My baby, Cole, is gone .... 7/4/11 - 5/26/12

[Lisa66]

Tiger, it broke my heart to read your post and I am so sorry for your loss.

There is a person on another sub-forum with the following in her signature. It says it all:

"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened."

 

[ambeck22]

I'm so sorry, Tiger. I can't imagine the pain you're feeling. That little kitty knew and had SO much love, you gave him a great life even though it was a short one. Hugs to you.

 

[pixelchick]

I soooo know what you're going thu, Tigerlady. I've lost 3 cats and 1 dog in the past 12 months. It's devastating and your heart truly does HURT. I'm unable to have children, so my animals are my babies. My prayers are with you, honey.

 

[CES]

So sorry for your losses Pixelchick....it is losing family

 

[funnyfarm]

Really sorry, Pixelchick! DH and I only have grown children, so we're the same way -- they're out BABIES!!!

 

[pixelchick]

Thank you CES and funnyfarm....I take comfort in the 10 other 'babies' we have here at home. They are wonderful therapy during loss. Yes, I said 10! We live in the middle of the woods of east Texas and many strays end up on our porch. They must sense the big 'S' I have on my forehead ('sucker')

 

[Fudgey]

I would have all kinds of animals if they could stay outside and I had the room for them!

 

[ohai]

Tigerlady, I am so sorry for your loss. You'll always remember him, and in time, those memories will comfort you as much as they hurt now. I know right now that doesn't mean much. It's the price we pay for love.

 

[funnyfarm]

Thank you CES and funnyfarm....I take comfort in the 10 other 'babies' we have here at home. They are wonderful therapy during loss. Yes, I said 10! We live in the middle of the woods of east Texas and many strays end up on our porch. They must sense the big 'S' I have on my forehead ('sucker')

WOW, Pixelchick!!!! I've posted almost those exact same words!!! We live waaaaay out in the sticks of the E TX woods and almost all our animals are strays! The horse and the goats are just about the only ones we actually chose to have! Whereabouts are you? We're in Anderson County, out in the woods. You can PM me if you like -- I don't post my exact location myself. COOL! We're NEIGHbors!

 

[whiskey]

Tigerlady

 

[TigerLadyTX]

Today it has been 2 weeks since my baby left me. Some days have been easier to cope with than others. Some days I cry, a lot, other days... I smile when I remember something naughty that Cole did. Like his knocking all of my miniature perfume bottles off of their shelves... Last night I dreamt he was on his pillow beside my head. I woke up reaching for him and for a millisecond, I swear that I heard his loud rumbling purr and felt his silky pelt under my fingertips.

I think that my baby is still remaining close to me for now.

~Tiger

 

[36tinybells]

I lost my girl 1 yr, 3 months and 2 days ago and I still sense her. It helps. Real love doesn't go away, sometimes it just loses physical presence. I am glad that you have that comfort too.

 

[pixelchick]

WOW, Pixelchick!!!! I've posted almost those exact same words!!! We live waaaaay out in the sticks of the E TX woods and almost all our animals are strays! The horse and the goats are just about the only ones we actually chose to have! Whereabouts are you? We're in Anderson County, out in the woods. You can PM me if you like -- I don't post my exact location myself. COOL! We're NEIGHbors!

HOLY COW!!! I'm in Wood County! OMG....we HAVE to get together! Do you know of any vape-friendly places in Tyler?

BTW, I adore your forum sig...right there with ya

 

[pixelchick]

Today it has been 2 weeks since my baby left me. Some days have been easier to cope with than others. Some days I cry, a lot, other days... I smile when I remember something naughty that Cole did. Like his knocking all of my miniature perfume bottles off of their shelves... Last night I dreamt he was on his pillow beside my head. I woke up reaching for him and for a millisecond, I swear that I heard his loud rumbling purr and felt his silky pelt under my fingertips.

I think that my baby is still remaining close to me for now.

~Tiger

That dream is a gift! He was there with you...I've had the same dreams about all my babies who've gone over the 'rainbow bridge'. I continue to have them on occasion - these little 'gifts' seem to happen at just the right time, too.

Do you know the Rainbow Bridge poem? Here is a link to it: The Rainbow Bridge Poem - Petloss.com

 

[funnyfarm]

HOLY COW!!! I'm in Wood County! OMG....we HAVE to get together! Do you know of any vape-friendly places in Tyler?

BTW, I adore your forum sig...right there with ya

No kidding! By Texas size standards, we're neighbors! Not a CLUE where to go in Tyler -- we go once every month or two, do our errands, get a bite and come home. I'll hafta do some checking online.

Tiger, I agree with everyone else -- it's a gift, take it to your heart!

 

[FranC]

I'm so very sorry for your loss Tiger. I know how badly it hurts. "HUGS"

 

[scarf-ace]

Today it has been 2 weeks since my baby left me. Some days have been easier to cope with than others. Some days I cry, a lot, other days... I smile when I remember something naughty that Cole did. Like his knocking all of my miniature perfume bottles off of their shelves... Last night I dreamt he was on his pillow beside my head. I woke up reaching for him and for a millisecond, I swear that I heard his loud rumbling purr and felt his silky pelt under my fingertips.

I think that my baby is still remaining close to me for now.

~Tiger

Tigerlady, I am weeping for you and your dear Cole. I hope you find the strength to get through this difficult time. I cannot imagine the sadness you are feeling. If you are a believer, I hope that the deity of your choice grants you peace. In any case I am sending you positive vibes from Down Under.

{{hugs her furkids a little closer and orders them to live a good long time... as if they'd listen to me}}

 

[Vampirecat019]

Dear Tiger, I am so very sorry to hear about your baby. <3 RIP little Cole.
I am a cat person in my soul, and my cats are my children, so I understand, as much as I can, how badly it hurts to lose one. May you find comfort, and cherish your fond memories.

 

[TigerLadyTX]

Rough day today... missing Cole badly. You think you are coping well with it and then, like a punch in the stomach, the grief returns and steals your breath away. :'(

~Tiger

 

[CES]

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