At 4.30 pm this evening, Horlicks died. Such a short life for such a cute, adorable and playful cat. Maw (the mom), Nestum and Milo (the siblings) seems to feel the dreaded moments because they kept vigil around him and the mom was seen growling angrily as if seeing something as Horlicks took his last breath. Then all the three of them started licking Horlicks, as if cleaning him for the last time. It was such a touching picture ... even animals gave due respects for the dead. Then, again they sat around him as if praying for his departed soul and a few moments later, they left and sat quietly at one corner.
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| Horlicks - as a kitten |
Muaz, my 14 years old son, witnessed all these (thus the detailed events) helplessly with heavy heart and tears flowing while his 8 years old brother, Amar came crying to me to relay the sad news. I too managed to witness the amazing but heart touching events of them giving their last respect to dear Horlicks. Later, Muaz insists on doing the burial of Horlicks himself. As his last token show of love, he said forlornly. I respect his decision and watch from afar, 'cause I too, can't bear to see Horlicks being buried. We buried him under a shady mango tree, near the lemon grass shrub ( his favourite hiding place). Farewell dear Horlicks, you brings joy, laughter and lots of love to our life through your short time with us. Muaz, Amar, Ayoh and I will miss you very-very much.
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| Clockwise: Mum, Horlicks, Nestum, Milo - Family's Nap Time |
Note: 24/02/2011 - Milo & Nestum showing symptons liked Horlicks, vomitting & diarrhoea, refusing foods & drinking only water (with so much pain). Early morning 27/02/2011, found Nestum already lifeless. The kids were really sad when they went to school. Their mum still nowhere in sight since 24/02. Milo getting worse by the day. Brought him to the vet but the doctor is out for a week. The nearest vet is 30 km away so resort to giving Milo plenty of rest, pure coconut water & hope for the best. Milo spent his days sleeping & going out only to poo/pee. I had to use the syringe to feed him - coconut water, water & pureed plain rice porridge. By the 6th day, Milo came to the kitchen & meoowed loudly. I offered him a piece of boiled fish meat & he ate it slowly & with much difficulty. A ray of hope shone & the rest is history. A happy ending for Milo and to this date (11/05/2011), his mum never came back.
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| Milo last photo with Nestum(left) & Horlicks (right) |
1 comment:
horlick.... walaupun abe xjupo, tp comel!!!
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