My parents got a kitten when I was a high school sophomore, and one of my younger sisters named her Ila. Today, Ila passed away. She was 21 years old, and I feel like I've lost a member of the family. Rest in peace, sweet kitty.
Posted by Kathleen Dalton Woodbury (Member # 59) on :
Oh, dear. Please accept my condolences. You have lost a member of the family, just not a human member, and you have every right to grieve.
Hugs!
Posted by LDWriter2 (Member # 9148) on :
I would agree. My condolences.
I wept when I learned my dog, I had for over ten years, died and I was in collage.
Posted by Meredith (Member # 8368) on :
Sorry. They are truly a part of the family, especially after 21 years.
Posted by snapper (Member # 7299) on :
My heart goes out to you, JH. Our proud cat of 16 years died last year in my wife's arms.
quote:...I was in collage.
That must have been one impressive collage, LD. Ivy league, by chance?
[This message has been edited by snapper (edited September 11, 2011).]
Posted by JenniferHicks (Member # 8201) on :
Thank you, everyone. I'd never seen a cat live so long. In the last year or two, she's been just about toothless and had forgotten how to use the litter box. I know it's nothing like losing a human member of your family, but Ila will be missed.
Posted by Robert Nowall (Member # 2764) on :