Joe Cat Crossed The Rainbow Bridge Today

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We knew Joe Cat's days were drawing to a close. Over the last several weeks we've sadly watch him losing weight and muscle. But he was still eating and still using the litter box, and he still sought out my company. He and Ace had even reached a truce and some evenings both would join me in my chair. When Joe's abdomen began to distend, we took him back to the vet to see what was going on. The vet told us there were many things it might be but without putting Joe through all kinds of tests he couldn't tell us what. Then the vet dropped the bomb. He said no matter what we found out it was, there wasn't really anything that could be done to stop or turn around what was going on. After a heartfelt discussion with the vet, whom we've known for over 20 years, it was decided the best thing we could do for Joe Cat was to give him lots of love, attention, and keep him comfortable and happy for however long he had left. We promised that when the time came that Joe appeared to start suffering we would bring him back in to do what was best for Joe. Today, Joe relieved us of having to make that painful decision. When I said good-bye to him this morning and he gave me back his usual happy meow, I had no idea it was the last time I would get to hear that meow. Sometime during the day today, Joe found a dark quiet spot in his room, under our son's bed, laid down, went to sleep, and crossed the Rainbow Bridge. He is now with the furry family members who preceded him across the Rainbow Bridge so I know he is not lonely. But I will be lonely for him. It is not easy to accept that my little gray writing buddy of 15 years is gone. You were a good cat, Joe. I will always be glad you crawled into my lap that day when we went to pick up Tiger Cat for Z.