tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post8139490421333687034..comments2024-03-28T18:07:01.533+00:00Comments on Shadows & Light: From Fleaball to Cranky CatSteve Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11684120060438252945noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-85124201430754000312009-11-11T00:55:20.763+00:002009-11-11T00:55:20.763+00:00we cats don't die sad, it was so much better t...we cats don't die sad, it was so much better to go on a bed at home rather than in a vet's office.edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09979341853086406917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-85232010652269611672009-11-09T11:29:54.062+00:002009-11-09T11:29:54.062+00:00Steve: A lovely tribute in photos and words. I'...Steve: A lovely tribute in photos and words. I'm sorry for your loss.Susan Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10831135994777852326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-68669152685329052182009-11-09T02:10:14.315+00:002009-11-09T02:10:14.315+00:00what a wonderful post, and the photos are such a j...what a wonderful post, and the photos are such a joy for all of us who didn't have the pleasure to meet armenia - some of my best friends are cranky, so if that was her nature, so be it.<br /><br />she is now across that rainbow bridge hanging with howard!<br /><br />best to you bud! xxxmouse (aka kimy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09385557065971602436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-48086542197111160462009-11-09T01:51:03.651+00:002009-11-09T01:51:03.651+00:00She must have been a great companion.She must have been a great companion.Merle Sneedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01228809667893921954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-10894273986494875922009-11-08T23:41:35.869+00:002009-11-08T23:41:35.869+00:00I love her kitten pic ... she has that feisty look...I love her kitten pic ... she has that feisty look in all of her photos. She's loving you from up above I bet. Nice post. I love the way you write. xoxo.Laurie Brandriet Kellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00809388954042184189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-19119261676121931012009-11-08T21:23:48.687+00:002009-11-08T21:23:48.687+00:00I'm glad you posted this...it was nice to read...I'm glad you posted this...it was nice to read about Armenia and the friend who said cats don't die of depression b/c they are too self involved - well, that made me really laugh! Armenia was loved and she knew this!<br /><br />KellyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-5648658139250834412009-11-08T21:23:48.185+00:002009-11-08T21:23:48.185+00:00I'm glad you posted this...it was nice to read...I'm glad you posted this...it was nice to read about Armenia and the friend who said cats don't die of depression b/c they are too self involved - well, that made me really laugh! Armenia was loved and she knew this!<br /><br />KellyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-66101458283354388082009-11-08T19:54:00.894+00:002009-11-08T19:54:00.894+00:00My vet told me after my oldest cat died last year ...My vet told me after my oldest cat died last year that cats do indeed grieve and that depression and sadness can be a factor in dying, but with all the years and all the love you gave to her, that wasn't likely with Armenia. She may have had something going on due to old age...<br /><br />In Sam's case, it was a presumed cancerous mass. A cat of fourteen or fifteen is equivalent to a ninety some odd year old human, and eventually, the body tires and slips away.<br /><br />Do not blame yourself. If she died peacefully, at least she was in her house amongst her things and not lingering with an illness of some sort. You were a good cat dad, and with any luck, you will be again one day.ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376645220662546020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-74798485012640032162009-11-08T11:41:59.690+00:002009-11-08T11:41:59.690+00:00ah, this is a lovely post Steve, great photos. I&...ah, this is a lovely post Steve, great photos. I'm glad you're not finding her absence too painful at the moment.lettucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13872380339261609060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-1047697412041670202009-11-07T20:47:16.914+00:002009-11-07T20:47:16.914+00:00This is such a beautiful post, Steve. Great to lea...This is such a beautiful post, Steve. Great to learn about the origin of her unusual name. <br /><br />The images are great - esp the ones with paper and the one of her in the grocery bag.<br /><br />I, too, hope she did not die sad. Her timing was pretty exquisite, though, wasn't it? Cats know these things and I like to imagine they take off when the time is right, not due to sentimentality of any kind. <br /><br />I've been thinking about you all day. My brother had to put his cat down this morning, a much worse option than natural death. <br /><br />Armenia lived well and died well. What else can any being hope for.<br /><br />Much love to you,Reya Mellickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076092659507965666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-68998140376668351452009-11-07T19:13:06.759+00:002009-11-07T19:13:06.759+00:00Just as Barbara said, Armenia had a full & ric...Just as Barbara said, Armenia had a full & rich life. When you rescue an abandoned animal, you're basically giving them a SECOND life. Armenia was left for dead, and you gave her a whole new life. Just think of how wonderful those "bonus" years have been for her!Loriannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610684937868696220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5123631695572626256.post-23992115061565336302009-11-07T13:22:01.913+00:002009-11-07T13:22:01.913+00:00Armenia had an excellent life, as cat lives go. S...Armenia had an excellent life, as cat lives go. She knew she had your love, especially when you gave in to her rejection of the intruder cat. She was probably dreaming sweet dreams about you when she slipped away. <br /><br />I know exactly what you mean about loving pets differently. They are all unique, just as we are.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11724807799695867204noreply@blogger.com