For Emily

[Lilith]

This afternoon. The vet came out and gave Emily a sedative first. She fell asleep in my arms with me talking to her.

Yesterday she was bright and naughty and greedy and noisy as ever. This morning it was clear she was going into uraemia.

I'm glad for her sake that it happened so fast. She was 17. She came to me off the streets and this is her song -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaWrdwP1YH0

[booktigger]

I'm so sorry to hear this, but glad she was bright till the end, RIP Emily

[Ruth B]

I am so sorry, I always feel it is better for them if it is quick at the end, but I think it is far harder for those of us left behind.

Run free once more in the hunting grounds over the bridge old girl, and hugs to you Lilith.

[alanc]

Very sad you have lost Emily. Hugs from me and Tilly.

[Janey]

Aww so sorry to read this Lilith ((hugs))

God bless Emily xx

[Mayday21]

Hi Lilith we’re all thinking of you. Love Simon & Garfunkel. RIP little Emily & enjoy the Bridge with our special fur babes. The Famous Five from Oz send you special purrs. Vivian

[Lilith]

Thanks guys. x

It hasn't hit me yet - I go over and over what happened, and memories and all that, my commonsense told me she had to go eventually but it's still a shock, even when you know, and also it's as if she's still here, out of sight but in the next room as that poem has it.

Wouldn't put it past her - that cat has always been a force to be reckoned with

Emily - I'll find her again. Another song - please forgive sentimentality - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ea0mD2QSq1w

[bobbys girl]

Lilith, I know we have been in touch by email, but this is my 'official' tribute. 'til there is no missing sorrow and no reason left to mourn.'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuMlBNCTTFA

[Lilith]

Thanks, Sue x