My Favorite Cat In The Whole World

Today we had a memorial service for Lucy at her favorite spot where she liked to hide or hang out in the sun. I miss her so much. It's really hard to say good-bye. It's just too much to take in. It's impossible to believe that she's gone. But I know she's in heaven, and that's what I would want for her--to be in the best place possible.
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I Miss My Cat Lucy

My cat Lucy was always there to make me feel better, when I was crying or sad or had a bad day--every time I came in the room she would always meow and ask to have her daily belly rub. She was really friendly and would not harm a fly unless it harmed her. If I got low enough whe would put her wet nose on my cheek. She was a great lap cat. She loved me and she knew that my room was her safe place. We found her on the road in the country at night. My mom called to her and although Lucy was shy, she went to her. From that time on every day I came home from school I would go into my room and fill up her love tank. She got to know me really well. I got her name from the show "I Love Lucy" and so you can guess why I called her Lucy.

I feel really depressed and I can't go in my room. I was on a camping trip with some friends and when I came back I heard the bad news and I cried the whole way home. I didn't know what to do. I didn't know if I should just watch a movie and take my mind off of her or try to go in my room and think about her. We only had her for about four years. She always made my pain go away and now I don't know what to do with that pain. I miss her--my wide-eyed Lucy.
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How Can I Tell My Son?

I am new to the group and am looking for help. My son has Asperger's syndrome (a high functioning autism) and the most important thing in his life is his cat Lucy. Last Tuesday we had to rush her to the vets when she collapsed. After days of being in intensive care she died of liver failure today. The vet does not have a good explanation, but the issue I have to face now is how to help my son through his grief. He arrives home tomorrow after being gone on a special camping trip. I have cried for days, anticipating this outcome (I visited her there every day to pet her and talk to the doctor. I kept telling her she needed to get better for her boy). Does anyone know some good sites for kids to go to or good help lines to call? He is 13, but developmentally is closer to 10. Thank you...Karen