- was the runt of the litter and the cat we originally intended to get when we went to towoomba to get cat(s)
- so small and soft
- obsessed with chasing cotton tips
- bit emily that one time when em got a tin whistle for christmas from santa and milo hated the noise
- literally never bit anyone even if they were harassing her, none of our cats were ever this nice
- would often come sit on my stomach and pur when I got home after work/uni and lay on the couch near the piano
- loved watching the geckos in my room
- couldn't really retract her paws properly so dad had to trim them every so often so she wouldn't get caught in the carpet. at first hated it and struggled like a little worm but then would lay on her back in dads lap and let him trim her claws
- I got back from a rail trail bike ride with the fam and noticed she was really struggling to breathe, I made the decision to call the vet because I didnt want to see her suffer and most likely die at home in pain later in the day. dad originally got angry at me for calling the vet but I think that has to do with the fact that he had to put milo down and doesnt really cope with loss very well (re joy). he said goodbye before we took her to the vet.
- when we got to the vet there was a massive husky type dog that was all shaved except for the head and was just roaming around without a leash, that made us laugh and made me feel a bit more peaceful.
- the vet was really kind and made me feel at peace with the decision we had made. The vet came back with milo sedated and I was the one who got to held her as they put her to sleep. she was all sleepy and I think it was the best way for her to go, I wanted to be there with her. I think someone had to. The way the vet put it (asking us to think about how when we go, how we as humans would like to go. either in a sterile environment with no one around or surrounded by loved ones) made me feel calm. I kept patting her as the injected whatever it is that stops their heart beating. I didnt notice when she went and I kind of wanted to just keep patting her forever. I love milo and she got me through some really difficult times.
jan 10 2017 ∞
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