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Kim Druker Stockwell's avatar

I missed a week of work when my cat Rose died. Couldn't stop crying.

I waited too long. She was so ill. I was working full time, I loved her too much and I didn't take her in for her final good bye too late. A wonderful kitty whose age we weren't sure about. Someone had declawed her front and back paws. My aunt adopted her and named her Rose Marie Delgado. I took her over as her MS got worse. She knew when people were sad or sick and went to work. Blessed Rose.

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Steve Peterson's avatar

Very thought invoking and insightful.

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Catherine H Palmer's avatar

Thank you for reading!

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Jennifer Chaney's avatar

Do I need a cat now? My family has been asking for one and you listed all of the reasons I’ve been saying no haha!

Beautiful post. Pets are truly magical and I’m so so sorry for your sudden loss

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Catherine H Palmer's avatar

You don't NEED a cat. But, me thinks, resistance is futile. 😻

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Jennifer Chaney's avatar

Say no more

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Sue Ferrera's avatar

Thank you for all these warm fuzzies! Kitty lover of two sisters, rescues.

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Catherine H Palmer's avatar

Hooray for cat ladies!

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Karen Rand Anderson's avatar

Ohhh I am so sorry you lost Rangely, Catherine... I teared up when I looked at your photo of him with Kitty, just 2 days before he went. My rescue dog Ginger is my sole companion. She's taught me so much about patience, awareness, being present, and devotion in the past decade. It really is indescribable how much our four-leggeds mead to us. Sending warm hugs your way. 🐕

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Catherine H Palmer's avatar

Thank you Karen. I had no idea how animals could break your heart.

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