I am so sorry there was no chance for Ollie. He is such a beautiful cat.
And to that I would add, it takes as long as it takes. Please be gentle with yourself. You did the loving thing.Originally Posted by mooficat
Om my, I am so sorry to hear about Sweet OllieYour photos show what a wonderful and loving life he had and that you gave him that life
Time will bring you some peace and memories will surely make you smile again............in time
RIP Sweet Ollie, there are some special kitties waiting to meet you
look down now and then the love from below is always there
It is nice to have all those pictures of Ollie, you will always have wonderful memories of him.Originally Posted by Auntie Crazy
Thank you all very much for your compassion and empathy; it truly helps.
I took a vacation day today and I do feel a bit better. It's just so sad. It hurts every time I lean my hand on the back of the couch where Ollie used to sit, and when I go to feed everyone and have to put out one less bowl.... well, I guess any time I'm accustomed to seeing his sleek white face, or running my fingers through his short silky fur (none of his siblings have the same kind of fur).
I am more grateful than ever for my digital camera. I have over a 1,000 pics of Oliver; there are only a handful of his days for which I don't have at least a couple. Looking through them makes me feel close to him. I'm thinking about making a hard copy album, or even spending the $ to buy a digital picture frame.
Thank you again, everyone, for your kindness, truly.
A life in pictures is a beautiful tribute - so much better to focus on the beauty of the life than on the sadness of its end.Originally Posted by Auntie Crazy
So I put my friend to sleep this afternoon.
I feel shattered. I thought maybe if I posted his life in pics, to show that, as short as it was, it was a good life, maybe I would feel better.
I don't. But maybe tomorrow I will.
Originally Posted by rapunzel47
And to that I would add, it takes as long as it takes. Please be gentle with yourself. You did the loving thing.
Peace.