(S9) - Weekend PT 3 - Pets

[RedCydranth]

Spector is a cat lover. He's a dog lover. He's a rabbit lover. He loves all animals. Except horses. They're soulless monsters. But this isn't about horses. This is about Spector's pets. Growing up, he had several cats. They were also his mother's cats but that's besides the point. One cat in particular, he was named Cheerio, holds a special place in Marc's heart. Cheerio was a kitten when Marc was born. So growing up, Marc always had Cheerio around. When Marc was 11, Cheerio got sick. Feline Leukemia. He'd never experienced death first hand, or terminal illness. Cheerio was a family member, not just a four legged resident of the house, but a cherished member of his household. So, seeing him suffering, weak and not his usual chipper meowing self, Marc felt a new feeling he'd never felt before, and did not understand. Despair. But throughout Cheerio's illness, as he laid by a heater, swaddled in a blanket, whenever Marc was next to him, he'd see Cheerio try to perk up, happy that his friend was there. Marc spent 3 days, consoling and just being with his feline friend. On the 4th day, Marc's mother picked up Cheerio and they went to the veterinarian's clinic and they put Cheerio down. They buried Cheerio in their back yard, and Marc learned a valuable lesson from Cheerio. Life is precious, and to value your loved ones while you have them.

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