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1. dawsonct
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   Today I lost my best friend and companion for the last sixteen years. Louis was a special cat who touched many lives and took great joy in the simple pleasures. He was always chatty and would purr with just a simple glance in his direction. His almost compliant demeanor was apparent from the first time I was with him, happy to be wherever I, and his food (I'm no fool), were. He knew he was safe with me, and I hope I never let him down. If I did, he certainly didn't hold it against me.
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   I will always cherish his memory.
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   If someone needs a 90% full bag of Royal Canin Indoor Mature #27, please let me know. Louis wouldn't want it to go to waste.

   Posted 2 years ago #         

2. matthewdarling
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   my cat sweetie darling and i will honor him with a vigorous playing of birdie on a string!

   Posted 2 years ago #         

3. cjboffoli
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   dawsonct: I'm so sorry for your loss. As a life-long cat lover I know the particular, deep pain of losing a beloved cat. You're really fortunate that Louis had such a long life. And he was no doubt lucky to have you as his owner. Hang in there. It will take a while to metabolize the pain of loss but it will get easier.

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4. HelperMonkey
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   dawsonct, so sorry for your loss. :( giving my lil girl kitty some extra loves tonight in Louis' memory.

   Posted 2 years ago #         

5. hammerhead
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   I too am sorry for your loss.

   As for the food I know lots of low income people who are in great need to food. You can email me at feraltrapping@gmail.com

   FCAT

   Posted 2 years ago #         

6. JanS
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   my Leo and I send big kitty snuggles to you tonight :`(

   Posted 2 years ago #         

7. MargL
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   Very sorry to hear!
   I read recently that the White Center Food Bank is doing a pet food drive
   http://www.whitecenterfoodbank.org/Blog.asp?blogid=77
   One of the drop off points is Hotwire Coffee on California

   Posted 2 years ago #         

8. EmmyJane
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   dawnsonct... so sorry to hear about your Louis. he sounds like a very special cat and was lucky to have you.

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9. dawsonct
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   Thanks everybody; teardrops stain my keyboard. I apologize for being so maudlin, but they really are so much more than just 'pets', aren't they?
   Thanks Hammer and Marg, I'll make sure his food gets to some cat in need.
   Real need. If you ask ANY cat if they need food, well, we know the answer to THAT!

   Posted 2 years ago #         

10. JoB
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    dawsonct

    they aren't pets
    they are family

    we may choose them
    but they adopt us
    foibles and all:)

    i am so sorry your time together ended
    but glad you had the time

    Posted 2 years ago #         

11. Sue
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    I'm so sorry, dawsonct - I'll give my Olias (above) some extra hugs in honor of Louis. And you're right - they're so much more than pets; that's what makes it so hard.

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12. westseattledood
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    I too am sorry for your loss dawsonct.

    What a lucky cat he was to have had you for so many years. That really is a long and good life for a kitty. I had a cat who lived for just a few years longer, nearly 19. I adopted her when I was in my early 20's and she died when I was nearly 40. There are so many changes and life passages that the cat was a "witness" to.

    As Chris says, give yourself time. It is healthy to feel the loss of so many years of companionship. Cats are such extraordinary creatures....just give yourself time.

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13. HunterG
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    dawsonct:

    I read your post and cringe, I cannot express how sorry I am for you. I have a 17 year old. She has been with me through everything and I could not imagine my life without her. As she ages, my heart slowly breaks, for I know that her days are numbered. My heart breaks for you.

    The only advice I could give is to revel in the fuzzy being's life, do whatever you need to escape for a day or two or four, and eat or drink whatever the hell you want. And again, If you feel as though you have run out of tears, know that others in a situation close to yours will cry for you.

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14. WSB
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    Oh Daw, sorry to hear this.

    Lost a pal at 18 1/2 thirteen years ago, and I still miss her, even though we have two fine furry friends now (adopted as adults).

    Do indeed give yourself time to grieve.

    We were catless for six years till we could stand to open our hearts/home again.

    Posted 2 years ago #         

15. charlabob
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    I'm so sorry to hear about your kitty; I'm glad you can come here and get pats and ear skirtches -- a small but important contribution to the wsb community. The katskys got an amazing new toy yesterday from their cousins in connecticut and they got extra attention in Louis' name.

    You'll know when it's time to add a kitty to your family -- we still miss Boo Kittykins, who left 3 years ago -- even though we still have three katskys.

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16. TammiWS
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    Dawson - so sorry to hear about Louis.

    I lost my 16 yo kitty Fred this past Christmas and as everyone has stated - they are more than pets; they are children for those of us who dont have kids, they see us through good/bad/ugly times without judgement, love us uncondtionally and are our best friends.

    Zoe my other kitty is on my lap now as I'm typing this - getting a bit of extra petting in memory of Louis.

    Take care.

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17. miws
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    Sorry to hear of your loss, dawsonct.

    These critters of all types have such a way of working themselves into our hearts...

    Mike

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18. dawsonct
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    Thanks West Seattle. All of your kind words really are helping me through this. It will take some time for the massive void to fill, but the memories of my dear friend will always make me smile, even though I have to do it through tears right now.
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    At some point, and it will be awhile, a little friend will choose me when it is right, just like Louie did, and Sapphire before him. They come to you when it is time, don't they?

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19. k
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    So sorry to hear of your loss. Furry family members can sometimes be the best ones!

    Posted 2 years ago #         

20. WSB
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    They do.

    In 2002, six years after Ariel died (we were busy during those 6 years with our kid, anyway, who was only 10 months old when we lost Ari), a mouse appeared, briefly, in our living room. That finally sent us to an adoption fair - where "foster cats" were being brought by their foster keepers, organized by Seattle Animal Shelter.

    Torin (our son) made a beeline to this one cage. Inside, a shorthair tortoiseshell (like Ariel, but without white markings) who was so scared, she was trembling.

    Patrick and I looked at other cats but Torin just kept coming back to Sweetie (his name for her, she had some other name). We decided it was fate.

    Three years later, Miles chose us from the cages that Purrfect Pets used to have in the back of the Junction Petco. He went unadopted way too long. The third time we saw him, he had an adoption pending - then it fell thru, and we said, OK, we just can't let this go on. You're coming with us, dude.

    Big virtual hugs from us and the slumbering mini-lions.

    Posted 2 years ago #         

21. JanS
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    and, if you ever have the need for a furry cuddle, I'm sure many of us on here would oblige you with a visit to one of our 4-legged friends :)

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22. TammiWS
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    I was just thinking the same thing Jan -

    Dawson, if you need a kitty belly to rub, my little Zoe would be more than willing to take a little kitty love. :)

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23. nuni
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    sorry for your loss!

    Posted 2 years ago #         

24. westcoastdeb
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    I'm also a willing pet snuggler donater, if the need arises. I have a siamese woman (mouthy and all!) that I can share with you. Also 4 dogs, only 3 of which are snuggly.
    Let me know

    Deb

    Posted 2 years ago #         

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