Jack And Puck Options

[Jack n Puck'...]

Jack is my loving 2 year old orange tabby who came to me at 6 weeks old, hungry and scared. Puck is my loving 11month old baby who was saved from a mother that deserted him at 1 week old. Both of these boys stole my heart the moment our eyes met. My Jack is in the world somewhere alone, he hasn't been seen in 12 days... and my Puck was buried on Monday morning. I can still have hope that Jack will find his way home but what is killing my heart is knowing Puck will not ever run thru the house, chase his toys, allow me to pet him again. It hurts so bad I can hardly stand it, I cry, I can't focus, trying to work is nearly impossible. I feel like I let him down, he was droopy last week and I thought he missed his brother Jack, he had a fever on Sunday and I thought "I'll take him to the Vet in the morning" he didn't hold on that long. I still can't believe it, how could he leave so quickly, how could a fever one day take him away, how did I not know, why did I wait, did he suffer... my heart hurts, I can't stop thinking of "what if"... when will this stop hurting?

[moon_beam]

Hi, Jack n Puck's Mom, please permit me to offer you my sincerest sympathies in the physical loss of your beloved Puck and your missing little boy Jack.

Our forum friend Bobbie has said many things that are in my heart, so please read her response to you often. Unfortunately we are mere humans. We are not blessed with the wisdom of foreknowledge - - only the benefit of hindsight which is the source of our guilt - - all the "why did I" "why didn't I' - - and on and on and on.

Since your beloved Puck was not exhibiting any signs of pain or vomitting or diarrhea or bleeding - - the normal thought is to wait and see and if things are not better by the morning to call the vet. I am so very sorry for the illness that claimed your beloved Puck's physical life and prevented you the opportunity to help him get better. The suddenness of losing your beloved Puck is heart shattering, and my heart goes out to you.

This grief journey can only be traveled one day at a time, sometimes one moment at a time. As Bobbie has already so comfortingly shared with you, unfortunately right now there are no adequate words in any language that can soothe the seering pain that is in your heart. Hopefully as your deep grief eases you will be able to embrace your beloved Puck's sweet Living Spirit and know that he is forever with you in your heart and your memories - - he is always a heartbeat close to you.

One of the many things you need to remember is that you are among friends here who truly do understand what you are going through, and we are here for you for as long and as often as you need us. Perhaps sometime you will feel up to sharing pictures of your precious Jack and beloved Puck -- if / when you would like to.

I truly do hope and pray that your precious Jack returns home safe and sound.

Jack n Puck's Mom, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, and please let us know how you're doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam