Farewell and Welcome - Cats and Kittens

redleash

We recently lost our 18-year-old cat, John Brown. He was ill but was still happy. He spent his last 2 days lounging in the sunny window and sitting in my lap. It was very hard but letting him go was the right thing to do. I still keep looking for him to walk into the room.

This weekend, we brought home two 12-week-old kittens. They'd been at the vet for weeks, looking for homes, so we finally decided they were meant to come to our home. I am now crazy, since our pet population is now up to 6. It seems that each time we lose a pet we get 2 more later. We just thought the two littermates would help raise each other until they are big enough to join the rest of the family.

Thought you pet lovers might enjoy a peek at our feline family. I will post pics of the 2 dogs another time.

1. John Brown, 1995 - 2013 (This shot was taken in April and he died in June)


2. Abbey, age 4


3. Wicket, age 4


4. Cricket (B&W), age 12 weeks, and Currie (Calico), age 12 weeks, both female


Thanks for looking!
Lauren

Snowgirl

redleash wrote: »

We recently lost our 18-year-old cat, John Brown. He was ill but was still happy. He spent his last 2 days lounging in the sunny window and sitting in my lap. It was very hard but letting him go was the right thing to do. I still keep looking for him to walk into the room.

So sorry for your loss. It is terribly difficult to say goodbye to our fur babies, even when we know it's the right thing to do.

This weekend, we brought home two 12-week-old kittens. They'd been at the vet for weeks, looking for homes, so we finally decided they were meant to come to our home. I am now crazy, since our pet population is now up to 6. It seems that each time we lose a pet we get 2 more later. We just thought the two littermates would help raise each other until they are big enough to join the rest of the family.

Thought you pet lovers might enjoy a peek at our feline family. I will post pics of the 2 dogs another time.

1. John Brown, 1995 - 2013 (This shot was taken in April and he died in June)


2. Abbey, age 4


3. Wicket, age 4


4. Cricket (B&W), age 12 weeks, and Currie (Calico), age 12 weeks, both female


Thanks for looking!
Lauren

Lovely looking feline family. Currie reminds me of our Halo - but her 'base' colour is black, as you know.

Enjoy the antics. Should make for some great photos!

redleash

Thanks, Ceci. Yes, I remember Halo's coloring. I am working on the photos!

camiller

I'm so sorry for your loss. My sister just lost her cat Abby about two months ago. She recently found a kitten to adopt bringing her total back up to seven cats and two dogs. I'm sure your new additions will bring you lots of love and enjoyment.

They are all so beautiful.

Cindy

redleash

Thank you, Cindy. I appreciate your kind thoughts. Sounds like your sister has lots of love to give.

Panther

Howdy Lauren,

So sorry to hear of the Loss of your Friend.
They bring us so much joy and happiness.

Looks like you're going to be very busy with
the 2 newbies Was very good to Adopt them
and give them a loving forever Home.

Sam

I am so sorry to hear about your loss.

Pets are an incredible joy, and tremendous sorrow when their all too short lives are at an end.

Try and remember the love you as a human being shared with a different species, and having
that ability allows you to be more complete.

Sam

rwells

Very sorry to hear about John Brown, no doubt he had the best life with a loving family.

Looks like you really have your hands full now

redleash

Craig, Sam - Thanks for the lovely thoughts about our four-legged friends. I can't imagine a home without a pet.....or six.

Randy - Thanks for the kind words. Speaking of loving families......how's Tater?

Lauren