GREYSTOKE by RITA RUNGE

GREYSTOKE

by RITA RUNGE

My pal was one in 4 kittens, he was born in 1994 . he became my constant companion after my divorce . He was always at my side . Then when I needed surgery I was at home for 4 months recouperating , he would not leave my side.I would cry and he would come running , and hug me until I stopped sobbing , then he would get something to eat & come right back . Mt best friend name was Greystoke, But I nick named him Cal . I loved petting him, it brought me so much pleasure. I actually became a recluse and only wanted his company. A month ago he started acting funny, when I brought him to the vet he told me the cat has high blood pressure and gave me pills. I had no idea he would be dead in one months time . He stopped eating , stopped coming to bed with me , was very solmn, and wanted to go off and die . The last day of his life , we both knew it was time . The hardest thing for me to do was put him in the cage and give him the last ride . The vet told me , it was time , his gums were all white , that means he had no circulation of blood in his system. I petted him for the last time , he was purring when I stepped out of the room , and the DR gave him the shot . He was still purring when he gave him the shot. I died that moment. When the Dr told me he was gone , my heart dropped , how can I go on without my best friend ? my corozon ? I cant work , I cant eat , I cant sleep. My heart is broken. I loved that cat more then myself. The only thing that keeps me going is I believe I will see him again . I cry 10-15 times a day , I want my cat back. Why did this have to happen ? Didnt god know how much I cherished my friend ? I put him to sleep last wednesday 11/17/04 a day I will never forget. My beloved trusted friend , he trusted me , and I loved him . He is waiting for me , and I cant wait to see him again . I long to pet him and hold him in my arms .

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