My Cat Percy Options

[Ritch]

I lost my wonderful marmalade cat Percy on October 23rd because I failed to recognize how sick he was. By the time I got him to the vet, he was in such pain that a little rough handling by a receptionist put him into shock that he died from within seconds. Now I am going through the same torment that everyone else here has experienced. The grief is overwhelming sometimes, and although it is not as horrible as it was for the first few weeks I am still breaking down every day. My wife is getting worn down by my misery -- she was not really attached to Percy, and I was strongly bonded with him. Is there anything that helps with this, aside from time? Therapy, drugs, pet loss discussion groups, taking a vacation? If time does help, how long does it take to start feeling better? I know everyone is different, but I am trying to find things that will help and a goal to work toward. Thank you for your thoughts.

[SummerHolly]

Yes I understand about the special bond. I love all my animals and will grieve for them all one day but the bond I had with my Holly was so special that it is extra hard to lose it. It is almost impossible to think it has gone. So well I know how you. must be missing your special Percy. It is very exhausting.

One of my very young dogs is starting become really bonded with me and that has helped me although I ache for that long familiar relationship I had with my Holly she also came to me when she was in pain trusting that I would make it better. It racks me with guilt and pain that in the end I could not do this for her unless I let her go. It was devastating to not be able to fix it like I had in the past.

I miss her everyday.

So sorry for your loss of your special boy.