R.I.P Gracie Mae
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R.I.P Gracie Mae Pruitt…
Last night I watched a bit of TV in the living room, where I spend time with Ivy. And then I walked back to my bedroom, where I read a book and spent time with Gracie.
But as soon as I entered the room, I saw Gracie’s body on the floor about 3 feet from my bed. There was blood around her mouth.
I don’t know what happened. There’s nothing she could have gotten into that I can think of. Ivy was with me. Her body was still warm.
I fell apart, called my oldest daughter, Kendra, then walked over to my next-door neighbor, Steve’s, apartment because I was just kind of out of my mind and couldn’t think straight.
Gracie was a 10-month-old kitten. She was not sick that I know of.
There was a scare a few weeks ago when the housekeepers used some kind of chemical. Or maybe Gracie was sick with something then, and I just didn’t know it.
She was fine earlier. Gracie liked to sleep under the bed until I’d go in there to read around 8-9 p.m. Then I’d give her lots of attention. She liked for me to put my hand close to her, and she’d curl around it and go to sleep.
Kendra & Marley Come To Help:
Kendra and Marley, my 13-year-old granddaughter, got here as quickly as they could. We made arrangements for a cremation company that answered after hours to come to pick her up.
We hadn’t quite known what to do, so before Kendra got here, Steve had taken her body in a bag and put her into his freezer until we could make arrangements. It’s so nice to have a friend like him right next door.
He told me she had just died because of the warmth of her body.
He’s just lost his wife and is finding his own way. He’s begun volunteering at elementary schools, where he reads books to schoolchildren. He is a good and decent man.
My sweet little Gracie Mae has crossed the Rainbow Bridge, where hopefully Charlie and Abi were waiting for her.
My heart is broken. Gracie spent much of every night in my bed sleeping. I will miss her so very, very much. I’m in shock. I’m in tears.
I don’t know what happened. Kendra thinks it might have been something like a neurological disorder. We just don’t know.
I’m so grateful that Kendra came and took care of things because I was in shock.
My sweet little Gracie Mae, who was not even a year old yet, is already gone. I just can’t believe it.
I loved you so much, Gracie Mae. I’ll never forget you. You’ll live forever in Mama’s heart. We’ll bring your ashes home to be with Charlie’s and Abi’s, where you belong.
Sweet little Gracie Mae, I’ll hold you in my heart forever and ever.
Brenda so sorry for your loss, even though Gracie lived a short life she was loved.
I am so sorry for your loss, Gracie was a sweet little cat. I lost my Charlie a few months ago, very sudden didn’t know he was ill. It is heartbreaking and a shock. Take care of yourself, it takes time to grieve.
I’m so sorry for your loss of Charlie. It is so very, very hard.
Brenda, oh I don’t even know what to say, how absolutely tragic, she was just a baby! I know the pain of losing a beloved pet, as do you – all too well. My heart is breaking for you, I am so terribly and deeply sorry for your loss. xo
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No matter how it happens, it is horrible to lose a beloved pet. All of your fans and friend here share your pain of losing Gracie. You gave her a wonderful home and love filled life during her short time here, that’s what counts, Brenda. Gracie has gone to the Happy Hunting Ground where she now is with all of our wonderful animals.
Oh my God, Brenda, I’m so very, very sorry! I was shocked when I saw the title of your post today. I am crying with you. RIP Sweet Gracie! We all love you and will miss you very much!
So very sorry, Brenda. I lost my oldest cat the end of January. I understand how you feel.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. So sorry.
Oh Brenda,
I am so sorry. I couldn’t believe the heading of your blog today, and had tears running down my face as I read the terrible news. Gracie was a lucky little girl to have had a home with you. I’m so glad your neighbor Steve, Kendra and Marley were able to be there for you. There are no words. Take care of you.
I’m in shock, can’t even begin to imagine how you must feel. Such a sweet sweet kitty. Sending sympathy and prayers your way to help heal your broken heart.
Brenda I am so sorry about this. She was such a sweetie. Thinking about you and hoping for peace to be with you.
dear Brenda – words fail me. I am in tears and so sad and sorry for your great loss. Little Gracie Mae was a sweet and loving presence – I think we were all in love with her, too. Most loving thoughts sent to you.
Mary
So very sorry for your loss.
Oh, no. My heart is breaking for you. Little Gracie was blessed to find a home with you, dear friend.
OMG, Brenda, I simply can’t believe this!! I was looking at my blog roll and saw your title and I thought, “what the he**?!” and came on to read this. I am so, so sorry. I am in tears. This is just unbelievable.
Please know that my heart (broken, too) is with yours.
I think of what you’re going through often, Melanie. Just lost one and face losing another. I can’t even imagine how you’re dealing with it all.
I have tears streaming down my face as I read this in disbelief!
My heart breaks for you Brenda!
You are in my thoughts and prayers that your heart will heal instead of hurting so much!
Aren’t daughters fantastic that they are there when u need them!
Breda I have no words……only to say how very sorry I am
How lucky that little girl was to have spent her short life with you.
I am so very sorry!! Always in our hearts. Hugs and prayers for you.
What a shock! I cannot imagine how you felt when you found her. Beautiful little Gracie Mae—how you loved her and we, your readers, loved her, too. RIP Little sweet Gracie.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Brenda. We, who have pets, know how it feels to loose a pet.
I am so sorry. ❤️
I am stunned to hear about your loss. I am so, so sorry Brenda.
I’m so sorry . It’s so hard when they pass so unexpectedly. Sending prayers.
Oh, Brenda, I’m SO sorry about Gracie Mae. What a terrible shock. Whatever could have caused her to die so suddenly? I’m so glad Kendra could help you with arrangements. And thank goodness for your neighbor, Steve. Good neighbors are priceless.
Well, dear, not much more to be said; just know that we are all thinking about you as you deal with the shock of losing little Gracie Mae.
Brenda, I am so deeply sorry. You took excellent care of Gracie Mae and she was a beautiful kitten. May she Rest In Peace. I am keeping you in my prayers.
Brenda, I am so so sorry to hear about Gracie🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I am absolutely stunned! Brenda, I’m sending lots of healing hugs and thoughts!!!
Take good care of yourself in the coming days and talk to Miss Ivy as much as you need.
I was so sorry to read this post. Fur babies are family. Rest in love Gracie😔
I’m so very sorry. I’m so grateful she was in your loving home this past year and that it was apparently without much suffering. Now I wonder if that was Ivy’s hissing at her. Cats will drive away other kitties that are sick because it makes the whole herd vulnerable, just their instinct. I had a kitty that was mean to a new kitty who moved in, and that kitty had an unknown heart condition and didn’t last long.
I noticed the same behavior in my doggies as they got older and got sick or were near death, one by one. I am not familiar with cats at all, being very allergic to them. It appears though that our beloved animals have special senses that indicate they know something is not “right” when other fur babies in the household are not 100% healthy.
I am so sad and shocked to read this. I am terribly sorry for your loss. What an awful shock for you. You are in my prayers.
I am so very sorry, we are never ready to say goodbye to our pets. I know how much you are hurting. Hugs, Roberta