Giulietta (March 18, 2010 – October 10, 2021)
When Giulietta shared her selfie with you on Sunday, both she and I knew it would be her last. At the time, however, we weren’t prepared to share or accept that fact.
When I adopted this ball of floof on May 7, 2010, she and her sister were just seven weeks old. They were undoubtedly the cutest kittens I’d ever seen. We nicknamed them Tribble and Trouble, after the Star Trek episode, ‘The Trouble with Tribbles.” At the time, I had no idea neither would stay in our lives for such a short time. Fiona left us at age six on December 1, 2016, which seems like only a minute ago. And now, at just age 11, Giulietta has been reunited with her sister.
Giulietta had been lethargic for a few days. Being a low-energy cat and somewhat reclusive since losing her sister, we were not immediately concerned. Then Dad Tom noticed her tongue looked white. Finding her gums were white as well, we took her for a check-up on October 7. She was anemic and after blood work, we were given a preliminary diagnosis of large cell lymphocytic leukemia. We didn’t know the vet Giulietta saw, but he didn’t think she was critical. His plan was to refer her to the Vet School at Virginia Tech. We agreed and brought Giulietta home.
The following morning she was having trouble breathing, and we went back to our vet’s office. She was given some oxygen, and we brought her home again with oral steroids and antibiotics. It was obvious, however, that she was quickly going downhill and in pain. I contacted our wonderful, semi-retired, long-time vet, Dr. Kathie Neel.
Saying Good-Bye
On Sunday morning, Dr. Neel came to the house and helped Giulietta join her beloved sister, Fiona. It was all ridiculously sudden, and neither Dad Tom nor I were prepared to lose her. But it was the right thing to do, and she passed peacefully in my arms. Yesterday, Dad Tom and I placed her to rest in a spot in the garden not too far from Mau. I will be making a unique marker for her and will share a photo when it is in place.
Here is a special collage of our beautiful girl.
Thankful Thursday
Eleven years with Giulietta was not nearly enough. She was a sweet and precious girl, and like her sister, her life was too short. But we are so thankful for the time we had together. She will be remembered lovingly and stay in our hearts always.
Angel Giulietta is joining Brian’s Thankful Thursday blog hop. If you’d like to join Giulietta there, please post on your blog for what you are thankful and then click on Brian’s badge.
I’m sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved cats. It can be incredibly difficult to say goodbye to a furry friend who has brought so much joy and companionship into our lives. It’s understandable to feel grateful for the time you were able to share with your cats, and it’s important to take the time to grieve and honor their memory.
I’m so sorry for your sudden loss of Giulietta. It’s heartbreaking to lose a pet, and it’s even more difficult when you have little or no time to prepare. Giulietta’s situation sounds very similar to our Sammi’s. Within a few days of her initial diagnosis of some type of blood cell cancer, we had to help her to Spirit World. Giulietta is safe with her sister and all those who came before, freed from the constraints of the physical world. Purrs to you and your husband as you adjust to life without your sweet girl.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I’m crying for you. Purrs, prayers and healing thoughts as you move past this. 😪🙏🌈🐈
I’m so sorry for your loss. Both sisters passing so young makes my heart heavy. I’m glad Dr. Kathie Neel could be there for you. She sounds like a wonderful person. And it’s obvious you have been wonderful kitty caretakers. Blessings, my dears.
Cleo’s dad here. My heart goes out to you on the loss of your darling girl Giulietta, as I know- as do so many others- how your heart hurts. Even though she’s no longer suffering it’s no easier knowing there’ll be that emptiness in your home for a long time. It’s crazy how such furry little creatures can attach their loving and loyal selves to us humans. I’m not ashamed to admit I’m tearing up while typing this as it’s yet another harsh reminder of just how short the lives of our owners can be. I still, after all these years, miss my old Orbit and Isaac before him, and our dear girl Cleo has been showing signs of suffering from arthritis and I dread going through what we all must again any time soon. Sending you warm hugs, and purrs from Cleo at this terribly sad time.
You know our hearts ache for you…..it was so hard going away on vacation knowing you were mourning the loss of beautiful Giulietta. I thought about you a lot and hoped that knowing Fiona and her sister were together again would provide some comfort. The photo of the girls as kittens is BEYOND precious. Memories are permanent………….
Love, Pam
Our eyes were too leaky to post yesterday. I always have loved both Giulietta and Angel Fiona. They reminded me so very much of my very first cat. Gray was part of my life until she went over the bridge at the age of 13. I loved Giulietta’s attitudes and her photos! Thanks so very much for sharing her with us, each time she always brought back such loving memories. I know you will miss your wonderful gray girl! Sending you virtual hugs! Barb
Words fail, she was so young and very beautiful.
Thinking of you with love and sympathy.
How sad for the whole Blue family. Giulietta, was a gorgeous girl as was her sister Fiona. They will play together again. You and Tom have enjoyed and loved Giulietta.and she returned this love but being herself. The pain is sharp now but when the grieving subsides you’ll be left with such sweet memories.
Jean
Coop, You can lay on my tummy till you fall asleep. It is not easy to lose someone. I was heartbroken when Budd left You can tell mme all about her while I scratch your ears,
Tyebe.
