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Mousetoescamper

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21. I'd be glad to cross-post there, but...

Thu Feb 1, 2024, 02:07 AM

Feb 2024

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wouldn't feel comfortable doing so tonight. As you know, happybird had to let go of her beautiful cat today. She's posted a stunning photo of Pooper. When I looked at that photo I was crying. All the grief I felt in the days following the death of my cat Penelope in October of 2022 came back. Reading the posts of people who've recently lost a pet always hits me hard.

I don't want to step on the mourning and condolences in the Pet group tonight by posting a photo of my living cat. Posting in Photography is another matter; I post here almost daily, but seldom post in the Pet forum. Reading the comments here with compliments to Calliope made me feel less sad tonight.

Sorry for turning this into a therapy session, Niyad--and anyone else reading this. I'm honored by your request. Thanks.

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Profile of a green-eyed lady [View all] Mousetoescamper Jan 2024 OP

Beautiful! Ocelot II Jan 2024 #1

Even so, my cat had the answers to big issues. Silent Type Feb 2024 #6

They always know what's going on. Ocelot II Feb 2024 #8

Thanks! Mousetoescamper Feb 2024 #7

Gorgeous kitty; great photo. Nt spooky3 Jan 2024 #2

Thank you! Mousetoescamper Feb 2024 #9

Nice shot. Captures essence of why I love cats. Dogs ain't bad. Silent Type Jan 2024 #3

Thanks! Mousetoescamper Feb 2024 #10

A beautiful portrait LastDemocratInSC Jan 2024 #4

Thank you! Mousetoescamper Feb 2024 #11

Yes: f/2, ISO 100, 50mm, 1/400s Mousetoescamper Feb 2024 #13

Your beautiful kitty, if I'm not mistaken! She's gorgeous and obviously well-loved. CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2024 #5

Thanks! Yes, she's Calliope, who's becoming a regular on DU Mousetoescamper Feb 2024 #12

Those eyes...mysterious and mesmerizing. She's a beauty and you got her just right in this photo Deuxcents Feb 2024 #14

Thanks! She's my favorite photo subject. Mousetoescamper Feb 2024 #15

Calliope was certainly ready for her close-up! brer cat Feb 2024 #16

Ready, but not Norma Desmond-ready Mousetoescamper Feb 2024 #18

She is one beautiful girl. Will you share her in the Pet forum as well? niyad Feb 2024 #17

I'd be glad to cross-post there, but... Mousetoescamper Feb 2024 #21

Tears here as I read your loving and thoughtful post. we who are owned by niyad Feb 2024 #33

Thanks. Mousetoescamper Feb 2024 #34

She's a beauty! 2naSalit Feb 2024 #19

Thanks! Mousetoescamper Feb 2024 #22

I have two cats. PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2024 #20

I can't imagine living without cats in the house. Mousetoescamper Feb 2024 #24

Lovely kitty. StarryNite Feb 2024 #23

Thanks! Mousetoescamper Feb 2024 #25

Awww! Great pic of a beautiful kitty! Rhiannon12866 Feb 2024 #26

Thanks! Mousetoescamper Feb 2024 #27

Aha! True Dough Feb 2024 #28

Haha! Mousetoescamper Feb 2024 #29

Beautiful photo of a beautiful cat! Diamond_Dog Feb 2024 #30

Thank you! Mousetoescamper Feb 2024 #31

Yep - remember them well! Diamond_Dog Feb 2024 #32