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So sorry to read about Morris. We lost our beloved Oreo last month (she was 17), so I understand your pain. It will be tough at first, but it will get better with time.
As my vet said, when you are ready, a new kitty will find you. Two have found us ;).
Warm thoughts and big hugs to you.
SheFly
Sorry about your cat. And, don't beat yourself up about letting her out. I used to feel really badly when my cat was hanging around the front door, looking out. I did let her out at times.
We had our cat for 14 years; had to put her down 2 years ago. I still think she will be greeting me when I come home. What helps me is that both of my grown sons have a cat now, and both talk about their cats like they are talking about their kids! We really don't want the responsibility of another pet, but she got me to even "warm up" to the idea of having a pet, which was a huge thing for me.
(((((So sorry PinkBikes. Big hugs))))))
Our fur babies do leave paw prints on our hearts.
Just know that Morris is happy, healthy, and greeted at the Rainbow Bridge by the other TE gang. Erin and Patches are there.
So sorry for your loss. Please do not blame yourself, it sounds like she had a good life with you. I had a cat when I lived in Vermont (very rural area) and let her decide if she wanted to be an outdoor or indoor kitty. Well, she was definitely an outdoor kitty.:) I wouldn't have an outdoor cat where I live now...too many cars etc. but, I'm sure your cat loved being able to be outside rather than sit in a window daydreaming of the "serengetti" world that was just on the other side of the glass;)
Losing a pet is always hard...my thoughts are with you.
Pinkbike: I'm so sorry for your loss. Please don't feel bad that you let your kitty be an outdoor kitty. I'm sure she loved being outside. I'm not sure we can protect our loved ones from everything and perhaps we should not even try to do that. I know some are adamant that kitties should stay inside, but I'm not so sure.
The Big Kitty lived to 25 and Little Kitty to 17 and they loved the outdoors. Even Big Kitty curled up in the backyard deck in the last summer of his life. He loved it out there
thanks to everyone, you guys are amazing.
How did I miss this post before?
I'm so sorry about your kitty. Both of my current cats are indoor cats because of the coyote population around here. But I've had outdoor cats. Cats LOVE the outdoors. Please don't be too hard on yourself. I'm sure your cat was so happy to go out.
I love your shrine. What a great way to remember him!
Pink I'm so sorry. I had a kitty named Morris when I was a kid :) He was an outdoor kitty. He was accidentally hit by a car by one of our neighbors. I can't imagine he would have ever been happy indoors. Some kitties are just so happy outdoors but unfortunately things can happen no matter how closely we watch them. Don't beat yourself up.
Laurie, I'm so sorry to hear about your sweet kitty.... Maeve, Fiona, and Margot send you big golden retriever smooches and I send you a ((hug)). Y
So sorry to learn of your loss. Morris was loved for so many years. I took in a cat who'd been abandoned 2 years ago (I've had him only 1 1/2 years). He hasn't adjusted well to staying indoors (my preference). Sometimes I let him out when I take Chloe out. He comes in much more quickly now but I still worry about him when he's out exploring. Morris will always be a part of you.
Sorry about your Morris. This post got my heart because my kitty is a gray tabby too. :(