What a shock ! We’re so sorry to heear of the sudden loss of your beautiful Giulietta ; we send you comforting purrs and gentle headbonks. Purrs
I am so sorry about Giulietta passing. She was a most beautiful Gray lady with such lovely eyes
Hugs Cecilia
We just wanted to pop round and say how sorry we are to hear of the loss of your beautiful girl, xx Rachel and Little Miss Titch
Janet, I don’t blog hop much anymore but wanted to leave my condolences for this sudden loss. Giulietta was a gorgeous star on earth but now shining from above. May your grieving journey be gentle xoxo
You are now undertaking the long journey through grief. While others may share that grief we all walk it alone. There are no right or wrong paths, no proper way to carry oneself on the trek, no set amount of time to complete it. Some steps will come easier than others. There will be rogue waves of grief that you won’t see coming, and knock you back days. But you will come through it. If you get lost let us know. We have been through it before and we might be able to help you find the way out.
Giulietta, we are truly sorry beautiful girl. We know all of your friends, your kitties blue
family and foremost Fiona were there at heaven’s gate. We understand how heartbreaking
this is for your mom and dad; we send them as well as you, our love
daisy, tuna, mackerull, dude, sauce and boomer❤️❤️❤️
We are so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful girl, Giulietta. Hugs and comforting purrs.
This is such shocking news. I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful girl. XO
I’m so very, very sorry, my friend. Eleven years… It’s just not long enough. PURRS
I am sorry for your loss. What a beautiful kitty.
Giulietta is a beauty and her loss must be hard for you. Her fur, her face and her presence made her appearances on the blog something to treasure and I know you will miss her a lot.
Nosetaps and a few tears from Mum,
Toulouse, Silver, Miranda, Sienna, Jack, Natasha, Phoebe and
Thomas (who is not our cat but wants to send his best).
We are so sad to hear about the passing of sweet Giulietta. She was so pretty and Mom just loves her name. Soft woos and gentle hugs to all of you from us.
Hugs and Woos – Lightning, Misty, and Timber
We are so sorry to read this. We know Giuletta and Fiona are running free together. but how they are missed by all who love them !
So very sad.
Purring for you all.
Oh no! Not Giulietta! I have to admit I could never pronounce her name. Pop had to correct me every time I read one of your comments to him. Bye sweetie. You’re the second sad news of the day for us.
We are so sorry fur your loss. Guilietta will be missed. We’re sending lots of hugs and purrayers.
Luvs ya’
RaenaBelle, Zebadee and mommy A
We are so very sad to hear this news about fluffy furred and curly whiskered Giulietta. We all loved her pretty little eye heart, floof and whiskers along with her fun personality. I liked how she was her own cat and did her own thing within the family much as I do. When a kitty gets sick really quickly, even if you may know they are not the healthiest, it is so hard to take. We always think if there was something to do but we cats are so darn independent we wont tell anyone about how we feel. We are all crying here with Dad as we remember our dear curly whiskered friend. Purrs and prayers of support to you all!
Toby Tomcat, Rumpy Bumpy, Miss Fitz, Einstein and Dad Pete
We are so sorry to hear about Giulietta. She truly was a beautiful cat. We all know how fur people work themselves into the hearts of humans and they never leave…no matter what happens. We know she is excited to see her sister again. Mom hasn’t been writing lately but she said we all had to get together and send you a note to let you know that we love you and care for you. May the tears turn to laughter as you relive the beautiful life you shared with Giulietta.
Pam, Hemingway and Steinbeck
I was very saddened to read about Giulietta. I hope you are okay.
We can hardly find the words to express how heartbroken We are at the loss of sweet Giulietta. The suddenness of her going makes it all the harder to bear.
We send you gentle pawpats and comforting purrs and Mummy sends hugs. Fly free, sweet Giulietta. May you romp and play in the fields and meadows beyond the Bridge with your sisfur, Angel Fiona and may the Great Cat in the Sky keep you safe and send comfort to your pawrents.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. What a wonderful life you gave sweet Giulietta. She was truly so blessed to have you. May she now fly free with her sister Fiona.
There are simply no words that can convey the depth of sadness one feels at the loss of someone so special. I am very sorry for the sudden loss of your beautiful Giulietta, it is so hard to comprehend when someone is here and then all of a sudden there is an absence. My heart breaks for you and I will hold you in my thoughts, prayers, & purrs.
We are so very sorry to learn that Giulietta has departed over the Rainbow Bridge, and send oodles of gentle hugs and soft purrs.
We will light one of our special RB candles in her honour tonight. XX
Oh Guillietta, so sorry you had to go to the bridge so soon. We’re gonna miss you, sweetie and we’re so deeply sorry for all of you at KittiesBlue. Here come Extra Soft Pawkisses for your mommy and daddy, knowing that it won’t be easy to let you go🐾😽💞 Fly free beautiful sweet Soul. Until we meet again✨
We at Wonderpurr Life are so very sad to learn of Giulietta’s passing. My pawrents got to meet her, and thought she was so beautiful. We know this is a very sad time in yoor home, and want yoo to know we are thinking of yoo all. Purrs, Dori, Herman, Rabbit, and the Wonderpurr Gang plus mom and dad
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Sending hugs and purrs xx
I am so sorry for your loss, she was such a beautiful cat and we adored her posts. Run free Giulietta across that bridge and roll in fields of nip with your sister. Hugs to all.
