The End of an Era...
The day that any pet owner dreads is the day they have to "say see ya later" to their fur ball. We had to do this, this summer and it was heart breaking to say the least. Here is a tribute to that special girl who was the inspiration behind this blog.
Yesterday I had to make the hardest decision of my life and let my best friend go. It was heartbreaking, although for the best as her health was starting to fail and she was in pain. Porsche was with me through thick and thin over the last 11 years. 9 different moves, including her final across Canada adventure! Different partners, jobs, during and after university; you name it she was right there by my side!
She was a tough cat to get to know, she would be cautious around new people and if she didn’t like you - you knew quickly. Her meow was one of a kind, almost like she had been smoking during her kitten years. This raspy meow made her even more lovable. For the first few weeks of having her in my life she refused to come near me or let me pet her. Then one day it was like a light switch went off and she jumped out of the window (where she has been perched and watching) onto the bed and began to purr and head boop me. We were inseparable ever since.
She fell in love with Chris incredibly quick. They would play on his time off, usually chasing one another around the apartment or playing with her favourite shoelace and laser pointer. She would even regularly curl up into a ball on his lap while we were watching tv!
Porsche was the toughest cat I’ve ever known. She fought so hard these last 4 months, never showing pain, always wanting and trying to be the same cat she always was. Even when it was time she fought the sedation and let the vet know she wasn’t happy being wrapped up in a blanket. That’s my girl! ❤️😻
My heart may be in pieces right now and the apartment seems so quiet without her little paws running around or jumping on the bed in the morning for cuddles and demands for food and water. If Porsche taught me anything it is how to keep going even when it feels like I can’t. Keep fighting no matter what because I know she’s still with me in my heart even if she took a huge piece of it with her yesterday.
Rest easy now my love, you are starting a new adventure in the catnip fields in the sky! Stay fuzzy kitty, mommy loves you!
This quote now has another meaning for me as I feel like she embodied every line.
"We will not go quietly into the night! We will not vanish without a fight! We're going to live on! We're going to survive!”