Sorry for your loss randal
Sorry for your loss Randall
Thank you all for your kind words.
Was the immediate thought this morning before I'd even opened my eyes that she's gone, dah.
Sad news Randal, Lost my cat of 18 years in December and a 4 year old dog in August last year, still think about them everyday.
Was difficult looking at her spot on the shed this morning expecting to see her sat there. I expect we'll be the same as you in thinking of her everyday, I hope so.
sorry to hear that randal
you'd think in this day and age there'd be a less toxic alternative to the current anti-freeze ingredients.
Some mixtures have a bitter additive, but the dose required to cause serious damage is something like 6ml and there's a 96% mortality rate with any ingestion so there's little that can be done other than to educate people. Of course if someone intentionally went out of their way to poison then they'll find a way regardless of compound I suppose. Trying not to think too much about that as I can't be doing with anger on top of the sadness.
Sorry to hear about your cat, never been a cat family but understand when you lose a loved pet.
Any plans to get a new cat?
I'd always said no, as to me she was one in a million and couldn't be replaced but waking up this morning I feel different to the idea. We've still got Kyle, who is a bit sedate this morning so I think he's sussed out what happened overnight after seeing her bundled into the car. Would be good to have him some feline company in time.
That's a question I've felt like I've had to justify to others any time I've mentioned getting another cat in so many ways.
I think the best answer to it is...you'll get another one when you're ready for another one.
Dad who was looking after Tony has vowed never another as he claimed they got "too close" - whilst I can totally sympathise. Every time I've heard animal owners say this before it wasn't long before they had their next cat/dog.
A friend of mine who's cat died years ago had a kitten on what felt like hours after the death of his cat.
For me I almost feel guilty when I talk about getting a kitten, and justify in case some feel like I'm replacing Tony. He, like anyone elses cats, are one of a kind and irreplaceable.
However, for me...without a cat there is a void. The apartment is slightly too quiet. I can't hear anyone causing any mischief etc...to me that's why I know it's nearly time to look into getting another.
Sorry to hear Randal, RIP.
That's how I feel this morning, bit empty. Doesn't help that the Mrs has gone out with our son and I'm sat at home on my tod.
Totally get where your Dad is coming from, but it's inevitable I suppose as with pets you get out what you put in. They return the affection when you've made the bond with them, but by that point you're already committed!