Sweet Hershey
Last week a speeding driver hit my cat, Hershey. I was able to get to her before she died, held and loved her until she took her last breath.
I understand these things happen, but for all of you speeders who are going 50 to 60 down a road that has a Speed Limit sign that reads “20 mph,” it is extreme speed. The driver who hit Hershey could not have slowed down enough if they had tried (which they didn’t!).
It makes me very sad about my Hershey, she was a sweet heart (well, she and I did have a difference of opinion about the birds). I have been concerned for a long time about speeders and the kids walking up and down our road. I worry that speeding drivers could not slow down enough for them either. One morning recently while on a walk, a speeding van came around the curve, scattering gravel all over me.
I am begging everyone to please slow down. Don’t be in such a hurry. Life passes too fast anyway. Now you all know how much I love you and even if you are one of the speeders, I still love you. Just please, please slow down.
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Sandi,
I’m so sorry about your Hershey. She was beautiful, and I know how sad you must be. My pets are like family, and I know yours are, too. I’ll be keeping you close in thought and prayer. I’m sad with you. She was a beautiful Lady!
Kay
Thank you, Kay. All my cats have been rescues. Hershey was born here, but her mother came as a rescue. Very small cats, even as they grew into adults. Hershey was 2 years old this past April. And her fur was soft and silky. I will always miss her. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. The video, Run Away Bear, includes Hershey.