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Sun, May 4th 2008, 21:02 GMT

I'm 59 & cats and kittens have always been a part of my life sence my teens. I've lost more animals over the years to varies ways. It never matters how many times you've been through it with other animals, this 1 is different. This one was special because it tuged at your heart strings & you loved it. Some people fill the void w/another animal. Some donate time 2 their local shelter & some don't want 2 share their pain with any1. Sometimes I write a short story on an experience with them. Sometimes, I write poetry to honor their memory & sometimes I'm just a basket case & the tears don't ever seem to stop flowing. No 1 thing works for every1 or for every animal. I lost my husband 7 years ago, my brother 3 years ago & my mom this year. The morning is no different for an animal than for a human. You put one foot in front of the other & keep going. In time the pain starts to go away but you will always have the memories that made this one the light of your life.

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Sun, Apr 27th 2008, 04:59 GMT

I am very srry to hear about the loss of your baby kitty I can not fully understand what you must be going through but I will try to help. It is okay to still be upset and there will be a spot in your heart thats empty for a long time to try and ease the pain of your loss maybe try getting an other kitty although it won't toatlly give you peace it may help a little to get your mind of the situation and think about the good time you had with your kitty I hope this helps a little to get you through this tough patch in your life

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ZOE

Mon, Apr 7th 2008, 14:44 GMT

time will help...it hasn't been nearly long enough yet for it to be over...and it's never really over, it always hurts. she was your baby, it's okay to hurt. everyone has had great suggestions...talking about it, doing something in her honor and memory, getting another kitty when you think you can handle it. somebody suggested volunteering at a shelter-that would get you your fur fix, and you might just meet the baby that's meant for you there. i waited over a decade after i lost devon and gracie, and struggled through the guilt of loving kaya 'more'...i think i waited TOO long. fear of pain led to fear of risk and love...don't make my mistake. i wasted some years when i could have saved a cat's life and made myself a happier person. please ignore anyone who may be telling you 'get over it, it was just a cat'. she was your baby, she was 'the cutest thing there ever was', and you love her. find someone to talk to. talk to us here on catster. crying for you, and i wish you joy...

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kaya skye

Sat, Apr 5th 2008, 14:19 GMT

My deepest sympathy at the loss of your sweet kitten. A couple things that might help you is to do something in memory or in honor of your kitten, like donating to an animal shelter in her name. Also, setting up her picture with some of her toys around it may help. You can write about her, (all the fun things she did, or how cute she was, and how much you loved her) and seal the letter and put it by her picture. Or maybe go to a shelter and help adopt out other kittens who are stuck there. I hope some of these ideas help you through your grief.

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Ceylon

Fri, Apr 4th 2008, 05:33 GMT

I am so sorry for your loss, when I lost my best furbuddy, both me and mom were so sad, but then she thought ya know there are alot of kitties waiting for forever homes and I would have a buddy and mom would have another one to, adopt another kitty, the one mom brought home is Clifford when Snow died, and he is so much like Snow I am so glad she adopted him, you should to, Giving love and a home to an adopted kitty eases the pain of the ones that are gone, just watch and check that recliner

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Citrus

Fri, Apr 4th 2008, 02:18 GMT

We are so sorry for the loss of your little baby! Unfortunately, kittens ARE like babies and need to be watched practically every second. Izzie climbs into the dryer, dishwasher, cupboards AND into the recliner. Luckily, he's always made so much noise when he's inside the chair, there's no doubt of where he is. Please, when you are ready, open your heart to a new little furbaby. There are so many out there! Your baby at the Bridge will be so proud of you for getting another one! You will always carry that baby with you in your heart, but it's good for your soul to go onwards and open up your home and life to another baby. Please email any of us here if you need a shoulder!

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Izadore (Izzie)

Thu, Apr 3rd 2008, 04:53 GMT

I am very sorry for the loss of your sweet little girl. I lost two cats within two week period and the only way I was able to deal with such a big loss is to talk about them both (Snoopy and Sticky) to whoever would listen - i.e. support groups here at Catster or in the yahoo groups. I also in the interum starting looking at kitties on petfinder. Some may say it might have been too early to due this yet it helped me just looking and waiting for the "RIGHT" kitty picture that would jump out at me and tell me adopt me, and I did this almost every day and knowing I was going to be able to save yet another kitty(s) I have pics of both of them on my mantle at home and at my office and think about them all the time (at its been 4 years since they passed)Just never forget her and try and open your heart to another kitten that is out there waiting for JUST FOR YOU! God Bless Need a freind on line to talk to e-mail any of us Written by Karin mommy to Charlie,Groucho,Chicken,Butters

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ANGEL GROUCHO 1988 - 2009

Thu, Apr 3rd 2008, 03:15 GMT

i hate cats and recliners. :-) mine love to hide up there, and i'm soooo scared that one day they will be hurt, or god forbid, be like your kitty and die from injuries. I sobbed for weeks, and am still depressed by the loss of my cat. talking helps. finding other people who have been through it. for soem, a new animal is good to help fill the void. others want to grieve longer first... sorry for your loss. paw paw kisses.

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Dulci (In Loving Memory - you