my cat died today

[loria]

And i cannot stop crying--all of you knew about her when she had her stroke a year and a half ago--today Spinny passed away in my arms -- i know there is lots worse and she lived a good long life (especially considering she was a Harlem street cat) I am just so sad. thanks for letting me vent.

[mbw1024]

awwwwww so sorry to hear that. hang in there!

[lprof]

loria, I am very sorry for the loss of your Spinny. I remember her story and have wondered about her; the extra time that she had with you, filled with care and love, no doubt gave you both joy.

Recently, I read that tears of grief are nature's way of reducing the tension caused by a loss. Your sadness is understandable... thinking of you.

[Tracy in WI]

Absolutely no aplogogies necessary for sharing the news about Spinny. This forum was here for me when I lost my dog a few years ago - and we will be here for you now. I understand and let those tears flow. Sorry for your loss.

[byado18]

So sorry!

Remember that "Cats are like angels who are in our lives for a short time. "

May the memory of her purrs and meows bring you peace and comfort!

[PA Girl]

I am so sorry. I know how it feels, it is almost one month to the day our female Siamese died. We were teary eyed for days and still are when something reminds us of her.

[loria]

thanks all--I jsut got flowers with a card that read 'thanks for being such a great human caregiver--i will miss you--love SPinny--
I am sure my husband sent them--since as special as spiny was, she certainly couldn't order fowers from wherever she is now.

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[Marcia (Mrs. Pete)]

Absolutely breaks my heart when I hear of a cherished pet passing away. I cannot even begin to imagine what you are going through...our pooch is only 2 and he's a HUGE part of our family. Huge.

I'm so, so, sorry.

[SOonthebeach]

I'm so sorry loria. I just got a call from my Mom and her sweet kitty, James, just died today too. God must have needed a few kitty angles. They are a huge part of our lives and it's so hard to let them go. We're thinking about you.

[silverheels]

My heart goes out to you. This truly has been a miserable day for you. This forum was here for me when our dog died not too long ago-so no apologies needed. Our pets become so much of our lives that it is natural to grieve. How lucky you were to have that extra time with her. What a wonderful husband you have. Lots of love in your house!

[toni]

So very very sorry for your loss. I empathize completely, my cats mean so much to me. It sounds like you have a wonderfully loving husband too.
Since I don't know your address I'll send along the quote from one of the sympathy cards I have on hand:

"Sometimes best friends walk on four legs"

Just know that I'm sure Spinny loved you just as much as you loved her.

[loria]

thank you all so much for all of your kind words--she really was a part of our family
--we just buried Spinny between the hydrangea and the azalea near her favorite escape--the-yard spot--we marked the spot with a nice large Maine beach stone and then a stone with a carved infinity sign (which sort of represents her and also how we live in a cycle) my son (he's 11) played a jazz tune he made up (at a slower tempo)--so it was sort of a New Orleans funeral for my Harlem cat. and i think a very fitting celebration of her infinite spinniness--

[djmom]

Loria,
So sorry to hear about your kitty. Animals are very special and it is so sad to say goodbye to them. Hopefully your nice ceremony brings you some peace.

Susan