Goodbye sweet beautiful girl <3

Posted on August 2, 2017 by thecompletebook

I remember as clear as day the evening our precious little girl showed herself to me in Mauritius. I was cooking dinner and she walked in from the patio and meow’ed hello. I went down on my haunches, extended a finger and she immediately walked over and sat on my lap and never left it since. She sat on my lap every day while I ate breakfast and while I sat at the computer and she slept, if not on me, next to me every night – under the covers in winter. Poor island girl really felt the cold.

Recently, she seemed a little flat; I initially put it down to the cold weather and she seemed happy snuggling and sleeping in her blankie. Then I smelt a strange smell on her breathe and realised she was sick.

Pete was home and he too noticed the small changes in her. A week later we took her to the vet who diagnosed her as having tick bite fever and feline aids. It was a terrible shock but her prognosis seemed very positive. We immediately started her on medication and special immune boosting food.

For 2 weeks we went to the vet if not every day, every other day. They saw a lot of fight left in her and continued to inject her with antibiotics, liver support and saline. I was now feeding and watering her every 4 hours using a syringe with small amounts of food and immune building muti as she was too weak to eat on her own, even though she desperately tried to, bless her little heart. Most times, we made it outside in time for a tinkle then she was too weak to even attempt to go outside.

The last 48 hours of her precious life were horrific as she was crying out in pain, battling to get sufficient oxygen and fitting. I couldn’t bare seeing her suffer so. It has been the most traumatic thing to endure and there was nothing I could do to help her or stop the gut wrenching pain! I kept telling her how much I loved her and it was okay to let go, to go peacefully, to be pain free and I would be with her and hold her until the end. I did.

Rest gently sweet beautiful girl, you were very loved and the most wonderful dear companion I could ask for. I miss you desperately and home is incomplete without you. I love you. ❤

90 thoughts on “Goodbye sweet beautiful girl <3”

Tricia Buice on August 2, 2017 at 15:40 said:

I am very, very sorry Mandy. This is devastating, I know. Your story brings it back for me. Loosing a beloved pet is a horrible experience. Will be thinking of you during this difficult time.

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- thecompletebook on August 2, 2017 at 15:44 said:
  
  Thank you so very much Tricia. I am completely shattered. Our pets are our family and it hurts as much to lose one of them. xo
  
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My Inner Chick on August 2, 2017 at 15:43 said:

Mandy,
my heart is sad.
It’s like losing part of your family, your child, your comforter.
I believe in an animal kingdom. I do. I do. She is w/ Kay. She is holding her right now. xxxxxx from Duluth.

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- thecompletebook on August 2, 2017 at 15:49 said:
  
  Thank you my dear friend. Knowing she is with Kay, being loved and comforted makes my heart sing. Love and hugs to you. xoxoxo
  
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goldenbrodie on August 2, 2017 at 15:49 said:

So very sorry for your loss. Our pets are our family, you are so right and oh how it hurts.
They bring so very much to our lives. Such a lovely sweet cat.

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- thecompletebook on August 2, 2017 at 15:54 said:
  
  Thank you so much! She truly was the most lovely cat. She was also so tiny but gave so much love. xo
  
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Chica Andaluza on August 2, 2017 at 16:14 said:

Your pain is so raw and recent. Such a difficult thing to go through. You know I’m thinking of you and the loss of one of your little family. Big hug my dear friend xxx

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- thecompletebook on August 2, 2017 at 16:44 said:
  
  Thank you so very much dear Tanya. Love and hugs to you too. xoxoxo
  
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Maeve on August 2, 2017 at 19:41 said:

So sorry to hear about your lovely girl. Our pets (Labradors, cats and chickens) are our children to I can empathise. Thinking of you.

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- thecompletebook on August 3, 2017 at 10:10 said:
  
  Yes absolutely, ours are our children too. Thanks for stopping in Maeve. xo
  
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Angie@Angie's Recipes on August 2, 2017 at 20:39 said:

I am so sorry, Mandy (((HUG))) Last Oct. we lost one of our cats and I know how you feel..

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- thecompletebook on August 3, 2017 at 10:11 said:
  
  Oh I am so sorry Angie. It is devastating! xo
  
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thesnowwoman on August 3, 2017 at 00:45 said:

I am so sorry. It is so sad and difficult when we lose our beloved pets. She had a good life with you, cared for and loved.

