[Felvtalk] Tucker

[Lorrie]

Rachel,

You will never forget Tucker, and a new cat will not replace Tucker,
but it will soon make it's own place in your heart.
-

I cannot imagine not having a cat to love, when I lose one. There are
so many wonderful, loving cats who desperately need a home, and if I
may offer a bit of advise from an old lady........ If you want to be
sure of a very affectionate, loving cat I'd suggest you pick a cat,
not a kitten.  Kittens are adorable, but their personalities are not
yet formed, and you could be disappointed when the kitten grows up. 
With an older cat who reaches out to you with paws extended, purring
and ready for love, you'll get the kind of cat you need and want -
Go for it!


Lorrie




On 06-09, Rachel Dagner wrote:
>    I picked up Tucker's ashes yesterday. I was really worried as I didn't
>    know if it would make me feel better or worse. I haven't eaten since
>    Sunday my appetite is nonexistent, I have managed to choke down a
>    couple protein shakes. My eyes are so swollen, I feel bad for anyone
>    who has the misfortune of looking at me, or being around me for that
>    matter. Well, I of course cried all of the way to the vets, and all the
>    way home. But then I curled up in bed with my little box of Tucker, and
>    I actually did feel a little more at peace. I laid there with him and
>    went through my pictures again and talked to him about all of my
>    feelings and my love for him, about our memories and how much I miss
>    him.
> 
> 
>    I have actually been in touch with a rescue group I found on pet
>    finder, they test every cat for FELV/FIV while many others don't. I
>    know that there is no sure thing with testing, and I wouldn't trade my
>    time with Tucker for anything in the world. I just know that
>    emotionally and financially I am not ready for FELV again right now. If
>    it happens, just like with any illness, then I deal with it, because
>    that is what you do.  I am going to Petsmart over in Tampa on Sunday to
>    meet their kitties, I have no idea if I will be ready, or if this is
>    what I desperately need to do to help me heal, but it won't hurt to go
>    meet them and see how my heart feels. One of the greatest gifts Tucker
>    gave me is that "no cats" Harry, when I showed him a pictures of a
>    kitty on Pet finder he said  "Is that the one you want to get?" So I
>    know now that I will never again have to live without the feel of that
>    soft fur on my face or the heart melting sound of purring in my ear. It
>    is so hard because I am scared to get one, and I am scared not to. I
>    guess we will see what happens...
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