I recently posted about losing one of my cat family,and,got very little response. I have noticed that intellectual posts tend to get more response than emotional ones. Why, I am wondering? Honestly, I felt disappointed, but,maybe that is just normal here? Should I stick to technical stuff here? Just curious,since I am relatively new.
I’m sorry you lost your cat. My cat and I have been together for 11years. That relationship is one of the longest that I’ve ever had.
I knew I could count on you.
I have a colony of strays in my neighborhood that I feed and water twice a day. Some let me pet them. Some run from me every time they see me. I live on a busy street. Inevitably they get in the street and I have to deal with their little bodies. It hurts me EVERY TIME, whether I got to pet them or not. Life is fleeting. Dogs, cats, humans, everything. It hurts to lose loved ones. Even furry loved ones. They have lives.
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I never saw it and I would be devestated if anything happened to my cat. I lost his brother to the great outdoors three years ago. We have all kinds of posts here. Keep trying.
just call me cat lady lol
Didn't see the post, either, partner. All I can say is that I'm sorry to hear that. I've lost 3 dogs and 5 cats where I live. Coyotes, rattle snakes, and traffic. Hurts every time, but life goes on.
I care for them, but I refuse to be their jailer. I have a cat here that stays in the house, but it is his choice. The door is open (cat door) if he wants to go out, but he never has.
I didn't see it. I lost a fur baby who helped me deal with my wife's death so I relate to your loss.
Sometimes it is hard for someone to share their feelings with a stranger when it hits too close to home. I am sad for your loss. I personally love cats, but would never own one just for that reason - I know I am going to live longer than they will, and I don't want to deal with the emotions that come with their death.
So your cycle of get cat -> cat dies -> remorse -> get another cat is what you have chosen, and that tends to lessen my wanting to respond to your post, too, since I don't want to be judgmental on things you have chosen to do in your life.
I didn't see it. I would have replied! My old cat is laying by my side as I write this, and I know her end is near. It's torture. There are a lot of people who don't understand the depth of grief that comes with the loss of a pet, but I do. I wish I'd seen your post and offered you support.
I'm sorry, I didn't see your original post about losing your pet. I am sorry about your loss.
I’m sorry I didn’t see your post sooner. I’ve been busy preparing for the Christmas holiday, but I’m sorry to hear about your loss. Just try to remember the good memories you and your cat shared. She/he will always be alive in your memories.
Sorry, man, I didn’t see it either. probably timing of the post - don’t take it personally. My dad’s piece of wisdom is that, the worst thing about cats is they don’t live as long as people. It really sucks to lose a pet. I’m very sorry for your loss.
Didn't see it... But even if I did I would have probably not replied. I'm sorry for your loss, however. I tend to avoid emotional posts not because technical is more relevant , but because for some of us struggling with our own demons it may not be the best time or place to open up and let this in. May I suggest a support group perhaps? General message boards are not always the best place if you have immediate need of emotional support
I am another one who missed your post. I am a cat person also (we have two plus a third 'just visiting'. We have lost many cats over the years, and it is always a very sad occasion, especially that last trip to the vet's. I hope whatever glitch it was that caused so few of us to see your post, it will not cause you to leave our group — please stick around.
I like all kinds of animals and feel loss when they pass, some much more than others. I didnt notice your post and in the past few days have noticed the board being slow. I wonder if some posts are just not making it on the board. Thanks for sharing your personal life. If I had seen it I would have responded
This is the first that I have heard of this topic. I am on this site throughout most days, since I am currently on vacation. I most certainly would have replied as my cats are precious to me. I am not sure that your message got posted where most would see it.
Such loss is excruciating. Please feel free to send me a message if you could use a sympathetic ear.
I think that most people in an online community feel more comfortable in an intellectual conversation rather than in an emotional one. It's easy to have an intellectual conversation with people you've never met, but emotionally, it takes more time to get comfortable with people, especially online.