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In reply to the discussion: I been outside burying my little girl. She showed up [View all]Bumbles
(291 posts)19. I'm so sorry. They give so much and ask so little.
She reminds me of my Pippin, a Korat who lived to be twenty-two years old. I had trained him to use the toilet, and he used the head on the boat. He was my best buddy. As he became weaker, I fixed him a cozy bed and a litter box in the bathroom. One day he struggled to get up to greet me for the third time that day. I told him was okay, it was time for him to go. He put his head down and drifted off shortly after that. I've missed him most days though he left many years ago. He's buried under my studio, and still is my muse.
Though no one could replace Gracie, I hope you'll be able to find someone who can reside in your heart next to her, as I have over the years since losing several wonderful companions.
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Lousy way to start the day. I am so, so sorry. Gracie was a beauty. I am glad she was with you and you with her
LoisB
Sep 2024
#11
My sympathy. I know how hard it is. You were so lucky to have her for so long.
ratchiweenie
Sep 2024
#30
my condolences for your loss. And a great loss it is. I am still missing a lovely cat that we lost over 30 years
demigoddess
Sep 2024
#46
What a sweetie. Please know you loved and cared for a precious soul, and hang onto the memories. Very hard to do now.
Evolve Dammit
Sep 2024
#63
Hard to lose a cat you have loved for 18 years. A couple years ago we lost our Braveheart at age 19.
PatrickforB
Sep 2024
#72