Letting your heart love again…
I did not think I could handle having another cat after I lost Butch. I adopted Butch and his sister Julia as two month old kittens from a rescuer, and Butch was the most loving, affectionate cat I had owned. Eight years ago at age 20, my beloved Butch developed renal disease. My father and I gave him sub Q fluids twice a day for six months, desperately trying to extend his time with us. Losing him was so painful I didn’t think I could deal with having a cat again.
Years passed and I missed the companionship and intimacy of having cats, but still feared the pain of loss. My boyfriend would periodically try to convince me it was time. I resisted. He sent me a picture of a cat available for adoption, and suddenly, I wanted a cat.
That cat got adopted, but I was lucky enough to connect with a rescuer who had Otis.
I saw his picture, I had never had a ginger cat, and fell in love. That was three years ago February. I love Otis more than I can put into words.
I encourage anyone in a similar situation to adopt. There is more roomin your heart than you know. There are
no replacements for beloved lost pets. There is room for more love. I am a better person for the animals that I was privileged to have in my life.
Written by Lisa @lisareed13