i lost my cat about a year ago and i still can't get over it i miss little twiggy dearly.
2006-12-15 17:50:40 · 10 answers · asked by brnladybug 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
I lost my Mira 25 months ago. She was 17. The hardest thing I've ever had to do was put her down. I was a wreck for months. It does get easier but I don't think you'll ever get over it. I believe she's still with me even after moving over 300 miles away. I feel her jumping on the bed with me at night. It's a soothing thought to know she's there. You might like the link I sent. It helped me a lot.
2006-12-15 20:26:24 · answer #1 · answered by Gomez Addams 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Hi there...there are so many ways to help us manage the grief of losing a loved one, but it is so individual as it is very personal that there is no best way other than trying anything and everything even if you think someone else may find it silly--whatever you want to do to remember your dear Twiggy. What I did was gather up a bunch of photos and created a scrapbook as well as wrote a memorial in honour of my lost loved one (almost 2 years 29 Dec). Additionally, on every 29th of each month since his passing I light a candle to remember him too. To keep his spirit alive I'd share his great stories to those who were willing to listen.
Here's a link to a pet loss chat room that some have found quite helpful to share their stories with others suffering the same: http://www.petloss.com/newchat.htm
2006-12-15 18:51:11 · answer #2 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What a horrible feeling, I'm there with you. I always believe and think the best reaction is action. We can mourn forever, but what can we do in our pets honor? I would suggest (it's up to you of course) volunteering at your local shelter, random acts of animal kindness like giving some food for some feral cats, outside shelters during the winter, donations to rescue groups, PETA, etc.
Think of what your cat may (or may not have) been through. Possibly she was helped by one of these groups and you didn't know. Become an activist in your own way either by yourself or through groups. You can be as minimally active as donating a few dollars to really active to being on the front lines. Either way your kitty will purr when she sees that her disappearance has made a difference for many many many more kitties.
2006-12-15 18:43:01 · answer #3 · answered by . 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you really mean that your pet is really "Lost", as in vanished or disappeared, never came home, I feel your pain. In your heart you have to know that an adult cat will never "get Lost". Either something happened to it, and in all likely hood it wasn't good, or someone took her, and is caring for her. I watch my mom go through it, it really screwed her up for two years at least.
I hope this isn't your situation, It is awful to never know for sure.
On the other hand, if your kitty died, for whatever reason, You have to accept that. If you are less than young, Be grateful that you did not have to go first, leaving her in another's care.
Put the pictures away and get out there and find a homeless kitten, better yet two. Or even a small breed puppy.
good Luck
2006-12-15 18:15:54 · answer #4 · answered by scummibear 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Loosing a loved one, be it animal or person is NEVER easy to get over, given it always takes time and best not to rush because it could only end in cruel heartbreak.
How I got over the deaths of my babies (four of them, all in the same year) I bought a FURREAL cat; in the belief that he would look like THIS if he made it to his adult years. My boyfriend did the same by buying the kitten verson (they open their eyes, mew and purr) and numerous posters and such. I have the little decorations that I had bought for their graves (ceramic cats, fake flowers, etc) and of course, tore the ***** who killed my reicent cat a new one -- given she lied about it.
There are numerous things you can do, be it comfort yourself with artifical kittens that remind you of them, keeping their headstones after you move, lighting candles, playing with their old toys, just whatever brings comfort to your mind.
*HUGS* Good Luck in whatever you decide to do, and know that crying for a lost animal is NOT a weakness, but a heart that is slowly healing. Also know that it will be okay and you will emerge from this dreadful event with a new outlook on life, and animals altogether.
2006-12-15 18:07:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is hard to deal with, how about doing something in memory of your pet, and also getting another cat to love, there are many at the local shelter waiting for a home. Happy Holidays and Best Wishes.
2006-12-15 18:19:35 · answer #6 · answered by Janice 10 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's hard...I would get a new cat. It feels bad, but it may help you get on. Losing a pet is always hard. I can't stand it. A new cat will put things in perspective and you will have 16 - 18 more happy years...provided the cat doesn't pee on your bed...
2006-12-15 17:53:13 · answer #7 · answered by xxx 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
i lost my cat a year ago, i never got over her, i still have her pictures, toys and her bed. i guess i never will get over losing her. she was my first pet, well now we have a new kitten in the house. he's a spitting image of my first cat just smaller. there's never a day where i don't think about her. just another fact of life, there's things you can overcome and things you can't.
2006-12-15 17:57:29 · answer #8 · answered by Hollow ✌ 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
..offer it a prayer that it may rest in peace and then heartily forget your pet
2006-12-15 17:53:19 · answer #9 · answered by probug 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
stuff it lol
2006-12-15 17:53:52 · answer #10 · answered by poopsicle 1 · 1⤊ 8⤋