Denise, I couldn't post last night when I first read your message as I was crying so much I couldn't see. It reminded me so much of my experience with my Goldie earlier this year -- her loss is still so fresh with me and I know how painful it is to lose a beloved kitty. Just know that Baby is out of his pain and suffering and is now playing and romping as healthy as can be with other kitties at RB, including my dear Goldie.

Reading your message did finally motivate me to complete a project that I've meant to get done since Goldie died - put all her pictures into an album. I had sorted them all out when she was first diagnosed with her cancer and looked at them often. It took me three months to finally buy an album for them. The album sat there for about a month, unopened as I just couldn't bring myself to do it. Reading about Baby told me it was time.

I sat down last night and through streaming tears, sorted the pictures again and carefully placed them in the album. Mitzi and Mishi helped dry my tears. The last page of the album has a fluff of her gplden fur (rescued from one of her last brushings). Somehow I feel a completion in doing that simple thing.

Grieving takes time and we're each different in how long it takes. I know I will NEVER forget my Goldie - we had 14 long wonderful years together.

Be gentle with yourself at this time. You will never forget - there will always be a Baby shaped spot in your heart. Have fun at RB, Baby. You will be missed.