lj idol season 8, topic 15 preoccupied, Alfalfa

[imafarmgirl]

I held him in my arms. Wrapped in a towel, he began to purr as the sedative kicked in. I held his body as close as possible, his slight weight resting in my lap. For a while he had done well on the hyperthyroid medication but now he had lost a considerable amount of weight, wasn’t eating or drinking, and had kidney failure. It was the end of a

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[ramboconan]

You made me weep with the simple beauty of this post. I have had to say goodbye to my much loved fur kids too many times, and you caught the pain and love and poignancy perfectly. It truly is the greatest and most unselfish gift we give them. You have my deepest sympathy on your loss.

[imafarmgirl]

Thank you. It's still raw. I imagine it will be for a while.

[rdfreak]

ah that is so sad, but such good memories; May he rest in peace and be happy playing with his beloved dog siblings of his of the past.

[imafarmgirl]

Yes, I hope so.

[similiesslip]

I'm so sad for your loss. Sounds like you shared many happy memories.

[imafarmgirl]

Thanks. Yes, we did.

[similiesslip]

I'm so sad for your loss. Sounds like you two had many happy memories.

[basric]

Ita so hard losing a friend even when that friend is an animal. My heart goes out to you. You have so much love in your heart I think you should share it with another.

[imafarmgirl]

Yes it is so hard losing them. I don't think I want another cat. He was one of a kind.