05/25/2008 20:51:59

I know this is an old post but I had to respond...of course your heart is breaking you loved that little soul.  Remember it is his body that died not his soul.  I know it still hurts like heck, but he is with you.  I am so sorry for your pain and fully understand it as I have been through it personally as well as help people with it everyday as I am a licensed veterinary technologist and death is part of the job, not the best part, but sometimes people need a shoulder to cry on or someone to cry with them ...that's me...It takes time but it will start to hurt a little less...but never goes all the way away.  Just try to remember that this life is just a step and he is in a better place, watching and waiting for you to "come home".   My prayers are with you while you heal.

Juli

04/15/2008 22:32:11

Thanks everyone, I almost got through today without a tear. My other cats are being very supportive. Seems like one of them is always with me. They're doing their darndest to be cute....

04/15/2008 14:50:17

Oh hun I'm so sorry.

I know where you are - it's like others here have said - like losing your child.  Just take comfort in knowing that you gave Bear a long and wonderful life, and he passed feeling loved, wanted, comfortable and in peace.  And maybe you keep seeing him because he wants you to know that he's okay. 

My best to you. 

04/15/2008 09:50:32

My Condolences to you Spookycat...I too Understand the passing of a Loved one, even though they are animals, Still they have become our companions and Friends as well and are just like Children to Us...Orion is sitting right here on the chair behind me as I write, this is one of his favorite places to be...Right next to me...

04/15/2008 09:17:14

Spooky,I am so sorry you lost your Bear. You have raised him for almost 18 yrs. Of course he is your child! I cried more when my Nosey died(antifreeze poisoning)than I have for any human I have known who died.I had him for 10 yrs and he died in my arms too. I do not know of anything more terrible than to lose one of your children. If you need a shoulder,you have mine and so many others. You and your baby are in my prayers.Blessings,Doorsno2

04/15/2008 08:28:24

I hear ya.  When I had to have my cat, Loki, put down I was wailing and sobbing.  They are our confidants, best friends, and keeper of secrets.  Bear will always be with you, because he is apart of those 1000 pieces.  He will be there to help you heal back that heart also.

04/14/2008 20:22:42

Spooky, I'm so sorry to hear about your sweet baby Bear. I know what you mean about our pets being our children. Heck, I have Otis, he's my son. I will add you to my prayers that you will be able to pull through this hard time in your life. Hugs, Vicky