This card was mailed to the incredible veterinarian in a different town who took my frantic call in April when our cat suddenly became deathly ill. He was unable to see him due to several other emergencies he had already committed to at the moment (four to be exact - one, at least, of which required him to travel to a rural farm to assist in a case of cattle dystocia.) Yet, he took the time to talk me through what I could do for our furbaby at home, and offered to take my call the following day to see how our cat was doing. The second day, when I phoned him, he even remembered our kitty's name. Bless him! I told him he was an angel, and I wanted to send him something personal to let him know just how much his help meant. (There ARE still good people in the world - he could have made a lot of money off of us, but instead helped us keep Artie as comfortable and "safe" as possible until a local vet opened Monday morning.)
Additional inspiration for this card came from Color Hues Color Challenge 64: Slate Gray and Orange (the diamond dsp is actually quite slate/gray in real life, but it showed up brown on film for some reason). And MMTPT778: Nature's Beauty
Our kitty went to be with the Lord last week. It's been a tough one.
Registered: October 23, 2011 Location: Western, NY Posts: 7513
Tue, Jun 20, 2023 @ 9:33 PM
Awesome design! Love the paws-to-paws design. The heart with the sentiment is heartfelt. So sorry for your kitty. Animals become a part of your family and when they die a heart is broken.
Sending healing hugs... A virtual friend, Betty
Registered: November 7, 2009 Location: Sacramento Posts: 39175
Tue, Jun 20, 2023 @ 11:16 PM
What a lovely card for a wonderful veterinarian. Lovely combination of papers and beautiful sentiment. I'm so sorry for the loss of your sweet fur baby. It is very hard to lose our fur family, sending you big hugs!
Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 75007
Wed, Jun 21, 2023 @ 5:52 AM
Oh no, Chrissy. I am so sorry to hear Artie has left you. I was hoping and praying for the best for your sweet kitty and for you. I do love your card, though, and I know your vet will, also. Sending you a big hug.
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Registered: January 7, 2008 Location: Just outside of a teeny tiny town Posts: 173596
Wed, Jun 21, 2023 @ 6:04 AM
Chrissy, your card is paw-sitively adorable! Sounds like the recipient is an amazing vet! I'm sorry for your loss... it's so difficult to lose a 4-legged member of the family. (((Hugs)))
Registered: April 1, 2012 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 28934
Wed, Jun 21, 2023 @ 7:29 AM
I am SO SO SORRY to hear of your kitty's passing. My little Precious is 11 years old, and it terrifies me of losing her. Your card is very special and I am sure the vet will love it.
------------------------------ Jan 'Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ'. Philippians 1:6
Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105272
Wed, Jun 21, 2023 @ 8:28 AM
What a great story, and fab card for that kind vet!! So sorry for your loss.
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