And Then There Was One....

Sintra, blissfully asleep on her sister's paw.

She was already The Huntress, The Wanderer. While Lissie sat, or slept, Sintra hunted and walked abroad.

And so it happened, that in the last few days before Christmas, I had not been attentive to closing the cat flap at dusk. It was not until feeding time, just before I went to bed, that I noticed that only one little one had come for supper.

I called, and called, (the searchlight torch failed and the night was
dark) - and snoozed and searched, until 5 am - when I finally fell
asleep, hoping that Sintra had been accidentally shut up in someone's
garage or shed, and would find her way home, hungry and tired.

At 8 am, I found her - just outside my neighbours house. It must have
been instantaneous - no marks to her body, but severe trauma to her
head.

Her short little life brought us such joy. Now, after her sister gave
her one last wash, she lies, six months old, along with my 16 year old
Spot, in the flower garden at Autumn Cottage.

It has been the saddest year for my cats.

Comments

[Mary O]

I am so sorry Roz, you have so few memories of her, give her sister an extra cuddle tonight.

[Anne Cloward]

((((((((Roz))))))))
Whether we have them for a few months or lots of years, they claim our hearts instantly when they choose us to be their owners. And so it hurts so much to lose them. My heart aches for you today.
Anne Lorene

[Beth]

Oh, Roz. I am so sorry.

tears in my eyes.

[Fran]

Roz, I am so sorry about Sintra. Precious little kitties who have brought you such joy. I just don't know what to say except don't beat yourself up for not closing the cat flap. It was her time to leave. Your garden is like my own--the pet cemetery.

[Paula]

Oh Roz, my heart is just broken as I read this. I feel like throwing up, thinking of my own precious three and what a fine line there is between life and death. The depth of my sympathy for you is boundless. I am sooooo so very sorry. :-( :-(

[Sonia]

Oh Roz,I am so, so sorry about Sintra. My eyes are wet. Poor kitty! Warmly hugs to you! Your friend from Brazil, Sonia.

[Rain]

i am so sorry to hear of your loss. It's hard in any season to lose a loved pet but has to be worse right now.

[Robin]

I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. You are not alone in your grieving as we have just lost one of ours as well, very unexpectedly to an illness. My heart feels your pain. Know that your little one is in good company tonight with another spirited kitty soul.

[Denny]

Roz, I am so sorry for your loss. As the "parent" of two cats myself, I feel your pain. Be well. Dennis