Loss of a dear friend

Subject: Loss of a dear friend
From: Jock Morris
Date: 23 Feb 01 - 02:21 PM

It is with great sadness that I write this message; those of you who were on Paltalk last night before the concert may have seen me say I was going out to look for one of my cats that hadn't returned. Well unfortunately she never did; I found her cold, stiff little body this morning at the side of the road. Cleo had been a very dear friend and companion to me for the last eleven years and I miss her terribly. I'd taken her in as a mistreated stray, very timid and frightened, and seen her grow into a far happier and more confident cat. Thanks Cleo for enriching my life with your presence and may your spirit rest easy.

Scott

Subject: RE: Loss of a dear friend
From: Amos
Date: 23 Feb 01 - 02:25 PM

Man, how awful. My heart goes out to you, Scott.

A

Subject: RE: Loss of a dear friend
From: catspaw49
Date: 23 Feb 01 - 02:32 PM

You have my understanding and sympathy too Scott. It's so tough to lose them.....but I wouldn't be without them either. Lost my 20 year old buddy, Cutter, this past year......still gets me.

Spaw

Subject: RE: Loss of a dear friend
From: Kim C
Date: 23 Feb 01 - 02:34 PM

Oh Scott, I am so sorry. Pets are special friends and it's very sad to lose them.

Kim

Subject: RE: Loss of a dear friend
From: Sorcha
Date: 23 Feb 01 - 02:34 PM

I'm so sorry Jock. It's hard to lose friends, but even harder to live without them.

Subject: RE: Loss of a dear friend
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 23 Feb 01 - 02:35 PM

drag...

see ya after, Cleo

Cat heaven, where pantlegs are made of catnip...

Subject: RE: Loss of a dear friend
From: wysiwyg
Date: 23 Feb 01 - 02:35 PM

I had one like that. A true minister of peace, mine turned out to be. A dog like that too. Both claimed by their urge to wander, my regretful respect for it, and the hard road.

But it was the ducks that never saw it coming, their truck-flattened bodies left by sympathetic farmhands on the stump next to the driveway-- mute notification and shared sorrow.

Gotta love whatever we love, day by day.

~S~

Subject: RE: Loss of a dear friend
From: Lyrical Lady
Date: 23 Feb 01 - 02:41 PM

Sorry about your kitty, Scot. I'm glad you did find her though. My 'lucifer' has been gone for 7 months nows and every day I go searching for him. I just wish I could find him so that I could say good-bye. Our pets are our best friends and it's so hard to lose them. LL

Subject: RE: Loss of a dear friend
From: kendall
Date: 23 Feb 01 - 03:03 PM

This is one of the very tough things we have to face. You have my deepest synpathy too.Do you know about the Rainbow Bridge? He who loves gives hostage to fate.

Subject: RE: Loss of a dear friend
From: CarolC
Date: 23 Feb 01 - 03:08 PM

I'm very sorry for your loss, Scott.

Best wishes,

Carol

Subject: RE: Loss of a dear friend
From: catspaw49
Date: 23 Feb 01 - 03:18 PM

Kendall, I have posted this in several threads and I just love it although it makes me cry......still a beautiful sentiment and we hope that this is how it will be.

SCOTT.....CLICK HERE for "Rainbow Bridge" and I hope it helps, not hurts.

Spaw

Subject: RE: Loss of a dear friend
From: SINSULL
Date: 23 Feb 01 - 03:22 PM

I am sorry, Scott.

Subject: RE: Loss of a dear friend
From: Morticia
Date: 23 Feb 01 - 03:39 PM

I am so sorry Scott, I never dreamt when you went off last night it would end in such sorrow.

Subject: RE: Loss of a dear friend
From: kendall
Date: 23 Feb 01 - 03:40 PM

Thanks Spaw. I knew someone had posted it a while back.

Subject: RE: Loss of a dear friend
From: katlaughing
Date: 23 Feb 01 - 03:42 PM

I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I've one which is getting up there and, even though I've been through it many times, I am still no good at facing the inevitable.

Happy Mousetrails to you, Cleo

kat

Subject: RE: Loss of a dear friend
From: Hawker
Date: 23 Feb 01 - 04:36 PM

Jock, So very sorry to hear you sad news, sneding you lots of love and kind thoughts, seems all the regular catters are thinking of you too, Godbless, Cleo, Lucy (alias Bendigo)

Subject: RE: Loss of a dear friend
From: KathWestra
Date: 23 Feb 01 - 04:55 PM

I can only imagine the empty space in your home that left with your Cleo. These four-footed friends are so very dear and bring so much grace and love to our lives. You have my heartfelt sympathy. Kathy

Subject: RE: Loss of a dear friend
From: Jock Morris
Date: 23 Feb 01 - 05:11 PM

Thanks so much for your thoughts and kindness; it means a lot to me to know I have friends here who care. Rainbow Bridge sent the tears rolling down my cheeks again, but it does give me comfort.

