
I had fooled myself into thinking I had been dealing with Sox’s death well because I am not a cat person, or because I used to complain about his annoyances allot.
I discovered this morning, after going to get breakfast and feeling his absence quiet strongly that I couldn’t hold back tears. I realised I miss everything about him and my reaction to his death was merely delayed.
Drew myself as a cat like he, in his memory.
I discovered this morning, after going to get breakfast and feeling his absence quiet strongly that I couldn’t hold back tears. I realised I miss everything about him and my reaction to his death was merely delayed.
Drew myself as a cat like he, in his memory.
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We can't help the ones we love. Even if some people are foolish enough to believe that the love for an animal cannot be equal to the love of a person. They couldn't possibly be more wrong.
Take as long as you need to heal. You'll let go when YOU'RE ready to. And Sox will understand.
Believe me, I still have a hard time recalling the animals I've lost along the way in my life without tearing up every single time. It's a wound and a vacancy of the heart that never truly goes away. But it gets easier with time. =(
Be kind and patient with yourself during this difficult and painful process. We all grieve in our own ways.
Take as long as you need to heal. You'll let go when YOU'RE ready to. And Sox will understand.
Believe me, I still have a hard time recalling the animals I've lost along the way in my life without tearing up every single time. It's a wound and a vacancy of the heart that never truly goes away. But it gets easier with time. =(
Be kind and patient with yourself during this difficult and painful process. We all grieve in our own ways.
It happens some people cry, some are angry, some deny right away when it happens in their own ways... but if you felt strong about someone like a pet or a person... you will let it out sooner or later. ::lightly pats your shoulder:: I've lost pets many times but still get choked up when a pet I've gotten attached to is gone.
It always hurts to lose a pet. Even the ones who annoyed the hell out of you when they were with you. I've had a few downright rotten pets in my life, and I still miss all of them. They always leave a hole.
This is a really sweet picture, and you have my sympathies for your loss.
This is a really sweet picture, and you have my sympathies for your loss.
my cat, Aleashia, is annoying a lot...sweetest thing in the world, but annoying. however, just the mere thought of her passing away makes me feel bad that i tell her she's so annoying and yet i shower her with attention. it's extremely hard to not feel annoyed at pets but at the same time love them all the same.
i lost a pet a long time ago, and it hit me right then. to this day i feel the regret of his loss, due to my own actions. however, i know he's somewhere in spirit, still playing and enjoying himself.
Sox is waiting for you even now, looking forward to when you both will be able to play and annoy one another. he'll always be with you in your heart, lost but never forgotten.
*tanek*
i lost a pet a long time ago, and it hit me right then. to this day i feel the regret of his loss, due to my own actions. however, i know he's somewhere in spirit, still playing and enjoying himself.
Sox is waiting for you even now, looking forward to when you both will be able to play and annoy one another. he'll always be with you in your heart, lost but never forgotten.
*tanek*
People often say "Don't cry, it was just an animal. Just a pet." Yet people overlook a simple thing : Pets we love, quickly become a literal member of the family. Like any family member, you are bound to get annoyed at them from time to time, much like brothesr and sisters do, no matter how close they are. Don't you dare look back and think "I should have been kinder", because they were part of the family, and this kind of stuff is just all part and parcel of having an extra head under the roof. The fact you shed tears, is proof that they were loved enough.
Yeah, that happens when you lose someone close to you, pet or otherwise. You think you're fine, then it just kinda sneaks back and bops you one on the head when you're least expecting it. I still tear up fairly randomly when I get waylaid by thoughts of our moggie we lost just before Christmas. But it's bittersweet, at least. :)
Pets are unconditional love, and we dont think they deserve the injustice of mortality. It seems unfair in a world where dicks and trolls run the majority of our lives. I know deaths of family dont seem to illicit the same emotions from me as a close pet or even animal I see by the roadside. One of the crueler sadder sides of being a pet owner is we typically outlive them. :( -hugs-
Seems fitting.
For one so small, you seemed so strong.
My arms will hold you keep you safe and warm.
This bond between us can't be broken, I will be here don't you cry.
Cause you'll be in my heart
Yes you'll be in my heart
From this day on, now and forever more
You'll be in my heart
No matter what they say
You'll be here in my heart, always.
.... Always.
For one so small, you seemed so strong.
My arms will hold you keep you safe and warm.
This bond between us can't be broken, I will be here don't you cry.
Cause you'll be in my heart
Yes you'll be in my heart
From this day on, now and forever more
You'll be in my heart
No matter what they say
You'll be here in my heart, always.
.... Always.
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