Lost my Roommate Recently

less than 2 months ago I joined this community as an excited first-time cat owner, posting in the "What Breed is my cat" thread trying to learn more about my new feline friend. I went to an animal shelter looking to get a puppy but a feisty kitten escaped her cage and clung to my ankle. It was love at first meow....





For 4 months I grew fascinated with my furry calico roommate, so playful, so prissy, so vocal, so smart. She died after being being hit by a accidentally car after sneaking out following after some kids who had stopped by my house to pet her. Memories of those last few minutes of her life as she responded to my terrified voice will stay with me for a long time.








Any advice on getting over the loss would be greatly appreciated. I am thinking of getting another kitten in a few months but I wonder if that is a bad idea. I have written a tribute here to my dear Polar. - http://www.jamaipanese.com/in-loving-memory-of-my-calico-cat-polar/

I know what you are going through, my Chrissy was hit and killed by a car too. You never forget it, but time will help you to live with it. I'm so sorry you have to go through this, it leaves a terrible void in our hearts that is hard to fill. Please know we are all here to try to share your sorrow, it helps to know that others are here to offer comfort and prayers. Another kitten is not a bad idea, I know my two remaining 'boys' give me a lot of comfort and help me to remember my Chrissy with smiles. Please believe she will be waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge! PS I just got done checking out your blog, what a beautiful tribute! It made me cry to see the obvious love put into it. Bless you for caring so much!

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Poor Polar. Why would it be a bad idea to get another cat when you're ready? So many are in need of loving homes. (S)he wouldn't replace Polar, but would find a place of her/his own in your heart.

I'm so sorry for the loss of your little bundle of joy   Polar was clearly a very special kitty. I hope you'll find a bit of comfort in thinking that her short time with you was filled with the best care and love. In all honesty, I don't think we ever get "over" the loss, but the pain does become a little more bearable with time. I think opening your heart and home to another kitten is the best way to honor Polar, but take your time and don't do it before you're ready. A new kitten will not make it any easier to overcome the pain of your loss (I speak from experience), so waiting a few months is probably a good idea. Hugs, take care!

I am very sorry that you have lost your little flat mate so young and so soon.  She looks adorable. Your tribute and movies of her are beautiful, please know you did not fail her. You gave her a safe and loving furever home. While enjoying life, having fun, and being a cat, sadly she managed to get in to an unsafe place. This was not anyone's fault,  it was a sad event that happened, an accident and not a malicious act, and no one intended her harm.  

If and when you feel you want to fill a place in your home with another little cat you should do this. When ever you are ready, not when anyone else says you should be, or shouldn't be. It is a completely individual thing, and in no way takes any part of your love and precious space in your heart that is devoted to Polar. For me, I couldn't find another little cat to bring in to my home soon enough despite the huge pain I had at loosing the second of 2 cats I had had for nearly 22 years.  They were, and still are, precious to me but my heart and my home needed the life and love of another cat to fill the emptiness that had opened up when 'my girls' had both moved on.  For others it can take years to even consider another cat.  Listen to your heart.

I'm terribly sorry for your loss my dear, many many hugs and wishes coming your way :heart3: :heart3:

What a gorgeous little angel Polar is 

Hopefully in time you can find another roommate who will give you unconditional love like Polar did