Spoken by a four year old to adults when his pet was being put to sleep, in response to the question why pets don’t live as long as people.
Today we will put our 16 year old cat, Goody, to sleep. She really isn’t
called Goody by anyone, just kitty. But I call her blind cat (which she is)
to differentiate her from our other cat, Mayru, or normal cat (quickly becoming
fat cat).
She meows funny, and is sort of like a pinball ball, bumping slightly into
things as she makes her way to the water or food or a lap. She has no
claws so she is fun to play with and not get scarred, unless her teeth get
you. And if her teeth get you, you deserve it.
She belongs to Caitlin my step daughter. She came into her life at age 3 and
is now leaving at age 19. A long time and a very short time. It is symbolic
of growing up, of the passage of time and of change. It is very hard and
emotional for her, and her Mother, Linda. But it is time and they know it.
Mayru, the other cat, is aware of what is happening we think. They did not
get along well at all. But they kept out of each others way or at least Mayru
side stepped Goody as best she could. Goody usually wasn’t aware of Mayru
until the growling and meowing began, then watch out!
Stumpy dog and Wiggle dog are oblivious.