#deathrant

A cat that I grew up with passed away today. Apparently she was really sick. I've been told that my family members that she lived with knew that she was sick, just not how sick. She passed away by herself and I can't help but feel a little regretful. I know it will pass, but I really don't like it when animals die. I'm not a vegan, that's for sure. But I don't take death lightly, even if it's of animals that feed and nourish me. This cat nourished me in a different kind of way as I grew up. She was certainly not the nicest cat, but when you let her come to you, she was an excellent companion. She was the cat that helped me realize having animals around reduced my stress levels greatly. Her passing does grieve me, but I believe all animals go to Heaven and I'm comforted by that. She's with my daddy now and I know they'll be a comfort to one another in Heaven as they were here. I really wish that she didn't die alone, but I guess she wasn't. She probably had the spirits of her friends, family, and of my dad with her to guide her into the afterlife. That's a really comforting thought.