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RIP Cashmere
3/14/16 | CottonBall

Posted on 03/14/2016 11:03:11 AM PDT by CottonBall

My sweet little Cashmere passed away today.

She was only 9 1/2 years old. She had quit eating starting Friday so by Sunday I was panicking and took her to the emergency vet. She had lost quite a bit of weight already, due to polycystic kidney disease. The vet said we could only get maybe another couple weeks with her with treatment at the clinic, so we decided to end her suffering.

She has about the sweetest cat I've ever had. Cautious, shy, the undercat among her brother and sister. I always had to protect her and make sure she got her fair share of food, toys, catnip, etc.

Cashmere in the Meadow

She was quietly playful - I'd catch her playing with string the string from window blinds or a piece of paper on the floor. When she was un 'friendly mode', she'd purr loudly, rub against you while twirling round and round, finally settling down to knead while purring her head off.

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She was the only cat I could trust to take outside at our cabin in the Sierras, since she'd always stay by me and would follow me when I called her. She'd get nervous after an hour outside and stand by the front door, waiting to be let in. But she'd chase bugs and play while outside - while I snapped pictures of her. She was very photogenic!

Cashmere

I apologize for all the pictures! My little girl took good pictures (of course, all pet parents think the same thing!). Her brother and sister weren't nearly as photogenic, though. These pictures represent my memories of her so I wanted to share them, plus post a memorial to her. I did try to keep them small!

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Her sister, Cotton, and brother, Corduroy, will miss her terribly. The 3 have been together for 9 1/2 years and don't know what it's like to be apart. Like any siblings, they had their tiffs, with little Cashmere in the losing end most of the time. So when they'd get along and sleep, play, or watch birds together, I'd be happy for Cashmere.

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TOPICS: Pets/Animals
KEYWORDS: cats; pets
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To: CottonBall

So sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved Cashmere.


61 posted on 03/14/2016 11:45:51 AM PDT by funfan
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To: CottonBall
She was very photogenic!

Indeed. Those are great pictures. She looks like she was a sweet cat.

62 posted on 03/14/2016 11:46:50 AM PDT by Flick Lives (One should not attend even the end of the world without a good breakfast. -- Heinlein)
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To: CottonBall

Very sorry to hear this. Boy, she was a cutie. And you had three siblings? Well, if they looked like her, I could see taking three, too.


63 posted on 03/14/2016 11:47:25 AM PDT by NetAddicted (Just looking)
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To: CottonBall
I'm so sorry for you on your loss of Cashmere. She was beautiful!

I believe that she will be waiting in Heaven to greet you!

64 posted on 03/14/2016 11:47:52 AM PDT by Abby4116
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To: CottonBall

So sorry to hear of your loss. What a cutie!


65 posted on 03/14/2016 11:48:57 AM PDT by Seizethecarp
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To: CottonBall

Beautiful kitties. Sorry to hear you had to let Cashmere go, but she isn’t suffering anymore, and I have to believe we will see our furry friends again some day. God wouldn’t make such loving and beloved creatures, and not bless them with a soul.


66 posted on 03/14/2016 11:53:08 AM PDT by mass55th (Courage is being scared to death - but saddling up anyway...John Wayne)
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To: CottonBall

‘Our’ condolences.


67 posted on 03/14/2016 11:53:26 AM PDT by waterhill (I Shall Remain, in spite of __________.)
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To: CottonBall

My deepest sympathy to you and the other members of Cashmere’s family. The death of a beloved pet is among the most difficult of all the losses that life sends our way. It’s something that we never really get over.


68 posted on 03/14/2016 11:55:02 AM PDT by FJB
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To: CottonBall

My condolences. Beautiful girl cat.


69 posted on 03/14/2016 11:55:50 AM PDT by Biggirl ("One Lord, one faith, one baptism" - Ephesians 4:5)
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To: CottonBall

Our small friends love is unreservedly given, I’m sorry
for your loss.


70 posted on 03/14/2016 11:56:07 AM PDT by tet68 ( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
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To: CottonBall

Sweet little faces like that just breaks hearts. Sorry for your loss, and understand so well. Lucky kitty to have had wonderful years with you and family. Lucky you to have had Cashmere.


71 posted on 03/14/2016 11:58:17 AM PDT by Toespi
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To: CottonBall

How very beautiful she is! And what a beautiful tribute to her. Love is of greater worth than gold or silver for it is truly an expression of the infinite.


72 posted on 03/14/2016 11:59:16 AM PDT by MHGinTN (Democrats bait then switch; their fishy voters buy it every time.)
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To: CottonBall

I hope you never took her for walks in a snow storm.........I’m sorry for your loss, she was so young.


73 posted on 03/14/2016 11:59:59 AM PDT by Hot Tabasco
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To: CottonBall

Sorry for the loss of you beautiful kitty. May you be comforted by the Creator, Who loves all of his creatures.


74 posted on 03/14/2016 12:09:09 PM PDT by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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To: Lazamataz

Great post about Cathy!


75 posted on 03/14/2016 12:11:35 PM PDT by Boardwalk
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To: CottonBall

*hugs*


76 posted on 03/14/2016 12:16:25 PM PDT by Monkey Face (I'm not sure what my Spirit Animal is, but I'm pretty sure it has rabies. FB)
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To: Slings and Arrows

*snif-snif*


77 posted on 03/14/2016 12:17:02 PM PDT by Monkey Face (I'm not sure what my Spirit Animal is, but I'm pretty sure it has rabies. FB)
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To: CottonBall

Condolences on your loss.


78 posted on 03/14/2016 12:17:34 PM PDT by fieldmarshaldj (Resist We Much)
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To: LauraJean

Lovely thought. I will do that!


79 posted on 03/14/2016 12:19:40 PM PDT by CottonBall
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To: CottonBall

She is beautiful, I am so sorry for your loss.


80 posted on 03/14/2016 12:23:37 PM PDT by nicksaunt
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