I write this with a heavy heart. Our Sable, the feral cat, who was the reason for my spay/neuter efforts, has passed away.
We still don't know what happened to her, but it happened sometime Saturday afternoon or evening. My husband and I had planned a shopping day in Dallas. We are doing some painting, and small improvements to the house, and wanted to shop around, and visit with some family of mine in Plano. Sable was fine that morning when we left the house. She was chasing locusts, and just having a happy time. When we got home that night, we found her lying in the front yard. I thought she was sleeping, until I got out of the car, and she didn't come to me. there were no signs of a struggle, or any visible injury of any kind. She showed no signs of bad health....I just don't understand what happened.
Some of you long-time members, will probably remember her, and how dear she was to me. During the three years I had her, I watched her blossom. She went from being skinny, weak, and hungry, to sleek, shiny, and healthy. From feral, and terrified of everything, to sweet and friendly with my husband and me. She even would come inside for short visits. She was never happy when we tried to make her indoor only, but she did enjoy indoor/outdoor life.
Now, I just don't know what to do. I feel so angry, sad, and helpless. When I go to open the door for other cats to come inside, I half expect to see her come running up the steps to me. When she doesn't, it's like someone stabbed a knife into my heart. It just doesn't seem fair that she had to die now, after overcoming so many odds. I also wonder if there would have been something I could do to help her, had I been home. I may not could have done anything, but at least I would have tried.
Anyway, I won't depress ya'll anymore. I just wanted to tell everyone about my sweet, precious girl. I felt that she deserved that.
This message was edited Jul 26, 2006 2:42 AM
