Originally Posted By momof4boys Thank you everybody for the sympathy. My youngest wants to get another cat "exactly like Kitty", name her pretty and try to pretend that Kitty never died. My oldest says, " I never want another cat. You can't replace Kitty and it wouldn't feel right!" I told them we weren't making any decisions right away. This summer we need to concentrate on my son with the broken leg and getting through rehab for it. We don't have the time ( and I don't have the energy) to get another pet acclimated to our family.
Originally Posted By beamerdog I am so so sorry for your loss of Kitty. I lost my cat when she was also 19 and who also lived with me during graduate school. You are wise to wait until you're in a better situation to get a new little kitten. {{{{momof4boys}}}}
Originally Posted By disneydad109 I would like to tell you how sorry I am that your pet died. I just lost my beloved truetle so I know just how you feel.I am still not sure if I want to get a new tretle or not.I keep looking for Eddie in his corner every time I walk into the playroom.
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney Cats have been a part of our family since I begged to keep momma kitty when I was seven (she became momma kitty when she had kittens and then we spayed her.) Someone who has been such a big part of your family is a huge loss, and you have my condolences at the loss of your family member and companion.
Originally Posted By Tinkerbell819 I'm so sorry for the loss of your kitty. After 19 years, you hardly remember a time she wasn't there. My cat is 14 and still looks and acts like she did when she was two. Every now and then, I realize how old she is and her days are most likely numbered. I get all choked up just thinking about the possibility of her not being with us. I can imagine how sad this is for you and your family. {{{{{more hugs}}}}}
Originally Posted By bloona Sorry Im late to this thread. Sending you a million hugs. I had a cat before I was married who I adored, she slept in my bed every night , I loved her to bits. When I got married she got cancer and when she died I was devastated. My mum bought two new cats the same day, which I thought wasnt the right decision at the time, but it helped my mum. Good luck to your son, and for his braces. My eldest has an appointment next month to see if he is ready to start his treatment...eeek. How is his leg now?
Originally Posted By momof4boys Thank you again everybody. Bloona- the leg seems to be healing. He is in the wheelchair for another month- still completely non weight bearing until then. Hopefully he will get the pins out then and start rehab. He gets around pretty well in the wheelchair- he does more than I wish he would ( pops wheelies, plays basketball at recess, etc) but I'm trying not to suck all the fun out of his life-lol! He goes up and down the stairs on his own- sitting on his hiney, holding his walker with one arm and hoisting himself up and down with the other. He will have great upper body strength when this is over. Thanks for asking about him!
