Monday, October 11, 2010

Farewell, Cookie

We had to put our beautiful cat to sleep this weekend. She was almost fifteen, but boy those fifteen years went fast. Cookie loved being carried, adored catnip, and enjoyed long lazy naps. The last six months were hard on her because she lost most of her teeth and went blind, but she still seemed content.

Here are a few pictures of my big cutie. She will be very missed.



Cookie often looked annoyed in pictures, but in real life she always had smiling eyes.



Trust me, she was as soft and huggable as she looks.




Farewell, Cookie.

I'll be back to regular posting on Wednesday.

35 comments:

  1. Jill, I'm so sorry to hear about Cookie. I hope you are doing well (and the kids, too).

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  2. So sorry. Cookie was beautiful and I'm sure brought your whole family so much joy. :O(

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  3. Awww...I'm so sorry. She was a gorgeous cat. I know it must be hard, but you did a kind thing for her.

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  4. Jill,
    I'm sorry. I'm a huge pet lover. I know this must be hard for you and the kids.

    Sending love,
    Wendy

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  5. She was beautiful! I am a cat lover and it would kill me to have to put mine down. Each of ours ran away when they died. I am so sorry for you.

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  6. I'm so sorry, Jill. Cookie was beautiful. I'm glad you have lots of good memories and pictures of her. I'm giving my cat, Pookie, extra hugs and pets for you and Cookie today.

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  7. Such a difficult thing, I'm sorry. Cookie was lucky to have you.

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  8. *biggest hugs* She is a beautiful cat. I'm glad you got to have so many wonderful years with her.

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  9. It's such a very sad time when we say goodbye to our pets. Cookie was a beautiful cat, I'm sure you all enriched eachother's lives.

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  10. I'm really sorry, Jill. I know how tough this can be : (

    Hope you and your kids are doing ok with everything.

    Cookie was a gorgeous cat! Her color is beautiful : )
    Hannah

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  11. Sorry to hear about Cookie, Jill. We're likely to out live our pets, but it is never easy. Beautiful picture of the two of you.

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  12. So sorry. Hard to lose beloved pets. Think on those cuddle times and happy memories.

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  13. Thank you all so much for your kind comments and understanding words. They mean more to me than you could possibly know.

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  14. Aw crud. :( that's just so not fun. :( Hugs and hope something can add a smile to your face today. :(

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  15. Sorry Jill!! I know what a big part of a family a pet becomes. I hope you're feeling extra comforted this week!

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  16. So sorry. It's hard to say goodbye to a pet. Thinking of you.

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  17. So sorry for your loss, Jill! I know what you're experiencing - our 18 1/2 year old kitty died just over a year ago. Losing a pet is very difficult! Thanks for posting the sweet pix. Cookie certainly looks well-loved! Praying for you, my friend.

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  18. Again, I am so thankful for all of your support. I'm a big softie when it comes to animals, so this was really, really hard.

    Thank you.

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  19. Oh, I'm so sorry about losing your cat. She's beautiful! Thanks for posting pictures, I know it's gotta be hard.

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  20. I'm sorry to hear about losing Cookie. :-( She looks like a beautiful kitty.

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  21. Oh no. I'm sorry. Losing a pet is horrible.

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  22. It's so hard to lose a pet. I'm sorry for your loss.

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  23. Hi Jill -

    Sorry to hear about your kitty. My Sarah Cat died at age 13. The critters wrap their little paws around your heart, and it's hard to say, "goodbye."

    Blessings,
    Susan

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  24. We had to do this with one of ours. It was simply awful. So sorry you had to do this, but glad you had such a special kitty! What a beautiful fluff ball!

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  25. Awww, she was adorable, Jill. I'm feeling your sorrow right now as I type this. I'm so sorry, sweetie! Hope you're hanging in there and feeling better. Glad you have a wise sister to lean upon! :-)

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  26. So sorry for your loss. She was such a beautiful cat!

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  27. Praying for you. Losing a pet is so difficult. ((HUGS))

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  28. Thank you so much for your support. It's getting a little easier each day she's gone, but I still expect to see her around the house. I guess it just takes time.

    Thanks so much for all of your kind comments.

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  29. Hi, Jill. I know from experience that it's hard to lose a pet you've had for many years. I'm sorry that you lost Cookie.

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  30. Aw, Jill. Even from this distance I have, I've been able to tell she's been such a part of your life. I'm so sorry. *hugs*

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  31. What a beautiful cat. I am very sorry for your loss and know that you will remember all the good years you had.

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  32. I'm so sorry, Jill. Losing our pets is so incredibly hard. Hugs and prayers...

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  33. Thank you to everyone who reached out. I appreciate you all so much.

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