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My Willow

Jul 26, 2006 11:24

Last week Sunday I lost my 4-year old kitty, named Willow, to a liver infection that came on so gradually that by the time h.e started showing symptoms it was too late. My heart has been ripped right out of me. Of course I know that when you have pets you have to face the fact that they will die someday & that you will most likely outlive them, but ( Read more... )

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kimikohime July 27 2006, 03:38:21 UTC

It's going to take a while, it really is. But eventually, you'll think of him, or speak of him, and it won't hurt as much as it used to. It doesn't mean that you've forgotten. You just know that he's at peace, and he'll always be with you.
I lost my kitty of 17 years to heart failure and I really didn't think I could ever live the same again, for a long time. But eventually, the pain heals.
Hang in there. You're in my thoughts. It's so sad that our furry babies don't live as long as we do.

Thank you phantomrose13 July 29 2006, 19:12:13 UTC

Thank you so much for your kind & encouraging words. It's nice to know there are people oout there who really get it, who don't see animals as 'just pets' & who don't look at me like I grew a second head when I burst into tears for no apparent reason because I'm mopuerning what they say is 'only a cat'. I really appreciate the support

Re: Thank you kimikohime July 30 2006, 04:07:22 UTC

Of course. It really is hard when people around you don't think like you do when it comes to your animals.. take heart though that there really are many of us out there. :)

the_claudiament July 29 2006, 07:03:10 UTC

OMG I AM SO SORRY, but it does get better (although never completely) over time.

emorrison August 4 2006, 21:19:03 UTC

Oh, I am so sad for you! I know exactly what you mean about pets being our children. Give yourself some time and surround yourself with loving people who understand that losing a pet is tragic. When my sweet Fuzzy Stone passed away three weeks ago, I was so distraught, I wanted to die. Then an LJ friend sent me the Petfinder.com website. Even though I wasn't ready to think about it, the germ of the idea gave me hope. There are so many needy little kitties out there looking for homes. I adopted one yesterday. I hope he lives as long as my last two babies did. I know that the time may not be right for you yet, but think of all the love you have to give and when it's time to open your heart again, you will know. Be well!

phantomrose13 August 7 2006, 11:44:46 UTC

Thank you so much. I know what you mean & did get a new baby this last weekend. No, I wasn't really ready but my youngest kitty, who's a year oldd, was showing signs of loneliness & frustration because his 2 older brothers - 7 & 8 years old - wouldn't play with him in the hyper & relentless way that young kitties like to play. He was developing aggressive tendencies because of it & so we figured he was feeling the void & needed it filled more than we did if for no other reason than he didn't understand what had happened to his old playmate. So, we got a new little guy from my youngest's sister's litter. He's 4 months old & hyper as hell. The older cvats embraced him instantly but the youngest wasn't too keen on him at first. Then when he realized the new baby liked to play everything fell into place. & although I'm still gfeeling very raw & heavily mourning Willow, this new guy is such a character I fell in love with him instantly. & my house doesn't feel quite as empty anymore.

xtradevious August 8 2006, 20:17:22 UTC

I'm so sorry about your beloved Willow. You have my complete sympathy.
I understand how you feel. When we lost our tortie, Tootsie, of 17 years, I didn't know how I was going to make it. I couldn't stop crying and I 'saw' her everywhere.
Believe it or not, time will ease the pain and you will have your beautiful memories. Be kind to yourself and don't try to force it to go away. It's sadly a natural thing you're going thru.
My best to you.
Gini