Time To Move On?

[krazyaboutkatz]

He sure looks adorable and he sounds like he has a wonderful personality too. I think that I waited about a month before I adopted another cat after my Pepper had to be put to sleep. If it's meant to be then he'll become yours. Good luck.

[kuhio98]

Halo was adopted a month after Kuhio died. I thought that was too soon, but Bobcat was ready. It turned out to be just what I needed. Halo's kitten fur soaked up many a tear those first few months.

Maybe it would help to not think of it as "moving on"? What does that mean? Your babies will always be a part of your life. Yes, they're not physically here anymore, but they are in your heart forever.

A friend said something that helped me. Think of love as the flame of a candle. Use that candle to light others and keep the flame going.

[Sevaede]

I agree. Only you will know when you are ready.

Our Tier died exactly three weeks before my birthday in '05. On my birthday, my boyfriend (then, now husband) and I had just arrived back to our apartment for my birthday supper. On the steps was a tiny, injured, malnourished, dirty kitten. He looked almost exactly like Tier. We took him in and that cat is our meow-less Soni Bunny. (medium haired tuxie boy)

[Freedom]

That depends on SO many things, most of which remain a mystery to me after all!

When my Amber died, even though I had other cats, I thought I'd "never" get another cat. It was over a year before a cat crossed my path and stayed.

When Dazzle died, I had other cats and thought I'd wait a bit. Just 3 weeks later, Crystal entered my life, a scrawny action packed 2 pound terror. (we STILL call her the "Terror on Four Paws," she's a calico. )

So I've decided that I just never know. Good for you for asking about this kitty. Either way should be great news; either he already has a home, or he is getting one with you!

[Queen of Poop]

You will just "know" when it's right. Your heart and your brain will commisserate and agree. It will be like magic.

[doolittleky]

Everyone one is different. Some have to have one right away and some people take more time. There is no "right" answer. I think you will know when the right time is. Also if you feel the right time is now. Kt_luvs_kitties has a few fosters that she has been looking for good homes for. maybe you can pm her. She really needs to find home for these fosters.
Melissa

[catmandu]

Actually I have always had at least one Cat.
After Pouncer passed on Mr Scrappy was only alone for a few weeks and Michael came.
After that is history and more Cats.
You will know when the time is right for another Companion.

[Taz_Zoee]

A friend said something that helped me. Think of love as the flame of a candle. Use that candle to light others and keep the flame going.

That is beautiful, and along the same lines that I was thinking while reading this thread.

As everyone has said.....your heart, Maxie & Cosmo will let you know when the time is right. It varies with all different people. There is no wrong or right when it comes to this decision. We only went three weeks without DJ (dog) before getting Zoee. And if/when (god forbid) Taz goes to the bridge, I'm pretty sure I'll go out and safe another kitty. Of course that's easy for me to say, I'm not in your situation.

Listen to your heart.

[elizabethann]

Thanks for everyones kind words.

I haven't heard back from the "free kitty" person.

I'm a little bummed but I guess it just wasn't meant to be. I will find another kitty someday.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

I'm a little bummed but I guess it just wasn't meant to be. I will find another kitty someday.

Or another kitty will find you when the time is right

[Vermontcat]

Elizabethann, I'm so sorry that you lost both of your beloved kitties in such a short time.
I can understand the emptiness you feel without a kitty in the house.
I think there is no harm in looking, sooner or later the right kitty will come along needing you as much as you need him.
I think you will know when it is the right kitty and the right time.
Sending hugs your way.