Goodbye Beautiful Kitty.

There is no easy way to say this.  Today Aaron and I had to let Cricket go.  Our vet was really great, and made it as easy as possible for us.  We knew her time was coming for a few weeks now.  She's barely been eating.  She wanted to eat, but couldn't.  She'd stare at her food or water and just sit there.  There is nothing more heart wrenching.  This is cheesy, but we kept track of her weight with the Wii fit, and she went from 12 lbs to 8.5 lbs.  This Monday she stopped eating, and today she spent the whole day staring at her water bowl, but not drinking. 

I want to think of her the way I loved her.  My beautiful Cricket Chicken Cat Dog was the best cat a pet lover could ever be so blessed to spend time with.  She was a magnificent cuddlier.  She knew exactly when you needed a hug the most, and wouldn't let you say 'no'.  She would come when you called her, and hang out for as long as you needed her.  Crick was extra soft to pet, and sweet as can be.  She'd put up with just about anything for a little love.  I loved her little squeak of a meow, and how she'd stand on her hind legs at meal time.  

I know Chicken is in a better place now.  With lots of milk, cheese, tuna, and popcorn!  Pain-free, Vacuum-free, and all the head scratches she can bear!  All of you with pets give your little ones an extra hug for me tonight.  Thanks for listening, chris

Cricket's Seven Month Anniversary

Yesterday was Cricket's seven month mark since her cancer diagnosis.  She's been putting up a good fight, but this past month her cancer has been the hardest on her yet.  It's hard to deny that our time is limited.  Everyday is a little harder than the last.  Aaron and I realize that we will be making a very difficult decision soon.  We are struggling with knowing when the time is right.  We don't want our lovely cat to suffer more than necessary, but we also don't want to end things for her too early.

Let's think of the good days though. She's has been the best cat I could have ever hoped for.  She does all sorts of tricks, and she's just so darn cute.  She's super patient.  Meaning she'll put up with just about anything just for some lovin'.  Cricket cuddles when you need it the most, and just fills my days with joy and love.  Plus she does some random weird stuff, like sitting on the toilet, that just makes you say "what??? why???".

This is her pre-feeding trick.  She eats breakfast and dinner everyday, and she does this trick every time. 

Sometimes we call Cricket Chicken.  Either way she'll come when called.  She'll sit when told, and she even knows what kisses are!  

This is Chicken last month.  She is extra cute in the first couple seconds of this super short video.  

I'm going to go spend more time with my little darling.  I hope ya'll enjoyed how cute Cricket is.  I have some great posts planned for this week!  Happy DIYing, chris!