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February 01, 2006
Goodnight, sweet boy
My beautiful boy died today.
I took this picture of him when I was at home over the holiday; it's not a very good one, but it's the last.
There was nothing (apparent) wrong with him, except that he was almost thirteen. Aside from having lost a little weight (very little, and only because we've had them on the old-fart diet food since I left in the summer) he was fine. Peter was out of town, and poor Dylan found him lying in the hallway and buried him. Thank you, Dylan. I wish you hadn't had to do that by yourself.
Ghod, I fucking wish I was at home right now.
Jae, I was going to answer the meme you tagged me with tonight. In fact, I was halfway through writing it when Peter called. I am going to leave it until next week, now.
Posted by jodi at February 1, 2006 11:59 PM | categories: crazy cat lady
Comments
Oh that sucks!!!
Posted by: Ghita at February 2, 2006 01:10 AM
Oh, no. My condolences, Jodi.
Posted by: sarah irene at February 2, 2006 01:26 AM
I'm sorry.
Posted by: Maggie at February 2, 2006 01:28 AM
Oh no, Jodi. That's terrible, and I'm so sorry you're so far away.
Posted by: dana at February 2, 2006 01:45 AM
Oh sweetheart, I am so very very sorry...
I miss my 2 boys so much, I lost the first almost 5 years ago now and the second just over a year ago and I think of one or both of them almost daily... Cats do that to you somehow.
Big hugs to you.
Posted by: Anna at February 2, 2006 04:48 AM
oh jodi, i'm so sorry. i hope fat girl is ok. it must feel awful not to be able to get a hug. thinking of you.
Posted by: anna at February 2, 2006 04:50 AM
Oh Jodi, I'm so sorry.
Posted by: caro at February 2, 2006 06:34 AM
Geez, Jodi, that's crap being so far away. I know how attached you were to good old Fats.
I'm thinking of you!
Posted by: Christiane at February 2, 2006 06:43 AM
Oh Jodi I'm so sorry. I always like Pickle best, mainly because he didn't try to bite me. Sending mental hugs and happy wishes for Benny.
Posted by: Krista at February 2, 2006 07:50 AM
So sorry, Jodi, especially that you are not home.
Posted by: Norma at February 2, 2006 08:25 AM
Sorry to hear about your loss. I lost my fat one last June and I still expect to see her curled up by the heat vent every night. My sympathies.
Posted by: Mary at February 2, 2006 08:26 AM
My condolences Jodi. It is amazing how attached we become to our fuzzy kids. My thoughts are with you.
Posted by: Keri at February 2, 2006 08:51 AM
*sigh* What can I say...I'm so sorry for your loss.
Posted by: NWJR at February 2, 2006 08:55 AM
Ohhhhh, Jodi, I am SO sorry.
Posted by: chris at February 2, 2006 09:11 AM
Jodi, I am so sorry. That's terrible news. I know how cats can become a meaningful part of your family, and my thoughts are with you! xo MJ
Posted by: MJ at February 2, 2006 09:15 AM
That really bites, in so many different ways. My sympathy on your loss.
Posted by: claudia at February 2, 2006 09:36 AM
I'm very sorry to hear it.
Posted by: Laina at February 2, 2006 09:37 AM
I'm so sorry. It's rough when a pet dies, and even worse when you can't be there. My condolences.
Posted by: spyderkl at February 2, 2006 09:40 AM
Oh dear. So sorry.
There needs to be a better word that 'sorry' for this. Something that conveys the fact that I'm feeling sad because you are feeling sad.
Posted by: Mita at February 2, 2006 09:47 AM
I'm so sorry to hear that, Jodi; I remember Pickle fondly. I can't imagine how it must be for you being so far away. Take care of yourself.
Posted by: Em at February 2, 2006 10:33 AM
I'm so sorry and I feel terrible that you weren't there to say goodbye in person. *mwah*
Posted by: Karma at February 2, 2006 10:53 AM
Sorry about your kitty. Mine died last year. She was 23 years old!! It's hard when you have them soooooo long.
Posted by: moody knitter at February 2, 2006 10:55 AM
sorry about the kitty but just think he must haved lived a good life with an owner like you ;)
Posted by: Dana at February 2, 2006 11:01 AM
My condolences also...I'm glad you got to see him so recently, at least...
