I’m a bit lost…

Hello, Suchi!!!!

Hi Suchi – I’m the remaining New Zealander (and Moonshadow’s sister). Welcome to TDK. I’m owned by a 4yr old bluepoint Siamese called Dara and a 9mth old tabby called Ringo. Hope to chat with you on one of the threads.

I am owned by 2 kitties. One is named Velvet and is 17. She is a all black, half siamese shorthair. My other kitty is Spice and she’s 12. She’s a black smoke domestic longhair…

My name is Frances and I would like to share my story. I am new at this and not sure if I am on the right page. In Sept of 2007 my husband found 3 baby kittens around an old shed. They were no more than a day or two old. We had never had a cat, never wanted a cat, we were 100% dog lovers. These 3 baby kittens were covered in ants in 100 degree temp. Their eyes were not opened and they were so tiny. We never knew what happened to the mother cat. We took these babies home and cared for them. Everyone said they would never live because they were just to small. But they were wrong. We raised these babies and they grew to be beautiful cats. We named them Zeb, Gracie & Annabelle. We also had 3 dogs in the house but everyone got along fine. My husband and I both fell so in love with these cats and they in turn thought we were their mother. They came and went inside and out. We live in the country and have a big yard. They loved being outside but we always made sure they were not out after dark for safety reasons. And since it’s been cold they always came right back in. Wednesday night we let Annabelle out and she didn’t come back in the amount of time that was normal. We got out and started looking for her but she was no where to be found. I knew then it was bad because she never stayed gone that long. Early the next morning we were looking again but I knew it was to late. We found her in a field next to our property. She had been attacked by a larger animal. Needless to say we are heart broken. I can’t stand to think of the fear she felt when she was attacked and knowing I was not there to save her is killing me. It was very cold that night and I can’t help but wonder if we had found her maybe she could have made it. I wonder if she lay in the cold all night hurt but alive. This is breaking my heart and my husbands also. She was the sweetest little cat and so pleasant. She brought such joy to us and the 3 of them taught us how easy it is to love little cats. The other two seem to know something is wrong, I’m sure they miss her just like we do. She had such a hard start coming into this world and then left it in such a terrible way. But I know that the two years she was with us she knew she was loved. She was our baby. We miss you so much Annabelle. I am so sorry I didn’t protect you from harm. If only I could turn back the clock I would never let you out. You will always be in our hearts.

Frances. you have come to the right place. You will find the solace you need here. My deepest sympathies in the loss of Annabelle.

Frances, it might help also to talk with the other two kitties and explain to them that Annabelle crossed over the bridge. They understand more than one would think. Welcome to TDK.

These are the babies we found 2 years ago and raised. They grew into beautiful cats. Left to right: Our sweet Annabelle, brother Zeb and sister Gracie. I am worried about Zeb. He and Annabelle were very close, he was really a big brother to her. I find him laying in the same places she lay and he goes back and forth to the door looking out. I know he is missing her. I talk to him and love on him, other than that I don’t know what to do. Gracie seems to be okay, maybe because her and Annabelle were never that close. Gracie is a loner and she keeps to herself. I don’t know if she does miss Annabelle or not. How do you know these things when they can’t tell you how they feel?

A big welcome to Suchi to TDK. Like the others have said it’s one big family here that shares just about everything concerning our pets. We love showing off pics of our babies and many of us have Catster pages and if you click on our Avatar you’ll be led to them. Looking forward to getting to know you! =)