For only a short time
Abandoned down a dirt road
they pattered into my life.
Brothers side by side.
…and now…
Other Brother Coon Cat asks,
with a tremulous meow,
“Why am I alone?”
After eight years he left this world and
I, too, wonder why the best of us
are taken all too quickly.
<_><_><_><_>
He was always so laid-back, no sudden moves, giving a distinctive “incredulous” look given to any dog or cat who wanted to play.
He loved to watch his world go by, and when one of his family was sick, he was there to comfort him.
Monday morning he showed signs that he was not feeling well.
I had planned to call the vet for an appointment if he wasn’t better by noon, but Coon Cat passed away shortly before 10:00 a.m.
Apparently, God had other plans.
So sorry for your loss
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Thank you for your kind words.
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Başın sağolsun.
Those sweet memories will also comfort you in hard times x
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I worry about his brother, who is missing him, too. They’ve never been apart.
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I am so sorry for your loss. When my Main Coons were separated for the fist time when Quinn died, I had to change so much. His sister Ally would not eat from the bowls they shared nor sleep in his spots. And every night she would stare at his picture I had on the wall. In time we both learned to live again. Now she too is gone . . .
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It took OBCC a day to get past exactly the same thing. Now, he is lying on the padding on the counter in exactly the same way that his brother did. It’s like they agreed to inhabit the same body.
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The cats in the laundry hamper! That one’s awesome.
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When I saw them doing that, I had to take the picture. I’m so happy I did.
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I am so sorry! A new Angel will watch over you.
Big hugs 🤗
Sid
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I think he’s watching over his brother, who needs him more than anyone else.
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I’m so sorry, losing a beloved pet can be very hard; sending virtual hugs x
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Thanks for the virtual hugs — they’re greatly needed.
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I can imagine xx
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I am so very sorry for your loss. Our pets leave such a gap in our lives when they pass away, but at least he went on his own terms. Thoughts with you and the others, they will all feel it. ❤
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It helped to write about it, and cry a little.
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I think it does Joelle.
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He had a wonderful life with you. It is a shock when they go so quickly. Our hearts go out to you. We will miss seeing him here.
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Strange isn’t it? I’ve taken 100 pictures of him, but it doesn’t seem to be enough.
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No matter how many you took, it is never enough.’
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So sorry. They do leave their paw prints on our hearts.
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You are correct: They do leave their paw prints on our hearts. Every single time.
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Yep. Every time.
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I’m so sorry to learn of this, I know how hard it is to lose an animal friend. I’ll miss him, too. Hugs and comfort.
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He had the “incredulous” expression honed to a science, but in reality he was a big, purry, ball of fluff with beautiful eyes.
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Sorry to hear about the loss of Coon Cat.
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Thanks. He was always a calming presence.
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I;m sorry for the loss of Coon Cat. His bro sleeping in his spots now means he knows they are still together.
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Our furry family is much more in tune to what’s around them than most humans.
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Just read about your loss. How so very very sad for you all and especially his brother. Bless you all. x😿😿
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Thanks.
Other Brother Coon Cat has taken residence in front of my computer.
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Damn cats! One of my sisters cats met his end about a month ago. She’s very sad. The remaining fur-child, dubbed the walking vet-bill is rather lonely. If only cats had 10 lives and could just live forever. Sorry for your loss. Cheers,H
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He seemed the strongest and healthiest. That’s what’s so odd.
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I think its using all his 9 lives at once. Same with the one here. Cheers,H
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Your fur baby was a special cat.
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