Goodbye, Gracie and Sabrina

Sabrina Louise

Grace Marie

These two cats taught me about love.

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We made the decision a while back that we would give our cats away before our upcoming move. They just weren't happy anymore. They were our kids before kids and then the kids got here and they just didn't get the attention they were used to. Then the kids started terrorizing them every chance they got. Gracie and Sabrina's quality of life just wasn't what we wanted for them.

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So, we started looking for a family for them. We wanted them to stay together since they are from the same litter and have been together for the last 8+ years. The ideal family would have no other pets or small kids.
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I finally got desperate and posted them on Craig's List. And finally someone called. Sarah called today and was eager to come and meet them. We grilled her. She just lost her cat and doesn't have other animals. Or kids. Her husband is in the Navy so he's gone a lot. She's home and can give the cats attention.

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We gave her our kids before kids.
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We are sad, but also enjoying some new freedoms. Like leaving a glass of water on the counter. And opening the door without fear of a cat running out. The list goes on. We will miss them, but we are glad they are in a better environment.
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This whole "moving" thing is getting more an more real. Giving away our family members today opened my eyes wider to the fact that we are outta here soon. Denial is slipping away...