I just got to thinking about our RB Ernie today and so found more pictures of him and thought of a story to tell about him. It is sad story but I still want to tell it. He had kidney failure for the last year or so of his life. I decided not to have him put on drugs or fluids at the end - not to prolong his life. I think it was best because he never appeared to be in pain, although his last week - he mostly slept and I knew he was dying. He had always slept with Missy, then she went to college and he slept with me or on her bed - but the last week, he slept in the living room under the computer desk and only got up to use his litter box or to eat and drink just a bit. The night before he died, I was already in bed and he came into my room and stared at me!!! I was so startled and so got up to hug and love on him. He had not been to see me in over a week!!! The very next morning, I woke up early and just knew he was gone - ran into the living room - and sure enough - he was...curled up under the computer desk as if asleep. That night before - he must have known he was leaving!!! Why else would he come in and stare at me? Also. Missy was home from college and getting married in few days. She as only there for a short time. He must have known this also. I am sure he waited for her to say goodbye as well. I will just never forget the sight of Ernie staring at me that night! I really miss that sweet kitty. He is buried at the head of my bed - outside the window. He has a white marker - next to one identical to his brother Bert who died from cancer several years earlier. I have no digitals of Bert. I miss them both!!! Here are two more pictures of Ernie. The 2nd is with my hubbyErnie was part meezer.
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