Thread for Siwsan

[piddyprints]

She has brought so much joy into this group and our lives with her cat posts over the years.

I remember her Sophie posts from way back, when our Sophie was still alive.

Now to suffer two losses in a day is just too much, and not a fitting reward for her loving care of them. I'm sitting here bawling over cats I only met over the internet. Yet, they touched my heart and I know they did many others.

Thank you, Siwsan, for all you do for the animals. If I could make the pain go away, I would. Take comfort in the fact that they had wonderful lives with you and you gave all you could.

[tblue37]

1. My heart breaks for her!

[spooky3]

2. Thank you for this thread. Our hearts go out to you, Siwsan.

Your sweeties will live forever in your heart.

[paleotn]

3. Yes....

[hlthe2b]

4. My heart breaks for the loss of one, but two in one days is wrenching. We are thinking of you.

[Walleye]

5. I am grieving so much with you all

[unweird]

6. Gray day for sure

[CousinIT]

7. . . .

[KarenS]

8. .

[quaint]

9. Grieve gently, dear Siwsan.

[LakeArenal]

10. Luv ya Siwsan. We all do. ❤️

[FalloutShelter]

24. Well said.

I’m chanting as I type.

[bamagal62]

11. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[Polly Hennessey]

12. Your love and caring for the kitties is

a testament to who you are. Remember this, Siwsan, you too are loved.

[blm]

13. 😢💕

🕯

[niyad]

14. Please know, dear Siswan, that we are grieving with you. And here if there is

anything we can do to help.

[ChazInAz]

15. Thanks for all the kitty goodness.

You brought me joy.

[Texin]

16. I'm so very, very sorry for you, Siwsan.

[Diamond_Dog]

17. Sending healing vibes and

strength for you as you cope with this heartbreaking loss Siwsan

[AllyCat]

18. So sorry Siwsan. Our fur babies are love and joy.

You have shared them with all of us.

[ananda]

19. Plus one!

Love

[SheltieLover]

20. I am heart sick over this.

Piddy said it very well.

You have been so caring, attentive, & loving to your beloved kitties.

Sophie, Morgan, Madoc, Mittens & your other ferals are DU super stars & beloved. Thank you for sharing your precious companions with us.

Cross gently, Morgan & hug Sophie for us.

Please take good care of yourself, Siwsan.

[MiHale]

21. Siwsan, you are a special person...

Nature will reward you.

[MN2theMax]

22. So sorry for your loss Siwsan

[PortTack]

23. So so sorry..take care of yourself!

[catbyte]

25. I'm so very sorry, Siwsan.

They're family. Tears are being shed in Lansing for your precious Sophie Stinky Toes and Morgan.

[MontanaMama]

26. ...

🐈‍⬛

[Delphinus]

27. ...

[Fla Dem]

28. Hugs to you and Madoc.

[Tomconroy]

29. I'm a dog person rather than a cat person, but I really enjoy

reading your posts. Your love and enthusiasm for caring for stray animals is wonderful. Much sympathy for your losses.

[irisblue]

30. 🕯️🕯️

[bronxiteforever]

31. Peace to you Siwsan.

Farewell, farewell! but this I tell
To thee, thou Wedding-Guest!
He prayeth well, who loveth well
Both man and bird and beast.

― Samuel Taylor Coleridge, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner

You have done so dear Siwsan.

[slightlv]

32. From one rescuer to another

I know the pain of not being able to save them all, no matter how much love and attention we give them. It doesn't lessen the hurt. You do the angels work here in this world, Siwsan, remember that. And remember how many animals owe their lives and homes to you. While it won't make up for the little ones you've lost, it might bring a smile here and there thru the worst of the tears for now. And remember how much you are loved.

[2naSalit]

33. Thank you, Siwsan, for all the joy you've shared with us.

If I could give any of that back to help you heal, I would do it a thousand times over.

[Chicagogrl1]

34. Sending love & light to Siwsan

Take comfort in knowing that you are the best kitty parent there is.

[rogerballard]

35. So very sorry....

[elleng]

36. We're ALL here for you.

[Ocelot II]

37. Many, many hugs for Siwsan.

[wryter2000]

38. I missed her posts

I gather a couple of her kitties died. So unfair after all the care she's given them. I hope she realizes how much good she did for them while they were alive. They would have had such a hard life without her.

[tosh]

39. ...

Heartfelt condolences to Siwsan.

[FoxNewsSucks]

40. I'm really sorry to hear about this

I didn't read all of the posts, but always thought it was so great and kind that someone would take such care to give innocent animals a good home.

[littlemissmartypants]

41. ...

[brer cat]

42. Siwsan, your kitties became beloved members of our tribe too.

Thanks for sharing them with us, and know that we are grieving with you.

[Ziggysmom]

43. With the ability to care and love comes the ability to feel loss and pain. I pray in time you

will only feel the love.
How blessed we are as cat parents to have loved them so much that it makes saying goodbye so very hard.

[Biophilic]

44. My heart goes out to you Siwsan. So, so sorry for your loss.

I always read your posts because they always made me smile.

[Ilsa]

45. Hugs to our Siwsan.

She's a generous soul, and we all hurt when she's hurting.

[3catwoman3]

46. Words are so woefully inadequate at times like this.

(((Siwsan, Sophie & Morgan))))

[IbogaProject]

47. So sorry

So sorry you provided the best chance they had. We have to push for as many stray cats to be supported and importantly neutered. Take care of your self today Swisan.

