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Goodbye Sweet Dixie October 18, 2005

My sweet baby continued to fare very badly today and her blood work results came back even worse than they were on Saturday. It was obvious that she was ready to go. My husband and I got to spend some time with her giving her lots of pets and kisses before we let her go. It was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do.

Dixie has been part of my life for over 17 years. We adopted her from the pound when I was 11. She is my baby. I don’t know what I’m going to do without her.

Who’s going to curl up in my arms under the covers while I sleep? Who’s going to meow at the balcony door asking to be let out to go lay in the sun?

I know we did what was best for her, and that’s the most important thing. The last thing I wanted was for her to suffer. She had a good, long, and happy life, and she brought so much joy into mine. I will miss her with all my heart.

The grief is overwhelming. Here I am still grieving from the miscarriage and now I’ve lost my beloved furbaby. It’s just too much.

I love you, Miss Dixie. So very much. I’ll miss you, baby.

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1. Cricket - October 18, 2005

Amanda,
I am so sorry your loving companion is gone.

2. T - October 18, 2005

Amanda - I’m so sorry my friend. Yes, you did the right thing for her, but it still hurts like a bastard. Not fair.

3. Angela - October 18, 2005

Amanda, I am so sorry on the loss of your furbaby. They are so wonderful, and even knowing you’ve done the right thing doesn’t really make it “better.”  My sincerest condolances on the loss of Ms. Dixie.

4. susie - October 18, 2005

I am so, so sorry. Much love to you and your husband.

5. Lisa - October 18, 2005

I’m so very sorry for your loss.

6. Kyla - October 18, 2005

She was so lucky to have been owned by you. Or you owned by her as most cat owners would say… You did the kindest thing for her. She counted on you to let her go when she needed it the most and you did what I’m sure she wanted.
Sympathies to you and your husband.

7. Heather - October 18, 2005

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I agree with Angela - though you’ve done the right thing for your furbaby, it still is really hard thing to do. My sympathies.

8. Kari - October 19, 2005

I’m so sorry. I’m hurting with you. Really - something about losing pets hits me very hard, plus the fact that I have a 16 year old kitty who I can’t bear to lose. Dixie was a beautiful kitty.

9. cass - October 19, 2005

Oh, sweetie. I am so sorry.

10. Staci - October 19, 2005

{{Amanda}},

She was beautiful. I’m really sorry. As your companion, I’m sure she led a very happy life. Only a very well taken care of, content cat would live to the age of 17. I wish pets had longer lifespans. It is too painful getting so attached to them then having to let them go.

I hope you can find the strength to get through this. I mean I know you will but I just hate that you’ve had to deal with one thing right after another like this.

11. Kath - October 19, 2005

I’m sorry. Losing our calico, and at the same ripe old age, broke my whole family’s heart. This is so hard. Wishing you strength and hope.

12. Jennie - October 19, 2005

oh crap Amanda I am so very sorry sweetling, theres nothing I can say to make it feel any less raw, it’s just sometimes doing the right thing hurts like a bitch. take care my friend and be kind to you.

13. Suz - October 19, 2005

I’m sorry, Amanda.

14. Cat, Galloping - October 19, 2005

Oh Amanda. I’m so sorry you’ve lost your beautiful companion. Wishing you some peace.

15. Lisa - October 19, 2005

I’m so sorry Amanda. Such a beautiful kitty.

16. Karen - October 19, 2005

I’m so sorry, Amanda. She was just lovely.

17. PJ - October 19, 2005

I’m so sorry Amanda.

18. mm - October 19, 2005

I’m so very sorry.

19. Kimmer - October 19, 2005

So very sorry Amanda…
Thinking of you.

20. Dee - October 19, 2005

I’m so sorry, Amanda. Not that it’s much consolation but know that you gave Dixie a great life for 17 wonderful years. I’m sure it meant the world to her that you and your husband helped her make her way over the rainbow bridge.

21. vhmprincess - October 19, 2005

I am so sorry about Dixie.

22. Jenn - October 19, 2005

I’m so sorry. I’m here crying in my coffee. What a beautiful kitty.

23. Nina - October 19, 2005

I’m so sorry, Amanda. Thinking of you.

24. deborah - October 19, 2005

She’s beautiful, Amanda. I’m so sorry.

25. Jen - October 19, 2005

Amanda, I’m so very sorry. She looks like she was a wonderful cat and true companion.

26. Kristin H. - October 19, 2005

I am so sorry for your loss. You and Dixie were lucky to have each other. Take care of yourself — it is so so hard to lose a companion like that.

27. dawn - October 19, 2005

I’m so, so sorry. :-(

28. AnaJade - October 19, 2005

I’m so sorry for you and your husband.

xxxx

29. Fuzzy - October 19, 2005

I’m so so so so sorry :(

30. Donna - October 19, 2005

I’m so sorry. :( When the page loaded and I saw the picture tears welled up in my eyes. She was beautiful.

31. kiwi - October 19, 2005

I’m so sorry for your loss Amanda.

32. beachgal - October 19, 2005

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I still grieve for my calico furbaby I lost two years ago. It’s so hard to lose a pet, even when I have others. Again, I’m very sorry for your loss.

33. erinberry - October 19, 2005

I’m so sorry about Dixie.

I just lost a beloved family cat last week, if you care to read about someone else going through the same thing:

http://jesuswasnotarepublican.blogspot.com/2005/10/basil-march-1991-october-2005.html

34. ericalil - October 19, 2005

I’m so sorry, Amanda!

I love my cats so much, I know why you’re hurting so much.

I hope the pain lessens soon. Take care,

erica

35. lorrie - October 19, 2005

I’m so sorry. I had to put my baby Cassie (poodle) to sleep a few weeks ago. It is hard, sooo hard. I can’t believe she is gone forever.

36. Julianna - October 19, 2005

Oh Amanda…..I am so very sorry.

37. Sarah - October 19, 2005

Amanda,

I’m so terribly sorry. Know that many of us are thinking of you as you mourn the loss of your furry family member…

38. J - October 20, 2005

Oh, Amanda. My deepest, deepest condolences on the loss of your beautiful, loving kitty. Crying here with you.

39. Heather - October 20, 2005

I am so, so, sorry for your loss. Just heartbreaking.

40. Leggy - October 20, 2005

I’m so sorry- you’ve had too much loss lately (miscarriage, hurricane damage @ parents, and now this)- it really seems more than one person should have to bear.

41. Blue - October 20, 2005

Amanda my heart just breaks for you. I know how hard it is to let go of such a wonderful furry friend, even when you know it is the right thing to do.

42. Molly - October 20, 2005

How very sad. I’m so sorry — she looks like she was a gentle spirit.

43. projgen - October 20, 2005

Huge hugs, Amanda. My furbaby was with me for 19 years; I adopted her when she was weaned from her mother. When we had to end her suffering, I thought I’d never stop crying. It’s been 3 years and I still miss her cuddling under the covers, sitting on my belly and vibrating me with her purrs. Nobody’s been as good a cuddlebuddy to me.

My heart is with you.

44. thalia - October 20, 2005

I’m sorry about your lovely cat, amanda. Too much loss for you in the last few months. I hope this is the end of a cycle for you.

45. DMouse - October 21, 2005

Amanda, I am so sorry. Losing a beloved pet is so damn hard.

She was a beautiful girl. Such a sweet face.

46. Emily - October 21, 2005

I’m sorry Amanda.