Rest In Peace My Friend (1989-2009)
Miz McDuffy in her new kitty bed, January 16, 2009
I adopted Miz McDuffy from the Cocheco Valley Humane Society after Siobhan's 22 year old cat Sassafras passed away. The house was too quiet so we decided to adopt a new kitty.
I wanted to give an and older cat a chance; Miz McDuffy was the first cat I saw. She was three and half years old and so sweet I just had to adopt her. Siobhan thought I just wanted to get a cat and go home. She suggested that maybe we should check out a couple more shelters. We saw some great cats but I kept thinking about Miz McDuffy. Finally, I suggested we go back to Cocheco Valley for another look. What I meant to say was I wanted to adopt that cute little Manx kitty I saw on the first day of searching for a new pet.
On our first visit to Cocheco Valley they had more cats than they could handle. A week later, most of the cages were empty. My heart sank because I thought they may have euthanized Miz McDuffy to make room for incoming cats. I asked one of the volunteers if they still had the little Manx. She said "Yes, we moved her to a quiet cage in the corner." That was it; Duffy was coming home with me.
That was over 16 years ago . . . Miz McDuffy and I have been best friends ever since. Last week Miz McDuffy looked like she was in distress so Siobhan and I took her to the vet. The tests indicated Duffy's kidneys were starting to fail. Not surprising news for a 20 year old cat. I was sent home with 2 cans of special cat food and the sad news my best friend was not going to live forever.
Miz McDuffy is doing much better now; she is happy and comfortable. When the time comes that she looks like she is suffering I will be responsible and have her put to sleep. Until then, I will cherish every second I have left with her
Rest In Peace My Friend (1989-2009)
Miz McDuffy in her new kitty bed, January 16, 2009
I adopted Miz McDuffy from the Cocheco Valley Humane Society after Siobhan's 22 year old cat Sassafras passed away. The house was too quiet so we decided to adopt a new kitty.
I wanted to give an and older cat a chance; Miz McDuffy was the first cat I saw. She was three and half years old and so sweet I just had to adopt her. Siobhan thought I just wanted to get a cat and go home. She suggested that maybe we should check out a couple more shelters. We saw some great cats but I kept thinking about Miz McDuffy. Finally, I suggested we go back to Cocheco Valley for another look. What I meant to say was I wanted to adopt that cute little Manx kitty I saw on the first day of searching for a new pet.
On our first visit to Cocheco Valley they had more cats than they could handle. A week later, most of the cages were empty. My heart sank because I thought they may have euthanized Miz McDuffy to make room for incoming cats. I asked one of the volunteers if they still had the little Manx. She said "Yes, we moved her to a quiet cage in the corner." That was it; Duffy was coming home with me.
That was over 16 years ago . . . Miz McDuffy and I have been best friends ever since. Last week Miz McDuffy looked like she was in distress so Siobhan and I took her to the vet. The tests indicated Duffy's kidneys were starting to fail. Not surprising news for a 20 year old cat. I was sent home with 2 cans of special cat food and the sad news my best friend was not going to live forever.
Miz McDuffy is doing much better now; she is happy and comfortable. When the time comes that she looks like she is suffering I will be responsible and have her put to sleep. Until then, I will cherish every second I have left with her