With all the stuff that's been going on, I tried very hard to keep this to myself
But I have to let it out. I have to let go.
My last remaining cat, Katrina, died Wednesday night.
She was rescued by former DUer Ulysses around the time of hurricane Katrina, thus her name.
He knew I had recently lost a cat and as he already had one (a badass named Mr. Kitty) he reached out to me to adopt her.
Now my heart is broken.
I took her to be cremated yesterday and I've been crying every since.
I just have to get this off my chest.
My sister, who recently lost her fur baby to kidney disease, messaged me today urging me to adopt another cat. But I have to decompress. I don't want to go there right now.
My grand daughter, bless her heart, called the crematorium today to arrange a plaster footprint.
That was awfully sweet of her.
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So sorry to hear of your loss. 
There are no words for the sorrow of losing a beloved companion.
the hurricane disaster. 
💗💖💗💖KATRINA💖💗💖💗
but I'm sure you feel you were just as fortunate to have her with you. I've lost four senior cats in the last 19 years, and it's always so hard to have to say goodbye. Even if you believe in eventual reunions, as I do.
Your granddaughter is an angel, to arrange for that plaster footprint.
I'm glad you have family members who understand and support you. And you'll always find support here.
Things just feel sad all around right now. How awful to lose a precious furbaby in the midst of it all as well. Truly sorry...
This is a pain I know. 
and at this time in particular. I'm so sorry.
When it's time for you to have another cat, Katrina will send you one. For now, just decompress and remember her.
My girl is 16 and she’s my joy. I can’t even think of a day without her.
My heart aches for you
It's so hard and it never gets easier.
Our furry family members are so woven into the fabric of our daily lives its a very painful loss. It will be good when you can once again come home to that same kind of unconditional acceptance and trust.
Many hugs your way. Each and every paw print will remain with you - they helped form you to who you are. It is their gift.
I have lost maybe 20 fur babies over my life - it never gets easier - in fact it gets harder - but we all have to go forward albeit thankful for how made us better for knowing them.
Strength - you will move forward.
As for cats - they find me, I never find them. Your grand daughter sounds very empathetic and sweet - I can hope my own grand kids when they come will be similarly awesome.
and my heart goes out to you
it can be so devastating to part company with our companions
i think if you need time to cope with this loss then you should give yourself that time to grieve and adjust. you'll know when your heart is ready for you to bring someone else into your life.
in the meantime be kind to yourself, take it slow.
it's wonderful to know katrina had someone like you who loved her so much. you made her life.
