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Siwsan

(26,978 posts)
Sun Jul 21, 2024, 08:46 AM Jul 21

Sweet King Arthur is keeping me company

Arthur has been very talkative. He's jumping up on tables and counters, meowing for me to come over. When I do I bend forward he had nuzzles my head and starts to purr. He and his brothers have been keeping a close watch on me, since losing Sian. Carys is her usual secluded self. I need to get an infuser refill. Those usually do help her chill a little bit.

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hlthe2b

(104,705 posts)
3. Were all the kitties able to recognize that Sian had passed? (sorry for earlier typo)
Sun Jul 21, 2024, 09:03 AM
Jul 21

If so, that is both healthy for them to process but likewise would make them want to be there for you too even more than usual. I am glad you have them.

lark

(23,745 posts)
4. Oh dear Siswan, I am so sorry for your loss of sweet funny little Sian.
Sun Jul 21, 2024, 09:08 AM
Jul 21

And I'm so happy that Arthur is helping you through the sad times. Our fur babies can be very helpful like that.

japple

(10,199 posts)
6. He is the best (and most beautiful) boy. Kitty love and comfort is the best medicine.
Sun Jul 21, 2024, 09:26 AM
Jul 21

I am grieving with you over the loss of your dear little Sian. My heart goes out to you and your tribe during this time of sorrow. Sending loving, peaceful, healing energies in your direction.

PikaBlue

(176 posts)
7. Heavenly Cat Houses
Sun Jul 21, 2024, 09:41 AM
Jul 21

When I think about Jesus' statement that in his Father's house, there are many mansions, I remember all of my beloved felines who have crossed over. Then I smile because I know my mansion will be a cat house. 😇

demigoddess

(6,669 posts)
14. I had a cat that was especially nice to our handicapped daughter, and have
Tue Aug 6, 2024, 06:05 PM
Aug 6

always felt that Jesus is giving him pets up in heaven. He deserves it!

2naSalit

(90,507 posts)
9. He's a sweetie.
Sun Jul 21, 2024, 09:43 AM
Jul 21

They know what happened and they know you need them to give the love and affection that heals.

Went to see Mikey yesterday, he's not showing his age at all. He's 11 years old and is an indoor/outdoor cat. Came right up to me in less than a minute after I got out of the car. We're bonded for life it seems. Spent a few hours there and left when it got up to 92F. I was glad that there were large clouds to reduce the heat on the way home. I could see a big rainstorm in the distance as it cleared a small mountain range and realized that there had been such a hail storm that there looked to be snow on the mountain where the storm had passed. I had to have been 20 miles away from the mountain range perimeter.

Mikey is himself, a lovey boy who has two dogs to keep in line, the dachshund is a pest and has to be taught a lesson about once a week or more often. Having some kitty time was very good for me and him I imagine. I'm glad you have all those kitties to share love with, they know you and they love you back, they trust you... to me, that's the greatest love.

Archae

(46,632 posts)
10. Good to see Arthur is giving you lots of love.
Sun Jul 21, 2024, 09:44 AM
Jul 21

And you return that love to him.

It's been over a year now, and my two cats still don't get along, they hiss at each other when they get too close.
But they both love me, and I really enjoy giving them attention.

HeartsCanHope

(404 posts)
13. Arthur is such a sweetie! Tell him thank you for loving on Mom.
Sun Jul 21, 2024, 06:07 PM
Jul 21

I have always felt cats are empaths. Whenever I was sad or ill my cats stayed close and comforted me. Take care of yourself and those precious kidcats.

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