Tuesday, June 28, 2005
Our Sweet Gracie
Just before dawn on Sunday, June 26, our beloved cat Gracie passed away. She had been the picture of health until the previous Tuesday, when she became listless and stopped eating. She had exhibited similar symptoms previously when she had hairball problems, so we just kept an eye on her and didn't worry too much. By Thursday, she seemed to be getting better, which cheered us up immensely. On Friday she started feeling worse and by late Saturday it was apparent that we would have to seek out a vet who could see her on Sunday.However, this was not to be. Willie checked on her at 3:30 in the morning, and she was still alive although not at all well. When Doug next checked at about 6:30 she had died.
Anyone who visited our home will remember Gracie as the first cat to rush out and greet newcomers. Shy and skittish around quick movements or loud noises, she still loved people, loved being petted, loved being held. She was the cat who would reach out to pat you if you didn't give her enough attention. She would often sit in your lap. When we played cards with friends, she always thought the table had been cleared off so that she had a good place from which to be admired.
We miss her in so many little ways, because she was such a very special and loving cat. Gracie was one of the sweetest cats ever. She left a hole in our lives that will never be filled.
# posted by Doug and Willie @ 10:32 AM 
