Bonjour from Switzerland

alexa

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Hi everyone


I thought it was about time that I introduced myself... I joined TCS about 10 days ago when my cat Charley died - I've been spending way too much time in the Crossing the Bridge forum and figured there is so much good stuff on this site that I'd start by coming here to say hi.

I don't have any cats of my own right now, although it's funny, I seem to have been adopted by 2 kitties from the day and hour that Charley crossed the bridge. Do you think cats have a sixth sense about that or something? One is my neighbours cat, who used to stop by occasionally, but who now seems to be sneaking into my bed every chance he gets! My boyfriend and I call him Furby because we can't pronounce his real name in French... The other one is a cat I keep running into on my walk home from work. I've nicknamed him Manxy because he appears to have lost half his tail at some point. I have no idea who he belongs to, but he loves his cuddles and that has been GREAT therapy for me these past few days.

Anyway, I live in Switzerland although I'm from Ireland originally. I love animals, especially cats, dogs and horses. I'm new to chatting and not that much of a techie but I'm pretty pleased with myself because today I figured out how to put a picture in my signature - hopefully you can all actually see it


Hope to talk soon!
Alex
 

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Welcome to the site! I'm very sorry for the loss of your friend, family member and companion. :angel2:

Yes, I do think that animals know when we are hurting. They have great empathy.
 

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Welcome Alex!

So sorry about Charley. He was a beautiful cat...
Furby and Manxy sound like very neighborly kitties.
 

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Hi, Alex, Sierra and I welcome you to TCS!
So glad you've joined us and look forward to getting to know you better!
Charlie as absolutely gorgeous, I'm so sorry you are in pain having lost your sweet baby.
I absolutely agree with you that cats sense our feelings, definitely! You did a wonderful job with your siggy! I would be so happy to help you in any way as you learn your way around the site. Please, simply click on my user name and send me a Private Message!
 

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aww charlie is beautiful! he is a month older than me aww!!!
welcome to the site

i hope you adopt another kitty at some point, noone could ever replace charlie but there are lots of other kitties who would love to have you as their meowmy!
 

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Welcome and I'm sorry to hear about Charlie. Charlie was a handsome fellow. There is no replacement for a lost fur baby, but hopefully you will be able to give another kitty a good home in the not too distant future.
 

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Welcome to TCS
I'm very sorry you lossed your precious Charley, he was very beautiful. I hope you find that special best friend again.
 

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Welcome to TCS! Sorry to hear about Charlie. But like Fwan said, hope time will come when you will be ready to accept another furball into your life. Life's not complete without cats!
 
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