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

[waterbird.livejournal.com]

Sounds like a very special last day. So sorry for your loss. *hugs*

[meredyth-13.livejournal.com]

Min to the end, and a better, more dignified end few of us could hope for. Smooshies to you and J, dear. *cries a little for the ones who are gone*

[shiv5468.livejournal.com]

Good for Min.

[leochi.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'm so sorry it had to come to an end so soon - brave Kittie and brave you! *hugs*

[catsintheattic.livejournal.com]

She went with dignity. And as painful as your loss is right now, this thought might offer some comfort.

*hugs*

[snottygrrl.livejournal.com]

[*weeps a little more*]

[*holds you tight*]

[pushdragon.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry. I feel like I knew her - you've brought her so much to life online. Take care of yourself, my dear.

[meri-oddities.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry, dear. It's hard. Sending you good thoughts.

[eanelinea77.livejournal.com]

*hugs* I'm sorry. I hope the good memories will out live the pain for you.

[alex-s9.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry.

[under-an-oak.livejournal.com]

My condolences. My family recently lost our cat of 10 years (kidney failure) and as allergic as I am to cats, thus, my affection for her is more of a long-distance petting, it still hurts. But heck yeah, Min went with style and that says what a charismatic and colourful personality she had. My best wishes to you and J.

[(Anonymous)]

Ahh sucky (but kinda good in that Mincat is no longer suffering)Huuuge hugs babe

[ciel-vert.livejournal.com]

*hugs* *hugs* *hugs*

[beatnikspinster.livejournal.com]

You both have my deepest condolences.

[who_la_hoop]

Oh, love. I'm all teary. She was a lucky cat to have such lovely owners! Sounds like she went out the best way she could - with love and dignity. *offers many hugs* If I can do anything to cheer you up, just ask x

[empress-jae.livejournal.com]

i'm so sorry...but i'm happy that min went surrounded by love.

*hugs tight*

[no-mad-skillz.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Well done, all of you. And my deepest sympathy.

[frayach-nicuill.livejournal.com]

***hugs***

[calanthe-fics.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry. Best wishes to you both.

[bryoneybrynn.livejournal.com]

A fitting last day for Min, then. I'm glad to hear she was herself to the last. *many tight hugs*

[bonstar.livejournal.com]

Aahhh :-( I am sorry about your cat. I'm glad it was a good last day, and she died with spirit!

[winstonmom.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry for your loss. I am glad Min gave you good memories till the end. Hugs tight.

[mahaliem.livejournal.com]

You have my condolences. *hugs*

[jadzialove.livejournal.com]

Times like these, I really hate that there's nearly an entire world between us. Please give J a big hug from me (and I'm good at big hugs so make it a good one), then make him do the same for you.

For our part, on this side of the world, P and I will raise a glass (or two) tonight in honor of Min, a queen amongst cats (and probably people too).

[kayleigh-jane.livejournal.com]

*hugs* to you and J.