tele_mark says:
It won't make it easier to lose one, but Tina nailed it -- you focus more on the living ones when one leaves, and carry on. Not having to agonize on worrying about Robocat's disappearance on the survivors let me make the best decision for him, instead of dragging things out like I did with Daisy. The two kittens make things easier too, although to tell the truth, when this kitten came along out of nowhere, and proceeded to blend in like he was part of the litter, I knew in the back of my mind something was coming down the pike.
tele_mark says:
There's no outward indication that anything's changed. It's both disconcerting and comforting at the same time. When Daisy was sick one of the most agonizing things was my anticipation of their reaction to her disappearance, but again there was none. This time, it was a little "easier" knowing this would be the reaction too.
tele_mark says:
It's very windy here, and Mikesch has been sitting at the rear door watching the leaves blow for literally hours, so I brought him a cushion to lie on.
tele_mark says:
No. Cats are strange. They know things differently than we do I think. It was the same when Daisy passed. They knew for months something was wrong, and staid close, but it was a very matter of fact when she wasn't around anymore. I like to think they see each other in the spirit world and nothing really changes much for them.
tele_mark says:
Mikesch loves being petted now, but still runs away from time to time. He hissed at me last night too when I went to kiss him on the head.
tele_mark says:
Thanks you all soooo much. You have no idea how much your comments help. There's no way around going through the shock of this sudden loss, or second guessing my decision, but your comments take some of the edge off and make it a little more like his life was noticed and enjoyed by others besides me.