The end of an era

After outliving her estimated life expectancy by at least 100%, we had to make the decision to humanely euthanize Luna Moth on 8/18/10.  Her heart condition had progressed to the point that all exposed skin was more gray than pink, she would pant, her arthritis was making even petting her painful and her dementia was advanced to the point that she would pee everywhere and not know that it was a problem.  She also didn't always recognize me.  The most painful symptom of all.  And she was angry and in pain.

I am blessed to still have very good friends working at the animal hospital who were willing to come out to the house for Luna.  I don't want to go into the details of her final moments, but the hours before hand were mostly great.  When Veronica and I got to the house, Luna was having a "good moment" and we had lots of cuddles, some time outside in the lawn and a lot of purring.  I want to remember that time.  She was still so beautiful, but it was obvious life was more painful than enjoyable.

Thank you Genevieve and Chelsea for being such amazing friends that you could be there for the most difficult choice I've ever had to make.

I love you Luna Moth, the Baby Goddess.  You will always be in my heart.