[POWERSBOOTHEFAN]

I’m sure this counts as a vanity.

[strider44]

Go adopt another cat. There’s probably 3 dozen at your local shelter...

[fwdude]

I've lost a couple of kitties that I virtually considered children, so I know what you are going through. If you have another cat, throw your affection into him/her and be grateful for the furry friend you have left.

I lost a little angel that I tamed from a feral kitten into an affectionate family member for 8 years over a year ago. In my grief, I went to the local humane shelter and adopted two kittens. It helped tremendously.

[InvisibleChurch]

There’s nothing vain about grief. Just time.

[patriot08]

'Get a kitten'- good advice from FReepers. I know you are heart broken, and I am so sorry, but please go out and get a little kitten. They are so adorable and fun. It will help you get through this.

[lovesdogs]

This won’t help right away. But take comfort that you did what was best for him even though it caused you great suffering. That was the most loving thing you could do for him. I am very sorry for your loss.

[KYGrandma]

Lost my 3 yr old poodle to an auto-immune disease the first of May. I was heartbroken and cried for days. The only cure for me was a new puppy. I still shed a tear occasionally, but I don't have time to feel sorry for myself. I will never forget the special animal I was given for that short time, but this little one is keeping me on my toes!!

[reaganbooster]

Those darn cats, they can really tug at your heartstrings.

We recently lost two of our three cats within two months. The 1st one, Shadow, was 18 years old and very frail for a long time. Finally went to sleep in a corner and never woke up.

That was hard but was a blessing. The 2nd one, Marbles, was only 11 years old and died quickly and unexpectedly within a day. Not much suffering and we don’t know the cause of death. It was devastating. I cried in private for several days before the pain started wearing away. I truly grieved more for Marbles than most of my human friends and relatives that have passed away. I don’t know why that is but I think it is related to the love those special pets give us. I truly missed the unconditional love, affection and companionship Marbles provided every day.

Since we still have one cat left, we decided to wait on getting another, simply for the fact we know a new cat wouldn’t be welcomed by the remaining kitty.

The pain does fade but I truly believe God places these special creatures in our lives for our benefit. I hope and pray I will see all my special pet friends in heaven and we will have a joyous reunion!

If you have no other pet, I would adopt another one as soon as possible and throw yourself into the care of your new friend. This will hopefully distract you from some of the grieving but grieve you must. May Leopold live in your heart forever. Be grateful for the time you had with him, however short!

[goat granny]

Sorry to hear about your kitty....you will probably cry off and on for a couple of days and then it gets easier...Do not stiffle your tears, they are part of the healing..I have 2 old dogs buried in my back yard...the first one I had the vet come out to the car to put her down. They wouldn’t let me leave the parking lot until I stopped sobbing and I live right next door to the vet....it hurts for quite a while then the pain gets softer...