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- thecompletebook on August 3, 2017 at 10:12 said:
  
  Thank you so much Lori. Yes, it is absolutely heartbreaking! xo
  
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chef mimi on August 3, 2017 at 02:44 said:

Oh my. There are no words. I know people who have lost their children, but even they understand that there is such sadness associated with losing a pet. Makes me never want to have them ever again. I’m so sorry.

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- thecompletebook on August 3, 2017 at 10:16 said:
  
  Thank you Mimi. It is just like loosing a child, well for me anyway. I too feel I couldn’t endure this trauma again even though I can’t imagine my life without pets. xo
  
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kathryningrid on August 3, 2017 at 04:08 said:

Sweet Mandy, I’m heartsick for you. Bless the memory of your beautiful little kitty, and of the kind and caring love you gave her to the very last. Hugs and more hugs to you.
xoxoxo,
Kath

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- thecompletebook on August 3, 2017 at 10:17 said:
  
  Thank you dearest Kath. Hugs back to you. xoxo
  
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Bluejellybeans on August 3, 2017 at 21:50 said:

I’m so sorry Mandy!! It’s heart breaking. But at least you were with her till the end giving her love and reassurance.
Love
Giovanna

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- thecompletebook on August 7, 2017 at 14:16 said:
  
  Thanks so much Giovanna. xo
  
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Tandy | Lavender and Lime on August 4, 2017 at 05:56 said:

I’m so sorry Mandy. There are no words that will make you feel better xxx

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- thecompletebook on August 7, 2017 at 14:17 said:
  
  Really hoped I would starting feeling more myself but alas. xo
  
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moi du toi photography on August 6, 2017 at 14:20 said:

A beautiful tribute to a beautiful soul. The basket image is my favourite. Love love love

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- thecompletebook on August 7, 2017 at 14:17 said:
  
  ❤
  
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Marc-André on August 6, 2017 at 19:10 said:

So sorry to hear 😦

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- thecompletebook on August 7, 2017 at 14:18 said:
  
  Thank you so much! xo
  
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  - Marc-André on August 9, 2017 at 18:42 said:
    
    If you’d like us to post a tribute you’d be most welcome to send this in to us and we can host it on our blog. ❤
    
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    - thecompletebook on August 10, 2017 at 09:12 said:
      
      That’s very kind, thank you. You are more than welcome to post it on your blog. Have a super day. xo
      
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      - Marc-André on August 12, 2017 at 13:56 said:
        
        Thank you <3. I'll confirm when it's going live. 🙂
      - thecompletebook on August 13, 2017 at 10:42 said:
        
        🙂
      - Marc-André on September 17, 2017 at 20:14 said:
        
        apologies for the delay! I’ve added a picture and link to this post for tuesday on our feline blog roll and scheduled a re-post in our saturday tribute and guest stories for the 2nd of December. Both will link here so you should see a ping back. 🙂
      - thecompletebook on September 18, 2017 at 11:41 said:
        
        Very kind of you, thank you. I look forward to seeing my precious girls picture on your blog tomorrow. Have a super day. 🙂 xo
      - Marc-André on September 19, 2017 at 08:31 said:
        
        You are most welcome. 🙂
      - thecompletebook on September 19, 2017 at 14:33 said:
        
        😀
Debi @ My Kitchen Witch on August 8, 2017 at 09:01 said:

So sad, but a lovely tribute to a wonderful companion.

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- thecompletebook on August 8, 2017 at 15:21 said:
  
  Thanks so much Debi. My heart still broken but I am trying to push the sad memories out of my mind as much as possible. Thanks for stopping by. xo
  
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Anna @ shenANNAgans on September 2, 2017 at 08:05 said:

Oh NOoooo! This is an awful experience and with a bit of a teary eye I feel for you and such an experience of saying farewell to such a beautiful girl.. I love your pics of her, a beautiful, beautiful tribute, but so sad. Sending love and hugs.

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- thecompletebook on September 4, 2017 at 10:57 said:
  
  Thanks darling Anna. Still so raw! I had a good blub with Pete the other night. My heart is still so sore. Have a sweet and happy day. xoxo
  
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- thecompletebook on September 19, 2017 at 14:30 said:
  
  Thank you so much for the link love. SO many beautiful cats on your lovely blog. 🙂 xoxo
  
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Léa on September 19, 2017 at 08:10 said:

I am so sorry for your loss. Such a sweetheart. None of us know how long our journey will be, she was fortunate and knew from that first day that she wanted to have her journey with you. Would you mind if my girls and I reblogged this tribute on our feline blog?

