you for making that kind, selfless decision. The best thing you can do to honor her memory is to continue to share your love and home with another fur baby. Sending you lots of hugs WOB.