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Mike… I’m so sorry for your loss of Ashes. I think folks that never owned a cat, or dog can’t realize just how strong the bond becomes over time. Really not much difference than losing a family member.
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03-05-2023, 01:47 PM
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In my experience, the dog or cat really is a family member and the loss is more significant than the loss of certain human family members. Tiger, for example. Image1678038429.526206.jpg. RIP Tiger.
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03-06-2023, 10:35 AM
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So sorry for your loss Mike. We had to put our 13 year old Siamese down a while back due to acute kidney failure. It was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do in my life. I still miss him terribly.
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03-06-2023, 02:03 PM
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Know how you feel. Had to put my 'Fat Cat' down last fall, also at the age of 21. He was a great kitty for most all of this century. Like your Ashes, he had a good life. His running mate is still going strong at 22. May Ashes & Fat Cat RIP chasing squirrels in kitty heaven (or wherever).
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01-27-2023, 09:55 PM
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Sorry for your loss
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01-28-2023, 02:01 PM
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Mike, I am so sorry to hear this. My sincere condolences for your loss. When I had to put the last two cats I had adopted, Eddie and Lucky, down, it was devastating. I grieved each of their loss for a year, respectively.
What I've found that helps to cope with the loss is, when ready, to adopt another companion animal and work to make their life as fulfilling as possible.
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01-28-2023, 04:27 PM
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Deeply sorry for your loss, Mike. Have had to put one such good friend down at 21, so I know the void that comes with saying goodbye.
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