With such sadness, I wanted to let you all know that we made the difficult decision today to help Buttercup make her final journey. Her last few weeks have been difficult for all of us, me particularly so knowing that there was nothing that could be done to help her. Her last few days with us were pretty good, but she was beginning to have difficulty getting comfortable and could not settle enough to sleep. She had lost a lot of weight, the mass took up valuable space reserved for a full belly.
She was truly the most wonderful little girl I have ever had the honor of sharing a home with. From the moment I first laid eyes on her as a wee barn kitten at our shelters Spay/Neuter Outreach program, to the moment the coordinator told me she had arranged for her to become my kitty...on through the next 5 years, she was nothing but the best kitty ever. She took every new thing as a great new adventure, and shy was not a word she ever knew. Not a timid bone in her body, and always the ambassador of what a perfect cat should be, she has left a huge hole in my heart. I know in my heart of hearts that we made the right decision, that it was time. That the final gift we can give is taking their pain and making it ours....but it still breaks my heart that I will not see her gorgeous face tomorrow or ever.
When I close my eyes, or look to the skies - Buttercup will always be there. Thank you so very much my special little girl for letting me be your momma. I hope that if you do come back one day - you will be so kind as to grace my doorstep once again.
Until we meet again my love...
