Sad Story And A New Mercury Dime

Well, if I ever were to get another cat, I would certainly get an adult and not a kitten, since it's so hard to tell what a cat's personality will be when they are just a kitten. And I have no problem getting a cat from the pound, either. But I would not really want to get an "old" cat that is likely to put me through this heartache again in a short period of time. Of course, I'm not a old as you are and still have my wife and son around to care for a cat if something were to happen to me, so I guess it's just a different situation.

I do hope you get another pet soon, though. Nobody should be alone!

Im so sorry to hear that. It is amazing the effect that a companion animal can have on our lives. We currently have 3 cats and a small dog, and it will be a sad sad day when I have to say goodbye to any member of my pack (human or not). It's been 4 years since my calico, Marzipan, passed, and I still think about her all the time. Think of the good times and how lucky you are for having Hobbes in your life. The pain will pass, but the good memories will live on. Saudade.

In other news, good lord that is a beautiful coin. Nice snag! I second that this be part of "The Hobbes Collection".

I am Truly Sorry for the loss of Your Friend.
I have nursed my old Dog back to health, had to feed him via turkey baster, doing well now, nothing vet can do.
I know how you feel.

Paul, I am sorry for your loss, too. It's so hard to have to go through that.


I agree with sel, though, about taking in an older pet when we get older. My husband and I have already talked about that.

This is such a sad subject, but it's so nice that so many of us are like-minded about our furry babies. There is some comfort in that.

barryg,

My condolences for your loss of Hobbes. Last November 22nd, I lost my cat Pumpkin. Pumpkin was an orange tabby, like Hobbes. I had had him since he was six weeks old; he passed away aged sixteen years and five months. I was fortunate to have had him for so long, but it wasn't long enough, just as with you and Hobbes. Somewhere there is another wonderful cat that wants to share its life with you. Seek and you shall find.


-Jos. Curwen, Gent.

It is difficult to wonder if there is a heaven for animals. If so, and I hope there is, I too have lost many pets over my life time. I think it is rather unfair that our pets just can't live as long as we do. Sorry for your loss.
I no longer have any pets. To old to start worrying about when they will pass. I too miss all the pets I've had in my life.

I am sorry for your loss. On the subject of a heaven for pets, this poem comes to mind: 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....

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I am also fond of this story (yes, it's from iFunny) explaining why pets live shorter.

Nice coin by the way.