Kitty's Remembrances

Cats are truly wonderful companions. In addition to their endearing qualities of beauty, poise, dignity, elegance and charm, they possess another attribute that is perhaps at the real center of the the attraction that many people have for cats - they are capable of forming strong and loving bonds with their human companions. The mutual trust and affection that can develop between a cat and its human companions add immeasurably to the cat's already unique and wonderful qualities. Our feline pets become true members of our families. The love that many people have for their pets can be as deep, genuine, and strong as the love they feel for a fellow person.

We care for our kitties so much. We worry when they get sick. We think about them when we are away at work or on a trip. They are such a big part of our lives that we want our kitties to be with us forever. Sadly, the reality is that they have a much shorter lifespan than humans - a lifespan that can be cut even shorter by illness or injury. Sometimes the loss is sudden and unexpected. In some cases the end can arrive after a prolonged illness and we know ahead of time that the end may be near for our dear friend. Sometimes we have to be the one to make the decision to end a loved one's suffering. It makes little difference how or when the end came for our lovely companion, it is a terrible time in our life to have to endure. For most of us, the loss of a pet is for many reasons an extremely sad event in our lives, a very sorrowful time, filled with grief and mourning. For some pet owners, the loss can be as devastating as the loss of a fellow human person from their lives. Frequently adding to the sadness is the fact that it's common for friends and relatives who are not themselves pet owners to be unable to understand what it's like for a person to suffer the loss of a beloved and special pet.

If you are grieving over the loss of a loved one, please take the time to visit some or all of the links that are presented on this page. You will see that many of the feelings that you have are shared by others who have experienced what you are going through. Never forget that you are not alone in your sadness - when you cry, you do not cry alone.

The Rainbow Bridge - Here is an answer to the question "Where do our pets go when they die?"

The Last Will and Testament of an Extremely Distinguished Cat