Gone

Mr.Cheesers passed away sometime late Wednesday afternoon. Hubby & I had taken the canoe out to Lake Pend Oreille with Bravo, so we were gone when it happened. I will forever regret leaving her alone. No animal should be alone to die. She was OK early in the morning feed at 4:30AM and seemed to drink forever. I had gotten up with her to feed her. But by mid-morning, she was not eating and just wanted to sleep. Thinking that there was nothing the Vet could do for her, I decided not to call. Her outward appearance seemed good. She was not losing weight or dehydrating. I thought it was a growth-spurt where she needed lots of rest.

After we were done boating, we drove to an abandoned multi-millionaire dollar house. It seems it had become a part of the whole recession problem. A whole subdivision with all utilities & roads; built overlooking Farragut Park - and only 2 homes built. Both of which seemed abandoned. We walked through the huge home which only had burns & rodents living in it now. What a waste.

Put the baby kitten in a small box along with her favorite towel & her stuffed momma-cow that she slept upon; we buried her out with all the others animals that have deceased. A special area out by where we used to keep our daughter's trampoline.

This is so difficult to understand. We BOTH really thought that she would survive. Growing in leaps & bounds, she was gaining weight. Had perfectly good fur & normal color.

Hubby decided not to work in the shop last night as he was too upset.
I sometimes still hear MrCheesers crying or purring.

While we buried her, a couple kids (hubby is working on their truck) walked down from the shop. Harriet (and all the other dogs) were on the deck - barking at the kids as they got closer. THEN. . . Harriet jumped OFF the deck!

We were totally shocked. She landed on her head & shoulder. Checked her over to make sure she was OK. The dog is amazing. No injuries. What a jumper.

It is a beautiful morning on this THURSDAY. So decided to do my 15 mile bike ride - get the routine started again. However, half way into the ride I lost my shifting capability. Will have to have the bike doc in Sandpoint look at it. Maybe get new tires & new shifting mechanism. Darn. I was doing SO well.