I've been in touch with a local cat rescue society and have taken in a new feline pal. Zak, a 4 year old male, is now here with me. He can never replace Cleo, but he can fill the hole left in my life. He too is a timid cat who's had a hard life and needs a good loving home. I know it's very soon to get another cat, but I could see my other cat, Lucy, was missing her pal badly so had to do something about it.

Thanks friends,

Scott

Subject: RE: Loss of a dear friend
From: catspaw49
Date: 23 Feb 01 - 05:55 PM

Good choice Scott......for Lucy............and for you.

Spaw

Subject: RE: Loss of a dear friend
From: John Hardly
Date: 23 Feb 01 - 06:12 PM

So sorry to hear it. I know from recent experience how it hurts..and how much the mudcat's collective sympathies can mean. I'll give the "kids" some extra love tonight.

JH

Subject: RE: Loss of a dear friend
From: Mickey191
Date: 23 Feb 01 - 07:35 PM

Try not to think of the loss, instead think of the fun times you shared. She and all of our little friends will be waiting to greet us. Lucy will help with your burden.

Mickey191

Subject: RE: Loss of a dear friend
From: Ebbie
Date: 23 Feb 01 - 08:21 PM

I am so sorry. The loss of a dog friend of mine can still make me tear up- and it's been 19 years.

No pet or person can replace someone else- but they can fill the space in their own right. I'm happy Zak found you.

Ebbie

Subject: RE: Loss of a dear friend
From: kendall
Date: 23 Feb 01 - 11:14 PM

I lost a great Lab three years ago, and I'm reminded of the song Mr. Bojangles..his old dog up and died..that was 20 years ago and he still grieves.

He (Clancy) used to lie with his left paw over his right. Never the other way around. A few months after he died, I got another just like him. Problem was, he only LOOKED like Clancy. He, Seamus, was impossible. He would not mind, and he just raised all kinds of hell. When he was 6 months old, I was ready to give him away. Standing at the sink, I made the decision to give him to the neighbor who really wanted him. I looked around, and there he was, with his left foot over his right! He hasn't done it since. From that point on, I knew I couldn't part with him. Now, I'm glad I didn't.

Subject: RE: Loss of a dear friend
From: Áine
Date: 23 Feb 01 - 11:31 PM

Dear Jock,

I, too, lost an old friend of 12 years back in August. And believe me, this is best place to come for a pat on the back, a big hug, a lovely cup of tea and lots of understanding. The wonderful, kind words of the folks here did a lot toward softening the blow when my big fella, Clyde, suddenly passed away.

Even though we found a new friend, Champ, at the ASPCA in December, I still hear Clyde's bark, and see his big black face on his paws in the corner of the room. He will always be in my heart, and though time will put distance between myself and his passing, it will always hurt that he's not here to share a scratch and hug with.

My little ones dealt with the loss of Clyde better than I did. A few days afterward, and unbeknownst to me, they got together and drew a picture book of all the happy times they had with Clyde. When they presented the book to me, they told me that they wanted to cheer me up, and that I shouldn't worry about Clyde, because he'd been "heavenized".

So, if it helps at all, when your heart hurts now and then when you're missing Cleo, just think of her as being "heavenized" and I bet it will help, even if just a wee bit.

All the best to you and yours, Áine

Subject: RE: Loss of a dear friend
From: JenEllen
Date: 24 Feb 01 - 12:02 AM

Next to the encounter of death in our own bodies, the most sensible calamity to an honest man is the death of a friend. The comfort of having a friend may be taken away, but not that of having had one. ~Seneca

Scott,
I'm so sorry for your loss, but I can't tell you how happy it made me to know that you found Zak. You gave him a second chance at life. Much love to ALL of you,

~Elle

Subject: RE: Loss of a dear friend
From: Gypsy
Date: 24 Feb 01 - 12:19 AM

So sorry about Cleo...and there IS a rainbow bridge. Without inserting too much religion, that might offend, I cannot imagine a creator neglecting the comfort of any of his creatures. Cleo is healthy, and strong, and able to run and jump and play. she is just waiting on the other side for you. All my best to you and New Zak

Subject: RE: Loss of a dear friend
From: Hollowfox
Date: 26 Feb 01 - 09:58 AM

Jock, Cleo had eleven years more than she would have; safe, happy, comfortable years. I htink it was wise of you t get Zak, both for you and Lucy. If Lucy is more than four years old, then it's high time she had an apprentice.