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thorfinn ([personal profile] thorfinn) wrote2011-03-01 07:12 pm
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Vale, Archibald.

Some of you may know [personal profile] seedy_girl and I's cat, Archibald. He's been in [personal profile] seedy_girl's family for a while, but we inherited him in October 2004, and he's been living with us ever since.

He's been an awesomely amazing cat, but today, after a fairly long struggle with a variety of health issues, we had to take him to the vet for his final sleep. He got to spend a last night and day with us, snuggled into bed with us, ate some chicken, sat outside in the sun, curled up in our laps and had plenty of pats and head kisses from both of us.

I've uploaded a small gallery of Archibald pictures.

He went peacefully and happily, surrounded by people who loved him (including the vets at the Cat Clinic).

We're going to miss him forever. Vale, Archibald.

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[personal profile] etfb 2011-03-01 08:53 am (UTC)(link)
Your picture appears to be .htpasswd-ed. I'm getting a login for "Thorfinn's Pictures" when I view this blog entry.
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[personal profile] synecdochic 2011-03-01 08:56 am (UTC)(link)
May his afterlife be full of catnip mice, sunny grass, and warm human laps!
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[personal profile] nowjanuce 2011-03-01 10:00 am (UTC)(link)
I'm so sorry for your loss. And so glad his going was peaceful - those sorts of vets, even more than the already good ones, are a blessing.
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[personal profile] camrogers 2011-03-01 12:06 pm (UTC)(link)
I hope you're both doing okay. Sorry to hear this.

[identity profile] horngirl.livejournal.com 2011-03-01 11:48 am (UTC)(link)
*hugs tight*

*wipes away tears*
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[personal profile] dadi 2011-03-01 02:50 pm (UTC)(link)
may he walk happily on the Rainbow Bridge....a warm hug to you both!
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[personal profile] pauamma 2011-03-01 05:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Peace be with him, and God's mercy, and God's favor.

(And the idea of a cat-only vet clinic makes so much sense...)
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[personal profile] darren_stranger 2011-03-01 10:46 pm (UTC)(link)

It's always very hard, but better a happy last day than one filled with pain and distress. May your memories of him be good ones.
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[personal profile] greylock 2011-03-02 12:56 am (UTC)(link)
Even though I knew it was coming this makes me very sad.
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[personal profile] kitsune 2011-03-02 01:38 am (UTC)(link)
Sympathy to both of you.

I'm glad his last day was so lovely, though.
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[personal profile] leecetheartist 2011-03-02 02:54 am (UTC)(link)
Peace to your Puss, I'm sure my cat friendly dog will show Archibald around the Rainbow Bridge area.
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[personal profile] 17catherines 2011-03-02 03:13 am (UTC)(link)
I'm so sorry for your loss.
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[personal profile] halloranelder 2011-03-02 12:54 pm (UTC)(link)
Bye, bye Archie.

*hugs*

[identity profile] pollyanna-n.livejournal.com 2011-03-01 07:55 pm (UTC)(link)

I am truly sorry for your loss thorffy

[identity profile] sterlingspider.livejournal.com 2011-03-01 11:23 pm (UTC)(link)
What a beautiful boy.

I am sorry for your loss, and happy for the time you had with each other.

[identity profile] whitebird.livejournal.com 2011-03-02 05:09 am (UTC)(link)
I'm sorry he had to leave you, he looks like a wonderful fellow.
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