It was ...

[blamebrampton]

… a very good last day. There was sun, salmon, some compost guarding, and some me guarding as she checked the laptop posed no threat.

And, at the end, with all of us kneeling around her cushions in the garden, she tried to bite the vet despite being sedated to the eyeballs. Because near-death does not mean a Min cat should give up the fight. The vet was incredibly charmed by this, and described it as extremely Minlike. The vet nurse cheered Min on, which I suspect was a trifle treacherous.

It is clear to me now that I cannot die before J, because, like the good, strong, tough man he is, he is bawling.

Comments

[sarcasticpixie.livejournal.com]

Glad she went out with dignity and sass. Hugs to you both. <3

[lackofmendacity.livejournal.com]

Oh, sweetie... *hugs you gently*

Min sounded like such a brave, wonderful, cunning cat, and she was very lucky to have you in her life. *hugs you some more*

[oceaxe.livejournal.com]

You loved her well, and she had the best farewell a cat can hope for. *sends calming thoughts and love*

[prilbrum.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry. Sending you love.

[shadowclub.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry you have to go through this:(

♥

[lilliputian722.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry. *cries with you*

[madchemist36.livejournal.com]

Gregor and I send our condolences. Also Virtual salmon to restock your bare cupboards. I would have cheered for Min as well ;-)

[blindmouse.livejournal.com]

I also bawled when my cat died, while drinking tequila and orange juice with my mother and telling cat stories. Er. The last few grammar lessons I've had are telling me I ought to clarify that my cat wasn't drinking tequila and telling stories, but I'm rather charmed by the image, so I won't.

I'm very, very glad that you made the last few days good for her. Lots of sympathy.

[dragonfly-lily.livejournal.com]

Wish I could do something to make it better.

[enchanted-jae.livejournal.com]

*joins in the bawling*

[lilian-cho.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

*hugs again*

[cloviss.livejournal.com]

Min must have been a fabulous, opinionated tough girl. You were very lucky she chose you to supervise.

You gave her a good life and a clean death - the best gifts you could give.

Also J? Well, a man who could not be moved by the loss of a loved cat - not worth having.

I am so sorry for your loss - and will be having an unfortunately infrequent drink to Min's life.

[rocket62204.livejournal.com]

Awww. At least it was a good day. *hugs*

[emerald-dragon8.livejournal.com]

*so many hugs* I'm sorry, hon. From the sounds of it, Min was the best damn cat an owner could ask for, and you gave her a great life.

[novembersnow.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry. She sounded like a wonderful cat, a true character, and it's obvious she was well loved. *hugs*

[rhaniyago.livejournal.com]

I'm so, so sorry, dear. I lost one of my cats three years ago and still think of him very often and miss him. And do not want to think about anything happening to the other two, or to my dog. And I know that my rats are nearing the end of their lifetime. But we can only avoid the sadness and sorrow when they leave if we decide not to have animals living with us. And then life would be worth much much less. I hope that the good memories you have of your cat will help to sooth the sadness.

[spark-of-chaos.livejournal.com]

Oh, sweety. :clings to tears: I can't say much more than a worthless sorry, but really, I am. Imagine the ten cliches everybody has already told you, I am thinking them. :hugs:

You've got a good man there. And you are way too early thinking such thoughts!

[pinkdiamond.livejournal.com]

:(

Much love.