Posted by: Eklectika at February 2, 2006 11:01 AM
i'm so sorry, jodi.
Posted by: megan at February 2, 2006 11:20 AM
Poor fat. :( I'm so sorry.
Posted by: lunastrixae at February 2, 2006 12:21 PM
I'm so, so sorry.
Posted by: cari at February 2, 2006 03:29 PM
Oh, I'm so sorry. I'm glad he didn't have a lengthy illness, at least, although I know it's small comfort when they're gone all the same. Hugs.
Posted by: jenifleur at February 2, 2006 03:29 PM
Jodi, I am SOooo sorry and sad for your loss :-(
Posted by: bonnie at February 2, 2006 03:37 PM
Jodi, I'm so sorry! We form such human attachments to them, don't we?
Posted by: Stephanie at February 2, 2006 05:39 PM
Hugs. I am sorry. Very sad.
Posted by: danielle at February 2, 2006 08:09 PM
I'm so sorry, Jodi.
Posted by: Carrie at February 2, 2006 08:55 PM
Oh Jodi, I'm sorry... I know what it's like to be so far away from a loved one and have them die unexpectedly. But you're never ready for that kind of thing... ::hugs::
Posted by: meranie at February 2, 2006 09:26 PM
Ah, we love them so much and their lives are so short... thoughts and best wishes to you.
Posted by: Janice in GA at February 2, 2006 11:41 PM
Oh, I'm so sorry, Jodi. Love and kisses and wet noses from me and Mooky. xo
Posted by: alison at February 3, 2006 01:34 AM
Oh Jodi... Sending you good thoughts. Losing a kitty is so very awful.
Posted by: liz at February 3, 2006 07:48 AM
Oh Jodi, I'm so so sorry. I'm glad that I got to meet the fat boy in person. He'll be well remembered, and was certainly well loved. Sending many many good thoughts and comfort to you and Pete and the fat girl.
Posted by: Kirsti at February 3, 2006 10:49 AM
Condolences on losing your kitty.
Posted by: Kathode Ray Tube at February 3, 2006 01:22 PM
{{{hugs}}}
Posted by: brenda at February 3, 2006 01:39 PM
jodi, i'm really sorry about your cat. i once had a cat die on me while i was housesitting/catsitting. it was awful even though i didn't have a real emotional attachment to him (the way the pet owner did).
totally don't worry about the meme (i can't believe you even mentioned it) - i'm in no rush. do it when you need a distraction (or not at all - there will always me other memes).
Posted by: jae at February 3, 2006 02:32 PM
Sending hugs and sympathy for you and yours. Animals fill a special place in our hearts.
Posted by: Meem at February 3, 2006 02:40 PM
Damn, I know I'm a little late on this, but I'm so terribly sorry, Jodi. It's so hard to lose a family member.
Posted by: Snowball at February 3, 2006 03:39 PM
I'm sorry. Losing a pet is hard. :(
Posted by: Zardra at February 3, 2006 04:01 PM
I'm sorry for your loss, Jodi.
Posted by: michele at February 3, 2006 04:14 PM
Oh so sad...I'm sorry he's gone on to kitty heaven.
Posted by: Rossana at February 3, 2006 04:16 PM
I just got here, catching up after moving. I'm so sorry, Jodi, and I'm sorry you won't know why he died. ... all I can think of to say is what I generally think in this situation... he was lucky to be so loved.
Love,
Mandy
Posted by: Mandy at February 5, 2006 12:28 AM
oh i am so very sorry for you loss. my last dog (who lived with my parents) died many years ago. i still look in the front windows if passing by, to see if he's looking out.
Posted by: a rose is a rose at February 5, 2006 11:18 AM
I am so, so sorry to hear about this. I know how awful it can be to lose a member of the family like that and my first thought was, "how awful that you are so far away." My thoughts are with you.
Posted by: Kathleen at February 5, 2006 01:42 PM
Jodi,
I am just now catching up on your blog...my belated condolences. I'm so sorry. He looks so cute. I'm sure he was well loved.
Posted by: Anne Marie at February 8, 2006 09:42 AM
Geez. I've got to keep up with the blog reading. I'm so sorry about you pud'tat. Sad times.
Posted by: Steph VW at February 9, 2006 02:55 PM