hellziggy

Those of you who follow me on Twitter or Facebook already know this was a Very Bad Day. Short Twitter sized updates were all I could mentally handle earlier.
hellbob & I lost our beloved cat, Gabriel, earlier today.

( The medical crap that you probably don't want to read )

( The last day.  )

He went so fast. It was quick and peaceful and hopefully painless. He was in Rick's arms with me there. It was best that way. He hated the vets office and would have hated to be there.
It was just so damn hard. Our cats growing up were all either outdoor cats or indoor/outdoor since we lived out in the boonies. I'd never had a cat die of old age before.

When I met Rick 17 1/2 years ago he had this awesome cat. Friendly as could be. Purred like a mother-fucker. The very first time Rick kissed me that cat was curled up on my lap. That was Gabriel. My entire life with Rick has also been with Gabriel. I just can't imagine not having Gabe around.



You were the best cat I've ever had, Gabriel. If there is an afterlife, I hope you enjoy the hell out of it.



Gabriel ~ 1991-2010

LOL! Mr. Gabriel CrankyPants Cat is halfway across the living room and I can hear his purring! The boy has a motor in him!
Miss Lump, on the other hand, purrs so quietly that I can usually only tell by feeling her throat. A dainty little delicate creature she is.