Tiger, my kitty soul mate is gone... 4 Attachment(s) I am typing this post through tears, so please forgive me. Tiger, my first pet of my own has passed away. He was the kitten that I picked out at a local kill shelter and have loved like a child ever since. Tiger was the cat that converted everyone he met into a cat lover. I have never met a sweeter boy... He didn't deserve this. I still cannot believe he is gone. I can't sleep and haven't stopped thinking about him. The image of his body is engrained in my mind. Tiger was a mostly indoor cat, but went outside occasionally to romp around. I knew this wasn't the safest, but he insisted. For a couple years he was a strictly indoor cat, but he kept darting out the front door and I would be stressed until he came back. Finally I decided to just allow him to visit the outside. I knew this wasn't safe, but dh insisted that it made him happy and not to keep him imprisoned. Well, now here we are... Tiger is gone, he was ran over by a car and I cannot forgive myself. It feels like a horrible nightmare, but it is not... Tiger is gone forever. I miss my snuggle buddy, I miss his head butts, his loud purr and waking up to him sleeping at my head on my pillow. I don't know what to do without my kitty soul mate. |
I am so sorry about your loss....I have been exactly where you are. I insisted my son let his kitty outside for a little while to run around the back yard...we had an 8 foot fence and I did not think she coule jump that high and go out of the back yard.....but after a couple months of enjoying running around the backyard, just like a kid, it wasnt enough for her. She jumped the fence and ran into the street and was hit/killed by a car. My son was absolutely devastated, completely heartbroken, and it was my fault for insisting he let his cat outside. I know very well the guilt you are feeling, and there is nothing I can say that will negate that.....I continue to feel responsible for that cats death and that happened in 1988! He has another kitty now, and she will NEVER see the outside! She can sit in the window and look at everything she wants to look at, but she is a 100% indoor cat. If that isnt enough for her, too bad. Like my mother used to say, "You dont miss what you have never known".....Stacie does not know outside so she can not possibly miss it. If she does miss it, she can get over it because I NEVER want to experience that guilt again. I hope you can find some peace and comfort in your memories....you loved and cared for your friend and was only trying to allow him more freedom and happiness. |
I am so sorry for you loss. It sounds like Tiger enjoyed a wonderful life with you and knew how much he was loved. You were blessed to have such a special cat, and I am so sorry he is gone too soon. |
Michelle, I am so sorry to hear of your beloved Tiger's passing. I know what you are feeling as I have also had a heart cat. My Charlie went outside all day and would come home when I got home. He must have licked a little anti-freeze somewhere and he didn't make it although the vet tried his darnedest. I know how much you are grieving his loss and I am keeping you in my prayers and thoughts...to be comforted knowing he had a wonderful loving home with you. I believe one day we will be reunited with our beloved pets. Hugs, Dyan |
Michelle, I am very sorry your beautiful Tiger boy is gone. I am sorry it is under such tragic circumstances, and I am praying for your comfort. {{{{{hugs to you}}}}} |
Hugs to you. I am so very sorry! |
I am so sorry to hear about you losing Tiger. My Roxy who is a tabby is 5 years old and is an indoor cat. The only time she will go outside is when she is on the screened in lanai. She loves it there. I have walked with her outside and she would just start shaking and wants to go back inside. My heart is with you and please don't feel guilty about this. You were doing what you normally did and what Tiger wanted to do. RIP Tiger! |
I'm so sorry about your beautiful kitty. Big hugs to you! |
I am so sorry for your loss. RIP Sweet Tiger. |
1 Attachment(s) I can't believe it's been 3 weeks since we lost Tiger... I am still heartbroken and cry about losing him almost everyday. I have made it my goal to ensure that the same thing does not happen to a kitty of ours again. We completely stopped letting our other kitty go outside the day that Tiger was killed and he has not been a happy camper. He has been very vocal about not being happy. Because of this, we purchased some wood and fencing to build a 'catio' (a cat patio) for Beau that he will have access to through a basement window. It will be completely enclosed and he will be able to go bask in the sun with some cat nip plants and some ledges to sit on. I hope to get a plaque made that we can mount on the enclosure and dedicate it to Tiger. I wish we hadn't had to learn our lesson by losing Tiger. I would give anything to turn back the clock and keep my baby safe... Picture something similar to this, but larger: |
Oh Michelle, I am so very sorry for your loss. You're heartbreak just pours out in your words :cry: I am glad you know what happened to your tiger so you are not left with the pain of wondering but so sorry that it happened at all. I was thinking that catios are very popular here in the portland area, I'm so glad that you found an option that will work for your family. I hope your heart is healing. Best wishes to you :rainbow: |
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