I have been putting this off long enough. I am in denial I keep thinking its not true, you know if you didn’t see it hasn’t happened. Its horrible I know. But this is where I am now, DENIAL!
Sunday night my sweet sweet kitty Sable was ran over and killed. I feel so responsible. We haven’t been at home because of the remodel and Sable has been going to the neighbors across the street more and more. She was never the smartest cat on the block and she was protected when she lived inside, but when the boys were around 4-5 months old I decided having inside animals were just too much to handle and she, whitey, and cricket all went outside. Now her and Whitey are both gone and I feel responsible.
Sable was almost 10 years old, I got her for my 16th birthday she was around 6-8 weeks old and the tiniest cutest little thing. I also got a car for my birthday and Sable and I would go cruising around town all summer long she loved it. She slept with me every night, and was the sweetest cat I’ve ever know. Seriously nothing bothered her, well except for the Vet, but that’s another story. But at home she was so content no matter the situation. She even went to live with me at college and never left my side.
Once the boys were born she took to them amazingly well never had one problem and loved to curl up next to them. I was so looking forward to the boys being raised with her because I would never have to worry about her scratching biting or anything, she is just so mild mannered. She loved the attention. She loved food, though you can’t tell she was skinny as a rail all 7 lbs and always expected it to be available to her 24 hours a day and if it wasn’t she would let you know about it by tripping you as you were walking through the house or meowing the most pitiful cry till you felt sorry for her and feed her.
She also loved to drink water from various places like the bathtub, several water bowls, and anyone drink cups (no matter the contents). We couldn’t ever leave a drink cup unattended in her watch because she would surely sneak up and drink from it. She loved everyone and always loved to sit in the laps of visitors whether they liked it or not. She also had the softest coat of any cat I have ever felt, it was like rabbits fur it was just so very soft and velvety.
She will be greatly missed. Here are some of my favorite pictures of Sable
Cuddled up
Keeping watch for drink cups
Cuddling with her favorite dogs, Cricket and Harry
Keeping the boys feet warm
Inspecting the progress of the bathroom remodel and drinking water from her favorite location
Being “loved” on by the boys
Checking out the visitors
Watching TV
and snuggling with her best friend
Two friends shared this poem with me. Thanks Helene and Sheila
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together….
Author unknown…
Oh, my heart aches for you and your family. 🙁
Read this poem that I posted when my moms dog passed.
http://www.maviefolle.com/wp1/2008/10/preparing-to-say-goodbye-for-now-ode-to-sarge/#more-1007
I’ll be thinking of you!
I am sorry for your loss!
That is so sad! It is always hard to lose a pet. She was a beautiful cat. I love my two cats and this home would not be the same without them.
I’m so sorry! 🙁
I’m so sorry… I know how sad you must feel, I would be the same way. But it’s not your fault, things like that happens sometimes unfortunately, no matter how good of a puppy parent we try to be.
btw – I love all the pictures – I’m amazed at how well she got along with the other animals and your boys!
I’m so sorry honey, that is terrible! My had to put my kitty to sleep a couple of weeks ago and it’s not a happy time. I feel for you and hope you can get through this. I love all of the pics of the boys with her. Don’t put it on yourself, I bet she was the happiest ever to be able to go outside when she wanted to and be free to run around and chase after things.
Oh no!! I’m so sorry! My heart was aching for you as I read this post. I know how hard it is to lose an animal. It’s like losing a family member. And Sable seems like she was such a loving kitty.
The one thing that gave me solace when our last bunny died suddenly and unexpectedly was a poem called Rainbow Bridge. I can send it to you, if you want.
Thanks everyone, the sad thing is I am still in denial about it. I guess when we move back into the house and she’s not there it will really hit me she’s gone.
Oh I am so sorry! I adore cats and Sable looks like she was an especially good one. (I just love calicos.) I’m glad you have such good pics and memories, but I feel so bad about your loss. 🙁
Oh I am so sorry that this happened. Sable was a cute cat and definitely had a few habits my old cat Teddy had such as drinking from the bathtub. I totally agree with the other commenters that it wasn’t your fault. Things happen and it was just her time to leave us.
Oh my goodness, I am sooooo sorry!!!!!
I am so sorry for your loss:-(
Oh, I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m glad you’re able to hold on to such great memories.
Aww, I’m so sorry for your loss! *hugs* Being the cat lover that I am (and having outside cats, oh and she looks a little like my Kanga), I’m almost bawling over here :(( It sounds like she was a sweet girl and will definitely be missed. It’s always terrible that we can’t just protect everybody (pets included) from all that bad things. Death is so unfair.
I am sorry to hear about sable. Patrick will be sad to hear about her as well. He enjoyed playing with her when we were roomates in college. He was convenced that she only came in to visit my room when he was in town. She will be missed but you have some great memories with her! Take care!
I’m so sorry to hear about Sable…she sounds like she was not only your sweet kitty, but your friend…reminds me alot of one our cats that suddenly died a few years back…Starr would play with me like a dog, he’d chase me around the table, I could chase him back, he’d hide, I’d hide and he’d come pouncing after me, I could rub my fingers together (kind of click my nails together) and hold my arms out, he’d jump right into them…gosh darn I miss that cat…I’d like to think that Sable and Starr and playing together now…good thing there are LOTS of other kitties in this world!