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Harleigh, I am so sorry, what a beautiful cat he was.
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As I said to Scarleta, the physical body has gone, but Maverick's energy still connects with you - and always will. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

I also wanted to post this poem that Belle posted for me when I lost one of my precious cats last year. I hope it will bring you some comfort, as it did for me. This poem is for Scarleta also.

Remember Our Love

I was chosen today
I'm learning to fly
the world took me away,
but please don't you cry
And I chose you today
to try and be strong
so please don't you cry
and don't say that I'm gone

When you're feeling alone
just remember our love,
I'm up near the stars
looking down from above.

Remember our love
In a moment you'll see
that I'm still here beside you
when you're thinking of me.

Julie Epp
 
Oh Harleigh, sweetie I''m so, SO sorry about your beautiful boy. The pain of losing a pet is so indescribably intense, and I hope you find some solace in the knowledge that you gave him such a wonderful life, and that he was a happy little man, and one magnificent looking puss!

HUGE hugs outgoing

xoxoxoxo
 
Harleigh, I''m so sorry for your loss. Pets are just as much a part of the family as everyone else, and losing them hurts just as much. It sounds like he was not suffering with a lingering illness and died rather peacefully. There is some comfort in that. I love that you have him burried under a sycamore tree in your FI''s backyard. That''s just beautiful.
 
Oh, Harleigh, Maverick was an absolutely handsome cat. I''m so sorry for you. I feel that he wouldn''t want you to cry for him but, I''ve been there too and I understand. You won''t ever forget him.

Three years ago we had to let our little Sassy leave this world. She was 16. I knew the best thing I could do ( for me ) was after a bit of time, go to our local shelter and offer another baby a loving home. We did that very thing and brought Drew home to live with us. He''s a sweetheart.....he''s not Sassy, but, he''s Drew!! His own little self and my little buddy.

There''s another sweet little heart out there awaiting you. Not to replace Maverick, but to join him inside your own heart.
 
Hi, Harleigh,

I was just checking back to see how you made out getting through your first night without Maverick. I know the grief is all-consuming. At times like these, you have to know that at least you are not alone. Tell us how you are. (Remember, we expect people to mourn for a year! And that does not mean that after a year we expect them to forget their losses, either!)

Love,
Deb
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Oh honey - I''m crying and heartbroken for you just reading this. I remember all of your posts about your sweet boy and he was clearly loved so dearly by you and your family and friends. I am so sorry for your loss, and I can''t imagine how difficult it must be. You did truly give him the greatest gift you could by rescuing him and giving him a loving home for so many years, but it doesn''t necessarily make it easier right now to know that I''m sure.

Don''t feel silly about grieving - let yourself do as much as you need to and feel however you need to feel to get through these next few days and weeks.

I''ll be sending you all the healing thoughts and prayers I can for your grief, and bless you for rescuing him in the first place and giving him the loving home that every cat deserves and so few are lucky enough to get.
 
I am so sorry about your kitty
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Please know that he had a great life because you rescued him, (((hugs))) for you.
 
Oh Harleigh, I am so sorry.... I am sure he is loving Kitty heaven.

Chin up.
 
I''m so sorry to hear about your cat! Take care of yourself.
 
I''m so sorry for your loss honey. What a wonderful love Maverick was, and I know that he was blessed in you as you were in him. I will keep him in my prayers, and please know that while his memories are with you, he is never truly gone. ((BIG HUGE HUGS)).
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Gothgrrl...thank you, he will forever be in my heart.

Hi again, Scarleta...thank you, and I hope today went all right for you. You were in my thoughts all day.

Thank you, Kimberly and IrishAngel...your kind words are much appreciated.

ang...thanks for the hugs and kitty kisses...I sure do miss those from Maverick.

Thank you, marvel, he was the most handsome kitty I have ever known. Thank you for your prayers.

Beacon...Maverick was SUCH a character...I will always miss how much he kept us all entertained with his dog-like antics. I think maybe that hummingbird was Maverick was coming back to let me know he was okay...at least I hope so. Thank you for taking the time to think of us.

Thank you, Linda, for your always thoughtful and wise words...they mean so very much to me. My heart hurts worse than any relationship I''ve ever been in, almost as much or more than any family member I''ve lost, and though I know he might not have been human, he was like my very own child and I miss him so much.

UCLABelle...thank you for your prayers, I appreciate them.

Thank you, Storm.

Marian...only people who own Maine Coons truly understand what great, loving personalities they have, and Maverick was by far one of the most unique I''ve ever seen. Thank you for sharing in this with me.

Indie...Maverick was just about the happiest creature I''ve had the privilege to know. He had to be touching a human at all times, and he would happily hop from one lap to the next, which is not an easy feat for a 23 lb. love bug. Thank you for you thoughts and hugs.

