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35. "That which animates never passes away."

Sat Mar 22, 2014, 12:29 AM

Mar 2014

An eloquent way to put it, CCD. Thank you.

I typically seek out a successor quite soon after the loss of a beloved kitty. I know not eveyone does, but for me, it is the only thing that ever makes me feel even a little better. I think your above statement helps me to put into words why that might be - the love is still there, but it has no place to go, no one to attach to. Welcoming a new friend allows that free-floating love another place to anchor. I think love needs a place to be.

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... Whisp Mar 2014 #1

Hugs to you and Scat... CherokeeDem Mar 2014 #2

Hugs aren't enough, I know. But: riqster Mar 2014 #3

Grits, I so relate. MoonRiver Mar 2014 #4

I have had many cats come into my life, and leave after various periods of time... 3catwoman3 Mar 2014 #22

I feel that way too. MoonRiver Mar 2014 #25

That is a superbly lovely thought. calimary Mar 2014 #32

((Scat)) ((Grits)) irisblue Mar 2014 #5

Welcome back, grits. You were missed. lamp_shade Mar 2014 #6

A beautiful openning to a wonderful book. Write it? marble falls Mar 2014 #7

You won't have to find your 2 new amigos, Le Taz Hot Mar 2014 #8

Next time my husband grumbles about 5... 3catwoman3 Mar 2014 #23

I've had as many as 11 Le Taz Hot Mar 2014 #24

Been 3 years since my dog Edward died. Half-Century Man Mar 2014 #9

((((((((grits and scat)))))))) what a beautiful tribute to the love you three share. thank you niyad Mar 2014 #10

It will be Mousie that sends you the 2 new amigos. GoCubsGo Mar 2014 #11

Thanks for saying what most of us have felt at times in our lives mountain grammy Mar 2014 #12

I know . . . I know. Divernan Mar 2014 #13

hugs to my fellow pooh friend riverbendviewgal Mar 2014 #14

... magical thyme Mar 2014 #15

I can relate to how you feel right now. zeemike Mar 2014 #16

It's been almost two years since Thomas Puglover Mar 2014 #17

wow he was gorgeous Skittles Mar 2014 #34

Thanks Skittles. Puglover Mar 2014 #39

When the time comes, REALLY looking forward to pictures of your 2 new "Amigos"! 66 dmhlt Mar 2014 #18

I know how you are feeling Gothmog Mar 2014 #19

((Hugs)) nt TBF Mar 2014 #20

That's what it was like when I lost my old cat 2 years ago. LWolf Mar 2014 #21

I know, BarbaRosa Mar 2014 #26

Hugs to the Three Amigos. CrispyQ Mar 2014 #27

I have felt what you're feeling many times in the past.... Cooley Hurd Mar 2014 #28

Don't wait too long - some kitty(s) 840high Mar 2014 #29

I remember when I lost one of two kitties. brer cat Mar 2014 #30

The thing is, love never dies.... ColesCountyDem Mar 2014 #31

"That which animates never passes away." 3catwoman3 Mar 2014 #35

you also said it well. BlancheSplanchnik Mar 2014 #37

Yes. *nod* ColesCountyDem Mar 2014 #38

... Skittles Mar 2014 #33

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After mommy cat disappeared years ago malaise Mar 2014 #40