Squeaks Now In Pullman

This was planned, but it doesn’t make it any easier to accept and cope with. Squeaks, my sister’s cat and the one I’ve been watching over for the last 6 years, is 19 or 20 years old. She is actually in great health, but suffers from hyperthyroidism. Her treatment plan is simple – 2 pills in the morning and 2 pills at night. As the Squeaks ages, she will be in need for better health-care. She is now in the best living environment available to her – living full time with a veterinary student.

Sunday morning I dropped Squeaks off with my sister Stephanie. Stephanie was going to be moving back to Pullman, Washington, to start her 3rd year of vet school. I wanted Steph to have the Squeaks so I could ensure she would be taken care of. Let’s face it – I am soft and I couldn’t go through her loss. I didn’t give her away to avoid the inevitable, but emotionally I can’t handle it. The Squeaks has been a part of my life since I was about 7 years old.

Deep down I know that this move was the best thing for Squeaks. Last night was my first night without her and it was extremely quiet this morning. My morning routine was all messed up – no pills and no morning conversation with the cat. I am going to miss her dearly, but it’s for the best; just need to keep reminding myself that.