Ernie & Shadow

The death of a pet can be very traumatic. I didn't know that until 3 years ago when I unexpectedly lost my beloved Ernie. He was not a stereotypical cat. I got him from a pet store during college & would call him the prring machine. He was sick for the first few days and I wasn't sure he was going to make it. Then after a visit to the vet, he got stronger & lived a happy 7 yeas that he may not have.


Ernie was the most affectionate cat I had ever met. His grey bushy tail looked like he was 1/2 squirrel. He always wanted to be sitting on your lap, or pouncing at your feet, even as you were walking. Ernie had to sleep right above my head, watching over me, making sure I didn't sleep through his breakfast time. His glaucoma never got in the way of meowing for a piece of cheese or introducing himself to strangers with an in your face greeting... literally.

One day I noticed that I wasn't tripping over him and that he hadn't been out to play. He was spending more time under the sofa watching than as part of the action. A woman once told me that her elderly cat looked up at her as if to tell her the time had come. I didn't believe her until the summer of 1999.

July 2nd, Ernie gave me that look. I cried for a few days but realized how much love he brought to my life just by being at the door when I got home. I have to admit I was a little embarassed as I underestimated how his loss would affect me. Both time and memories have allowed me to heal.

	Maureen from Revere writes: He was 10 when he passed away. He lived in Revere and was my litttle "son" and my very best friend.
Buddy

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