My kitty is gone
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shellycheval
The Living Force
I am so sorry for your loss Lost Spirit. Our animal companions are such an intimate part of our daily lives that we feel their loss immensely.
In the past, I have been fortunate to be able to contact four of my most beloved dead pets through a legitimate animal communicator, and though
the information on the details of their lives and passing were different and accurate, the overall message is always the same: they know we love them; they
appreciate our care and love us back; they are happy on the other side and some part of their spirit stays with us always.
Because these messages were so accurate, verifiable, and powerful, I no longer feel the need to check up on them after they pass. I know that they are well,
in a better place, and are totaling forgiving of any errors on our part in their care because of the love we have shared.
Allow yourselves to feel your grief when you need to and know that a time will come when you can remember your departed with love and comfort.
Take care,
shellycheval
In the past, I have been fortunate to be able to contact four of my most beloved dead pets through a legitimate animal communicator, and though
the information on the details of their lives and passing were different and accurate, the overall message is always the same: they know we love them; they
appreciate our care and love us back; they are happy on the other side and some part of their spirit stays with us always.
Because these messages were so accurate, verifiable, and powerful, I no longer feel the need to check up on them after they pass. I know that they are well,
in a better place, and are totaling forgiving of any errors on our part in their care because of the love we have shared.
Allow yourselves to feel your grief when you need to and know that a time will come when you can remember your departed with love and comfort.
Take care,
shellycheval
aaronfransen
Jedi Master
My goodness, thank you all for the thoughts.
Clearly I'm not the only person here who has suffered the loss of a (pet) loved one.
It occurs to me that pets might actually be a signpost of "service to others"...at least for some (including us), our goal was to give a stray animal a good life. Did we also enjoy the purring and company? Of course. But we truly wanted to give her a happy, pain free life.
Geez, six days later and I'm still crying as I write this. Sure don't feel very "manly".
Thank you everyone; your messages have helped me come to grips with having done "the right thing".
Clearly I'm not the only person here who has suffered the loss of a (pet) loved one.
It occurs to me that pets might actually be a signpost of "service to others"...at least for some (including us), our goal was to give a stray animal a good life. Did we also enjoy the purring and company? Of course. But we truly wanted to give her a happy, pain free life.
Geez, six days later and I'm still crying as I write this. Sure don't feel very "manly".
Thank you everyone; your messages have helped me come to grips with having done "the right thing".
So sorry for your loss Lost Spirit. Our 2D companions do become members of our family so it is easy to understand you feeling the way you do. I've felt that way with every companion that I've lost. I'm sure that your kitty knew very well how loved she was and gave back her love in return. A 
to both of you.
to both of you.
SevenFeathers
Dagobah Resident
Lost Spirit said:
I join with the others in offering condolences. Yes, I too, have gone through this, as have many of the others. And as for crying over your loss, I'd much rather know someone who cries over his kitty or dog, than someone who says, "It was just a cat (or dog), get over it". Loving and missing that one that you loved can never be wrong.
The Mechanic
Dagobah Resident
I'm sorry to hear about your loss Lost Spirit, my thoughts are with you. 
And it really is OK to cry you know. I understand you don't find it particularly "manly" but as far as I can tell most men in the west are taught never to cry which is pretty damaging. It's just your emotions and how you express them, nothing "manly" or "womanly" about that.
And it really is OK to cry you know. I understand you don't find it particularly "manly" but as far as I can tell most men in the west are taught never to cry which is pretty damaging. It's just your emotions and how you express them, nothing "manly" or "womanly" about that.
Lost Spirit you make me cry. It is very sad, this sadness. And it hurts. You can ask your dear Kitty to help you in this process. Some years ago I lost my beautiful Shiva, a Prairie dog that was a little angel in my life. I was crying all the time and felt this pain in the stomach like a knife in me. I asked her to help me heal, that I needed to take out the pain and I needed her help to be able to accept her departure. And after that this absolute tristesse (sadness) lift, putting instead an acceptance and the pain was little by little healed. I cry sometimes thinking of her, and I cry also remembering all my adorable animals that came to my life. I miss them very much. Their spirits are always with me.
Take care...
Take care...
Heather
Dagobah Resident
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, Lost Spirit. I think it's good that you can cry. I often think that men should cry more often. I know that for me a good cry can be cleansing. As to how long this should go on, and how often, that will work itself out.
I had a small black long-haired princess type cat who had cancer of the jaw. All she could eat (sip, really) was raw chicken livers that I blended. And I had her on an opioid pain killer. I remember I was writing a screenplay during all that, and she sometimes sat on my lap at the computer. Thanks to the opioid she was content. But there was this awful smell of rotting flesh, since the cancer was eating away at her jaw. Still, in its way this added to the tragedy I was working on.
.. I remember one day after she was gone.. (I too had to have her put to sleep).. but I realized I actually missed that god-awful smell since it was so strongly associated with my poor little dying cat (!)
.. so, yes, we get all bound up with these little creatures, and they do, as all here have expressed, give us a chance to give and love tirelessly.
Be well, Lost Spirit. You clearly have a generous heart.
I had a small black long-haired princess type cat who had cancer of the jaw. All she could eat (sip, really) was raw chicken livers that I blended. And I had her on an opioid pain killer. I remember I was writing a screenplay during all that, and she sometimes sat on my lap at the computer. Thanks to the opioid she was content. But there was this awful smell of rotting flesh, since the cancer was eating away at her jaw. Still, in its way this added to the tragedy I was working on.
.. I remember one day after she was gone.. (I too had to have her put to sleep).. but I realized I actually missed that god-awful smell since it was so strongly associated with my poor little dying cat (!)
.. so, yes, we get all bound up with these little creatures, and they do, as all here have expressed, give us a chance to give and love tirelessly.
Be well, Lost Spirit. You clearly have a generous heart.
munaychasumaq
Dagobah Resident
So sorry for your lost.I know how you feel.I really sure than your kitty is fine where ever she is.Probably she is taking care about you and your wife now. 
Solie123
Jedi Council Member
My condolences to you Lost Spirit.
I cannot imagine the sorrows you may be feeling right now.
I have myself a little doggie who goes by the name of Chico, and I cannot fathom the day that he will no longer be apart of my life. He's more then a family member at this point, he's my companion, and the unconditional love he has for me is beyond words. Hearing of your lost really sadness me, because I cannot imagine how painful it must be.
All I can say is, you did the most self-less and loving thing for her by putting her down. <3
Again, my condolence to you and your wife.
I cannot imagine the sorrows you may be feeling right now.
I have myself a little doggie who goes by the name of Chico, and I cannot fathom the day that he will no longer be apart of my life. He's more then a family member at this point, he's my companion, and the unconditional love he has for me is beyond words. Hearing of your lost really sadness me, because I cannot imagine how painful it must be.
All I can say is, you did the most self-less and loving thing for her by putting her down. <3
Again, my condolence to you and your wife.
Dear Lost Spirit,
When I have lost a loved one. I remember that the love I felt is not lost.
May you find comfort in still allowing yourself to feel the love for your kitty and that this will still be felt by her. In remembering the love and not the loss I have been able to find peace. Animal and people and relationship losses all.
When I have lost a loved one. I remember that the love I felt is not lost.
May you find comfort in still allowing yourself to feel the love for your kitty and that this will still be felt by her. In remembering the love and not the loss I have been able to find peace. Animal and people and relationship losses all.
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