The sad day I knew would eventually come has arrived today. We had to say goodbye to our sweet kitty Gilda this afternoon. After almost eighteen happy and healthy years, her journey is now over. She took a turn for the worse quickly yesterday and today it was time to let her end her suffering. I'll never forget her and how much she added to our lives. I will always love our special kitty and no one can replace her.
There are so many pictures I have of her that I've collected during our time together, but here are just a few of the happier times:
My sweet love.
Sleep well, my darling.
Oh, Robin... I'm so sorry! My heart goes out to you... Gilda was lucky to have such a loving home for so many years!
Posted by: Marybeth | October 15, 2011 at 07:15 PM
Oh, Robin... I'm so sorry! My heart goes out to you... Gilda was lucky to have such a loving home for so many years!
Posted by: Marybeth | October 15, 2011 at 07:15 PM
So sorry about the lost of your precious kitty. I so understand the sorrow of losing a furry child.
Posted by: sheila | October 15, 2011 at 08:33 PM
Oh I'm so sorry. It's always sad to have to say goodbye, even if you see it coming.
Posted by: Carol | October 15, 2011 at 09:48 PM
What a wonderful cat she was. I am so sorry that she has now died, but what a happy life she had.
Posted by: Mandy | October 16, 2011 at 04:42 AM
OH Robin I am so sorry! Our fur babies are so special to us. Thinking of you and Jim.
Posted by: Michelle B | October 16, 2011 at 08:27 AM
I'm very sorry for your loss. Gilda had quite a long life, and she has left you with many happy memories.
Posted by: betty | October 16, 2011 at 10:38 AM
So very sorry for your loss. I never know who was luckier - us for having all they give to us or them for having someone willing to give them a fabulous life and an easy passing - regardless of how hard it is for us. I think we do.
Hope you are finding peace with your memories. g
Posted by: gMarie | October 16, 2011 at 10:56 AM
Robin--I'm so sorry for your loss. Our pets are really family members and it hurts when we lose them. You were so fortunate to have Gilda for 18 years and she was so lucky to have you!. I've lost 2 in the past two years and still miss them.
Posted by: kozy kitty | October 16, 2011 at 11:26 AM
I'm so sorry you've lost Gilda. 18 years is wonderful! The photos are adorable, she looks like such a sweetheart.
Posted by: Julie | October 16, 2011 at 05:19 PM
Yoda and I are sorry you lost such a good friend. Take care in knowing that she's not suffering at all and had a great life with you and Jim.
Posted by: Amanda | October 17, 2011 at 08:20 AM
OMG I'm so sorry! Looks like Gilda had an amazing life!
Posted by: Christina | October 20, 2011 at 10:05 AM
I'm so sad for you. But 18 is a very long (and no doubt happy) life for a cat. Try to comfort yourself by knowing you gave her a great home.
Posted by: marjorie | October 21, 2011 at 02:39 PM