Thank you for posting that Lisa. I came to PT about 2 years ago I think? Before that - I really never talked about my pets that much because I did not know anyone who felt much like I do about my cats. Only my daughter Missy and I talked about the way we loved our kitties. My Bert kitty died about 8 years ago and I think I kept the grief hidden. Once I found this place and others who spoke freely about their love of pets and all - I started really crying for my Bert and wanting to tell about him. Now, I feel much happier about him and can think back to what he meant to me. He was an orangie which must explain the way I love the color! Of all the kitties that have been in my life, Bert was the only one who ever *chose* ME as his person and it was so nice. He loved me and would come when I called or snapped my fingers. There may never be another like him, but I am so glad that he was with me.

So I think now my "extra-large" grief has been let out of the drawer