Alley - One Year Ago Today

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One year ago today sweet girl, you passed out of this life, and into memory, taking my heart with you and leaving a void in my soul that can never be filled.

I sit here crying, remembering, your little meow
the look in your eyes when you talked to me
the way your precious fur felt as I stroked your belly
the way you wiggled your tail when you pounced
you always came to me when I called you
no matter how far and what you were doing
you came running to me so eager
meowing your little heart out
you always had so much to say to me
little conversations I could never understand

There will never be another kitty like you Alley. You were my special girl. What we had could never be shared twice in one lifetime. It has been one whole year Alley, but it seems just like yesterday I said goodbye. All I have left is one small lock of fur, and nine years of memories. I miss you so much baby girl.

They say memories are golden
well maybe that is true.
I never wanted memories,
I only wanted you.

A million times I needed you,
a million times I cried.
If love alone could have saved you
you never would have died.

In life I loved you dearly,
In death I love you still.
In my heart you hold a place
no one could ever fill.

If tears could build a stairway
and heartache make a lane,
I'd walk the path to heaven
and bring you back again.

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What a beautiful tribute to your beautiful girl


Thinking of you today
 

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What a lovely tribute, and I hope she sends you a message to let you know she is safe and happy at the Bridge, waiting till you get to meet again. RIP little one.
 

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Thank you for sharing that beautiful tribute to your precious girl. Thinking of you and Alley.
 
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Originally Posted by booktigger

What a lovely tribute, and I hope she sends you a message to let you know she is safe and happy at the Bridge, waiting till you get to meet again. RIP little one.
I would love that.
 

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What a beautiful tribute.


My thoughts are with you today.
 

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Your tribute to your beloved Alley brought tears to my eyes.
Alley will always be with you in your heart.
 

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What a beautiful tribute to your sweet Alley

I know she's up there with my sweet Davidson, enjoying the Rainbow Bridge


Hugs to you today
 

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Oh Paula your tribute to precious Alley is so moving. I know this is such a hard day for you, I kow you miss her terribly. Big hugs to you Sweetie
 
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Thank you all for your words and gifts. Sometimes the hardest part is feeling like I'm the only one who misses her, the only one who mourns, the only one who cares. I know that is not true, because all of you here and your support.

I have met so many cats since I started volunteering this past summer, literally hundreds. They are all special in their own way, but I have come to realize that my Alley truly was special and there will never be another kitty like her.

I miss her so very much.
 

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There's always that one in a million, and you were blessed to have had your one in a million for so long.


She knows you love her with all your heart & soul.
 

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This may sound strange, but I want to thank you and others who lost cats a while ago and share their grief. My cat died just recently, and the experiences of you all have been helping pull me through it, step by step. Does that make sense?

I'm so sorry about Alley. I know what it's like to lose your one-and-only cat. I've actually had two, one when I was a teenager and my cat who died this October. I don't expect, really, to have another cat-soul-mate before I die.

I have other cats, whom I love dearly (and probably take for granted a little, right now) but there was a special bond, maybe because for a number of years he was an only cat. I know you had that kind of deep bond with Alley and I know how much you miss her.
 

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Your tribute was beautiful and touching, and it hit home.

My Soul-Mate kitty left me in February of 2006, at the age of 20, and he was one of those "one in a million" for me. I love my other cats with all of my heart, but none of them have taken the "special" place in my heart that Snoopy did. It was if he and I were one.

My heart goes out to you today.
 
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I appreciate all of your support.


My Riley is a wonderful kitty and truly is my little lover boy, but there will always be a void left by Alley. We were truly connected as no other has ever been with me. I truly hope she does live on somewhere, and that someday we will be together again.
 
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