BEST. CAT. EVER. 💔

Published on by J. Kelland Perry

The time has come to blog about something I’ve always dreaded, and the tears will be inevitable as I write it.
It has taken me a while to accept the heartbreaking fact that, after a brief but devastating illness, our precious Vivian is no longer with us.

Vivian K. Perry

Life is too quiet now. Our home will never be the same. Perry’s Point will never be the same. I’m still grieving far too much to make these words eloquent, so just know that our pain and loss is real.

Vivian was our constant companion and our family member for over sixteen wonderful years. Her love and her devotion to Paul and me was unconditional and mutual. She will remain in our hearts forever.

Her last night on my lap—November 2/23

My hope is that she is reunited with her sister Maisie, enjoying all kinds of capers, cuddles and catnaps in a sweet kitty afterlife.

🐾 🐾 ❤️❤️ 🐾 🐾

Rest easy, sweet kitty!

I’m sharing Vivian’s first guest post on my blog from 2012 below:

Guest Post: Vivian’s View From Here

48 thoughts on “BEST. CAT. EVER. 💔”

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  2. Jennifer, I am so sad for your loss. Through your photos and descriptions of her I felt she became an integral part of your blog, and can well-understand the deep sorrow for you and Paul and the emptiness left behind. Hugs galore xx

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  7. Oh, Jennifer, I am so sorry for your loss. Each kitty is special, but (don’t tell them) there’s always one a bit more special than the others. We’ve had to say goodbye to several cats now and each one was precious, each one gave us so many memories to cling to, no matter how many years go by. We still talk about them and cry over them. Grief doesn’t go away. It just becomes part of the fabric of our lives.

    I hope you can find comfort in your memories of the wonderful years you all had together.

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    1. Thank you so much, Marie. I agree with everything you said, and I will add that, as I heard somewhere, grief is love that has no place to go. When I’m ready, I will rescue another cat—or two—because the love and affection I have for cats should be put to good use. As soon as the pain subsides, just a bit…

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      1. We’re fortunate to have two cats still with us, and it does help, at least as far as distracting us from losing Junior in September. Sadly, neither of them is a lap kitty like Junior was … at least, not yet 😉 Hope springs eternal.

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          1. Oh, indeed. For a few winters, while we had both Junior and Maxine (a tuxedo), my husband would spend the mornings reading, stretched out on the couch with Junior on his legs and Max on his stomach. I still miss seeing him anchored with those two as well as he still misses their warmth and weight. We’re just hoping that Wendy and Raji eventually learn the value of a lap.

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  10. Oh no, Jennifer… I’m so sorry to read this sad and painful news about Vivian. I knew Vivian for so many years and always enjoyed the posts about her. Vivian was loved by so many friends and she will be missed but never forgotten.
    Wishing you lots of strength, my dear friend. You are in my thoughts.

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  11. Jennifer and Paul, I am so so sorry for the loss of precious Vivian. I’m sure she is united with her sister Maisie. It is so hard to lose our fur babies. Hugs to you both❤️❤️

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  12. I am so sorry to read that Vivian has gone on to her next adventure ! She certainly gave and received much love and will never be forgotten ! Thank you for sharing her with us. She will continue to be with you

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  15. Oh, Jennifer…I am so sorry. As soon as I read the first couple words of this post, I knew this was not a good news post. My cats lived their best lives through Vivian’s outdoor adventures. They are heartbroken, as well. Rest in peace, sweet girl. Hugs to you, Jennifer.

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  20. I’m so sorry for your loss. Yes the pain is real and can last for a very long time please don’t let anyone tell you any differently. I still miss some of 4-legged companions deeply. I do know they continue to live in my heart – and i would guess Vivian would for your – but it is not the same. Grief is hard and tiring and debilitating. I hope you and Paul can find some support in each other and are gentle w/ yourselves.
    you have my deepest sympathies for your loss.
    jacquie

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