My Cat Was Killed Today Options

[hackneyslim]

I am sitting here, a grown man, with tears dropping onto my clothes, because the light has gone out of my life. My beautiful little cat, my own love for 11 years, my Chance, was killed by a stray dog in the street outside my house this morning. She was dead before I could get outside. I brought her inside and laid her on the couch, she spasmed a little, but she was already gone. I buried her in the woods across the road from my house a little while later.

This is the worst I have ever felt. My friends are being very kind, but I don't know how it'll be when I go out of my door again. I live alone, but I never felt lonely when my Chance was with me. Now I am understanding loneliness. It's very early, but I feel so bad. Not guilty, not angry, just sad. I don't think grieving is wrong, but I wasn't ready for this. My house is empty and still. It seems unfamiliar. I feel unbalanced, uncentred, I feel like a stranger in my own skin. I can imagine no comfort.

Thanks for reading this, and thanks to whoever for the site.

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[LittleGirl's...]

Hi, I am SO sorry for your loss!

What an unbelievable, indescribable heartache you are experiencing right now. The death of a pet is like nothing else. They depend on us, give us unconditional love, are with us every day.. they're our kids.

Chance knows you loved and love her very much. For some unknown reason, maybe it was her time to pass on. You WILL be reunited with her, when it's your time. I know that seems like such a very long time from now that it seems it will be impossible to live through your earthly life "without her." ...But her spirit is all around you, and she wants you to be okay. Her soul is now in the realm where she'll never experience emotional or physical pain, and she is not aware of the pain of being separated from you, of time or space. She's only aware of bliss.

BUt the impossible-feeling place to be is where you're at. Your heart has been shattered. I'm so so sorry, and I'm glad you found this site. We here all know so well the pain of losing our furry kids, and we'll help you through this. When I lost my Little Girl, all I could do was practically live on this site (even while I slept I kept my computer on, beside my bed, at this site, and it somehow helped me feel not so alone), and I watched **, and talked only to people who would understand. My first venture out of the house was difficult, because I didn't have that warm greeting. Gradually I felt better. Even though it seems impossible right now, believe me that you will too.

Please write some more, about how you're doing. I hope that knowing Chance went quickly, and knowing that she is at peace and in bliss, helps.

Possibly, if and when you're able, you might even adopt another needy animal in Chance's honor. She would be proud. But only if/when you feel up to it. When I felt I was ready, I adopted other needy animals, in my Little Girl's honor, and it helped. No one will EVER replace your Chance, but love is stronger than the death of the physical body, and her love will live on in you. And please remember---you'll be together again.

Sending you prayers of understanding and peace of mind,
Love,
Kathy