So long, boys - Page 2

catloverami · 10-20-2011, 10:38 PM

I'm typing this through my tears....what a sad sad story, truly a living nightmare. Thank you for sharing your stories of your wonderful cats. I do hope that Martin turns up somewhere. Their pics are wonderful and it's obvious how well loved and cared for they were. I do hope you can get back on your feet, and I'm sure you'll have some other Peteys, Bennys, Martins and Bills that will find their way to you again and into your heart. I don't believe that any love is ever lost and that some day, you will again be with you're beloved pets who've passed on.

"No heaven will not ever Heaven be; unless my pets are there to welcome me." ~ unknown

Fran · 10-21-2011, 12:13 PM

I am so sorry to hear of your devastating loss - the house and your furry family!

Our community recently went through a series of wildfires that caused the loss of many homes and pets. I don't know how far you are from the area now, but don't give up hope on your animals! Our shelter set up a website and worked diligently to reunite found pets with their families, and over time there were many happy stories.

Some close friends of ours lost their home, and at my urging, the wife continued to visit the burned out site as often as she could in the early evenings, with food for their outdoor kitty. It was so chaotic in the neighborhood, with rubble and ash and construction going on. Four months after the fire their cat reappeared one evening, strolling out of the dusk, meowing! This is in an area famous for coyotes and other threats, but he made it, and still felt bonded enough to his old home that he came back.

I do hope that your story has a happy ending too - here's wishing you the very best...

Fran

westfayetteville · 10-21-2011, 12:19 PM

Jon
I'm so sorry you had to go through that, I pray you cats got out and are lost and are found, I don't know what else to say, God Bless you for taking them in and giving them a home.

catbrb · 10-21-2011, 01:05 PM

My condolences. What a lovely post. I hope Martin is able to find you again, along with the others boys you weren't able to find.

dweamgoil · 10-23-2011, 12:58 AM

So very sorry for your loss...hoping Martin finds his way back to you again

The Divine Miss M · 10-23-2011, 01:17 AM

I'm so sorry you had to go through this, but double check with APA! and AHS they have quite a few unclaimed cats and several that are orange tabbies. You never know Martin might be waiting for you. I really hope he's there, you could probably use a little good news.

Kobster · 10-23-2011, 04:23 AM

I'm so sorry to hear of your losses. Your tribute to each beloved pet has left me in tears. I remember watching footage of the fires in bastrop and worrying about all the animals in harms way. I'm sorry you lost your home and your loved ones. I'm holding out hope for Martin. I hope when the time is right, you will open your home to more needy, homeless cats (or dog).

LilRed · 10-24-2011, 11:02 PM

I am so sorry. That is a beautiful tribute.

cool4cats · 10-27-2011, 04:19 PM

Jon,
I am so sorry to hear of your tragic loss, I read your touching tribute with tears in my eyes.
My heart aches for you.

I'm hoping that maybe your beloved pets somehow escaped and are roaming around somewhere.

Gill x

10-21-2011, 12:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
Fran Cat Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,916	I am so sorry to hear of your devastating loss - the house and your furry family! Our community recently went through a series of wildfires that caused the loss of many homes and pets. I don't know how far you are from the area now, but don't give up hope on your animals! Our shelter set up a website and worked diligently to reunite found pets with their families, and over time there were many happy stories. Some close friends of ours lost their home, and at my urging, the wife continued to visit the burned out site as often as she could in the early evenings, with food for their outdoor kitty. It was so chaotic in the neighborhood, with rubble and ash and construction going on. Four months after the fire their cat reappeared one evening, strolling out of the dusk, meowing! This is in an area famous for coyotes and other threats, but he made it, and still felt bonded enough to his old home that he came back. I do hope that your story has a happy ending too - here's wishing you the very best... Fran __________________

10-21-2011, 12:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
westfayetteville Jr. Cat Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 71	Jon I'm so sorry you had to go through that, I pray you cats got out and are lost and are found, I don't know what else to say, God Bless you for taking them in and giving them a home. __________________ Troy http://photobucket.com/tmeck

10-23-2011, 12:58 AM	#15 (permalink)
dweamgoil Cat Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New York Posts: 1,868	So very sorry for your loss...hoping Martin finds his way back to you again __________________ DweamGoiL

10-23-2011, 04:23 AM	#17 (permalink)
Kobster Cat Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 3,019	I'm so sorry to hear of your losses. Your tribute to each beloved pet has left me in tears. I remember watching footage of the fires in bastrop and worrying about all the animals in harms way. I'm sorry you lost your home and your loved ones. I'm holding out hope for Martin. I hope when the time is right, you will open your home to more needy, homeless cats (or dog). __________________ Rachael with Thurston, Sully and Ninja and Moxie their canine guardian. Kobie, Mocha, Puzzles and Tyler, Gone but never forgotten

10-24-2011, 11:02 PM	#18 (permalink)
LilRed Senior Cat Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 654	I am so sorry. That is a beautiful tribute. __________________ Lucille & Koko

10-20-2011, 10:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
catloverami Cat Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cobourg, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,610	I'm typing this through my tears....what a sad sad story, truly a living nightmare. Thank you for sharing your stories of your wonderful cats. I do hope that Martin turns up somewhere. Their pics are wonderful and it's obvious how well loved and cared for they were. I do hope you can get back on your feet, and I'm sure you'll have some other Peteys, Bennys, Martins and Bills that will find their way to you again and into your heart. I don't believe that any love is ever lost and that some day, you will again be with you're beloved pets who've passed on. "No heaven will not ever Heaven be; unless my pets are there to welcome me." ~ unknown

10-21-2011, 01:05 PM	#14 (permalink)
catbrb Cat Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 131	My condolences. What a lovely post. I hope Martin is able to find you again, along with the others boys you weren't able to find.

10-23-2011, 01:17 AM	#16 (permalink)
The Divine Miss M Cat Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 255	I'm so sorry you had to go through this, but double check with APA! and AHS they have quite a few unclaimed cats and several that are orange tabbies. You never know Martin might be waiting for you. I really hope he's there, you could probably use a little good news.

10-27-2011, 04:19 PM	#19 (permalink)
cool4cats Jr. Cat Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: North Wales, UK Posts: 46	Jon, I am so sorry to hear of your tragic loss, I read your touching tribute with tears in my eyes. My heart aches for you. I'm hoping that maybe your beloved pets somehow escaped and are roaming around somewhere. Gill x

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