It is so true about the pictures! I have next to none of Tawny (1977-1992), and probably just a few more of Gracie (1992-2004)! I am doing much better - albeit more recently - with Feeby!
But, I have had it both ways in terms of having another cat enter into my life. Gracie 'appeared' on my doorstep the very same day we had to let Tawny go. Then, when Gracie died, nearly 2 years went by before Feeby found me. I am not sure I can honestly say one was 'better' than the other. I also knew the end was coming with both Tawny and Gracie, so neither was an absolute shock, per se. Horrific losses to be sure, but I knew 'they were coming'. Would I have sought out Gracie that quickly? Probably not. But, it happened, and for that I am not sorry - and don't feel as if it makes me love or miss Tawny any less.
I guess when you have a choice you have to go with what feels most comfortable. In my case, I didn't really have a choice with Gracie, so I just decided to believe it was meant to be... If you somehow 'find' a cat, don't pass it up. Just sayin'.
Btw, my husband was allergic to cats, but for some reason he 'got over it' with Tawny, and hasn't had an issue since!
But, I have had it both ways in terms of having another cat enter into my life. Gracie 'appeared' on my doorstep the very same day we had to let Tawny go. Then, when Gracie died, nearly 2 years went by before Feeby found me. I am not sure I can honestly say one was 'better' than the other. I also knew the end was coming with both Tawny and Gracie, so neither was an absolute shock, per se. Horrific losses to be sure, but I knew 'they were coming'. Would I have sought out Gracie that quickly? Probably not. But, it happened, and for that I am not sorry - and don't feel as if it makes me love or miss Tawny any less.
I guess when you have a choice you have to go with what feels most comfortable. In my case, I didn't really have a choice with Gracie, so I just decided to believe it was meant to be... If you somehow 'find' a cat, don't pass it up. Just sayin'.
Btw, my husband was allergic to cats, but for some reason he 'got over it' with Tawny, and hasn't had an issue since!