Goodbye to our little Ellie kitty

[Jolt]

Oh you have put it so well! Thank you. Thank you all.

And an update- have made a first visit to the humane shelter to begin the process towards bringing a new needy kitty into our home. Looked at the kitties there, and filled out the application so we would be pre-approved to adopt. There's an empty space in our home and hearts that can be filled with love for some little desperate fur-ling.

That's great--you gave Ellie a wonderful life during her time with you and now you'll be able to do the same for another kitty who needs a home. Sorry to hear about Ellie--it's always tough to lose a good friend.

[spokewench]

I just saw this today - I'm so sorry it is so hard to loose your little loved ones. Big Kitty is hanging in there at 23, but has a bed just like your lovely little Ellie had. He loves it.

Hugs to you and your hubby.

spoke

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I just saw this today - I'm so sorry it is so hard to loose your little loved ones. Big Kitty is hanging in there at 23, but has a bed just like your lovely little Ellie had. He loves it.

Hugs to you and your hubby.

spoke

Twenty three....that is amazing!! I hope your sweetie pie has a peaceful time when it's his time. How lucky he is to have you!

[Tuckervill]

I'm sorry to hear about Ellie. I hope you're comforted that she didn't linger too long. I'm glad you posted the pictures.

Karen

[andtckrtoo]

I can't believe I'm just seeing this! I'm so sorry Lisa! Losing a pet is losing a member of the family. Your Ellie was such a pretty, sweet girl! {{{HUGS}}} and thanks for posting the photos to let us see your lovely kitty.

[tzvia]

Just saw this, oh so sad, but oh so glad to know that a kitty had a good home for 20 years. When my Boobie dog left me, she was resting in front of the TV (her favorite place) with me next to her rubbing her belly. Before she died, she took pains to crawl to all her favorite places and gather up all her balls (she never went anywhere without one). She chose the place, and the things she wanted near her. Even though I can't prove it, I know that she knew I was there, as your little Ellie did I am sure. They have a way that we just don't understand...

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Just saw this, oh so sad, but oh so glad to know that a kitty had a good home for 20 years. When my Boobie dog left me, she was resting in front of the TV (her favorite place) with me next to her rubbing her belly. Before she died, she took pains to crawl to all her favorite places and gather up all her balls (she never went anywhere without one). She chose the place, and the things she wanted near her. Even though I can't prove it, I know that she knew I was there, as your little Ellie did I am sure. They have a way that we just don't understand...

Oh that is such a touching story, her gathering up her toys! Reading it brought tears to my eyes.

I have been visiting two local shelters over the past couple of days, have spent time trying to get to know about 60 or 70 homeless kitties.
We have applied to adopt one kitty in particular. Now I must wait another 1-3 days while the Humane Society calls all my references to check on me before the new kitty can be released to us.
I know Ellie and Lydia would both approve. There has been so much sadness for the past seven weeks here. It's time to help a new kitty in need and move from sad farewells to new happy beginnings. If the adoption gets approved (no reason why it wouldn't) then I will introduce our new furbaby in the "Show us your Pets" thread.