Grizzlie missing Bobber-what to do

How about a little stuffed toy for her to snuggle with? That's all I can think of.

So sorry Grizzlie is missing Bobber. But this is to be expected and will take a little while for Grizzlie to adjust. Have you considered another older cat to adopt? Of course, this is only up to you but it might help Grizzlie. It also depends on how close Grizzlie was to Bobber. I lost two cats suddenly last Spring/Summer and Pipsqueak was then all alone. He was very depressed. Then along came the three little kittens abandoned at a barn. I was worried about taking them in, but I did and it was the best thing for Pipsqueak. Although, Pipsqueak is four not fifteen. But since Grizzlie was so close to Bobber and enjoyed the company of another cat, he might just accept in time another older cat.

My sister added another eleven year old cat to her household when she lost a cat two years ago. She had a thirteen year old cat at the time. Her thirteen year old did just great with the addition of another cat and it helped her come to life again. Two years later they are still doing very well. Of course, this all depends on you and Grizzlie and if you think this is something you would want to try. You can even foster a cat just to see how Grizzlie would take to another cat in the house (of course, there would be the introduction phase).

Other than that, I would just spend extra time doting on Grizzlie. Maybe some new toys, treats and lots of grooming and cuddling. Sorry you and Grizzlie are grieving.... but you have eachother

I asked the same question after losing my Bob Marley last fall. His companion (Lucky Pierre) was devastated by his loss and it is only now that he is showing signs of adjusting. I lost my Eightball earlier this year and his companion of 14 years (Stumpy) lost all interest in being the alpha cat.

What I've learned over the years is that every cat goes through their grieving process in their own way. Lucky, who was finally becoming an indoor cat, kept begging to go outside to look for Bob (the 2 of them hung out together outside). I just let him and he became quite the revolving door cat for a while. Stumpy hardly ever leaves my side these days, and I make a point of sitting in spots where he can snuggle up close to me.

I give into anything that makes them happy and allow them the time to go through their grief. They get it over eventually, but honestly, I've seen cats grieve for a year or more. On the other hand, I've seen others settle back into their routines in a matter of weeks.

to you and big scritches to Grizzlie.

Just one of those things you have to work out for yourself, as each cat reacts differently. When I lost Streak this winter, Jack came in and brought TIppy with him. Jack was even more needy than usual, and still is, barely lets me out of his sight. Tippy, on the other hand, isolated himself, coming upstairs only to eat, say hello and retreat back to his basement lair. He is recovering more quickly than Jack - he no longer runs from me (not scared, never did until Streak passed) and is looking for attention in his normal fashion. All I did with either of them was talk to them normally, and let things take their course, cuddling Jack when he really needed it, and petting Tippy when he allowed it and just kept up my normal routine in the house, not stopping my puter time nor tv time.

Grizzlie has to do her hunt and search and grieve just as you do. Try to keep up as much of a normal routine as you can, give her more attention if she asks, or let her hide mostly in peace, but make sure she eats and drinks.