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- thecompletebook on September 19, 2017 at 14:32 said:
  
  Hi Lea, yes, you are quite right – we never know how long we will be graced with love. You are most welcome to reblog this on your blog, very kind of you, thank you so much! Have a super day. 🙂 xo
  
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  - Léa on September 19, 2017 at 15:08 said:
    
    Colette and Simone have just reblogged your tribute. 🙂 xo
    
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    - thecompletebook on September 19, 2017 at 15:59 said:
      
      Colette and Simone are super awesome! xoxo
      
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      - Léa on September 19, 2017 at 18:05 said:
        
        They are very special and do their best to keep me out of trouble… xoxo
      - thecompletebook on September 22, 2017 at 08:09 said:
        
        🙂 xo
      - Léa on September 22, 2017 at 11:57 said:
        
        🙂 xo
franhunne4u on September 19, 2017 at 08:29 said:

I feel your pain – had to let the vet euthanise my tom in February – he is still missed.

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- thecompletebook on September 19, 2017 at 14:33 said:
  
  It is beyond awful! I miss her every day, just as if it all happened yesterday. There is a big hole in my life without her. Thanks for stopping by. 🙂 xo
  
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Léa on September 19, 2017 at 15:07 said:

Reblogged this on Les deux divas: ma vie en rose and commented:
Goodnight gentle soul. Colette, Simone and our human, Lea

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- thecompletebook on September 19, 2017 at 15:59 said:
  
  So very kind, thank your for the link love. Have a beautiful and happy day. 🙂 xo
  
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Nora hamilton on September 19, 2017 at 15:58 said:

I’m so sory your wee friend is gone, but she is over the bridge now where it is always sunny and pain-free, God belsss and Godspeed.

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- thecompletebook on September 19, 2017 at 16:03 said:
  
  Thank you so much Nora. Yes, I am so happy she is pain-free now – she truly was the most incredible and loving companion, I miss her desperately. Have a super day and thank you for stopping by. 🙂 xo
  
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Susanne Swanson on September 19, 2017 at 17:53 said:

This is heartbreaking. So very sorry for your loss but happy she got to enjoy your love and is no longer in pain.

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- thecompletebook on September 22, 2017 at 08:09 said:
  
  Thank you so much Susanne. It has been the most difficult thing to endure and my heart feels as though it will never heal. Thanks for stopping by. xo
  
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Crystal Stewart on September 19, 2017 at 18:54 said:

My condolences for your loss of your cat.

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- thecompletebook on September 22, 2017 at 08:09 said:
  
  Very kind of you Crystal, thank you so very much. xo
  
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  - Crystal Stewart on September 22, 2017 at 22:32 said:
    
    You’re welcome. They say time heals the pain but the pain only fades because you will always miss your loving pet.
    
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    - thecompletebook on September 26, 2017 at 08:52 said:
      
      I agree Crystal. The pain definitely only fades. xo
      
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      - Crystal Stewart on September 26, 2017 at 17:45 said:
        
        I remember my kitty everyday.
      - thecompletebook on September 27, 2017 at 16:57 said:
        
        Impossible not to have them in our thoughts every day. ❤
      - Crystal Stewart on September 27, 2017 at 21:24 said:
        
        So True.
      - thecompletebook on September 28, 2017 at 10:01 said:
        
        ❤
      - Crystal Stewart on September 28, 2017 at 20:08 said:
        
        ❤
Rodo D. on September 19, 2017 at 21:10 said:

Τhe lovely picture of her in the basket,in tummy rub Tuesday,brought me here.
I have no words…An animal in pain,a lost precious friend, is something I can’t stand even as a thought…This loss is big and the pain is immensely huge.I only can wish you to remember her always and the oceans of love you shared…..

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- thecompletebook on September 22, 2017 at 08:12 said:
  
  Thank you so very much Rodo. Yes, an animal in pain is my worst and most agonising thing to endure. I am far too sensitive a soul to deal with it. I miss my dear girly every minute of the day and feel incomplete without her in my life every day. Thank you for stopping by. xo
  
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crystaleagle24 on September 19, 2017 at 21:40 said:

Sorry for your loss.

