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96. Orange kitties are more like dogs, in my experience, Ocelot! Loose, fearless and friendly, and not

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Mon Jun 15, 2020, 10:52 PM

Jun 2020

skittish in the least!! Those oranges will just walk right up to you in the street and say “whassuppp” without a moment’s hesitation!

I’m so so sorry you had to send your boy on - I believe every DUer on this board well knows the anguish of “doing the right thing” for our delightful companions, and it’s just the fkn worst...it just is.

Sending deepest condolences to you on this sad, sad night

-Sandy

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I just said goodbye to the best cat ever. [View all] The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 OP

I'm so sorry. Nt spooky3 Jun 2020 #1

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #25

So sorry you lost your beautiful boy. Zoonart Jun 2020 #2

Thanks, he really was a beauty. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #27

I know the pain Skittles Jun 2020 #3

That is beautiful! I hadn't heard of the writer...thanks!❤ Karadeniz Jun 2020 #16

lost my best friend two years ago after 11 years to cancer qazplm135 Jun 2020 #4

Losing the best cat ever is tough. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #28

Well. When you do soldierant Jun 2020 #206

Aww! *sniff* The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #207

Of course you do. soldierant Jun 2020 #209

How sad, I am so sorry. peacebuzzard Jun 2020 #5

Thank you, he certainly was a great cat. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #29

Rest Easy montanacowboy Jun 2020 #6

Thanks. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #30

So very sorry. skylucy Jun 2020 #7

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #32

I'm so sorry. He looks like a great cat! Maraya1969 Jun 2020 #8

He was indeed a great cat. The greatest. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #33

my condolences. IcyPeas Jun 2020 #9

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #35

I'm so sorry. MelissaB Jun 2020 #10

It is, but you know it's inevitable and we adopt then anyhow. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #37

So sorry VO ... losing our furry friends is the friggin' worst, man ... mr_lebowski Jun 2020 #11

That is a good way to look at it. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #38

Hugs to you. MuseRider Jun 2020 #12

I told him today that I'd see him on the other side. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #40

My condolences SheltieLover Jun 2020 #106

Thanks. I think you're right. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #108

You are welcome SheltieLover Jun 2020 #109

I'm sorry about your beautiful kitty. BusyBeingBest Jun 2020 #13

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #41

I'm sorry for your loss. Milo was a good friend. yardwork Jun 2020 #14

Thanks. He was a better friend than a lot of people. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #42

I never know what to say in the threads of this nature. 3catwoman3 Jun 2020 #15

Yes, he was a total pest to anybody who wanted to get something done The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #44

I've had cats like Milo. They're such a gift. I'm so sorry he's gone...I know he made you happy Karadeniz Jun 2020 #17

He was a joy. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #45

I am so sorry Freddie Jun 2020 #18

He was kind of dog-like, he was so gregarious. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #46

I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful guy, Milo. sinkingfeeling Jun 2020 #19

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #47

Lady Bast, please take Beloved Milo gently inYour loving arms, and give peace and comfort niyad Jun 2020 #20

I have a statue of Bast. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #48

I'm so very sorry for your loss. NoRoadUntravelled Jun 2020 #21

It's hard, but we wouldn't be without our pets The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #49

I'm with you. NoRoadUntravelled Jun 2020 #67

Milo sounds like he was a fun loving wonderful cat. He gave you 17 loving years, Fla Dem Jun 2020 #22

He really was fun-loving. Even as he got older he liked to play. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #51

Oh, what a beautiful animal!! Am sorry he crossed over. 😩 secondwind Jun 2020 #23

Thank you. He was a beauty, and a sweetheart. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #52

Hugs to The Velveteen Ocelot and all who loved Milo... Tikki Jun 2020 #24

Paw prints all over our hearts.. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #53

I am so, so sorry. dflprincess Jun 2020 #26

Thanks. I was a lucky human to have him. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #55

My deepest condolences, VO. Laffy Kat Jun 2020 #31

Thanks. He was 15 pounds of pure love wrapped in fur. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #56

🕯️Milo irisblue Jun 2020 #34

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #57

So so for your loss! Milo looks like such a dignified sort...hard to lose that kind of friend Thekaspervote Jun 2020 #36

Thanks. He was really kind of a clown, one of the qualities The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #58

Someone once asked me what the most difficult thing about having a cat is.... Jack-o-Lantern Jun 2020 #39

That's exactly right. But we have them anyhow The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #59

So very true. Scarsdale Jun 2020 #70

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #81

Beautiful boy. I am very sorry for you. No time is ever the right time, no matter how tblue37 Jun 2020 #43

