Frarm the Wooman:Very sad news from Cape Town today. My mom called, a couple of hours after landing, to say that she asked my dad to take Kehdi to the vet, to be put to sleep. Kehdi has been frail for a long time, but eating. She had lost her sight a while ago. She did not recognize or respond to my mom at all when she returned home today from her trip to New York, and it was very clear that her physical condition was not one in which she could continue to live with any comfort. When I can, I will write a more fitting tribute to this wonderful little talking cat. She was small, but unforgettable. My poor mom couldn't be with Kehdi these last two weeks, and I know that she was very worried about her, and knew this decision was not far off. But so soon? This is not good news to come home to.
If any of her admirers would like to send a note to Kehdi's Ma, I will send the mail address. Please email Estorbo at estorboloco(@)gmail(dot)com.
Ach! So many times we have to say goodbye to little loved ones. So long Kehdi cat. Stay strong, Kehdi lovers...
ReplyDeleteawww sweet little Kehdi.... such huge eyes.... but, it is so much kinder to let them go than it is to prolong their lives with no real quality. Lately I have seen too many trying to keep their little furry friends alive far too long ... I shed tears for the little guys.
ReplyDeleteI still wish we could have our human family and friends kindly and gently put to sleep when it is time...instead of forcing them to endure as much as is required by law before they finally get to close their eyes at last....
My condolences. I will e-mail for the address. Such a lovely Kehdi with her creaky little voice.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry about Kehdi. Poor little old kitty lady. And so difficult for your mother because i know she's been worrying and thinking about Kehdi while she was away, and now to have to make this difficult decision so soon is hard. Warm thoughts and purrs to all.
ReplyDeleteBumbleVee, I am with you. As hard as it is to part with our beloved pets,our ultimate gift of compassion is a blessing, for sure.
ReplyDeleteAnd sweet wishes to Kehdi as she finds her way through the veil between this world and the next...
Poor Kehdi... You were a heppyket despite all your miseries. My shoulders (and Selina's) will remember you fondly...
ReplyDeleteKeli'i here: Oh no ... we are heartbroken to hear that Miss Kehdi had to leave her wonderful family. She was a beautiful little lady, so full of personality ... you could see that in her sweet face. Ikaika is beside himself after hearing the news. We just lost our Tabbygail two weeks ago; she reminded us so much of your little Kehdi.
ReplyDeleteIkaika and I send gentle purrs and comforting thoughts to your Mom and Dad and to Kehdi's brother, Khamel. Helping Kehdi on her last journey was the kindest and most loving thing your parents could have done for her.
Run free across the Rainbow Bridge, sweet Kehdi ...
Ikaika and Keli'i
So sorry to hear about Kehdi. I love the video. She is so cute -- and clever. You realize of course that when she meowed twice to all the double digit numbers she was right! She was counting digits. My love to Kehdi's Mom. Hope you have recovered from your traumatic experience, Storbie.
ReplyDeleteToday, as Rusty slips further away from us, I read about Khedi. My condolences to all who loved the little black-footed Efrikan cat.
ReplyDeleteAnd so soon after Spook; this must be a very hard time for your mother. Please tell her a stranger feels her sadness and wishes her well.
ReplyDeleteDamn. A toast to a feline life well lived.
ReplyDelete-Neil, Neko, & Marzipan.
an her mom noes that "For now we see through a glass, darkly, but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.
ReplyDeleteAnd now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity." an such a gud thing for miss kedhi that her mom noes abowt charity.
flites of anjils sing thee to thy rest, sweet bleckfootedefrican gel ket.
~^:^~
Sending much love and comfort to your family.
ReplyDeleteTibby and I send our sincere condolences and lots of hugs. We've loved seeing pictures and updates of little Kehdi; what a beauty she was. Thank you for sharing her stories and that lovely tribute you've given her.
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