Sweet Rosie

 

                                                   Sweet Rosie. She loved to curl up for a nap.

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.

                                                 This was one of her favorite spots. I loved it.

She really loved humans. And we will miss her so much. There was just something so sincere and sweet in her demeanor. She was the cat that Katie loved instantly, and that love was reciprocated deeply. She also loved to give a good "hug". She particularly liked to hug Connie. She knew who truly cared her. 

One of her many hugs given to Connie.

Whenever I was feeling sick, she would come comfort me with a hug. Like she knew somehow.

                           

Now after years of giving love to others as she suffered through some allergic itchiness, maybe she can bask in the golden light of whatever is next. That is what I will believe anyway. 

RIP my sweet friend. Bask in the light.

                 Now Go Out and Hug a Furry Friend Today!!!