Until this morning, I had a cat who was 11 years old, named Hank. We never called him Hank, though. We called him everything else, but not usually Hank. Hanky, Hanky-Pants. Henry. Henry James. Henry James Pants. HJP.
Truly, he was the best cat I’ve ever owned. And I’m sitting here in a river of my own tears because I was too stupid and cheap to get him vaccinated for Feline Leukemia and FIV.
And worse than that, we have two other cats who probably have the virus as well. It’s incurable, like AIDS, and weakens the immune system greatly. The saddest thing to me, is that Clarence is Rob’s cat, and Pookie is Mindy’s cat. I barely have the heart to tell them that their cats have to be put down soon.
Oh Honey…I’m SO sorry. Pets truly become part of our lives and families and it is so hard wen we loose them. I pray that God gives your heart comfort.
Blessings-Andie
What awful news- that breaks my heart
Oh my! I am so sorry! I pray the Lord comforts you today. I had a cat for 16 years. When he died I cried for days.
So sorry for your loss, may you be comforted in our Lord. ec
I’m so sorry to care about your cat. I understand what it’s like to be attached to an animal, because I really love our dog, Misty. I pray that God will be a comfort to you.
Oh, I am mortified! I meant to say “hear” about your cat. Sorry for the typing error.
I am praying for you. I am sooo very sorry.
*hugs*
Losing a pet - especially for those of us childless - is like losing a child. Cry as much as you want. Mourn your loss. You have a right to be down.
Oh sweetie.. so sorry to hear that. I don’t want to hear you blaming yourself though.
What about the dogs? Are they okay?
I lost a cat this past year and she was my baby. It is so hard to loose a pet. I will say a prayer!
Wow, Jay–that is so tough to deal with. I am so sorry you have to go through this with your beloved pets. Please know you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Hi, Jayleigh–
Henry James Pants was a beautiful. I’m sorry he had to go to kitty heaven so soon.
…a beautiful cat, of course.