Maverick, That's how I felt when I lost my baby, Louise. I loved that cat so dearly. But when she passed, I didn't feel ready for a new cat until very recently, when I put in papers for the new cat. Then life punched me in the gut again. I hope my family doesn't get the wrong idea by this new cat
Versa, I feel that more than you know My old girl had a tumor in her spleen that burst. Had the surgery to save her. 4 months later she had lung cancer. I choose to put her to sleep. Mentally she wasn't ready to go. But her body was saying it was time.
Elf, My other rescue cat passed away, I think three years ago now? The new adoption papers were put in a month ago, very long before my dog showed any signs of anything. But with the timing, I guess I'm beating myself up a little
Versa The cat situation. I know that feeling because I did something similar. It felt more like my first cat sent this second one to be my buddy and keep my happy like she had done. You're not being irrational. You're still grieving and that's okay. Maybe the new kitty will help in ways you dont know
Versa I don't think so. When my old dog passed away, we weren't going to get a dog for quite a while. But ended up going to look at the shelter, a few years later because the house just felt empty.
Thank you guys. I do believe it was the right choice. He had a massive tumour, and three new growths in his brain. That's what caused the seizure. He never showed any signs of pain, but considering the size of the one in his abdomen, I think he was hiding it for me. And I feel terrible
A month ago, I had put in adoption papers for a kitty. A new cat, adopted in my other cat's name. I was supposed to bring her home in a couple of days. It feels like I'm replacing Merlin. Am I just being irrational?