Friday, December 18, 2009

Goodbye, Sweet Thelma

June 7, 1992 – December 16, 2009

On December 7, we took Thelma to the vet because she was having trouble eating. Blood tests revealed that she had end-stage chronic renal failure, a leading cause of death in elderly cats. Two days ago, only a little over a week after the diagnosis, we had to say goodbye to her. I feel blessed that I got to live with her for 17 years. I will miss her every day.

Cairo (left) and Thelma (right) in my office
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29 comments:

  1. Mary (Bookfan)December 19, 2009 at 5:47 AM

    Oh, I'm sorry for your loss of Thelma. Sounds like she lived a long and blessed life with you.

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  2. AnnaDecember 19, 2009 at 6:22 AM

    I'm so sorry. ((HUGS))

    --Anna
    Diary of an Eccentric

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  3. TeresaDecember 19, 2009 at 8:07 AM

    I'm so sorry. I lost a beloved cat to renal failure a few years ago, and I know it stinks.

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  4. cindysloveofbooksDecember 19, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    Avis so sorry to hear about Thelma. She was a beautiful cat.

    Sending big hugs your way from Michael and I.

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  5. bermudaonionDecember 19, 2009 at 9:13 AM

    I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sure you must be devastated.

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  6. nfmgirlDecember 19, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    Awwww. Thelma looked a lot like my girl Fancy. I'm sorry for your loss, but weren't you lucky to have had her in your lives for so many wonderful years? And wasn't she one lucky cat to have had you?

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  7. serendipity_vivDecember 19, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    I am so sorry to hear about Thelma. Big hugs to you and your family and our thoughts are with you all.

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  8. WendyDecember 19, 2009 at 12:01 PM

    I am so very sorry to hear about your heartbreaking loss of Thelma. We just lost our 10 year old Golden Retriever (Argus) this week...and I know the pain you are feeling. Sending virtual hugs your way.

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  9. LuanneDecember 19, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    I'm so sorry for your loss Avis. Beloved pets fill such a space in our lives and leave a bigger one when they leave...

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  10. Literary FelineDecember 19, 2009 at 1:08 PM

    Avis, I am so sorry. Thelma was such a beautiful cat. My thoughts are with you.

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  11. Laura at Library of Clean ReadsDecember 19, 2009 at 1:59 PM

    So sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved companion, for isn't that what a cat is? Always there with us, watching, cuddling, a constant furry friend.

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  12. AnonymousDecember 19, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    How sad!!! My thoughts are with you during this very devastating time.

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  13. June GDecember 19, 2009 at 3:13 PM

    It is clear. Thelma was deeply loved. Both of you were blessed to have shared 17 long years together. Let the memory of all the love you gave her, and her love in return, dull the pain of her loss and bring forth the smile in your heart when you think of her.

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  14. Rebecca H.December 19, 2009 at 6:26 PM

    I'm very sorry to hear that. I'm sending you lots of sympathy and comfort.

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  15. rhapsodyinbooksDecember 19, 2009 at 6:44 PM

    We too lost a cat for the same reason a long time ago. My deepest sympathy to you! That's a long time to have been together!

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  16. gigiDecember 19, 2009 at 6:44 PM

    So sorry for your loss.

    I remember Thelma intent on stalking a mouse during one of our Sunday W.O.W. meetings at your apartment.

    She was a blessed cat as were you for being there for her.

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  17. StaciDecember 19, 2009 at 6:51 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear about Thelma. I know how hard it is to lose a pet...because they're so much more than that!! Hugs to you Avis!

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  18. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaDecember 19, 2009 at 6:55 PM

    Avis, I am so very sorry for the loss of your beloved Thelma. It is so difficult to lose a pet when they are part of our family. HUGS

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  19. TiDecember 19, 2009 at 7:41 PM

    I lost my kitty of 17 years from the same thing.

    Thelma got to live a long, wonderful life but I know she will be missed. Hugs.

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  20. KathleenDecember 20, 2009 at 12:19 AM

    I'm so sorry about your precious kitty. I hope you will hold fast to your memories of the 17 years you enjoyed with her.

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  21. Teddy RoseDecember 20, 2009 at 1:45 AM

    I am so sorry for your loss. I know first hand how hard it is to loose a pet. I still grieve over mine even though I adopted 2 more after.

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  22. DonnaDecember 20, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    Oh, Avis, I'm so sorry about Thelma. Seventeen years is a long time. Thinking about you.

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  23. Marie CloutierDecember 21, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    Oh no! I'm so sorry. HUGS!

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  24. JennersDecember 21, 2009 at 9:57 PM

    My condolences on your loss ... I'm glad you had years and years of memories with her to comfort you.

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  25. BooksPleaseDecember 22, 2009 at 1:28 AM

    I am so sorry to hear about Thelma. I know how you must be feeling having lost pets in the past. They're irreplacable!

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  26. nat @book, line, and sinkerDecember 22, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    ohhh...i'm so sorry to hear about thelma. she lived such a long life and i'm sure you shared great times. i can't imagine how hard it must be for you. take care!

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  27. avisannschildDecember 23, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    Thank you, everybody, for your kinds words and virtual hugs. They have really helped!

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  28. Linda NguyenDecember 23, 2009 at 10:53 PM

    =(

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  29. Ladytink_534December 25, 2009 at 11:26 PM

    Oh I'm so sorry to hear this! You have my sympathies.

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