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Cheryl[_3_]

On 7/18/2014 12:58 PM, Gary wrote:
> wrote:
>>
>> On Thu, 17 Jul 2014 23:29:59 -0400, "Jean B." > wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Thanks. I doubt I will ever be so bonded with another fur baby, but who
>>> knows. I can't even think about another cat (or, more likely, two
>>> litter mates or friends) until I see what pattern my life settles into
>>> when my daughter takes off for college.
>>
>> Sorry for the loss, it's so painful.
>>
>> Just wait and see, I wasn't going to have another cat but this one
>> found me when a woman in our building died and there was nobody to
>> take the cat in the closet. It's too soon/painful to think about
>> another yet.
>
> Loss of a beloved pet is so hurtful. Getting a new pet soon though can
> really help out. You're not replacing the one you loved and lost, but
> bringing in a new one soon after can really brighten up your life and
> your household. A new kitten will be so adorable and innocent and
> always playful that you can be happy with that while still missing the
> old one.
>
> Get a rescue older cat, and treat it with kindness and it helps just
> as much if not more.
>
> In honor of your departed loved one, rescue one that's had a bad life
> and give them a loving home. What a difference you can make in a
> life. :-D
>
> G.
>
While a new one can't replace the lost one, I try to look at it as
having room to save a homeless animal. It is painful to lose a beloved
pet, that's for sure.

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Cheryl