Good-bye K.C.

Today was a sad day for the Hartzell family. K.C our kitty cat of 16 plus years is gone. We were all here Russ, Matt, Ash, and I. Russ purchased K.C. for Ashley for her 6th birthday. He was so scared that first day. It took awhile but soon he was a part of the family. He lived in the country with us in Washington and was always bringing schrews, snakes and birds to the garage door. He could really be fisty when he wanted, and he wanted alot!!! He made it through the moves, the coyotes, the streets and traffic and everything else that could have taken him. Recently we had noticed him losing weight very rapidly and Ash knew there wasn't much time. She let us all know through e-mail that she would decide when and she would do it here at the house. Ash is a veterinary technician and has taken down many animals but never one she loved so much. Our brave, courageous daughter gave her kitty a sedative to start after holding him for an hour or so. I could see her hesitation, trying to do what was necessary. And then through her tears my precious child pumped her kitty full of the pink liquid that works so well. It didn't take long and our K.C. was gone. I've never seen so much courage as I saw tonight. My baby girl took her kitty in her arms and sobbed, we all did. We took paw prints because she wants to get a tatoo. K.C. was Ashe's first pet, and no matter what she and him had a bond. She loved him deeply and she gave him a precious, precious gift, peace at last. I asked the Lord tonight that if he takes any kittie's to heaven that K.C. will be one of them. We will miss you our big fluffy orange kitty. We loved you so.........