mixed emotions

(my baby winkers)

sadly, there has yet to be an emoticon created that reflects how i feel today.

today, i am both elated and saddened to have gotten rid of my baby winkers. she was such a good cat to me for four long years and she was always there for me--even through some very tough times. whenever i'd cry, she come over and literally stroke my face like she was reassuring me that everything would be ok. it was the sweetest thing. i've never had a bond with a cat the way i did with her. she'd cuddle up against my neck and snooze like a little baby newborn. she never left my side. [and not just because i kept her indoors and never let her out. =)] she was my precious black kitty that loved me as dearly as i loved her. and now, here i am, writing about i how i found a new home for her. (shaking head) how ironic.

so why get rid of her? well... i can't take TWO cats with me where i'm going. oh that's right...! i haven't mentioned yet. i'm MOVING TO FLORIDA! you read that right. TO FLORIDA. and soon. very soon.

so soon in fact, i've been calling every single animal shelter within 50 miles of here to see if anyone had room for winky. for months i've had no luck. i talked with friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, anyone within earshot. no luck. until today! (hence my elatedness.) i was able to find a loving home for winky without fear of her being holed up in some shelter, locked in a cage until someone came along and adopted her. its wonderful that i don't have to worry about that any longer. she's in a good home and will be loved for many years to come. =)