A few hours ago, our cat George died.
Just some words to celebrate his life. You may recall my post Life, and mortality was published a week ago.
George was a street cat that Jean found in San Carlos, Mexico, close to where she was then living. He just turned up on Jean’s doorstep one day back in 2003, perhaps a little over a year old. Just typical of the many cats struggling to live on the streets.
George became ill a few weeks ago with feline leukaemia. He was made comfortable in our guest bedroom.
Late last night he was barely alive but not in any pain. This morning we found that he had died during the night.
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I included the last two photographs simply because they seemed to express the reality of death; in the sense that the world continues to revolve long after we have gone.
Learning from Dogs 
RIP George. So sorry. I like to fancy a great Summerlands, where the grass is always green, the sun warm for napping, and the hunting always plentiful.
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We all join you in those thoughts! Thanks Wendy.
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So sorry to see this post Paul. Warmest thoughts to you and Jean. X
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Ruth, your warm thoughts are genuinely appreciated; thank you.
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I doubt that feline leukaemia is the best way to go, but at least George didn’t go the way of Somebody’s Moggy…
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I’ll run the video later this evening when Jean and I are putting our feet up; so to speak. Thanks Mr. P.
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It’s one of my favourites. I hope you enjoy 😉
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So sorry for your loss.. tears in my eyes. Hugged my cat an extra time this morning.
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Sweet thoughts, RO. Thank you.
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Paul so sorry to log on and then read this post today…. My thoughts are with both you and Jean… Our beloved pets are more than pets, they are family with their own personalities and traits, likes and dislikes… Who show us such lessons along our human journey…
Big Hugs to you both.. Sue xox
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Sue, you are so right. One can’t even imagine living without animals in our lives.
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Rest in peace sweet George. May your friends meet you at the Rainbow Bridge!
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A wish for George, and for all. Thank you.
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Over and above my individual replies, I wanted to add this. That your expressions of love and sympathy have reached out to Jean in the most beautiful ways. There is a real sense of community. Hugs to you all.
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I’m so sorry. Losing a family member whether with 2 or 4 legs, hurts just as much. Hugs to you and your family.
Susan
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Susan, you join the others in making a big difference for Jean and me. Thank you.
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Oh, I’m sorry George passed on. He was lucky to find Jean, and you. I’m sure you were as lucky to have him in your lives. Peace to you both.
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Thanks so much, DK. Your thoughts are precious.
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Sorry to hear this news. My daughter has had a whole string of pets and I have been surprised how upset I have been at their various passings (i.e. even the hamster’s). However, as Alfred Lord Tennyson famously observed, “‘Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all” …As for your final two photos, I think they speak for these fine words:
“As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him;
for he knows how we are formed, he remembers that we are dust. The life of mortals is like grass, they flourish like a flower of the field; the wind blows over it and it is gone, and its place remembers it no more. (Psalm 103:13-16).
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Thank you, Martin. Thank you very much indeed.
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Oh dear. I bypassed the poorly doggy post because sometimes you are just not in the right frame of mind for such realness and here I am with kitty instead. Poor thing. The unfinished food is very poignant. 😦
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And on the subject of realness, just about to publish a further post on Dhalia. Appreciate your thoughts; thank you.
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