My Sweet Cat Melanie: August 14, 1995 - June 8, 2012
I took Melanie in yesterday afternoon and she’s no longer with us. She went downhill very quickly in the past few days. She had stopped eating, but then started again only to stop a day later. She stopped drinking yesterday and was having trouble walking. It seemed like she was starting to shut herself down and wanted to leave. It was a difficult decision, but the right one because she’s not suffering and that’s the important thing.
I will miss Melanie very much. She was my favorite cat. When I got her and Scarlet almost 17 years ago she took to me right away, and followed me everywhere. She always cuddled in bed, and if for some reason I was late in getting to bed, she would very loudly let me know it was time to snuggle. I lied down with her for a few hours today to say good-bye. A beautiful, affectionate and very demanding cat. Her sisters and brother miss her, too. Sweet dreams my little girl.
Below, in the pictures with her sister Scarlet, she is the one on the left in both.
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What beautiful cats! It sounds like you gave her a lot of love and a wonderful life. Melanie was so very fortunate to have found you... 
I know how badly you're feeling
You gave her a wonderful life, clearly, and eased her passing. You did good.
to you, to Melanie, to Scarlet and her other siblings...
Love is always a good and great thing. You obviously made each other very happy.
My favorite dog ever was my Spencer. for 12 years he was my best friend. When I had to put him to sleep in 1993 due to cancer and hip displasia, it was the hardest thing I'd done in my life to that point. His final physical movement was to put his face next to mine as I was telling him that I'd always love him. Almost 20 years later I'm still tearing up as I write this. My wife knows that when I go, I want her to scatter his ashes with mine.
But ypu know what? A year later I got my Daisy and I loved her, and still miss her, too.
Today it seems that I, along with my wife and son, am now a cat person. We have our 2 furry boys, Spirit & Oreo. I know that when it's time for them to go to kitty heaven we'll all be devastated.
I tell you this to let you know that I understand exactly how much your little 4 legged friends can be such a huge part of your life and your family. I truly believe that they love us as much as we love them.
Here are some sincere & heartfelt 
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for you. I know that you'll pass them on to Scarlet because you know that she misses her friend, too.
All the best to you and yours, joeybee12!
PEACE! 
I'm so sorry for your family's loss, sweets.
Pets are an extension of our families. 
May she be free from suffering. Peace and comfort to you and yours.
Peace to you both
Dear Joeybee,
I'm so sorry
Sweet dreams Melanie
She was a beautiful kitty. It is always hard to say good-bye, even when we know it is best.
