R.I.P. Maxwell Demon Kitty

[tarotgal]

I just got back from putting Maxwell to sleep. My poor baby. He gave me 12 wonderful years and I'm so lucky he chose me to be his mommy back when I was in college. He could have chosen any apartment to take shelter in during the rain, but he chose mine and I'm so grateful for all that he taught me and shared with me. And I'm glad now that he's no longer sick and miserable. Also glad he got to live with me in my new house for so long (i.e. HIS new house).

Here's the last photo I took of him, all relaxed and stretched out and purring with his favorite mousey toy. I am so lucky I got to say goodbye to him. I sang him some Velvet Goldmine songs and told him how much I loved him and got to remember all the wonderful times. I'm so glad I was able to do that and that he and I got to share our memories and some chin rubs together before he went.

I'm kind of a mess, but I have absolutely no question in my mind that it was the right thing to do and the right time. I just miss him already.

I'm glad I caught you on my view screen, sailor
You're the grand one
Come and court me
'Cause this booing is one of mourning

When my spacesuit comes to warm me
And hold me like girl
I am the captain of your gravity, Maxwell
Everywhere I see your face

Comments

[wig-powder.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry for your loss. But it sounds like he went out happy and knowing he was loved. Sometimes that's all you can hope for.

Hugs if you need them.

[mac-arthur-park.livejournal.com]

*hugs* I'm so sorry.

[ladykorana.livejournal.com]

I'm so very very sorry. *hugs*

That's a lovely photo.

Kitty heaven just got a special one. May he enjoy peace and contentedness, and play with some other special friends I could recommend to him.

[melydia.livejournal.com]

*so many hugs* He was a wonderful friend and companion.

[sexualoddity.livejournal.com]

Oh gosh, that's so sad, I'm really sorry. You did so much to keep him comfortable though, I bet he was glad it was your apartment he chose as well.

[smokeycat-430.livejournal.com]

So sorry to hear about your kitty. He looks a lot like a couple cats I have and do own now so I always liked to see you post about him.

It's nice that you got to say good-bye to him, though, and have that special moment with him. 10 years ago my grandmother had my dog put to sleep while I was on vacation then had her buried in a mass grave with other animals someplace she didn't want know about or where. I still haven't completely forgiven her for that but it's at least good you made the decision and didn't have someone else make it for you.