Thank you to all who have offered words of support. They are very much appreciated.
I would say that Lad was 'only a cat' but we have been here before, and those of us who have pets, know that they aren't 'only' anything of the sort.
Our pets are as much part of our family as our children...and we love them...maybe in a different way, but yes, we do love them.
Grieving for them is important.....though sometimes I think we do not feel quite 'right' to voice these feelings....it is as if the fact that they are animals in some way lessens the value of them(the pet).
I don't know about you, but there have been times when I have been worried about something, or upset about something and the cat has come and snuggled up to me......or the dog has come and nuzzled me and licked my hand...almost as if they know you are not yourself.
They don't look at you and think 'my goodness you look a right mess today'...(well,perhaps they do but have no way to tell you).
They love you whether you are fat or thin, old or young, pretty or plain...unconditionally.
I'll stop my rambling now before you send the men in white coats to carry me off.
Many thanks for your words of kindness.
I would say that Lad was 'only a cat' but we have been here before, and those of us who have pets, know that they aren't 'only' anything of the sort.
Our pets are as much part of our family as our children...and we love them...maybe in a different way, but yes, we do love them.
Grieving for them is important.....though sometimes I think we do not feel quite 'right' to voice these feelings....it is as if the fact that they are animals in some way lessens the value of them(the pet).
I don't know about you, but there have been times when I have been worried about something, or upset about something and the cat has come and snuggled up to me......or the dog has come and nuzzled me and licked my hand...almost as if they know you are not yourself.
They don't look at you and think 'my goodness you look a right mess today'...(well,perhaps they do but have no way to tell you).
They love you whether you are fat or thin, old or young, pretty or plain...unconditionally.
I'll stop my rambling now before you send the men in white coats to carry me off.
Many thanks for your words of kindness.