We’re so sorry to hear that Giulietta made her trip to the Bridge so suddenly. Our paws are crossed for all your family.
OMC Aunty Janet not Guilietta??? Oh nose!!!! Mee iss so furry sorry.
BellaSita meowed to mee Sunday shee thott sumthin was ‘not rite’ with Gee butt mee thott shee was beein silly…..maybee shee mew sumthin???
Pleese hold on to all yore sweet memoreess an fotoss an each other!
Giulietta iss with Sistur Fiona now an they will watch over you! Mau two!
~~~head rubss~~~BellaDharma~~~
Hello Janet: What way to start a day as I type thru my tears! Gee & Fee were my faves of yore beloved catss. May theie memories be for a “Kitty Blessing”. And know I send all my {{{hugs}}} an Love to you & Tom & the Kitties Blue <3
x0 BellaSita (Sherri-Ellen) x0
Giulietta looks very much like my Neville, but with a decidedly feminine touch. And eleven years is never enough with such creatures. We want our time with them to go on and on, and it’s unfair when they must leave early, very unfair. But Giulietta will be waiting, with Fiona, for her favourite people. Godspeed, Giulietta.
Big healing hugs. It’s so hard when they leave us and so soon. What a wonderful tribute to your baby.
Have a purrfect Thankful Thursday. Scritches all around and healing hugs to mom. ♥
This so shocking and heartbreaking! I’m so very sorry. She was such an incredibly beautiful girl, and you’ve had to say goodbye far too early. Sending much love and purrs…
Janet and Tom, we are heartbroken to read this sad, sad news. Sending you love, light, and gentle purrs as you mourn the loss of your beautiful and special Giulietta.
That is so heartbreaking and we’re so sad to see this today. Such a loved, loved sweetheart, and a beautiful sweetie too. Hugs and love from all of us. Thanks for joining our Thankful Thrusday Blog Hop.
We are so very sorry to hear about the passing of beautiful Giulietta. Like her sister, she left you far too soon. Sending you comforting purrs and hugs to help ease the sadness you are feeling. ~Ernie and the mom
We know how difficult this is for you. It was so sudden you didn’t have time to prepare yourself to her loss. She is now with her beautiful sister Fiona and we know that Allie and Mau were at the Bridge to welcome her. (((hugs)))
The Florida Furkids and Mom Sharon with love and whisker kisses to Sawyer from Noelle
I try to swallow back the tears as I read of your sudden loss. You know we all understand what you are going through right now. I can’t even begin to tell you how sorry I am. Precious Guilietta…may you live forever on the other side of the rainbow bridge.
Please…know I am heartbroken for you. Their loss is so blazingly hard to bear.
Love,
Mom and Katie
Gentle purrs for all ~
I am so sorry for your loss of Giulietta. She was taken far too young, as was her sister.
I am SO sorry about Giulietta. You lost this sweet girl (and her sister too) way, way too early. Lots and lots of purrs to you.
Oh, I am so sorry for this devastating loss. It is heart-wrenching.
Sending our tightest hugs and much love.
Fly free, Giulietta, you will always be lovingly cherished,and your memory will live on forever.
((((( ♥ )))))
I have a memorial image for you….I will send it to you in an email.
I am so sorry! That time frame is exactly how I lost Bear – and I’d guess from the same or a similar disease. My heart breaks for you – I want so badly to give you something of value in terms of comfort – but I know that’s not possible. I love you and I care far more than you know. If there’s anything I can do … please let me know, I’d be honored.
Oh, a terrible loss. But she is no longer suffering. Our furry family members cannot tell us how they feel, and is good that your vet helped you with Giulietta as I think our anthros are at a loss when these things happen. Love to your family.
She was such a beautiful girl. RIP Giulietta. Sending purrs your way.
How quietly they go sometimes, but so hard when they slip away so quickly. I’m so sorry. Nothing can fill that empty spot but her memory.
I am so sorry for you loss of Gulietta, Janet and Tom. She was a beautiful kitty, as was Fiona. Purrs and prayers from all of us here are with you and your angels.
My heart goes out to for Giulietta. She was a beautiful kitty and 11 years is not enough time. She had a wonderful caring home and was loved and gave love in return. I am so thankful for my fur babies, the ones with me now and those that have gone before. They have enriched my life tremendously. Sending you gentle hugs and purrs.
Laurie, Tinker, Gypsy and Storm.
This truly breaks my heart. I shed my tears for you Janet and Tom. Prayers and healing thoughts to you as you grieve your beautiful, gentle, floofy, precious Giulietta. May her and Fiona and Clooney be loving each other at the Rainbow Bridge. Your grey Angel Ladycats will always have a special place in my heart.
Much love,
Karyn & Neytiri