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RIP Zoe

Wednesday, 27 April 2016, 20:41 Claudia Uncategorized 40

zoe-300x188 022 years ago this month I brought home a tiny ball of spit fire. Fur sticking out every which-way and terrorizing my tomcat, she owned the house from the beginning. Zoe was the runt of the litter and was used to fighting for herself. She fought the box I put her in to bring her home. After the third try, I gave up and let her sit in the seat. She fought me for 22 years to brush her wayward fur, clip her toenails, hold her (unless it was her idea) or give her a pill (many scratches and bites later I never knew for sure if it went down or she spewed it somewhere). Being a stubborn gal myself, sometimes she won and sometimes I won.

This morning was no different. Knowing it was time, we took one last visit to her vet (who she bit last week for poking her – he laughed and said he liked spunky cats). I held her as I said goodbye. The vet gave her the dose and she slowly faded. She was out but not down. Dr. K listened to her heart beat and I watched her breathe in and out. For a 4 ½ pound weakling, she just wouldn’t give up. That was so like my Zoe kitty. She finally let go after the second dose. I stayed by her side for ten minutes waiting to see if she would start breathing again. She was finally gone, running and playing with her buddies, Ivan and Asher. I’ll see them again someday.

Night, night, Zoe. I miss you.

40 Comments on RIP Zoe

  13. Made me shed a tear fo Zowand I never even knew her. We also have a tuxedo cat, Sushi, feisty as hell but thankfully not as much a a shedding fur ball as lovely Zoe. She is guard cat, because she will attack visitors that she doesn’t know (especially grown women for some reason) so we need to lock her in our bedroom when we have company. She was also the runt of the litter. She is 8, we all hope she lives to 22. I’ll send you a pic.

    Claudia, God bless you at this time.

  16. Aw, Claudia….so sorry for your loss! You brought back the memory of when I had to do the same for our kitty Virginia…I could hardly bring myself to do it. Pets are such wonderful additions to our lives. So hard when they leave us, but fond memories live on and new pet-friends join us!

  18. Lazlo and Angus are sad for you, the burden of being the Human is heavy.
    Claudia, I would be watchful when its your turn to be crossing the rainbow bridge.
    You know how cats like to gossip and brag.
    You will probably be greeted by overwhelming numbers.

  23. I’m with you, Claudia. We had to do the same with the slightly younger of our two indoor cats about 2 weeks ago. Zona at age 15 was always on the thin side, as opposed to groundhog-built “brother” Cali. He got bony, developed a tumor on his left hip, and stopped eating his favorite treat (Hillshire Farms Honey Ham). It was time for him to make that final vet visit. We’ve put down 4 other cats that way over the years and it never gets easier, especially when they become family. Sincerest condolences from the two of us to you.

  24. Tears for you and Zoe, Claudia. I have been there, too. I am so glad God gave you and Zoe to each other, and then gave you the strength to be with her as she crossed over. Ps. 56:8 “…put thou my tears in thy bottle: are they not in thy book?”, He cares, He comforts, He knows our tears, even those we shed for our beloved critters.

  25. We join everyone here in our condolences for your loss of much loved Zoe. Twenty-two years is a lot of history between you both. You will hear that meow for a long time still.

    “The way to cat heaven is a field of grass
    where crickets and butterflies play.

    A cat may be late in getting to heaven….

    there’s just so much fun on the way!”

    ~Cat Heaven, a book by Cynthia Rylant

  27. Claudia, I am so sorry for the loss of your long time buddy. Remember you gave her all your love and she returned it to you. My You find comfort in Gods hand at this time of your loss.

  28. Claudia I am deeply sorry for your loss. 22 years is a testament to the great home you provided and great care she received while with you.
    I hope Zoe is meeting my Charlotte and they are comparing stories about their humans.
    Rest in catnip fields Zoe.

  29. Thank you all so much for your kind and loving words. I know how hard it is to convey the depth of feeling when someone loses a beloved pet. I’ve done so many times here on this site. Knowing that we share a passion for our critters has been such a joy.

    Please know that your outpouring of kindness has eased my heart tonight. Thank you, friends.

  30. No that’s not gonna cut it. You really have to get a new cat. Stat. And there you go.

    Much love to you and yours, Claudia. Heartbreak is nothing to long for. Go through it and get it out of the way. I’m sure all the animals you’ve loved would agree. Get a newt. Get something weird and gross if for no other reason than to laugh.

    I’m being facetious. 😉 But do get another kitty at some point though.

  38. I’m sorry about Zoe, Claudia. I have a cat story you might appreciate. Late last week, while I was driving down my lane, I noticed a small, long-haired cat curled up on a chair on my porch. I thought it was probably a feral cat, since there are quite a few in the area. The cat was curled up on that chair several mornings when I drove past, but I didn’t see it over the past few days, and I feared that the fox that lives on my property might have got it.
    Last night, there were severe storms in the area (tornado warnings, heavy rain, and hail). I looked out my picture window, and looking back at me was that cat. It had water dripping off her whiskers and looked pitiful. I went outside, and the cat come up to me. It wasn’t feral at all. It was a little female, and I think someone probably dumped her off at the end of my lane. I let her in and fed her, and she polished off a whole scoop of food in minutes. She was starving! Of course, my little cat just hates her, but that will pass after a few days. So I have a new cat today.
    Cats have an uncanny knack of showing up at the homes of cats lovers, so even if you aren’t planning on a new companion, I wouldn’t be surprised if you get one anyway. I hope you’re able to enjoy fond memories of Zoe, bittersweet as they may be at the moment.

  40. Claudia, I hope you see this. I realize I’m very late but I’ve been kind of avoiding the site for awhile and am just now catching up on things.

    I am so, so sorry for your loss. I feel almost like I knew your Zoe kitty after reading so many of your posts over the years. I cried when you lost Ivan, and I’m tearing up here now. But, wow, 22 years! That is an amazing kitty life. She’ll be waiting for you across the Rainbow Bridge. Condolences.

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