Charlene D’Avanzo: Last week my husband John and I had to put down our cat Rudy, a beloved longtime friend and mate. He was 16-19 years old when he died. Rudy had been with us for fifteen years, so his loss for both of us is enormous.
Rudy traveled with us from Kansas to Maine and was my companion when John returned to Kansas for work. Together we explored the yard and enjoyed late afternoon summer sun on the deck, watching birds high in pine trees. At night he’d jump up on the bed and sleep at my feet.
Rudy was a loving cat and this quote fits him beautifully:
When tomorrow starts without me
don’t think we are far apart.
For every time you think of me
I am in your heart.
