RIP Bruxinha

Written May 9, 2008

Yesterday afternoon, at approximately 3 pm Brasilia time, my precious kitten, Bruxinha, was viciously attacked. The cat belonging to the owner of the house I rent approached Bruxinha, who playfully went to introduce herself. The adult cat was in no mood for kittens and without warning lunged at Bruxinha's neck, severing both her jugular vein and her throat. Bruxinha couldn't breathe and slowly slipped away in my arms. She never had a chance.

Bruxinha was a wonderful cat. She will be remembered for her loving nature, which is what ultimately caused her demise. She was too trusting. Bruxinha always came when called. Her sister was the trouble maker, but Bruxinha just loved to cuddle. She only complained when she was left alone. She was curious and beautiful--all black with alarmingly blue eyes. When I first got her (taken from the beach), she was so weak I thought she wouldn't last a day. But she grew quickly and had a baby kitten pot belly.

Bruxinha is survived by her sister, Gaia, and her mother, Helen. Both have been left feeling the injustice of life. Gaia used to be particularly playful and troublesome, but now sits quietly, refusing to play or explore. Occasionally we cry together.

Please send us both some peace. We are suffering.

Rest in peace, beloved Bruxinha. You will be terribly missed.

~Helen

As a note, writen months later, this same cat proceeded to viciously attack another kitten of mine, then when I tried to save a third kitten from harm, it disappeared and was never heard from again. Currently there are 3 cats at the house, but the adult cat is defending the kittens from harm. I hope it works.