[Cozmo]

48. They bring you such joy and inspire the best in you. This is the greatest gift we receive

I know your heart is heavy, ours as well. If there was anything we would do for you to ease your heart we would do it. I do hope you find some comfort knowing you are not alone.

[thinkingagain]

49. Hugs for you Siwsan

Losing a loved pet is always hard.

[dixiechiken1]

50. I'm so, so sorry...

I can't even imagine.

[murielm99]

51. I am sorry, Siswan.

I know it is hard to lose them.

[BComplex]

52. So terribly sad, Siwsan!

The joy you have brought to so many of us two-leggeds, and so many of the four-leggeds is immeasurable.

[AverageOldGuy]

53. This world is fortunate to have people like Siswan.

I've only recently come to DU so I don't know all her history. Judging by what I've read from her in the past few months, she is a very special person.

Over the years I have lost two cats -- one badly injured by a car, one with spinal degeneration. Those were some of the saddest days in our household.

We could use more "crazy cat ladies" like Siswan!!!

And if it's any comfort to you, Siswan, the kitties you lost were better off for having met you, even though is was only a short time.

[pazzyanne]

57. For Siwsan and in memory of my 12 feral cats and kittens poisoned this March:

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....

Author unknown...

[PatrickforB]

54. Yeah, we all loved those cats. They had great lives with you while they were here.

[wnylib]

55. Siwsan, you are loved as much by us

as by your fur babies. So take care of yourself as your heart heals. Cherish the memories of your times with Morgan and Sophie, and cherish the presence of Madoc and the ferals.

[wendyb-NC]

56. My heart is broken for you

You are the kindest, most loving and conscientious generous, pet parent, in the world. I am beside myself for your losses and grief, it is a surreal calamity. Your daily updates on the lives of your kitties is such a joy to read and something to look forward to.

Embrace the memories, the joy that both Sophie and Morgan, gave you unconditionally. Know that your posts, pass sparkles of joy to me, and so many others. Please continue to share. Take care of you and little Maddoc. Thank you for your posts. Peace and blessings.

[liberalla]

58. This is so sad and I'm hurting just thinking of your loss and pain.

I'm so sorry...

[revmclaren]

59. ...

[love_katz]

60. Weeping. I am so sorry to hear this.

[louslobbs]

61. ❤️ Siwsan, sharing the planet with people like you

makes all the difficult times worth it. You are a beautiful soul.

[KT2000]

62. Thank you for this

Yes, they touched our hearts. My heart breaks for Siwsan - a wonderful mom to cats in need.

[Permanut]

63. Saying goodbye is so hard..

[Susan Calvin]

64. I am so sorry for your loss.

[cksmithy]

65. So sad to have to say good-bye to your babies this way.

Over 50 years we have rescued 11 cats and four dogs from the streets. Most of them have lived long lives 15 to 18 years. A few we lost early to cancers/disease. We also have 2 children and 5 grandchildren. We have always called our cats and dogs their brothers and sisters. It is so hard to lose a little friend who expressed love to you. I still expect or last dog, who has been gone for three years, to put her nose through the fence when we come home and do the dance of joy. I am so sorry for your lose.

[MLAA]

66. Sending Siwsan love ❤️

[BigmanPigman]

67. Now I'm in tears.

[bluboid]

68. me too - tears.

don't have cats anymore - can't stand the pain when they leave the world.

[malaise]

69. Indeed

Hugs for Siwsan

[XanaDUer2]

70. Oh no did the kitties pass?

poor Siwsan

[Solly Mack]

71. ...

[Silver Gaia]

72. I'm so very, very sorry to hear about this.

My heart is with you, Siwsan.

[Ruby Zee]

73. ...

[samplegirl]

74. So very sorry.

Being the cat lover I am… I know the pain after the loss of my boy of 19 years last year.
It’s such pain. Feeling so bad for you.
Would hug you big if I could.

[denbot]

75. A kick and a hug for Siwsan.

[catrose]

76. I've loved reading about your kitties, and I wish you could have been spared this pain.

[lunatica]

77. Hugs to you!

I have you and your kittens in my heart full of love and today of tears. You gave them the perfect life for a little while and that’s especially important. It’s what counts in the final balancing.

[Demovictory9]

78. K&r

[radical noodle]

79. Much love to Siwsan

May your broken heart mend to allow the happy memories to come flooding in. You gave them so much love and made their lives so much better.

[calimary]

80. LOVE to you, Siwsan, and thanks to YOU, piddyprints!

The one thing I hate about our furry little friends is - they just don't last us very long, dammit. We recently lost the last of our L.A. cats, so I can both sympathize AND empathize. It NEVER gets easier. I guess you just take the love as it comes, and give love back as much as you can. Life is so fleeting - especially for the four-leggeds we love.

Dammit.






Btw - for whatever it's worth, today (Saturday the 16th) is/was Global Cat Day.

[CaptainTruth]

81. Now I'm crying again...

Take comfort in knowing that you gave them wonderful lives filled with love. That's all we can ever do, the rest we cannot control & must leave to fate.

[onecaliberal]

82. Oh my...I'm so sorry.

[mwmisses4289]

83. so sorry

to read of the loss of two of your purry family.