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It's done.

Rest in peace, old guy. You had a good long run, and we did the best we could by you. You may've been a little aggravating at times, but you were loved. We'll miss you.

It's a cool and cloudy day today, thanks to the lovely rain we had last night. I guess if you've gotta die, today wasn't such a bad day to do it.

We dug him a grave out in the side yard. We told my niece and nephew last night what was going to happen, and they insisted on helping to bury him. The only reason I didn't cry with them while we were digging was because I got my sobbing out at the vet. (I'd expected it to hit a lot harder, but I guess I was more prepared than I thought.)

Afterwards, we found the pictures of him on the digicam's memory cards, and I'm sure physical photos will eventually turn up. For now, I've uploaded what I've got.

I expect this to ambush me unexpectedly over the next few days or weeks - sudden thoughts that he's not here anymore - but for now I'm holding up as well as I can. Thanks, everyone, for your condolences in the previous post. It really helps.

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*hugs.*

*superhugs*

My condolences. (Also to your other cats. I don't think I've ever seen a photo of them all together. They're beautiful!)

♥♥♥

I've been here before too, and I can only say I'm sorry for your loss. I know it hurts. *hugs*

*hugs, again* Try to remember him in his happy moments, okay? At least that's what I do when I remember my grandmother.

*hugs tight*

Letting them go is NEVER an easy thing. But that you got to give him a peaceful end really is the best thing, all things considered. Though we didn't have Yuuki for nearly as long as you had Purge, not being able to take her to the vet in the end is something that I'll always regret.

You've got the good memories, at least. And a lot of them, from what it sounds like. Those will get you through the rough spot.

*hugs*

I'm sorry for your loss. Hang in there.

*offers more hugs*

Hope you feel better soon.

*even more hugs* Hang in there, hon.

He was a very handsome cat.

*hugs*

Cats never really leave, you know. They have no faith in the ability of their human slaves to take care of themselves. The first time something loud inexplicably falls over in another room, when you can personally lay eyes on all members of your household, that'll be him saying hello.

They get fresh salmon up in kitty heaven, you know.

*HUG*

... damn, he looks like my old cat *sobs*

The things I miss when I don't check my LJ for a couple of days...

*huggles* I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how important roles cats can play in your life - they're family, basically. Merry and Rose are like that to me; I don't know what I'll do when they eventually become old and sick. I guess there are some things that no amount of preparation can make easy.

Sounds like he had a great life. You did the right thing.