My cousin lost her cat, and needs support...

[shais_mom]

Prayers and good thoughts for your cousin.
RIP Juicy

[jazzcat]

I am sorry to hear about Juicy. It's so difficult to deal with the loss of a loved one, human or animal.

Rest in Peace sweet, beloved Juicy.

Hugs for your cousin and you PCB.

[catcrazylady]

I'm so very sorry for your loss. Your pain is very understood here and we mourn with you. Your email clearly showed how much your precious Juicy meant to you and it also endeared her to my heart. How wonderful to have had so much love from Juicy for so many years but you must always remember that she had a wonderful life because of the love you returned. I think Juicy was a very lucky girl and she had many years of happiness because of you.
My heart breaks for you and I know the words don't really help but please know that there are people all over the world that truly understand your loss. In time the pain will ease but Juicy will never be forgotten.
May God Bless you and ease your broken heart.

[catlover4ever]

PCB please share this with your cousin.

I am very, very sorry for your loss and I do understand exactly how you feel. Your love for Juicy is evident in your email to your cousin. Our "Furkids" are our children...at least in my eyes. There are not many people who can understand just how you feel about Juicy but here is the perfect place...because we all understand exactly how you feel, we understand how your heart is hurting so badly, we also understand that time heals all hurt.

15 years is a long time to have such a wonderful relation with Juicy. I bet she heard all your thoughts, kissed away any tears you may have shed, was there to greet you every morning and every night.....it is so very hard to loose something that precious.



I would like to share a short story with you.

When I got married 11 years ago I asked my hubsand if I could adopt 2 kittens and he said "sure". I adopted 2 tiger kittens. They were the cutest things. So tiny, little balls of fur that were scared to death to leave their original home. We decided to name the female Tigger and the male Tony.

As they grew, Tony became my "soul kitty". He was definately a mommies boy. He slept on my side every night. If I got up, he got up. He followed me like a shadow.

In late 1999 around Christmas he started to get sick. What I thought was furballs ended up being a heart problem. I lost my baby in 2000...the day after Valentine's day. I will never forgive myself for not acting fast enough with vet care.

Now this may sound really silly, but for several weeks after he passed I always felt like he was still with me. Finally as my heart ached less and less this "feeling" subsided. I still miss my Tony but I know that one day I will be reunited with him over the Rainbow Bridge where he is waiting and looking down on me...and smiling for the friendship, love, and care that I gave to him and he gave to me.

You will be in my prayers that God may lessen your heavy heart each day. --- Meg

[catmandu]

At The Found cat Hotel,we have had losses,and every onehurts,as you have to adjust,to the fact,that you will never,ever see your Little Friend again!RIP Juicy,and look out For The Found Cats Angels, as theywill be your Guides,in Cat Heaven.

[popcornbird]

Thank you everyone for responding. Some of your posts brought me to tears.

I will email this thread to my cousin and post her response once I get one. I'm hoping this will mean a lot to her, as she was upset about no one understanding her feelings, and now hopefully, she will realize there ARE people who understand.

[micki76]

I'm so sorry to hear about Juicy passing to the Bridge. I understand not wanting to cry in front of your co workers. When my West Highland Terrier passed away I missed 4 days of work and had to lie about why I needed those days off. No one understood my pain except my husband and my father, especially not my boss or co workers.

Rest in Peace Juicy.

[popcornbird]

I just recieved a response from my cousin. Here's what she said:

Thank you so much for posting that for me, and sending me link. I can't tell you how much that means to me. I was shocked to see how many people understand my feelings, and how many people responded. It truely brought tears to my eyes.

Please tell your friends on that pet forum that I truely appreciate their words, and that their posts and poems touched my heart, deep down. Juicy was the love of my life. I don't know what I will do without her. The past few days have been hard, but I know that with time, the pain will lessen. She was a gorgeous black kitty with the most precious green eyes. As she grew older, her colour got a beautiful brownish tint. She was so sweet. My bed has felt so empty without her since she's left me. She was sick for some time, and I knew this was coming, but the pain of her passing is just overwhelming. Its not something that's easy to bear. It touched me so, to know there are people out there that care. I cannot promise, but I may join you all on Pet Talk someday in the future. I don't think I will ever forget the comfort everyone there has offered me. Please let them all know how much their words meant to me, and that I greatly appreciate them taking the time to try to heal my pain.

[Cataholic]

Popcorn,
I am so sorry to hear about Juicy. Your poor cousin. The pain is so intense, and so difficult to bear. I know. May she be comforted by the RB promise, and that she now has an angel looking down on her. RIP Juicy.
Hugs to your cousin in England.

[lynnestankard]

Sorry to be late seeing this PCB.

**RIP** dear Juicy.

And to Juicy's Meowmie - know that we all know exactly what your feeling and going through - most of us have been there and will be the first to say - you never forget your dear furgirl. Hopefully the ache lessens and the sweet, funny memories come rushing to the fore.
As I type this my sweet daft boy Ketchum is lying by me side - taking up the whole settee - apart from my tiny bit! He's awake as I type and has put his paw on my laptop - I'm sure he's saying 'There are many much loved furboys and girls at the Bridge and they'll all be looking after sweet Juicy' xxxxx

{{{Hugs}}}

Lynne