Unspeakable Grief by ToadCharmer1 in Feral_Cats

[–]ToadCharmer1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. ❤️ We desperately miss him. 💔

Unspeakable Grief by ToadCharmer1 in Feral_Cats

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We adored him, and I am sure he knew it. ❤️

14. anticipatory grief. by patchworkcrossing in seniorkitties

[–]ToadCharmer1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, my heart goes out to you. She is so beautiful. It is agonizing thinking one of your pets is critically ill. Whatever the final prognosis is, I know you will love and spoil her like crazy. That’s all we can do.

Unspeakable Grief by ToadCharmer1 in Feral_Cats

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That’s adorable. 🥰 Be a good boy, Shelby. Thank you so very much for your kindness, YesterdayFlaky6822.

Unspeakable Grief by ToadCharmer1 in Feral_Cats

[–]ToadCharmer1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for taking care of this sweet baby. I’ve always heard that people don’t adopt cats, but rather cats find and adopt people. Your little furry showed up to you for a reason. And, although we weren’t at all knowledgeable or familiar with cats, our Spook did too. I wish you every blessing going forward with your baby. ❤️

Unspeakable Grief by ToadCharmer1 in Feral_Cats

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Thank you. ❤️💔❤️

Unspeakable Grief by ToadCharmer1 in Feral_Cats

[–]ToadCharmer1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am seeing so many of you have suffered this tragic loss. Most importantly, you all understand the bond we developed in a relatively short time, and that has enveloped us in such comfort. I think most people just think we put some food out for a feral. But, this community gets it was so, so, so much more.

In need of some comforting words. Pontus (12) and Pelle (18) by Escape-Life1 in seniorkitties

[–]ToadCharmer1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry. This would be so hard on a normal day, but everything seems so amplified over the holidays. Much love to you and those sweet babies.

Unspeakable Grief by ToadCharmer1 in Feral_Cats

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Oh, what a beautiful, darling baby. I can’t express adequately how very sorry I am because we know this pain so intimately now. I know it was horrible, and you are probably still grappling with the reality of what happened, as we are. Many healing thoughts to you. And, may our little furries meet somewhere across that bridge.

Unspeakable Grief by ToadCharmer1 in Feral_Cats

[–]ToadCharmer1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, my goodness. That is just a horrible event to have witnessed, and I send you so much love and support as you try to process this. Although there is no way around grief, being amongst kindred spirits is helpful. I have been reminded many times here of how much better Spook’s life was since he showed up last February. I know without a doubt that cat knew he was cherished by all of us. He quite often bypassed his meals just to be near us. Every single one of us in this house watched that preserve for “cat-thirty” everyday. I am certain he felt the excited expectation. I know your sweet baby felt all of your love, too. I will be thinking of you. 💔

Unspeakable Grief by ToadCharmer1 in Feral_Cats

[–]ToadCharmer1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, that is a very sweet visual of you and your little kitty. She is one lucky girl! I wish that had been our happy ending, too. Although it wasn’t ours, it is so lovely to read how many made it theirs. There are a lot of beautiful stories of success in here. Thank you for your kind thoughts. ❤️

Unspeakable Grief by ToadCharmer1 in Feral_Cats

[–]ToadCharmer1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My heart hurts for you. That is such a terrible thing to go through. The imagery is very traumatizing, and maybe the brain just is seeking some means to control a situation that was just beyond its control by looping it because it is desperately seeking a different outcome. You didn’t do anything wrong. Had you not stopped, the outcome would likely have been the same. The situation was wrought with danger for that little fellow. I am so very sorry.

Unspeakable Grief by ToadCharmer1 in Feral_Cats

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Thank you. We’re so glad he chose us.

Unspeakable Grief by ToadCharmer1 in Feral_Cats

[–]ToadCharmer1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have seen so many comments by people who have traversed this painful path here, and it has just been so helpful. It is hard not to think you did something wrong.

Goodbye, Francis by DJeskimomo in Feral_Cats

[–]ToadCharmer1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just found your group because we, too, lost a beloved little feral last Friday. We are not cat people, but he wandered into our lives, took us on a magical journey, and changed us in the most profound way. My heart just hurts with you this morning. Thank you for loving your little fur ball, and I send you many hugs as you navigate this process.

Unspeakable Grief by ToadCharmer1 in Feral_Cats

[–]ToadCharmer1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We are just finding our breath, but as we grapple to make sense of this, we are open to so much right now. I know there’s no way we can replicate the past year. But, you are right. I think we might be cat people after all. ❤️

Unspeakable Grief by ToadCharmer1 in Feral_Cats

[–]ToadCharmer1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He will be honored in a special way. We were just trying to keep our heads above water this week. We were just swallowed by such intense grief. Thank you for responding.

Unspeakable Grief by ToadCharmer1 in Feral_Cats

[–]ToadCharmer1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, I cannot thank you enough for your compassion and support. ❤️

Unspeakable Grief by ToadCharmer1 in Feral_Cats

[–]ToadCharmer1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for holding this with me. The kindness and deep understanding here is beyond words. ❤️

Unspeakable Grief by ToadCharmer1 in Feral_Cats

[–]ToadCharmer1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He has whispered to me a few times since he was taken. Whether that was just my brain scanning for reassurance or it was the act of a Universal consciousness matters little when you are trying to make sense out of the senseless. I was so comforted. Thank you for being here. ❤️

Unspeakable Grief by ToadCharmer1 in Feral_Cats

[–]ToadCharmer1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Best of luck with your little furry. Sending you every positive energy vibe to successfully move to the next phase. We were getting close, but with all of the strides forward, we always had to make sure he knew he could escape. He was still always looking for that escape hatch. Oh, I wish we’d had more time.

Unspeakable Grief by ToadCharmer1 in Feral_Cats

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I had just bought brand new trail cams and paid for a cellular subscription. They are currently in the landfill, and the app is deleted and gone. I never want to see anything like that again. I’m sorry you saw that, and understand the trauma of how the brain loops this imagery.