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[erika]

Rusty died.

He was six months old when we got him in August of 1987, making him about 21 before he passed.



He was the best cat anyone could ever, ever have. He came when I cried and purred me back to feeling better. He tried to teach me how to hunt and never killed my mice or my puppy, even though they annoyed him.

I will never pet him again and that kills me, because he loved me so much and I didn't deserve it. But for all of my flaws I love that cat still, and so much. In the back yard of my mind, I am always a child, laying out in the tall grass and watching him stalk an invisible rabbit, and I always will be. I turn over to lay on my stomach and he pads up to lie beside me, purring as I stroke his thick soft fur, and he always will.

Comments

[nonelvis]

I'm so sorry. But 21 is a good, long lifespan for a cat, and it sounds like you made it as happy for him as possible.

[chanfaina.livejournal.com]

Oh, Erika. I'm so sorry. He sounds like a true friend.

I love that he appears to be talking. What a sweet face!

[kathryn-aka-kat.livejournal.com]

Our dog died not quite four weeks ago. The hurt eases, but I think a small empty spot always remains, however warmly wrapped by memories. May the warmth be enough to ease your heart.

[michellew.livejournal.com]

Erika, I'm so sorry. I'm glad you and Rusty had a long, long lifetime together. Bert, Max, and Dora send purrs and meows of comfort. Believe me, you feel like you didn't deserve his love, but I'm sure you did, just by being his friend.

[clearbell.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry. There's comfort in knowing that he lived such a long and wonderful life, but it doesn't make it any easier. ::hugs::

[jourdannex.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry...words cannot even ease something like this...I have had many cats, but only one that was like a Rusty to me. I lost her many years ago and I never got over her. She was that perfect Rusty cat, she was 13. I kept a locket of her fur...sometimes I put it someplace I forget and I come across it and just cry.

I am so sorry for your loss :(

[zombiecity.livejournal.com]

:(
I'm so sorry. Losing pets is rough.

[dotgirl.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[chiller.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry for you. xxx

[silent-lorelei.livejournal.com]

I know what you mean. He was an angry orange cuss, but he was also a great cat and friend to you. I hugged both of my babies until they were cross with me when you told me the other day.

"No amount of time can erase the memory of a good cat, and no amount of masking tape can ever totally remove his fur from your couch." - Leo Dworken

[monkiesflingpoo.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry about your loss. It's always hard to lose a pet that you've had so long. It sounds like he had a long wonderful life, and was lucky to have you as a companion.