Corny and trite? Probably.
Comforting? It is for me, and I hope it is for you.
Your post brought tears to my eyes and memories of my dear, dear Dino ... my black and white Cocker Spaniel who was hit by a car last November and died. Yes, it is painful, but in that pain we know we have a heart and we know that we loved them, as they loved us. It’s obvious that you loved Ratue, as I am sure Ratue loved you. My heart goes out to you.
I still cannot get myself to walk by the spot where my Dino monster was hit, nor by the spot where I laid him down to cover him up, hoping he would wake up. I often wonder what his last thoughts were. Did he look for me? Did he wonder why I was not there? Did he endure a lot of pain? These thoughts still haunt me — my only solace is in knowing that I loved him and he loved me. I now have a 10 month old Cocker pup, and my pain is eased when I see him and play with him. I find myself being over-protective of him, but he doesn’t seem to mind the extra attention! I have another chocolate Cocker on the way. My Cuatro needs a play mate!
I believe that pets bring out the best in us ... love with no expectations, kindness to another living being who depends on us ... even if it’s not human, and respect for the sanctity of life. I don’t care what anyone says or if I am ridiculed for it. My faith in a loving God tells me that Dino is up there, no longer in pain, waiting for me. Don’t worry little boy ... I will be there!! You might even find Ratue up there and play with her until I get there!
Thank you for sharing this with us!
Bless you. I know how it hurts.
I’m sorry. I’m a first time cat owner-I always wanted a cat growing up, even though I was (and am) a Dog Person, but my mother was afraid of cats. We got our first cat in May 2010, a pretty amber eyed black tortoiseshell-tabby . I know I’ll be as heartbroken when she dies as I was when all my previous (and future) dogs die. My condolences on your loss, from my cat , my dachshund, and my chihuahua.
So sorry for your loss.
Just know that your kitty doesn't hurt any more and that you will see your beloved pet again.
I’m sorry for your loss. Ratue was a very blessed kitty, though, to be loved so much. You gave her a good life.
Sincere condolences... All true pet lovers can sympathize...
It is very hard and you and your family and pets are in our prayers.
My sympathies. I had to put my beloved cat companion of 17 years to sleep a few weeks ago. Losing them is hard. They give so much, and ask so little of us.
How old was she? My condolences to you, believe me, I lost a few too, it is very hard and it does not get easier. Still the pleasure of having them as pets and friend outweigh that and we all have to accept the fact that death is a part of life. Even when years pass, I still miss the kitties I’ve had although there are times I might feel a nudge and look over and see nothing so I’m convinced there are times they do come back.
I am so sorry to read abut Ratue passing. :(=^..^=
I’m sorry for your loss. It’s very hard but that’s what happens when someone you love dies.
The statement about, “Death shouldn’t be easy” makes a lot of sense.
I hope you get another kitteh when you think you can handle it. Please make sure it is a rescue cat if you replace Ratue.
We had a kitteh pass two months ago. We didn’t plan on getting another kitteh but we ended up with a Maine Coone who came to us out of the blue.
There’s nothing like a cat purring on your chest as well as when they head butt you.
God Bless..I love cats..I have one of my own and he’s my buddy..I truly feel for you.
Looking for a new one to love fairly quickly always seems to help those I have known with cats that have lost one.
So sorry for your loss. I know how it feels. We just lost our Big Baby of over 20 years a couple months ago. He was a fabulous cat and companion. They truly are a part of the family. I always hope we will see them later on in the after life.
I’m so sorry, been there more often than I’d like. She was lucky to be so loved and I’m sure she had a wonderful life with her family.
Corny and trite? Probably.
Comforting? It is for me, and I hope it is for you.
Next time, euthanize a pet instead of letting it die in pain.
Ratue is with Starclan and guides the mortal cats through their walks in life.
My kids are avid readers of Warriors a series of popular books about the various clans of cats, the leaders, the healers, the magical ones.
I know your grief, for years I would lose one or two a year to neighbors loose running pit bulls.
The pit bulls are gone now...and so are the neighbors. And I have quite a collection of kitties now.
I’m sorry for the death of Ratue. I’m glad you had the opportunity to comfort her, and to provide her with a loving sendoff. Those actions will help you through the grieving process.
Her story is prompting me to recall our cats who have passed on. They are buried around our yard, their little graves marked with white wooden crosses. I think of them every day, my little sweet friends.