Boy, I'm w/ya on this one, Melissa. I felt exactly the same way after Puddy died and little Buddy came into my life. I didn't want another cat, I promised my son that I wouldn't take in any more cats, and yet, Buddy touched me in such a way that I decided to make him mine. Of course, we know how that ended but my point is that I asked myself the same questions, whether or not I was trying to replace Puddy, whether Puddy "sent" Buddy to me, whether I can afford another cat, even though my vet bills went through the roof w/Puddy towards the end and my finances have gotten a bit of a break. I won't tell you what to do but I will tell you that, if it was me, I would go back and get Patches but then I'm a sucker for cats w/special needs or infirmities. Weigh the pros and cons, if you feel that will help, but I'm no good at that when it comes to animals. My head tells me one thing, my heart tells me another. Special prayers going up for you and your hubby and especially for sweet li'l Patches.
ETA: I took Buddy in because he needed a loving home and not for any of the reasons listed above. He needed help and all he wanted was love, love and more love. It all came automatically w/me. Sometimes we just have to do what we're led to do and not question it.
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