I let Sprite go this morning.
Before Steve died, he noticed that she had a lump on her back, right next to her spine. The vet excised it, and it came out clean as a discrete lump. Lab tests were inconclusive.
Shortly after Steve died, Sprite was sitting on my lap, and I noticed that the lump was back, only larger. In the three days it took me to get her to the vet it had grown appreciably. It was so close to the spine that more surgery was not an option, so we opted to keep her comfortable. Yesterday, she let me know that it was time.
She was such a good cat — she took care of all of us; was Steve’s copilot, and mine, and she leaves a very large hole in this household which is already in tatters.
Sprite was attended by her vet and tech of many years, who eased her way with care and grace.
Princess Jasmine Sprite of Kelimcoons, July 6, 2012-July 17, 2024
I am so sorry.
I am so very sorry. Hugs to you and the other furry family.
I am so sorry for your loss. Thankful that you had support to help her. Give yourself grace that you took care of her well. I agree-cancer is terrible
I am so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful baby.
You did the most loving thing you could by letting her go to continue her journey.
I’m so terribly sorry, Sharon. Be extra gentle with yourself.
I’m so sorry Sharon. Know she will be missed by all who have shared in your posts. May Trooper, Firefly, and Rook bring you comfort as you go through this loss.
I am so sorry for your loss. May her memory be a blessing.
I’m so glad she had you with her at the end, to sing her into her next life so lovingly. So very sorry, Sharon—??
It’s always so hard. Thinking of you and the furry family.
I’m so very sorry for this loss. Always a sorrow to lose a beloved pet, but the timing of this death really sucks.
I am so sorry. Losing a family member is always hard.
Of course I don’t know, bur perhaps she is again with Steve, now…
Very sad. I’m glad she is not in pain though. Sorry for your loss yet again.
Having to help send a beloved being onward is so hard, but such a gift to be able to give. Which doesn’t make it any easier, I think. I’m so sorry. Sending love for the spirit of Sprite, her fellow cats, and especially you.
i am so very sorry to hear it. It’s hardest part of the contract we have with the fur family whom we love. It’s so hard to let go of love.
I am so sorry for your loss, but they do let us know when it’s time to send them on their way. Their lives are far to short, but the joy they bring remains. Perhaps she has gone on ahead, to join her Steve, while your other little angels remain to guard your heart.
I’m not going to be fancy. This sucks. I am sorry for all of us but mostly you. I believe Sprite had a lot of influence in story. Certainly in census. She will be missed.
I so sad at your loss. May happy memories ease your grief. Take care of yourself, you’ve a lot to deal with. ??
Oh no! So sorry to hear this sad news. You are so brave doing the hard things – my heart hurts for you.
I am in tears.
I am so sorry for your loss.
It must be difficult for you to lose such a long-time, loving being. Sending sympathy to you and your pet family.
My heartfelt sorrow for this untimely loss.
So very sorry to hear this news. She lived a life knowing she was loved and cared for.
Tears flowing, for you and the Cat Farm & Confusion Factory; and for me and our losses as well ?. Impressed that you were able to hear her let you know it was time– she hung on until Rook was slotted in and approved. To you and yours, sending love and support and the certainty of joy whenever you are ready to open for that as well.
So terribly sorry. Sprite was a great cat, and I know she will be missed. I know I will miss seeing her regal face and form on your regular FB posts. May her memory be a blessing, and may you and your Furry Family Members find comfort in each other’s presence as you mourn a Great Souled Feline.
It guts me every time you lose one. And they aren’t even mine. Through your posts and sharing we learn to love them (and you) as if you were ours. And so you are. I share in this added grief. It’s been truly horrible year.
We all wish we could actually ease your burden of sorrow. At least we can tell you how much we care for you and your companions. We wish you the best as you continue to move forward with your life, surrounded by your other furry friends.
So very sorry for this loss.
I’m so sorry to read this news. My heart aches for you. Tears have fallen for you, Sprite, and the other floofs as you all try to adjust to this new loss!