No post today. My cat died last night. A friend found her on the doorstep one cold and rainy night some 14 years ago, an overgrown abandoned kitten, but Bo’s weird intensity was too much for my friend’s cats to handle, so I took her in. After a long and, I think, mostly happy life (she was a bit cranky, and more or less hated everyone but me), she developed a lung problem that really wasn’t treatable, and it was only a matter of time. Still, most of the time she seemed like her old un-sick self, and I somehow still hoped she’d magically revive and stick around a little while longer. Then over the last couple of days she really started to go downhill, and finally tonight she died. I will miss her enormously.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m sure she was glad she had you in her life.
I’m sorry to hear about your poor kitty dying.
I am so sorry, David. Our pets are so precious to us and when they die, they leave huge gaps in our lives.
“There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats.” – Albert Schweitzer
And since this is Man Boobz: “Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.” – Robert Heinlein
So sorry to hear about Bobo 🙁
So sorry for your loss.
Thanks, everyone. It means a lot.
Donsie, thanks for the donation to the cat rescue. That’s very sweet.
Shigekuni, I hope your cat lives for a long time yet!
Femac, so sorry you poor dog had to go through all that, so glad he found a home with you. And sorry about your other dog.
Peacemouse, thanks, and so sorry you lost your kitty. It’s rough.
Briget, thanks, and yes. My best friend came over last night after it happened, and will be back again tonight.
I appreciate all your comments so much!
So sorry to hear your cat died, David. Bobo sounds like she was a fine feline!
David, this is so sad to hear. *hugs*
I’m very sorry for your loss. So hard to lose a cat-friend. I still see my Circe where she should be, but then I look again, and she’s not there.
*hugs*
I’m sorry to hear that. She must have been a real friend.
Sorry for your loss. Bobo must have been a true light in your life.
Long time lurker here. Not much to me except I’m a Buddhist journalist employed by a temple. Always after work (or during it) I drop by Manboobz to enjoy some MRA folly. Sunshine is the best disinfectant. You (and so many others) fight the good fight.
My condolences on your loss, David. Take as much time as you need.
I’m sure you were both better from having known one another. I have a cat who is starting to get up there in years, so I know it’s something I’ll have to face sooner or later.
It’s always rough to lose a pet — my condolences to you.
*HUGS*
You are a wonderful person for taking in Bobo, and I am happy that she found you, and you her. We have a few of the difficult, abandoned ones, and I am always happy to hear other stories. I am sorry you lost her.
Losing a family member is always tough. Sorry for your loss.
I’m sorry about your cat. Even the cranky hissmonsters — the inveterate carpet-stainers, the irascible furniture scratchers, the late-night soloists — take up a lot of space in your life after a decade or so.
*raises glass for Bobo, and for everyone here who has taken in a stray*
*hug* So sorry for your loss.
*hugs* I’m so sorry. Losing a pet is always awful.
Sorry to hear about your cat.My condolences.
I am so sorry. I hope you and your family will be ok. I just lost my min pin to a brain tumor. It’s heart breaking to lose a pet.
So sorry to hear that. Cats are such good friends. Heartfelt sympathy.
*hugs* I lost my kitty over a year ago and still miss her, I don’t even live in the same house anymore but I still look around the new place for her sometimes. Duchess was 16, I spent more than half my life with her. When you’ve had a pet so long it’s hard to get used to them not being there.
I’m so sorry for your loss. My cats are turning 11 this year, but I still worry about when they’ll pass away. I’ve had them for about 10-11 years. I couldn’t imagine what it would be like without them.
Anyway, once again, I’m sorry. I hope the memories you’ve shared with her will comfort you.
I’m so sorry for your loss. My sweet old dog passed away 5 years ago, and it still hurts.
Delurking to say I am so sorry for your loss.