Missing

[angieh]

Yes, same here Tink. Come home safely Hestia.

[Phoenix]

Everything crossed here for a safe return.

[Tink]

Went to both humane societies serving our county today. Not there. Filled out a report at both places. Walked around the neighborhood and set up flyers. That one behind us I was thinking she might be in is not what I expected, high end, real nice houses and such. So maybe she is eating out of a crystal goblet in one of those houses, I don't know.

[dandysmom]

Oh, awful; if she would only show up! Where can she be; still praying hard. It's heartbreaking when they just vanish .. But I can't help but remember Dinahsmum's Chester who reappeared weeks after everyone had given up hope...

[Tink]

Yes, this is true. I got a card in the mail today from the vet with Winnie's pawprint on it. Broke down and cried, not a great day. Didn't help there was horrible people at both shelters surrendering cats or trying to get them back who treated their cats horribly (a woman was livid b/c they wouldn't give her back one of the litter of kittens she took in after she admitted she would NOT be bottle feeding it..it was only several weeks old, sigh...)

[dandysmom]

Whenever I read about one of us grieving the loss of a beloved companion, I think of these lines from Kipling, who was a very wise man and had a way of putting things so well ...


There is sorrow enough in the natural way
From men and women to fill our day;
But when we are certain of sorrow in store
Why do we always arrange for more?
Brothers and sisters I bid you beware
Of giving your heart to a dog to tear.

[Tink]

That does sum it up nicely.

[angieh]

Kipling's words are true, but where would we be otherwise without the company and comfort of our cats or other animals? They do generally give us much more than they take in my view. I would rather endure the pain than go without the time I have had with my cats.

Edited to say: Missing is very different - I do understand and still have my fingers well and truly crossed! ((((HUGS))))

[dandysmom]

Angie, I don't think that he meant we shouldn't, but was emphasizing the pain that the loss causes ....... anyhow that's how I read it. I too can't imagine a life without our furry companions.

When Scamper vanished my Mom was in denial and, insisting he would come home, would not let us get another cat ... I spent several unhappy catless years.

[Tink]

She Came Home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!