My kitty, Plumo, was a gentle plump kitty who always talked to you and let you know how she felt. When I would call her name, she would answer me from wherever she was. She liked her daily routines and every morning loved to go outside and walk a circuit around the garden making sure all was well in her domain. She also had her favorite spots to bask in the sunshine. Plumo also liked to be near me, preferably snuggled against me while I was reading on the bed.

She and her sister, Rosie, were adopted from a dear friend of mine when he passed away. They were 4 years old at the time and lived with me until they both passed recently at 18. Rosie got sick unexpectedly and passed late in May. Rosie was a small round kitty and was very wise and always looked you directly in the eyes, until she withdrew inward close to the end.

Plumo was diagnosed with cancer early in May and passed yesterday July 3. She was no longer her large plump self and was now boney and had difficulty walking. As a major affront to her dignity she had fallen down the basement stairs a few days ago and I needed to be on guard against further falls. Sadly, her much loved excursions in the garden needed to be closely supervised and she couldn’t walk far because she was so weak and would collapse. Yet Plumo had a strong spirit and was alert until the end….her body just gave out and this puzzled her. When she couldn’t do something, she would wait a minute and somewhere find the energy to try again..she kept trying to do things she could no longer do. She was a dear sweet kitty and I miss her very much.

First of all I am grateful for the quick response time of “A Gentle Rest”. There is a point at which you know it’s time for your beloved pet to go and you don’t want them to suffer any longer than possible. There are vet appointments available every day of the week at “A Gentle Rest” which is a blessing.

Also, we were able to do the transition in my garden which was Plumos favorite place.
Dr. Rozycki was very gentle and kind with Plumo. She felt no pain and I held her close to me and kissed her and talked to her the whole time. It was very peaceful and not rushed. Dr. Rozycki was also very considerate and respectful of me and my friend and what we were feeling. Even though I acknowledge the impermanence of all living things and did not want my beloved kitty to suffer any longer, it was difficult and sad to say goodbye. But It was not at all stressful for my kitty who simply went to sleep and passed on in my arms. I am very grateful to Dr. Rozycki and I highly recommend “A Gentle Rest”
-Mary B.