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- thecompletebook on September 22, 2017 at 08:12 said:
  
  Greatly appreciated, thank you so much. xo
  
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Catherine Lingg on September 20, 2017 at 08:16 said:

Barely got through your story, am now sobbing like a baby. I’m so sorry you lost your baby, rest assured, she is in a heavenly place, I believe that with my while heart. Blessings friend

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- thecompletebook on September 22, 2017 at 08:13 said:
  
  I am so sorry to have made you cry, but thank you so much for feeling and sharing in my sorrow. Sending a big hug your way. xo
  
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Mitzi Belle on September 20, 2017 at 16:04 said:

I am so sorry for your loss ! 😦 RIP dear girl. ❤ ❤ 😿 Sending prayers and LOTS of positive vibes your way. ❤ ❤

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- thecompletebook on September 22, 2017 at 08:14 said:
  
  So very kind of you Mitzi Belle, thank you so much! My little girly is receiving so much love from the world over – beautiful! xo
  
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marilyn jaye lewis on September 21, 2017 at 00:04 said:

My heart is with you. So sad and so dear. But I know you made her life good while she was here. Nothing is better to any living thing than knowing it is loved & that it matters. You gave her your huge heart– what a precious gift.

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- thecompletebook on September 22, 2017 at 08:17 said:
  
  Thank you so much Marilyn, yes, the one thing she definitely was not short of was love – oodles and oodles of love. ❤ Thank you for stopping by. xo
  
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Keith Manning on September 21, 2017 at 08:17 said:

I’m so sorry, I’ve had a couple of my babies pass while I held them. I’m a tough guy and I sobbed like a baby. It is such a difficult thing. They are at peace though and it gets easier with time. Much love from me and my girl Cleo ❤

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- thecompletebook on September 22, 2017 at 08:20 said:
  
  Thank you so much Keith! It is so incredibly difficult to endure the loss of our little furry ones. They are family so we feel the loss as much. Thanks for stopping by. xo
  
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- thecompletebook on December 3, 2017 at 14:18 said:
  
  Thank you so much for the link love, so kind of you. Have a wonderful day. 🙂 xo
  
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Evelyn Waugh (@Kerbrech) on December 2, 2017 at 17:01 said:

I may be missing it…but I do not read/see the name of the cat mentioned (in the tribute).

I should have liked to have known her name.

At any rate: Om mani padme hum, sweet innocent child of the universe.

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- thecompletebook on December 3, 2017 at 14:49 said:
  
  Hi Evelyn, thank you for your beautiful heartfelt words. You are quite right, I never mentioned her name. My husband named her BlackFoot as he had never seen a cat with black paws before. She was the most beautiful soul. My heart still aches desperately. xoxoxo
  
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- thecompletebook on December 3, 2017 at 14:49 said:
  
  Hi Evelyn, thank you for your beautiful heartfelt words. You are quite right, I never mentioned her name. My husband named her BlackFoot as he had never seen a cat with black paws before. She was the most beautiful soul. My heart still aches desperately. xoxoxo
  
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Crystal Stewart on December 2, 2017 at 17:52 said:

Sorry about your loss. It’s always hard to lose a furfriend. Followed your blog.

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- thecompletebook on December 3, 2017 at 14:54 said:
  
  Hi Crystal, thank you so very much. I appreciate your kind heartfelt wishes. xo
  
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  - Crystal Stewart on December 3, 2017 at 18:07 said:
    
    You are so welcome.
    
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susannefe2014 on December 2, 2017 at 21:10 said:

I am sorry. I lost my tom cat Moritz in October. I think our beloved cats still accompany us. Love for you and your cat
Susanne

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- thecompletebook on December 3, 2017 at 14:55 said:
  
  I am so very sorry for your loss Susanne. I keep telling my husband, I am positive I keep seeing her walking into a room or down the passage. I cannot describe how much I miss her little soul. xo
  
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kerry4614gmailcom on December 2, 2017 at 23:57 said:

thank you so much for sharing your story about your sweetie we always remember

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- thecompletebook on December 3, 2017 at 14:55 said:
  
  Thank you so much Kerry. Yes, she will always be a part of our hearts. xo
  
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helentastic67 on March 11, 2018 at 14:04 said:

Great photos! It’s been a year now since I let my fur-baby go. She was 16. Sad face. H

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- thecompletebook on March 11, 2018 at 14:16 said:
  
  Thanks for stopping by Helen. The pain and sadness doesn’t seem to wane at all. I’m sure you miss your girly as much still too. xo
  
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