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Related: About this forumThread for Siwsan
She has brought so much joy into this group and our lives with her cat posts over the years.
I remember her Sophie posts from way back, when our Sophie was still alive.
Now to suffer two losses in a day is just too much, and not a fitting reward for her loving care of them. I'm sitting here bawling over cats I only met over the internet. Yet, they touched my heart and I know they did many others.
Thank you, Siwsan, for all you do for the animals. If I could make the pain go away, I would. Take comfort in the fact that they had wonderful lives with you and you gave all you could.
tblue37
(65,490 posts)spooky3
(34,485 posts)Your sweeties will live forever in your heart.
paleotn
(17,989 posts)hlthe2b
(102,411 posts)Walleye
(31,068 posts)unweird
(2,555 posts)CousinIT
(9,262 posts)quaint
(2,584 posts)LakeArenal
(28,855 posts)FalloutShelter
(11,886 posts)Im chanting as I type.
bamagal62
(3,270 posts)Polly Hennessey
(6,809 posts)a testament to who you are. Remember this, Siwsan, you too are loved.
🕯
niyad
(113,600 posts)anything we can do to help.
ChazInAz
(2,573 posts)You brought me joy.
Texin
(2,599 posts)Diamond_Dog
(32,108 posts)strength for you as you cope with this heartbreaking loss Siwsan
AllyCat
(16,235 posts)You have shared them with all of us.
ananda
(28,884 posts)Love
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)Piddy said it very well.
You have been so caring, attentive, & loving to your beloved kitties.
Sophie, Morgan, Madoc, Mittens & your other ferals are DU super stars & beloved. Thank you for sharing your precious companions with us.
Cross gently, Morgan & hug Sophie for us.
Please take good care of yourself, Siwsan.
MiHale
(9,787 posts)Nature will reward you.
MN2theMax
(1,430 posts)PortTack
(32,803 posts)catbyte
(34,475 posts)They're family. Tears are being shed in Lansing for your precious Sophie Stinky Toes and Morgan.
MontanaMama
(23,344 posts)Delphinus
(11,842 posts)Fla Dem
(23,774 posts)Tomconroy
(7,611 posts)reading your posts. Your love and enthusiasm for caring for stray animals is wonderful. Much sympathy for your losses.
irisblue
(33,036 posts)bronxiteforever
(9,287 posts)Farewell, farewell! but this I tell
To thee, thou Wedding-Guest!
He prayeth well, who loveth well
Both man and bird and beast.
― Samuel Taylor Coleridge, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
You have done so dear Siwsan.
slightlv
(2,845 posts)I know the pain of not being able to save them all, no matter how much love and attention we give them. It doesn't lessen the hurt. You do the angels work here in this world, Siwsan, remember that. And remember how many animals owe their lives and homes to you. While it won't make up for the little ones you've lost, it might bring a smile here and there thru the worst of the tears for now. And remember how much you are loved.
2naSalit
(86,824 posts)If I could give any of that back to help you heal, I would do it a thousand times over.
Chicagogrl1
(421 posts)Take comfort in knowing that you are the best kitty parent there is.
rogerballard
(2,904 posts)elleng
(131,176 posts)Ocelot II
(115,888 posts)wryter2000
(46,083 posts)I gather a couple of her kitties died. So unfair after all the care she's given them. I hope she realizes how much good she did for them while they were alive. They would have had such a hard life without her.
Heartfelt condolences to Siwsan.
FoxNewsSucks
(10,435 posts)I didn't read all of the posts, but always thought it was so great and kind that someone would take such care to give innocent animals a good home.
littlemissmartypants
(22,839 posts)brer cat
(24,624 posts)Thanks for sharing them with us, and know that we are grieving with you.
Ziggysmom
(3,420 posts)will only feel the love.
How blessed we are as cat parents to have loved them so much that it makes saying goodbye so very hard.
Biophilic
(3,704 posts)I always read your posts because they always made me smile.
Ilsa
(61,700 posts)She's a generous soul, and we all hurt when she's hurting.
3catwoman3
(24,057 posts)(((Siwsan, Sophie & Morgan))))
IbogaProject
(2,845 posts)So sorry you provided the best chance they had. We have to push for as many stray cats to be supported and importantly neutered. Take care of your self today Swisan.
