To lose a pet always comes with anguish.
You wake up everyday and there they are.
It becomes so much like breathing
you can’t imagine them not ever being there.
They ask so little of us
food, water, love and affection,
yet always they give it back tenfold.
We get so used to them being around that it
might be easy to take them for granted. But,
we don’t for long, if at all, because we love them
too.
I think for most of us losing a pet
is our first encounter with the loss
of a loved one and it stays with us,
and that’s because they become family,
I kept this comment of In My Cluttered Attic said at Jake, 1997 – 2015, R.I.P. for sentimental reason because I love animal companions and because Kate is celebrating his life since It’s been a year.
Thanks for honoring Jake. I know you have lost one of your cats recently. It’s never easy.
Who cannot honor him? Jake reminds me of the very first black cat I had, named Rex.
It’s never easy losing a loved pet, I’ve lost many over the years and my heart still aches for them…my pup is now 14 and his life may end (when ever) and it will crush me like a boulder on an ant! Pets are so precious! 🙂 T
Oh, T. You are precious to animals. The world needs more animal lovers even though it hurts.
I agree!( it hurts) but they need as much love as the next person/animal! Oh, I think I’m still in the race for top 20 of Canada, the Purina “Better together Award” I’ll know for sure Monday, I’ll put up a post so everyone can vote!! ((hugs)) T 🙂 ❤
Can’t wait to see your Purina best! 🐾🐕😍😘
These words are real to me. I know you know that. Sending a big hug to you and lotsa ❤
Hi Paulette, thank you for hugs and love, paw kisses to you. Perpetua?
I have not read any of Jake’s stories before. Thank you for sharing this one. Always sad to say goodbye to a furry friend. But the memories are certainly wonderful.
Hope your cats are keeping well. Timmy sends purrs.
Have a look at the story on the link provided. You will be able to relate being a cat lover yourself. Summer is back. Enjoy while it’s here.
Great post! They are family, that is for sure!!
You found the site with links. Go visit Kate. She loves her cats.
Thanks, I realized she is one I am actually already following. 🙂