Thanks. Even when you know it's inevitable and there's nothing to be done The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #61

I'm sorry for your loss. Wolf Frankula Jun 2020 #50

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #62

I'm so sorry for your loss, VO. Niagara Jun 2020 #54

Thanks, and my condolences to you, too. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #63

Never. Niagara Jun 2020 #117

Milo sounds Rebl2 Jun 2020 #60

He was a great friend. Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #66

I'm so sorry for your loss. rustysgurl Jun 2020 #64

Thanks so much for your light. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #69

I am so sorry. PoindexterOglethorpe Jun 2020 #65

I'm sorry you lost your old cat after such a short time, The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #71

I did volunteer work at an animal shelter about 15 years ago, PoindexterOglethorpe Jun 2020 #89

Hugs to you lunatica Jun 2020 #68

Thanks for the hugs and the compliment for the painting. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #73

It is hard to say goodbye to a member of the family Gothmog Jun 2020 #72

It is. But I just can't stand to be without pets in my life. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #74

My cat lived to 23 years and was amazing Gothmog Jun 2020 #88

Sorry for the loss of your collie and your cat. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #94

💖💕 and support to you. And Godspeed to Milo. MLAA Jun 2020 #75

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #79

Velveteen Ocelot, you are an excellent artist. MLAA Jun 2020 #82

Thanks for saying so! The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #84

Here you go MLAA Jun 2020 #105

Those are really good! Thanks for posting them. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #107

It might give you comfort to paint Jeoffry 🙂 MLAA Jun 2020 #110

I'm so sorry. Furbabies fill a hole we didn't even know Solly Mack Jun 2020 #76

And when they depart they leave a huge cat-shaped hole. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #77

I'm so sorry for your loss. 💔 onecaliberal Jun 2020 #78

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #80

My George would pass as his twin. gordianot Jun 2020 #83

We are all servants to our cats. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #87

My first cat looked like him and launched himself up into my arms chowder66 Jun 2020 #85

Isn't it cool when they do that? The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #90

It was cool! He was a big boy (about 24 lbs). I had him from when he was a kitten chowder66 Jun 2020 #98

My condolences, and... Amy-Strange Jun 2020 #86

Thank you, and thank Shadow, too. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #91

Sweet Milo 😭 seta1950 Jun 2020 #92

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #97

So sorry, The Velveteen Ocelot! pazzyanne Jun 2020 #93

Thank you. Those were good years with those guys. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #95

But it is the good kind of crazy. pazzyanne Jun 2020 #104

Orange kitties are more like dogs, in my experience, Ocelot! Loose, fearless and friendly, and not Leghorn21 Jun 2020 #96

Thank you. Orange cats are lovely creatures. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #101

I'm sorry. Gosh, he was a big beautiful boy. n/t tom_kelly Jun 2020 #99

He was 15 lbs. at his peak. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #103

Aww I feel your pain, T.V.O. Blue Owl Jun 2020 #100

Thanks. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #102

I'm so sorry. A few months ago, we lost our Brave - at 19 he was just too old PatrickforO Jun 2020 #111

Thanks, and condolences for the loss of your Brave. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #112

I'm so sorry MissB Jun 2020 #113

Thanks, and my condolences to you for the loss of your orange kitty. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #114

Thanks. Orange kitties are something special. MissB Jun 2020 #127

Condolences on the loss of your beloved cat. gademocrat7 Jun 2020 #115

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #116

So Sad tiredtoo Jun 2020 #118

Thank you, and I'm sorry for the loss of your dog. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #121

So sweet she looked like a pretty kitty. kimbutgar Jun 2020 #119

Milo was indeed a pretty kitty. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #124

I'm sorry man... Ellipsis Jun 2020 #120

Thank you. Cats are great roommates if that's what they want to be. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #122

Indeed. Ellipsis Jun 2020 #126

He looks like the best cat. murielm99 Jun 2020 #123

He was the best cat, and your Claudia and Toby are the best cats too. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #125

Oh no. Please accept my condolences MontanaMama Jun 2020 #128

Thanks, he was the best ever. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #129

I am so sorry UpInArms Jun 2020 #130

Thank you, UpInArms. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #139

It is tough, safe journey Milo... rogerballard Jun 2020 #131

Thanks. It doesn't get easier, I'm afraid. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #140

I'm sorry for your loss vercetti2021 Jun 2020 #132

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #142

Sorry for your loss TristanIsolde Jun 2020 #133

Thanks. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #143

Oh, Milo looks so much like mnhtnbb Jun 2020 #134

Thanks, and my condolences to you, too, for the loss of your dog Snowy. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #144

