I'm sorry, my friend. It's a dreaded moment for all cat fanciers. Wendy Maier-Zucker had to put one of her long-time companions down yesterday. My heart breaks for both of you as I watch my one and only-ever dog Sam--with an enlarged heart and stage three kidney disease and crippling arthritis--accelerate toward the inevitable. Will we rescue more creatures in need of comfort? Will we risk more of our own heartbreak so that they might know love in a world not always kind to those who can't articulate, "Please help me?" Probably. It's who we are and it's what we do. <3
Claire, my heart goes out to you for all the kitty love that I imagine you must be missing right now. Your readers are privileged in that you are willing to share your sadness and wonderful memories with us. The one joyful thought I have is that from the well-springs of sadness you are able to convey the joy and love those little characters brought to you, and that is a great gift. thank you.
Sending a big hug. I shared this with my girlfriend to prove I’m human. She said the highlight of her year was me bonding with a cat on holiday. I’m an amateur but your cats were lucky to have you, they live forever in your heartfelt writing.
Dear Claire, I'm so sorry for the pain you're going through. It's wonderful that you gave all those beautiful kitties a secure and loving home. Your words and photos brought them all to life. I'm glad you have so many treasured memories of your time with them. Feline was truly a gorgeous cat and she looks so affectionate and sweet. Our furry family members are hard to be without. Please take good care of yourself to begin the healing process.
Condolences, Claire. Wonderful photos and memories. Not sure I can say anything that might provide solace, but I'll try this as a distraction. I seem to recall that you were a student of Philosophy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i21OJ8SkBMQ
Dear Claire, for some reason, the body of the post didn't come up immediately. Now that I have read your tribute to your cats, I'm moved beyond words. You write so beautifully, it rips a reader's heart open too. The pain! At least you loved deeply. That's a blessing but comes at a price. Thinking of you!
I'm sorry, my friend. It's a dreaded moment for all cat fanciers. Wendy Maier-Zucker had to put one of her long-time companions down yesterday. My heart breaks for both of you as I watch my one and only-ever dog Sam--with an enlarged heart and stage three kidney disease and crippling arthritis--accelerate toward the inevitable. Will we rescue more creatures in need of comfort? Will we risk more of our own heartbreak so that they might know love in a world not always kind to those who can't articulate, "Please help me?" Probably. It's who we are and it's what we do. <3
Hi Claire, I’m very sorry for your loss. I still have the scar Féline left on my arm. I treasure the mark she left on me. ♥️
Did she get you that badly? What did you *do* to her? Did you *offend* my sainted cat?
Not badly at all, don’t think she even drew blood! I think she was just trying to be affectionate 🤗
I'm so, so sorry, friend.
Claire, my heart goes out to you for all the kitty love that I imagine you must be missing right now. Your readers are privileged in that you are willing to share your sadness and wonderful memories with us. The one joyful thought I have is that from the well-springs of sadness you are able to convey the joy and love those little characters brought to you, and that is a great gift. thank you.
Thank you. I wonder how long it will take for me to get used to this empty apartment. It feels so weird.
Claire, I haven't previewed, but thought of you when I noticed this. Hope it's worthwhile. https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/08/12/the-tail-end?utm_source=nl&utm_brand=tny&utm_mailing=TNY_Daily_080724&utm_campaign=aud-dev&utm_medium=email&utm_term=tny_daily_digest&bxid=5f710c5046cd3859bd683762&cndid=62275408&hasha=d34243307bce7632377424f2cdf7f982&hashb=9b55f8ec63697a2ea391e94dfe4c50f0a4f9ad9c&hashc=1b61583efcf81cd788bc2751e895b2858ca6f4a2d2b750dfe85982e02f6374ee&esrc=VERSO_NAVIGATION&mbid=CRMNYR012019
I just read this. I think she'd understand.
I’m so sorry. Cats are the best. 💔
Sending a big hug. I shared this with my girlfriend to prove I’m human. She said the highlight of her year was me bonding with a cat on holiday. I’m an amateur but your cats were lucky to have you, they live forever in your heartfelt writing.
Thank you. xxx
Dear Claire, I'm so sorry for the pain you're going through. It's wonderful that you gave all those beautiful kitties a secure and loving home. Your words and photos brought them all to life. I'm glad you have so many treasured memories of your time with them. Feline was truly a gorgeous cat and she looks so affectionate and sweet. Our furry family members are hard to be without. Please take good care of yourself to begin the healing process.
Thank you very much.
These kind comments are more consoling than anyone who wrote them probably realizes. I'm taking great comfort in them. Thank you.
So sorry Claire. I love your closing lines. E
Thank you. It's a deeply moving poem.
This one made me cry.
I'm sorry. I take it you know.
Condolences, Claire. Wonderful photos and memories. Not sure I can say anything that might provide solace, but I'll try this as a distraction. I seem to recall that you were a student of Philosophy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i21OJ8SkBMQ
Dear Claire, for some reason, the body of the post didn't come up immediately. Now that I have read your tribute to your cats, I'm moved beyond words. You write so beautifully, it rips a reader's heart open too. The pain! At least you loved deeply. That's a blessing but comes at a price. Thinking of you!
Thank you.
You are courageous! ♥️👌🫂
Not hardly. If I could have done *anything* to avoid feeling like this, I would have.
But then you would have loved less and that was not an option. Time...
A beautiful tribute to your cats, and thanks for the photos of the adorable.
I’m so sorry Claire. A beautifully written tribute, and reflection on the meaning of our human partnership with cats (and by extension, doggos).
Thank you.
I've told mine to watch out for Féline, make her feel welcome, protect and cherish her.
🐾💧🐾
Thank you so much.