Rest in Peace, sweet Nadia

Nadia wasn't my cat, although I sometimes wished she was. She and her house mate, Moxie board with us at my employer; Moxie is about 16; Nadia was approx. 21 years old, a Siamease cross with the bluest of eyes and the voice on an angel on steriods...
I knew her quite well; both she and her sister have boarded with us for over 10 years.

Today, when I walked into work, I found my wonderful boss in tears with Nadia - sitting on the floor. He had Nadia laying on a towel. I knew she was gone the second I saw. She was very old, but vibrant, friendly, as sweet as they get. Yesterday afternoon, just before I left work, I went into her condo and petted her and she sang me one of her songs; the song she always sang when she sees someone she loves.

I'm sorry, but I am crushed by this. I have not had a cat myself for more than 20 years, and as many of you know, we've - I have dogs now; I love them more than life itself.
But this morning, something broke inside me I can't seem to fix. I've dealt with the death of client cats before, dealt with the passing of the animals of my employers and friends. And I know that Nadia's owner loves both Nadie and Moxie dearly. She is away on business; her son has been notifyed.
I'm not trying to bring anyone down here - I simply need to say that you need to treasure every moment with our animal friends and count each of those moments as a gift. Nadia was cherished every moment of her long life, and there are many that are going to miss her terribly; Moxie included.
Please remember to look into the eyes of your animals tonight and tell them you love them.
Leslie


This message was edited May 23, 2008 8:15 PM