On 7/20/2014 12:07 AM, Jean B. wrote:
> jmcquown wrote:
>> On 7/18/2014 10:15 AM, wrote:
>>> On Fri, 18 Jul 2014 09:03:38 -0400, Brooklyn1
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>> Sorry to hear the sad news. You need to get a new cat as soon as
>>>> possible, preferably two or more kittens from the same litter, there
>>>> are plenty to adopt.
>>>
>>> You are callous ! Most people cannot shrug off a beloved pet like
>>> that - as I have endlessly said, I feel so sympathetic for your wife.
>>> Will you replace her like that ?
>>>
>> Agree. I despise that "just get another one" attitude. Uh, what? As
>> if they are so easily replaced.
>>
>> Jill
>
> Not replaced... as in you think you can ever find a cat like the one
> who died, esp. if you adored that cat. I know I can never replace Ming.
> He was my sweetheart. The relationship with a new cat/cats would
> evolve in its own direction.
Of course. But when your daughter leaves for college you may be doing a
bit of travelling to visit her. Until she gets settled in it might be
better for you to wait. Of course it's completely up to you. I
definitely appreciate being told "just get another one" after my dog
Sampson died.
Jill