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                    Symka was over 19 years old when we said goodbye to her on 
                July 6th, 2012. 
                She had been bravely tolerating numerous diseases for a very 
                long time, 
                but she always had a purr for us whenever she was cuddled. 
                Symka was one of the sweetest, most good-natured cats we have 
                ever lived with. 
                It is hard for us to think of a time when she was not around, 
                and she will always be missed.  |