AMELIA

A LIGHT HAS GONE OUT

AMELIA

1999 - 2012

Amelia had developed hyperthyroidism and although a cat's life can be prolonged with daily medication, there was no way that would have been an option with Amelia.

As much as I know she loved me and appreciated having a home with me for the last part of her life, she never would allow me to handle or pick her up. She had progressed well enough to sleep next to my head and purr in my ear. That in itself was a huge accomplishment and pure music when I heard her.

Sometimes she would even rest her paw on my hand. She loved me to stroke and pet her but she would scream as if being tortured if I attempted to hold her even for a few seconds. I realized my needing to hold her was not as important as her being content so I gave up trying.

She was the miserable cat no one wanted they told me at the shelter.

Well I wanted her and she brought joy to me. I was her proud companion for only 3 years but in that time I learned a lot from her. She was a challenge who taught me the meaning of patience and acceptance. She was very special.

She took a turn for the worse two days ago and chose to spend her time in my basement where it was cool. The basement is where I took her when I first brought her home to try and teach her to play. I would lock Toby and Bonnie, my other cats, out and it would just be me and Amelia. She loved when she found me in the basement doing laundry or piddling around and would follow every step I took. I stayed with her downstairs for these last two days and this afternoon before I took her to the vet we spent time in the garden which she loved.

Under the caring and compassionate hand of Dr. Debrah Berman at the Thornhill Veterinary Clinic with me at her side Amelia went to a place she will be forever happy.

In her honor please forward her story and encourage people to consider older pets when they are going to adopt a kitty.