This morning I went out on the deck to feed the "outside" cats and found that the elder female, Miss Betty, had passed away. I had turned a large litter box that had a scoop on one side upside down for shelter from the rain and I had seen her going in and out over the past few days. When I went out this morning I realized that her tail was in the same spot as yesterday and I hadn't seen her out. Well, she was gone. She hadn't appeared sick and didn't look like she had any injuries. It looked like she just went to sleep. A good a way to go as any.
I'm not sure how old she was, but I have rescued a number of her kittens and the oldest was born in 2000. So she was probably at least 10. It took me three years to trap and spay Miss Betty. She was a smart and sly woman cat. Miss Betty was a small, brown tabby and part of a larger group that has dwindled over the years. She leaves her companion Mr. Guy as the last of the group. She was a great mom to her kittens and knew when she brought them here that they would be brought inside and found good homes.
She will be greatly missed as she was a wonderful cat. She's now at the Rainbow Bridge.
Sorry to hear about Miss Betty, Barb, and glad it was peaceful. I too am still trying to catch the "Mama" of most of the outside feral cats I manage. She is very "trap savy" too!
ReplyDeleteBarb, so sorry about Miss Betty. That is a nice, peaceful way to go for sure. Maybe she's romping around with the many other cats we've all lost over the years, chasing mice & rolling in catnip on the Rainbow Bridge.
ReplyDeleteGlad she had someone like you to love and take care of her.
ReplyDeleteHow fortunate she was to have found you ...
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely week. TTFN ~Marydon
How fortunate she was to have found you ...
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely week. TTFN ~Marydon