Today was a hard day. My beloved Snoopy cat finally passed away. I got her from the SPCA when I started my 3rd year of law school in 1996. She was my companion, my study-buddy, and my baby. She died tonight at about 10:30 p.m. I think she was about 16-17 years old. She had a very very long life.
About three weeks ago, she was diagnosed with diabetes. She spent two weeks at the vet while they tried to regulate her glucose levels. They finally let her come home and we gave her insulin shots twice a day. She was also on a special diet for diabetic cats. The vet said she could become "undiabetic" because of the food and, if that happened, she could go into a coma after an insulin injection. I think that's what happened to her.
I was late coming home from work today, and we had a dinner with my in-laws and some out-of-town family. So I met Cassidy and my husband at the restaurant. My husband fed Snoopy and gave her insulin before they left. When we got home at about 9:30, she was laying down and jerking. So, I knew the end was near.
I am grateful that she held on long enough for us to say goodbye. I thought it would be important for Cassidy to say goodbye so she wouldn't wonder what happened to Snoopy. After a few gentle pets, Cassidy said her goodbyes, and then said, "when can we get another cat?" Hummm. I guess that's typical for a five year old.
I tried to look for photographs of Snoopy. Sadly, after Cassidy was born, I hardly took any of her. For some (weird) reason, I compiled this picture while I was in school. I was sitting on this huge bench in Napa, CA and I thought it would be funny for Snoopy to be around me. I don't know why I thought it would be funny. But I'm glad a found it.
Snoopy...may you rest in peace...I will miss you.
:_( So sorry.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry. We went though this recently too. :( It isn't easy, but it gets better, I promise.
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