Bad days...

[sg1_leader]

Today has been a very bad day as my first cat that was aquired since my marriage with Bethany has passed away from liver disease complications. He started seeing signs of sickness last week, and I took him in for blood tests and etc. I took him home, but then took him back as he was not eating. The doctor was set to do an x-ray on him. It was soon

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[burklebrowncoat]

I know you don't really know me, but I had to post. I'm so sorry! I love cats, and I totally understand how you're feeling. They're little gifts, and it's impossible to understand when they get taken away. Fluffers, the cat I got when I was six, passed away a few years ago, after a long bout with kidney failure. She was eighteen. I felt like part of my childhood had died. My little shadow for so long, and I couldn't believe she was gone. It was about two days and a bottle of Bailey's (I'm not even a drinker) before I could talk about it without bursting into tears. It's been four years, and I still miss her.

It will get better. I'm sorry it's been one bad thing after another, but it will get better. I know it sounds crazy now, but when you're feeling up to it, visit a pet shop or a pound, and just look at the cats. Pet one. It sounds silly, but it was a comfort, seeing their little faces.

Take care,
Christina

[sg1_leader]

thank you for your posting. it means a lot to hear from a complete stranger and their view on this subject. i had never gone through something like this in my life. tigger has such an impact on my life that a part of me died on wednesday. i still see him when i sleep. i reach for him when i sleep and wake. i feel bad for my other cat who is looking around the house for tigger. this was so sudden and i wish i had done more pictures and videos of his fun times. i just needed one more chance to show i loved him.

[burklebrowncoat]

I don't know what your spiritual views are, but I believe that when we love someone, they never really leaves us. Tigger's still with you, every day, no matter where you are. And no doubt, with your other cat, too. You'll catch him out of the corner of your eye, or feel him next to you on the sofa, when you least expect it. I'm sure he knows how much you love him, and know that wherever his feline soul is, he loves you, too.

Have you thought of doing something, maybe planting a tree, or buying a special little statue, or picture for your home? People have gravestones that we look at to mourn. I don't see why we can't have something solid to memorialize our animal loved ones, too. No matter how small. When my Fluffers passed, my mother and I each bought a silver cat charm to wear when we missed her. It's something small, and private, and sometimes just having it close to my heart makes me feel better.

[burklebrowncoat]

Sorry, Adam! That last post was from me, I just forgot to sign in before I replied.

Take care,
Christina.