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Related: About this forumThank you for all of the heat felt condolences for the loss of Mittens the Kitten
She was a feral, but had really found a spot in my heart. I've been watching and feeding her for so long, she really did feel more like a companion than a feral. I never made progress beyond giving her scritches while she ate, but that always made me feel so lucky. I can't imagine what it will be like to go out with the feral's food and not see her sweet face while she races back and forth in front of me, sometimes stopping RIGHT in front of me to meow. She was just pure joy.
I did manage to get some yard work done and then I came back inside, sat down, and fell fast asleep for well over an hour. When I woke up, all three of my boys were snuggled up around me. Gryff behind my head, on the back of the chair, Arthur and Madoc next to me. They do ease the pain of loss.
I'll call this Gryff's 'Bigfoot' photo
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These guys, including Gryff, are just too sweet
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wryter2000
(47,101 posts)I had a pet snake, and a cat perched on his cage would have terrified him. So no kitties indoors. But I loved two of the ferals who came to me for food. So I understand.
Karadeniz
(23,097 posts)one or wonder where it is or did I give the medicine.
wnylib
(23,613 posts)And they are happy to share it with you.
They are so sweet.
Walleye
(33,895 posts)If hes late coming up to the deck for supper I worry. Hes a very cautious kitty though hard to see. But I know he cant live forever. He lets me pet him and scratch on the head sometimes I know what you mean I feel lucky. It is amazing we can become so into attached to these semi wild animals. I dont think of them as feral just indigenous Hang in there with your other sweethearts
SheltieLover
(58,465 posts)MuseRider
(34,309 posts)all those years ago hurt as much as losing an indoor kitty that slept with me. His trust and allowing me to barely touch his head for years and years and would allow me to keep him inside in a side room when the weather was bad made him just as important to me as any of the others.
I am so very sorry. They leave such huge holes in our hearts but I am absolutely certain you, like most of us, would rather suffer this pain than live without any of them.
Be easy on yourself for a while. Much love.
Katcat
(325 posts)I took in a pregnant feral and was supposed to return her but fell in love with her and her babies. She wouldnt stay in the house after the babies were weaned but I made her come inside to eat. Then one day she didnt show up. Im still broken up and I still look for her when I go somewhere. I dont know if my evil *&$$# neighbor had something to do with her disappearance or if another animal got her. Las time I saw here she was rolling around on the rug while I scratched her. 😢😢😢😢
hermetic
(8,541 posts)I help take care of a feral colony and have seen a few go over the rainbow bridge these past 8 years. It is always so heartbreaking. Nature can be harsh, but all we can do is do what we can. Then, when it's our turn to cross that bridge, we will be surrounded by all those that we loved. And it will be heavenly.
Marcuse
(7,862 posts)pwb
(12,045 posts)I remember all my pets fondly. Peace to you.
TomSlick
(11,584 posts)When they go, they take that piece with them.
Through the years, I have told myself that the joy animals give me justifies the pain when they leave. Remember that joy and smile.
calimary
(83,433 posts)Kitties are a true blessing. Including the feral ones. Maybe they need extra love when they're feral.
bluboid
(633 posts)what else is there in the world but love?
& what greater source than scratching the noggin of a furry purring cat?
Jack-o-Lantern
(1,008 posts)niyad
(117,938 posts)thinking.
Those precious boys know that you are hurting today, and want to help.