I'm very sorry for your loss, Velveteen Ocelot. brer cat Jun 2020 #135

Thanks. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #145

I feel your loss - RIP Milo jimlup Jun 2020 #136

Thank you, and I hope Katrina keeps purring for a long time to come. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #146

I am so sorry for your loss. LiberalLoner Jun 2020 #137

Thanks. The luck was mine at least as much as his. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #147

❤️🌹 LiberalLoner Jun 2020 #167

Velveteen Ocelot, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Mike 03 Jun 2020 #138

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #148

I'm sorry for your loss. sl8 Jun 2020 #141

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #149

So sorry for your loss. kinksfan1 Jun 2020 #150

That he was. Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #172

RIP Milo MissMillie Jun 2020 #151

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #174

Condolences. Turin_C3PO Jun 2020 #152

Is there something about orange cats? They seem especially friendly. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #175

Sorry for your loss, and hoping you'll feel some Milo spirit at times. ancianita Jun 2020 #153

Thanks, I already do. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #178

So sad to learn about Milo's crossing of the Rainbow Bridge. littlemissmartypants Jun 2020 #154

Thank you. He was a handsome guy and a great friend. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #179

I'm so sorry. 💔😿🐾 GentryDixon Jun 2020 #155

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #180

So sorry Ocelot. BComplex Jun 2020 #156

Anyone who's ever had a pet knows it, The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #181

I'm so sorry! cate94 Jun 2020 #157

Thanks. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #182

Awww. I'm so sorry. PCIntern Jun 2020 #158

Thank you, I'm sure it will be. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #183

I'm so sorry. I lost my best friend last fall. Happy Hoosier Jun 2020 #159

I'm sorry you lost your best friend. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #184

Sorry for your loss ... kooth Jun 2020 #160

"Hello! I love you! Who are you?" The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #186

RIP pretty kitty. roamer65 Jun 2020 #161

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #187

It's earth-shattering to let them go radical noodle Jun 2020 #162

Yes it is, but it's worth it. Thanks. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #188

I'm so sorry KT2000 Jun 2020 #163

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #191

So sorry... mithnanthy Jun 2020 #164

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #192

Very sorry Velvet Ocelot Sucha NastyWoman Jun 2020 #165

Thanks. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #195

I'm so sorry... Cats bring so much love into a person's life. CaptainTruth Jun 2020 #166

They sure do. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #193

So very sad samplegirl Jun 2020 #168

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #194

Please accept my sincere condolences, VelveteenOcelot... BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2020 #169

Thank you. If you have pets you eventually have to deal with this The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #190

Same. I literally don't understand people who don't want pets. BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2020 #200

I said goodbye to my best cat last Monday Marthe48 Jun 2020 #170

Flash sounds just delightful, and smart, and the best cat. I'm sorry you lost him. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #189

You're right Marthe48 Jun 2020 #201

I'm so sorry. AwakeAtLast Jun 2020 #171

Those old guys have been around long enough that you don't know what to do The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #177

Thank you! AwakeAtLast Jun 2020 #185

This piece helped me after losing cats The Wizard Jun 2020 #173

That's lovely. Thank you for posting it. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #176

So sorry.....😢 Heartstrings Jun 2020 #196

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #197

Aww, I'm so sorry! 11 Bravo Jun 2020 #198

Sorry for the loss of your golden retriever. They are lovely dogs The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #199

I am sorry for your loss, I had to put my cat down 30 years ago. Stuart G Jun 2020 #202

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #203

Yes, you are totally correct..Punum my cat was in total pain. She got feline lukemia from another Stuart G Jun 2020 #204

Goodbye Milo. Best wishes! warmfeet Jun 2020 #205

Thanks. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #208

So very sorry. WinstonSmith4740 Jun 2020 #210

Thank you. It is a sad thing about having a pet. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #211

What a beautiful boy! redwitch Jun 2020 #212

I'm so sorry about Trouble! The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #213

I'm so sorry. LuckyCharms Jun 2020 #214

Thanks. He really was a beautiful cat. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #215

My thoughts kwolf68 Jun 2020 #216

Thank you for those thoughts. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #217

Sure thing kwolf68 Jun 2020 #218

He was the ninth of eleven. I'm old and I've had cats forever. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #219

I hear you kwolf68 Jun 2020 #220

Oh no, not Milo! MissHoneychurch Jun 2020 #221

Thank you. I did post about him years ago. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #222

It is always hard to lose a beloved pet MissHoneychurch Jun 2020 #223

I'm sorry for your loss. demmiblue Jun 2020 #224

Thank you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #225

I'm so sorry for your loss Velveteen Ocelot. smirkymonkey Jun 2020 #226