Hi Everyone,
Three weeks ago I wrote that our little cat Selene seemed chipper and who knows how things would go. If you are new to this blog you may not know the story behind this but you can catch up on it here, here, here, here, and here. On Monday evening we had to make that final visit.
She took a dip on Friday, but this time did not bounce back. She had become subdued, wasn't eating much, and on Sunday she was no longer able to jump up onto the chairs and table. She didn't seem to be in any pain or discomfort, but just seemed very tired. We knew the time had come to let her go.
We know it was the right time. Usually she would be fairly vocal in the cat carrier on the way to and from the vets. On this final journey she was quiet, and even lay with her head settled on its side against her paw. I wouldn't be surprised if she knew she was about to be set free.
I was in tears and tapping away and my husband got a bit emotional when we got to the vets. Fortunately we were only waiting a couple of minutes before it was time to go through. Craig was very good - we all agreed it was indeed time, she was tired and the spark had gone.
He gave us a moment or two to give her a final hug and kiss, and it was done in literally less than a minute. It was so very gentle and I held her head in my hands letting Reiki flow as she went. I had also requested Distant Reiki from the Reiki group to help us all through this time.
She had done well to last so long, and he put it into perspective for us. 18 months of her life is the equivalent of 14 years of ours. So she had done very well indeed to have managed so long with the bowel wall lymphoma. In fact she was pretty much OK right up until last Thursday/Friday, apart from the occasional downers from which she bounced back like a feline rubber ball.
We brought her home and wrapped her in an old towel before placing her to rest in a favourite spot in the garden. I have planted some catnip for her there. She always loved catnip.
I am sure that she sent us a sign that all is well. In a previous post I mentioned the Rainbow Bridge. It became very showery during the afternoon; just the kind of weather to produce rainbows. I was hoping to see one as we journeyed there or back. No such luck.
However, within just a few minutes of arriving home I looked out of the front window. There was a beautiful double rainbow. And it appearing when it did meant that I was able to take photos, so I don't merely have the memory but a physical sign of Selene's own personal Rainbow Bridge, as you can see from the accompanying image. It gave me a huge sense of comfort and peace when I saw it.
We also had a thunderstorm that night, and it feels to me that it helped to clear the tumultuous emotions of the past few days. I have been doing a huge amount of EFT Tapping as well, and it has really helped.
Our next door neighbour had appeared on the morning with a request, and she asked about Selene as she hadn't seen her recently. That set me off blubbing as I said she wouldn't be seeing her at all after that evening. She gave me a hug and then asked if it would be possible for her young daughter to come around and say goodbye as she was very fond of Selene.
Apparently when out in the garden, if Selene was about she would make a fuss of her, and feed her titbits, and was even able to pick her up and cuddle her (more than she'd generally let us do
).
So just before we left for the vets they popped around and I have a nice photo of Selene sitting on their laps, being fussed one last time.
A little while after we got back they briefly popped around again and the daughter gave us a card she had made herself "For Selene, the best cat in the world" and a little fir tree in memory of her. So very sweet.
So I'm now trying to settle down into a slightly different routine, and it feels so odd to see just the litter tray, and no paper down, or extra tray in the downstairs loo. And so odd not to have a little figure sitting on the kitchen table behind me as I prepare food, waiting to snatch your fingers off. She did enjoy a slice of turkey breast roll her last morning, about the only thing she seemed keen on, and I still had to check my fingertips, so she had some enjoyable moments during her final day.
So now she rests in the garden, along with our three other cats who have gone on to the Rainbow Bridge. The death and loss of an animal companion never gets easier, which in a way is a good thing. They bring so much love and joy - a little hurt and pain is a small price to pay. And we have all the memories.
Rest well, little darling. And we still have the legacy of your daughter, Hecate.
Three weeks ago I wrote that our little cat Selene seemed chipper and who knows how things would go. If you are new to this blog you may not know the story behind this but you can catch up on it here, here, here, here, and here. On Monday evening we had to make that final visit.
She took a dip on Friday, but this time did not bounce back. She had become subdued, wasn't eating much, and on Sunday she was no longer able to jump up onto the chairs and table. She didn't seem to be in any pain or discomfort, but just seemed very tired. We knew the time had come to let her go.
We know it was the right time. Usually she would be fairly vocal in the cat carrier on the way to and from the vets. On this final journey she was quiet, and even lay with her head settled on its side against her paw. I wouldn't be surprised if she knew she was about to be set free.
I was in tears and tapping away and my husband got a bit emotional when we got to the vets. Fortunately we were only waiting a couple of minutes before it was time to go through. Craig was very good - we all agreed it was indeed time, she was tired and the spark had gone.
He gave us a moment or two to give her a final hug and kiss, and it was done in literally less than a minute. It was so very gentle and I held her head in my hands letting Reiki flow as she went. I had also requested Distant Reiki from the Reiki group to help us all through this time.
She had done well to last so long, and he put it into perspective for us. 18 months of her life is the equivalent of 14 years of ours. So she had done very well indeed to have managed so long with the bowel wall lymphoma. In fact she was pretty much OK right up until last Thursday/Friday, apart from the occasional downers from which she bounced back like a feline rubber ball.
We brought her home and wrapped her in an old towel before placing her to rest in a favourite spot in the garden. I have planted some catnip for her there. She always loved catnip.
I am sure that she sent us a sign that all is well. In a previous post I mentioned the Rainbow Bridge. It became very showery during the afternoon; just the kind of weather to produce rainbows. I was hoping to see one as we journeyed there or back. No such luck.
However, within just a few minutes of arriving home I looked out of the front window. There was a beautiful double rainbow. And it appearing when it did meant that I was able to take photos, so I don't merely have the memory but a physical sign of Selene's own personal Rainbow Bridge, as you can see from the accompanying image. It gave me a huge sense of comfort and peace when I saw it.
We also had a thunderstorm that night, and it feels to me that it helped to clear the tumultuous emotions of the past few days. I have been doing a huge amount of EFT Tapping as well, and it has really helped.
Our next door neighbour had appeared on the morning with a request, and she asked about Selene as she hadn't seen her recently. That set me off blubbing as I said she wouldn't be seeing her at all after that evening. She gave me a hug and then asked if it would be possible for her young daughter to come around and say goodbye as she was very fond of Selene.
Apparently when out in the garden, if Selene was about she would make a fuss of her, and feed her titbits, and was even able to pick her up and cuddle her (more than she'd generally let us do
).So just before we left for the vets they popped around and I have a nice photo of Selene sitting on their laps, being fussed one last time.
A little while after we got back they briefly popped around again and the daughter gave us a card she had made herself "For Selene, the best cat in the world" and a little fir tree in memory of her. So very sweet.
So I'm now trying to settle down into a slightly different routine, and it feels so odd to see just the litter tray, and no paper down, or extra tray in the downstairs loo. And so odd not to have a little figure sitting on the kitchen table behind me as I prepare food, waiting to snatch your fingers off. She did enjoy a slice of turkey breast roll her last morning, about the only thing she seemed keen on, and I still had to check my fingertips, so she had some enjoyable moments during her final day.
So now she rests in the garden, along with our three other cats who have gone on to the Rainbow Bridge. The death and loss of an animal companion never gets easier, which in a way is a good thing. They bring so much love and joy - a little hurt and pain is a small price to pay. And we have all the memories.
Rest well, little darling. And we still have the legacy of your daughter, Hecate.
Bright Blessings,
Karen
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