Cozmo
(1,402 posts)I know your heart is heavy, ours as well. If there was anything we would do for you to ease your heart we would do it. I do hope you find some comfort knowing you are not alone.
thinkingagain
(906 posts)Losing a loved pet is always hard.
dixiechiken1
(2,113 posts)I can't even imagine.
murielm99
(30,776 posts)I know it is hard to lose them.
BComplex
(8,072 posts)AverageOldGuy
(1,548 posts)I've only recently come to DU so I don't know all her history. Judging by what I've read from her in the past few months, she is a very special person.
Over the years I have lost two cats -- one badly injured by a car, one with spinal degeneration. Those were some of the saddest days in our household.
We could use more "crazy cat ladies" like Siswan!!!
And if it's any comfort to you, Siswan, the kitties you lost were better off for having met you, even though is was only a short time.
pazzyanne
(6,558 posts)Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Author unknown...
PatrickforB
(14,593 posts)wnylib
(21,648 posts)as by your fur babies. So take care of yourself as your heart heals. Cherish the memories of your times with Morgan and Sophie, and cherish the presence of Madoc and the ferals.
wendyb-NC
(3,331 posts)You are the kindest, most loving and conscientious generous, pet parent, in the world. I am beside myself for your losses and grief, it is a surreal calamity. Your daily updates on the lives of your kitties is such a joy to read and something to look forward to.
Embrace the memories, the joy that both Sophie and Morgan, gave you unconditionally. Know that your posts, pass sparkles of joy to me, and so many others. Please continue to share. Take care of you and little Maddoc. Thank you for your posts. Peace and blessings.
liberalla
(9,266 posts)I'm so sorry...
revmclaren
(2,533 posts)love_katz
(2,584 posts)louslobbs
(3,238 posts)makes all the difficult times worth it. You are a beautiful soul.
KT2000
(20,590 posts)Yes, they touched our hearts. My heart breaks for Siwsan - a wonderful mom to cats in need.
Permanut
(5,654 posts)Susan Calvin
(1,650 posts)cksmithy
(231 posts)Over 50 years we have rescued 11 cats and four dogs from the streets. Most of them have lived long lives 15 to 18 years. A few we lost early to cancers/disease. We also have 2 children and 5 grandchildren. We have always called our cats and dogs their brothers and sisters. It is so hard to lose a little friend who expressed love to you. I still expect or last dog, who has been gone for three years, to put her nose through the fence when we come home and do the dance of joy. I am so sorry for your lose.
MLAA
(17,339 posts)BigmanPigman
(51,638 posts)bluboid
(562 posts)don't have cats anymore - can't stand the pain when they leave the world.
malaise
(269,211 posts)Hugs for Siwsan
XanaDUer2
(10,759 posts)poor Siwsan
Solly Mack
(90,790 posts)Silver Gaia
(4,547 posts)My heart is with you, Siwsan.
Ruby Zee
(170 posts)samplegirl
(11,506 posts)Being the cat lover I am
I know the pain after the loss of my boy of 19 years last year.
Its such pain. Feeling so bad for you.
Would hug you big if I could.
denbot
(9,901 posts)catrose
(5,075 posts)lunatica
(53,410 posts)I have you and your kittens in my heart full of love and today of tears. You gave them the perfect life for a little while and thats especially important. Its what counts in the final balancing.
Demovictory9
(32,479 posts)radical noodle
(8,013 posts)May your broken heart mend to allow the happy memories to come flooding in. You gave them so much love and made their lives so much better.
calimary
(81,525 posts)The one thing I hate about our furry little friends is - they just don't last us very long, dammit. We recently lost the last of our L.A. cats, so I can both sympathize AND empathize. It NEVER gets easier. I guess you just take the love as it comes, and give love back as much as you can. Life is so fleeting - especially for the four-leggeds we love.
Dammit.
Btw - for whatever it's worth, today (Saturday the 16th) is/was Global Cat Day.
CaptainTruth
(6,606 posts)Take comfort in knowing that you gave them wonderful lives filled with love. That's all we can ever do, the rest we cannot control & must leave to fate.
onecaliberal
(32,916 posts)mwmisses4289
(81 posts)to read of the loss of two of your purry family.