Many years ago, my kids found a stray cat and brought her to me.
She quickly assumed ownership over me and I became her human.
She saw me through some very difficult times. When I would come home she would run to the door and say her name for me, Merr-oww. Never failed. Every day. Open the door and she would be coming down the stairs saying “Merrowww, merrowww!”.
We were together for over 16 years.
One weekend, it was very snowy and I was not going anywhere. She crawled into my lap and just settled like never before. She died right there. She looked up at me and just sighed. And then she was gone.
I cried like I have never cried before or since.
Her name was Tabitha, but I called her Keeka. And I will never forget her.
My condolences on your loss.
Reaching for my kleenex again.
Thx for sharing, Spruce.
Tingly nose cries....