General Chat

Linda, I am so sorry, they give you unconditional love dont they, 20 years is a long time, very few friendships last that long. Take care June xx

Linda, I do feel for you. In 1997 we lost 3 cats. BUT - time really does heal, we still miss them, but we have since taken in 5 cats, so we like to think that the 3 we lost "gave them a home". Take care, Glenys x

Some years ago when we had to have our Newfoundland Sam put to sleep and the vet some days later rang to say I have a dog who desperately needs a home - my daughter who was visiting - asked 'why are you going to put yourselves through all of this again in the future' and I just pointed out all the love and fun we would have missed if we had thought that before we rescued Sam at 3 mth old (also from the vet). It hurts when we lose them - they give unconditional love. How fortunate you were to have her all of those years. Ann

Linda, I know how you feel. It's been 10 years since we had our Monique put to sleep; she was just a little younger than your kitty. I still cry at times like this, when I think of what you are going through and what I went through. Even though we had kitties before Monique, none of them affected me like she did. Monique was my pal and it sounds like your kitty was yours, too. I adopted an orphaned kitten about three weeks after Monique left; but acquiring another pet isn't the answer for some people. I'm thinking of you and sending hugs, Lisa. PS Thinking of those who've also recently lost pets and those who have sick pets.

Linda, I know just how you feel, I had to have my dog put to sleep last Friday. I feel like my heart is breaking, and some of the time I feel I want to die to be with him. I try to comfort myself by remembering he was an old boy who was very sick and he went quickly and with dignity, the alternative would have been awful. He's at peace now, it's just me that's suffering so. Luv Trish xxx

Linda, Sorry to hear that you have lost a much loved companion - and yes, 20 years? a grand old age for a puddycat :O) You will always have fond memories and a special place in your heart......... Anne (2 cats 2 kittens)

I know how you feel Lynda. You will miss her terribly, she was part of your family for so long. Luv Jo. X.

Linda, thinking of you, know how you feel. Love, M.

Linda I am so sorry to hear about your cat my dad lost both of his cats within 3 months of each other and he had them for 18 & 20 years he was like you heart broken, so after a couple of months he went out and got 2 kittens which now he thinks might of been a bad idea because the first 3 weeks was getting them down from the top of the trees they are really naughty cats, he adores them but he swears they laugh at him LOL. Debs.

Thank you for all your lovely messages and memories. What a beautiful poem Mazzie. Had 'another' good cry. What a lovely lot you are. Linda xxxx

i had to put one of my rabbits to sleep, it was terrible i miss her! lots of love ali x

so sorry sending u hugs lou xxxxx

Linda how sad. They become so much part of the family it's like losing a child or an elderly relative. Time will heal your saddness. Our darling siamese was 16 when she passed away in my husbands arms. That was 5 years ago , never could replace her. Hugs Debi

linda..of course you must be sad,your cat was a part of your family!!...im sorry for your loss...i know how it feels i cried for days when my dog got put to sleep. love lori.x

I am sorry to hear that Linda. One of my cats died a year ago aged 18 and I still miss her. Her sister is still on the go although she is a bit arthritic and missing most of her marbles! Jeanette x

Linda, I really feel for you, the loss of a pet is as bad as the loss of a human family member. Our first cat had to be put to sleep aged 4. We wrapped her in a cat print Hermes scarf and had her cremated, we have her little coffin stored safely. Our second cat also aged 4 had managed to get a damaged vertebrate that left him paralysed and incontinent so he was put to sleep and has a resting place under a forsythia and polyanthus flowers. Third cat lucky we hope, aged 7 and still going strong. Thoughts are with you. Louise

Linda, I am so sorry. I know how you feel. When my lovely dog died I felt I had lost a member of the family. Jean x.

Know exactly how you feel - lost our dog over a year ago after 14 years - he is still missed - just think of all the happy memories.........

linda am so very sorry.it is totally heartbreaking as they are part of the family and it's like a berevement.i know when our cat goes we will be devastated.but the thing that we will remember he was in a cats home when he was 2 and he is now coming up for ten and we gave him the best life he could have ever had.and that is what you have to remember.much love and hugsxxxxxx):

thank you maz,that was really beautiful. lynda,ime sorry,you have lost your dear cat...i lost my beautiful dog,a few months back,and i miss her everyday,as animals give us "unconditional love" bryan.