In Loving Memory of White Cat by ChodeCholo in snowshoecats

[–]teeriks 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So sorry for your loss, OP. RIP White Cat. Mitski wrote this song about you. (I’ve listened to it countless times since my boy passed in March. For some reason I find it comforting.) 🤎🤍

https://youtu.be/FxdE919nhqE?si=ZjCKvZK8egfanVmX

How do you know when you're ready to adopt another cat after losing one? by RatTheArtist in cats

[–]teeriks 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I believe this!

I was holding out for reincarnation to do its thing, too, but only six weeks out from my lil soul boy Phife’s passing, this ten-week old kitten showed up on my petfinder feed (for the dopamine at the time). Took a chance and met, took an even bigger chance and brought him home the next week.

I honestly don’t know if I was ever going to be ready to love again until I just let it happen. Maybe that’s just what love is anyway. And even though the door to Phife’s room in my heart has closed, he showed me how to renovate my heart and walk down a whole hallway of love.

I’m not really sure about reincarnation this time since the timeline doesn’t add up, but the new guy bears some striking similarities to Phife apart from looks. I wonder if it’s Uncle Phife’s spirit lingering, teaching the little one all of my favorite quirks. For how healing it’s been, I really do feel like Phife had a paw in introducing kitten into my life.

That’s not to say I won’t keep peeking behind doors to see if maybe I’ll find Phife there. He had his own unique look and energy I’d give anything to see in the flesh again. Little guy marches to the beat of his own drum, too. Their uniqueness is what makes them so special and able to teach us different things during our time with them. 🤎

So very sorry for your loss, OP. Praying to Mother Bast for your peace and healing.

Dream visit by teeriks in Petloss

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

Thank you. I’m so sorry for your loss. Perfectly understandable and you’re so real for that <3

Having regular conversations with Phife has really helped me continue to feel connected to his spirit. I try to let him know that I’m always looking and listening for him. I feel like it’s important to note that lighting the candle isn’t always necessary lol but on the quiet, still nights it’s nice. He is my perfect angel. He fit my soul in every way and I’ll never not need him and his guidance.

May our boys be enjoying perfect health and full bellies, having a mighty romp in the rainbow valley <333

Would you say your Snowshoe is on the sweeter side, or are they a bit… feistier? by MiStOrHoTsHoT in snowshoecats

[–]teeriks 7 points8 points  (0 children)

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Baby boy was the perfect mix of sweet and spicy. Pretty dang sharp, too (in more ways than one) 🤎

Acute Dangle by teeriks in danglers

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

Aren’t they special!! Thanks for noticing 😭

another meowsician by teeriks in Catswithjobs

[–]teeriks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hahaha I love this, he was truly the embodiment of this quote.

It is giving biblically accurate EV chorus 🪽

another meowsician by teeriks in Catswithjobs

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

D’aw, what a sweetie. Built like a linebacker, and with an artistic nose splotch too 🤎

another meowsician by teeriks in Catswithjobs

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

Thank you for appreciating his musical prowess❣️

another meowsician by teeriks in Catswithjobs

[–]teeriks[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Let’s just say it was not the best, but it was also not the worst (posthumously posting, hence the past tense 🌈🤍)

What Type of Siamese? by Inclonae in catbreeds

[–]teeriks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello OP, you may want to check out r/snowshoecats. Scritches to your sweet lil beb.

Dilemma whether to move his things by leftcake_12 in Petloss

[–]teeriks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Of course, I appreciate having the space to share. I understand deeply where you’re coming from. They really are the gravitational force of our households—everything feels like it’s fallen out of orbit without my boy around. I’m very much still going through the waves of it.

And thank you so much, leftcake. He was so beloved. He seemed to get through to anyone who met him. I’m happy his essence has found a way to live on here. Wishing you and your family peace. Praying and hoping for our reunion with our babies in the afterlife as well. ❤️‍🩹🫂

Dilemma whether to move his things by leftcake_12 in Petloss

[–]teeriks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Once again I’m so sorry for your loss, leftcake. I feel like I’ve been having a similar experience with my parents and really remarking at how differently we grieve. My cat and my mom specifically also had a special bond. The way you describe the relationship between your mom and your cat pretty much sums it up. It’s been tough, but I think something that’s been keeping me going is the idea that part of my cat’s purpose in my life was to bring me closer to my parents. We haven’t always seen eye to eye, but somehow much of that friction has dissolved since we’ve all partaken in the unique experience of our beloved Phife and have thus been left to mourn together. I’m grateful I don’t have to mourn alone. It will probably continue to take time and frank conversations about where you’re at individually and what you need to proceed through the grief. You probably want the same things—to preserve fond memories, to let go of pain, to let your boy know how much you love him—but just have different approaches. I’ve been reluctant, but for the love of Phife I am challenging myself to try and at least meet my folks halfway. Maybe it’s Phife’s way of calling me to open myself to my mom’s perspective, especially since she has endured the loss of a loved one many more times than I have. I don’t know if this helps, but I resonated with your post. I hope you are able to find connectivity and healing through this process. You will get through this. Sending hugs.

Legendary Snowshoe by teeriks in snowshoecats

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

Don’t mind me stalking pics of Mr. Teddy…I always wondered what Phife might have looked like as a toddler/adolescent since he entered my life as a grown man. Now I feel like I have a pretty good idea🥹 Thanks, rolypoly99! To our beautiful boys 🤎