[zygoat]

To all of you wonderful people, I was shocked when I saw how many replies I recieved in response to my post. I didn't expect any at all, I was only trying to get something that I felt terribly guilty and shameful about off my chest. The revelation that I was not alone and that others have been there has helped so much. I wish the best for all of you and and your feline family members. I've got tears in my eyes again , but this time they feel good. Some toughguy.

Jeff & Grandpaw.

[MEG33]

Hugs...I told my daughter your story about Grandpa and we relived the feeling of guilt and pain about my kitty.

We have the once almost starved stray in the house,realizing she has fallen into a bowl of cream and the adventure continues.(I wasn't going to really be drawn in,but here I go.)


I had no idea how hard it would be to share my pain about my kitty,but this thread and a pet thread on the Finest finally helped me .FR has so many animal lovers.

[radu]

To all of you wonderful people, I was shocked when I saw how many replies I recieved in response to my post. I didn't expect any at all, I was only trying to get something that I felt terribly guilty and shameful about off my chest. The revelation that I was not alone and that others have been there has helped so much.

Please don't feel guilty. Some things simply can't be helped. You took Grandpaw in when he showed up and gave him the loving home he needed. You discovered the joys of being owned by a cat. Wonderful lil critters, aren't they?

I hope another lil whiskered face steals your heart soon and brings feline joy into your life again.
Just be careful....they can be an addiction and before you know it, you could have a "herd" like we do! LOL! We just can't turn away a stray cat.

[iceskater]

This is one of the things I love about FR. There are people here who will help you no matter what.

Your turn will come when you will be the one offering the comfort.

Seems to be the way the universe works. Someone helps you, you help someone, they help another, and so it goes.

[Lady Jag]

Real men dig cats. Cats aren't domesticated while dogs are. When you partner up with a cat it's a pal thing; when you partner up with a dog, it's a Leader/serf thing. You and Grandpaw were good for each other when you paired up. You gave him friendship and relief near the end of his life and he brought you a zen kind of understanding of cats. I hope you will be able to get another cat and enjoy similar privileges in the future. Cats are amazing.

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

more {{{{HUGS}}}}

[Springman]

You are welcome. It helps to let it out. Just be ready if sciencediet posts a pic that looks just like Grandpaw. She did that to me. It might make a tough guy cry. I know it did for me and I'm an ex-jail guard from Wanye Co. MI
(Detroit)!!