Posie

May 2004 - May 10, 2022

Our beloved Posie, snuggly and loving right to the end, we might have rescued you, but you rescued us right back, at different times, and in different ways for each of us. The truth, Posie, is that you and I have been sick for a long time, and it was only after it became apparent that my body was attacking me that I was able to fully see how dismissive your carers, myself included, had been of the symptoms of yours that were manifestations of the ways that your body was attacking you. Thank you for not begrudging me my mistakes and for loving me unconditionally as my own illness progressed. I'll never forget your generosity of spirit, your playful yet maternal nature, and the way you took me back with open paws every time life took me away from you. The way you nudged me awake with your wet nose, curled up purring in my armpit and held my gaze with love until your eyelids got droopy, I'll always remember all of the ways you filled my life with moments of joy.

I asked you to tell me when you were ready to go, my love, my daughter, and I hope I didn't wait longer than you wanted or say goodbye too soon. We're so grateful that you shared your life with us, and the only reason we can bear to part with you now is because you deserve an end to your suffering. We'll always love and miss you, Posie, and know that Misha loves and misses you, too. You're our family, and our grief over your loss is heavy, lighter only when we think of you when you were happy. Rest in peace, my Princess Posie.

We're so grateful to the staff at Darcy's ARC for rescuing Posie and trusting us to adopt and love her, to Central Veterinary Services for managing Posie's palliative care, and to Dr. Rita and Sunset Veterinary Care for safely making it possible for Posie to say goodbye at home, surrounded by her loved ones and the things that brought her comfort.