((((Philip))))
We understand.

Hey hun,I just want to say how sorry I am re your loss of Katie. I know NOTHING I can say can make you feel any better @the moment,but I know WHAT YOU`RE GOING THROUGH! I lOST MY FAVOURITE cat MILLIE,4 years ago,when she was the only "Person" that at the time was keeping me going!(I was already in the depths of despair)..Needless to say I howled for days,and my family were losing patience with me.
I ALSO had another cat,TIPSY, who I hadn`t really bonded with in the same way,but I started to realise how much he too needed me..He knew straight away that I needed him more than ever,and
he started sleeping on my head and nuzzling my ear!! And now I love him more than I ever thought
possible!! So,although no one can ever replace Katie...Im sure your other cat will flourish from the extra attention,and KC NEEDS you badly to,as they do mourn,just as we do! Those who don`t have cats/dogs often can`t understand just the extent of the loss we feel. I NEVER EVER thought I`d get over Millie`s death,I was almost determind NOT to!
But,much as I HATE these cliches...Time IS a GREAT HEALER!! And Millie is still HUGE in my heart,but
now in a happy way!!! If you live in the UK I know there are several bereavement lines..even The Samaritans have one... But Check out Cat protection League,or Mayhew animal Centre...They ALL recognise the grief we experience to be every bit as real as that of when we lose people! ITMT..
My thoughts are with you. And please do email me any time if you want to! With all good wishes,Chloe xx

I`VE Just checked out a couple of sites that may offer some comfort...

Animal Samaritans,Chris Bishop on 0208 303 1859.

Pet Bereavement www.bluecross.org.uk

There are loads,check them out if you feel like it. They helped me! And Allow yourself to grieve,its SO normal. Get some help!! Chloe...BIG HUG...

Thinking of you.

You have a great blog and I'm sorry to see how upset you are. Losing a good pet is an awful experience. I hope things start looking up for you soon.

We are so sorry for your loss of Katie.

We're grieving with you, the loss of Katie is sad Philip, give yourself all of the time you need.

The image you described of her and the crow is a beautiful one of her, it is a wonderful way to remember her, a loving spirit she was for sure.

I'm sorry for your loss and glad you have KC.

I am sorry for your loss of your cat.

Philip,

I am sorry for your loss. Take it easy now and we all will be thinking of you.

So sorry for your loss. It's devestating to lose a pet - strike that - member of your family.

I am sad for you. We have an adopted cat, too. Somehow we all picked each other. We went to the pound intent on getting a kitten. But came home with this adult cat. Very sad to lose one of these buddies. The crow incident - something to ponder...

i'm so sorry for your loss. i lost my dog to a random autoimmune disorder when she was only four - i understand what kind of pain you're going through. please hang in there & post whenever you feel better. we can wait.

Glad to see you taking time to honor your relationship with Katie. As and if you have interest and energy, I'd love to see a post or two about how your life is different because Katie was in it. Your willingness to share important aspects of your personal life here is one of the values of this blog. It helps us place your opinions in context. The best kind of tasteful, thoughtful gonzo journalism.

Rest as you need to. You are greatly cared for.

Dear Philip,

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

truly,

JC

Philip,

I cried for you. I cried for Katie. Two weeks ago, today, we had to put down our dog, Gucci, who was with our family for 17 wonderful years. I cry for my little Gucci. I know what you know...it is awful, and sad, and hard to explain.

Peace to you.

Becky

I am so sorry for your loss. You did right by Katie; i hope that knowledge will eventually bring you comfort.

i'm just so sorry for your loss.. i don't know how i'd cope with kitty loss at this point, been through it too many times before.. so sad their lives are so short..
in celtic mythology crows & ravens are messengers between the worlds of life & death..

take care,
ghost

I am sorry for your loss.

I'm so sorry you lost such a beloved friend.

I hope you just take it easy until after Thanksgiving. Take care of yourself.

I'm so sorry to hear about Katie. I'm glad you were strong enough to "do the right thing," as you put it, and help her out of her pain and suffering. Will be thinking of you and wishing I had financial means to support the fundraiser.