Not that long ago I was looking for a kitten that I could love. I went to the local MSPCA and couldn't find a kitten that was little enough, they all seemed to be very old cats and I wanted a kitten so I could watch it's personality develop and unfold. Then my friend pointed to this one cat. He wasn't very old at all and he was really skinny and looked so sad. I opened his cage and held my new best friend for the first time. Elmo helped me through so much and I feel that in the end I let him down. He has a urinary blockage and I didn't get him to the hospital quick enough. They told me they would have to keep him over night and they would unblock him and then tomorrow I would be able to pick him up and take him to his regular vet. I walked in there the next morning and the guy was just staring at me. He asked me if I didn't recieve the message they left. MY heart sank and I started crying hysterically. They let me go in the room with Elmo. He was laying there all wrapped up in a blanket. I couldn't catch my breath and knowing that he passed away in the middle of the night with STRANGERS and not with ME made my pain even worse. I could have saved Elmo if ONLY I took him to the vet earlier. They told me his heart stopped at 3:15 AM. I went home without Elmo that trip and just laid in bed crying. Then I knew that I had to go and get him out of that cold and scary place. I buried him in my sister's back yard. Elmo was the love of my life, he would KNOW when something was wrong with me and come to me. He woke me every morning with a "good morning Headbutt" He made people feel welcome here by meeting them at the door and following them around for a while. He was so loving and sweet I am so lost without him. I do have other pets but NONE can take the place of my baby Elmo. thanks for reading and letting me write all of this out. This site is an amazing thing. Thank You