A Loss

**Galician** · 21st July 08, 06:31 AM

Since I have seen others share the loss of a companion animal, I shall make note of the passing of mine for nearly twenty years. My cat, Cloud, died over the weekend. She had been in poor health since last fall, and I was taking her for weekly treatments since then.

She used to like to go nest in her little hidey holes, which were usually hard to reach. So when I didn't see her over the course of Friday, I began to worry. By Saturday night, I knew something was wrong and began looking for her. I finally found her, curled up behind a bookcase, looking fast asleep. As soon as I touched her I knew that it wasn't the case. The heatwave apparently was too much for her in her weakened state.

She was born in my home, and got sick almost immediately, eventually losing her littermate and one eye. She was still a great hunter in her youth, though (I know, from having found not-quite-dead mice in my bed far too often

). Having celebrated her nineteenth birthday a few months ago, I knew her end was not far off. Still, after sharing such a significant portion of my life with her, I feel a big hole in my life.

**vmac3205** · 21st July 08, 06:37 AM

Thank you for sharing your grief. I'm sure most all of us have lost pet family members. I know I have. Blessings on you.

**Spc. Scott** · 21st July 08, 06:53 AM

I'm sorry for your loss. I too have lost a couple pets that were parts of my family and that is hard.
Best wishes and good thoughts.

Scott

**Dirk Skene** · 21st July 08, 06:55 AM

Our fur babies are a large part of our lives. My Hunter ("Hunter Kitty" as I say)
is getting old. I cherish the fact that she sleeps curled up beside me & uses my hand or sholder as a pellow. I know you have such memories too.

I think they wait for us.

**pdcorlis** · 21st July 08, 07:05 AM

My sympathies for your loss.

**Jerick** · 21st July 08, 07:15 AM

You may have lost a fine companion, but you will always have your memories.

**Panache** · 21st July 08, 07:18 AM

My condolences on the loss of your beloved pet.

James

**davedove** · 21st July 08, 07:23 AM

I feel for you. I lost my cat Trouble in November.

Perhaps Cloud and Trouble will keep each other company while they wait for us.

**kevinkinney** · 21st July 08, 07:31 AM

I too am sorry for your loss.

I don't think I could really sleep without my 13 year old Beeswax nestled into my chest.

Kevin.

**heartofglass** · 21st July 08, 08:28 AM

You have my sympathy. Just know that your kitty will be waiting at the Rainbow Bridge when you cross over!

I just lost one of mine about 6 months ago, and know there will always be a spot in my heart for each and every one I've lost.