Rosie was 18 and a half when we decided to put her to rest this past Thursday. We believe she came out of the womb itching and scratching her ears. She suffered with allergies her whole life. But she was still one of the sweetest cats I have ever met. I met her when she was 13, and it is safe to say I took an instant liking to her. She was probably the "sickest" animal Connie has ever had, yet she outlived 2 dogs and her sister. She sure was tough, and sweet. Did I mention she was a sweetie? She was tested early in life for allergies. It turns out she was allergic to everything except air. Yet she would not take medicine to save her soul. Tough and Sweet for sure! She still lived a happy, loving life even through all the agony of the itchiness she must have felt. Her ears were a constant source of allergic reactions. Whenever she shook her head, which she did from time to time, it would spew some funky liquids around. But she still found time to curl up for a good nap. She loved her soft bed or a good comfy lap to lay on. Sometimes she would lay on your shoulder and keep an eye on the world around her. That always just made me chuckle. Another reason to like her.
