He drifted into our lives on a hot Texas day in April, on our 32 anniversary. He was sitting in a wire cage at on outside flea market along with his sister. I scooped him up, and the man who was giving the cats away warned me......"that one is a diablo".... smiling as he spoke those words.
I brought him home and named him Taboo.
He was tired and weak and slept all night..........but the next morning, that man's words ran through my mind as a small black fur ball latched onto my wrist and would not let go..........
He was full of spunk and aggression, his claws and teeth sharper than a Texas cactus
He had no fear. He was brave, curious, and very mischievous .......and lovable and sweet.
(cartoon found on Facebook)
I believe this is how he saw himself
For 10 years, no matter where I was, that is where he wanted to be.
He was my shadow, my source of laughter,
my sweet companion, ...........my angel.
On this beautiful balmy Autumn day,
I held him close on the vet's table and within seconds, this beautiful creature with such a strong spirit, drifted out of our lives........ his head gently lying down.....he was gone.
How my heart will miss this bright eyed angel.
11 comments:
So very sad. We love them as family and miss them terribly when we have to let them go. Maybe Taboo is playing with my kitties who have crossed the rainbow bridge. One can hope. Janice
Oh I’m so sorry - I know how hard this is. When we lost Azzie (he had cancer) it broke my heart to make that decision (which I put off too long) - I cried and cried - he was a dog-cat as we said - more dog than cat and one of a kind. You’re in my thoughts - they are such a part of the family. So kind of you to give him a loving home. And yes as Janice said - they’re all together running jumping and healthy.
Taboo, as the autumn season gives us golden leaves, you have left a lifetime of love and everything else, never forgotten, but a quiet room where you lay in such happiness. Loving thoughts as you remember and mourn your loss.
I'm so sorry. Taboo was special and no doubt you'll feel the loss for a long time.
Oh I’m so sorry! My Kiki was 18 and our Miss Kitty was 7. Both black…
I know you’re hurting… sending love, prayer and a huge hug!!
Donna
So sorry for your loss. Those great memories will help.
I'm getting teary-eyed thinking about how hard this is. I know you will have a big hole in your life without that gorgeous cat. I'm sending a virtual hug to you...
Heartbreaking news. It's always so, so hard to lose them. It sounds like he was quite the Cat.
I am so sorry. These animals with whom we are allowed to share our lives entwine themselves into our hearts permanently. I remember every animal I've had since Tom Cat when I was a very young child. None is more precious than another. They are all dear to my heart. And I know to yours, too. Love you, dear friend
Our animals teach us so much about love and loyalty. We still miss our black cat (25 yrs ago) and I know you will feel sad for a long while, but smiles will return, and you will be loyal to his memory. Hugs to you, Linda.
Kathleen, my deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved cat, Taboo. I can understand how you felt and continue to feel as it was the same for myself when Sambuca left me many years ago. She was also a black cat.
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