Lost My Housemate Last Night

[slohairt]

My condolences on your loss. My two cats mean the world to me, so I know how it feels.

[Alan H]

Oh, how I understand this. I cried when Thomasina died, and then again when Clint died.

[AnimalK]

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

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[bunchdescendant]

I feel for you-

My Significant Other and I had two male mixed breed felines both make almost 20 years.

Hopefully your fond memories will keep your housemate Trouble alive in your heart.

Ray

[cessna152towser]

Condolences, Dave. Cats are so independent and you never know what infections they get from the stuff they pick up when out on the prowl. Doesn't make it any easier there; you will be in our prayers at this sad time for you.

[fluter]

Dave,

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

I had lived with cats, but never "raised" one until I was adopted by Miss Mosby 10 years ago. So I haven't yet been there, but I held another furry friend (my daughter's cat) while he left us.

- Ken

[Big Paul]

My condolences.