Molly...thank you for understanding. I still cannot go downstairs...I practically ran out of the house this morning, and it broke my heart all over again to come home to an empty house for the first time in 11 years. I appreciate your listening to my blubbering and everyone for being here for me as most around me just don''t understand how I could be so upset...to them he was just a cat...to me, he was just about everything I could''ve asked for in a best friend.

Oh, Lorelei...thank you for posting that poem...it made me cry, but that''s all I seem to be doing today. I know that he will always be here in my heart, but I sure do miss his snuggly body to love.

DandiAndi...all of your support means so much, thank you.

Lumpkin...sadly, I think there was something wrong with my poor baby. I took him to the vet just last month as he had started having some bathroom problems, losing a little weight, etc... The vet didn''t seem very concerned and when he realized how old Maverick was, he said it was most likely old age and to just keep an eye on him. He had actually been doing better, back to using his litter box and acting like a kitten again, but I noticed he wasn''t eating as much as usual on Monday and Tuesday, but never got him back to the vet with the holidays and all. I will always regret that I didn''t take him to someone else for a second opinion as well as that I wasn''t here for him in his time of need. I am so afraid he may have suffered, but I''ll never know. When I left on Wednesday night, he was sitting on the top of the stairs with his head turned to the side with that look on his face that said, "Mom, please don''t leave me..." Granted, this was his look every time I left the house, but I especially remember the way he looked at me that night, and I will never forget it. I hope that one day I will be able to look at his prominent place in Rusty''s yard and remember all of the good times rather than what could have been. Sorry...I''m feeling a lot of guilt right now. Thank you for your kind thoughts.

Hi susi...thank you for sharing about your Sassy and Drew with me. I would love to get another cat one day, but Rusty is not the fondest of them, and would prefer a dog. As I''ve never had a pet before Maverick and have been bitten by two dogs, his Rottweiler he had while we were together the first time was really the only dog I became really familiar with, and though I know she knew me and loved me like I was her mom, I was always a bit leary of her. When Rusty had to put her down almost 2 years ago January was actually when he and I started barely talking again after 6 years of a lot of silence between us as he knew I had loved her, too. We will have to come to an agreement about what animals we get, but I think it would be best to get any new pets together, possibly after we get married so we can bond with them together and be there for them together. I hope I can wait that long to have another animal to love, because I feel so lost without my Maverick. Thank you for your kind words.

Dear, Dear Deb...thank you for checking on me, that was so very sweet of you. I''m sorry that I couldn''t bear to come back to this thread for a little while tonight until I composed myself a bit more to be able to respond after reading all the loving and thoughtful posts. Last night was possibly one of the worst nights of my entire life. I lay awake most of the night, and if I started to fall asleep, I began having horrible dreams seeing Maverick''s face in death, imagining someone had removed the honeysuckle tree above his grave, etc... I couldn''t get out of the house fast enough this morning, and as I mentioned above, I absolutely dreaded coming home. I spoke to as few people as possible at school today, and just stayed in my classroom and tried to figure out a way to put one foot in front of the other and contiinue to move forward. To say that out loud, I know I sound like an idiot, but I don''t think that other than my favorite grandmother passing away 10 years ago, I''ve taken anything else quite this hard. My grandmother and Maverick were the only two in my life who truly loved me unconditionally, no matter what, and I miss them both so much. Thank you, Deb, for being so supportive and understanding my grief. Aside from my brother and best friend who are huge cat lovers (my brother got his cats BECAUSE he loved Maverick so much) are the only two who really seem to understand my loss, and I can''t allow myself to blubber on the phone to them all day, even though I know they would let me. Rusty is very understanding and sad for me, but he has had many animals come and go in his life, and in his line of work he unfortunately sees tragedy all the time, so he has a bit of a better perspective on this situation than I do, but he cared about Maverick, too, and he knows how much I loved him. He''s just not the most emotional guy, and I''m trying not to inundate him with tears and emotional turmoil every time I speak with him while he is busy at work for 48 hours at a stretch. I still can''t find a way to go downstairs unless I absolutely have to, and I can''t even begin to look to the spot where I found him. I''m sure tomorrow will be easier, and easier the day after that, but I can''t think that far ahead right now. Thank you again for keeping an eye on me...it''s nice to know you and so many other people here care.

AG...thank you for remembering him. I keep seeing posts come in from the ragdoll thread, and I can''t manage to go over there and take a look at everyone''s babies just yet. I so loved sharing Maverick for a short while with you all, and I know being the cat lover that you are, that you can appreciate how I am feeling right now. Thank you for your kind thoughts and prayers.

Poshpepper...thank you for the kind words and hugs...you are always so thoughtful.

iwanna...I truly hope Maverick is running around chasing his favorite toys and there is a constant laser pointer lighting his way to true happiness.

Thank you, bee*, I am trying to hang in there, but it sure is hard.

Gypsy...thank you, Layla, for taking the time to write. I appreciate your kind words, and I sincerely hope Maverick always knew how much I loved him. He will be in my heart forever.

Thank you, everyone, for keeping Maverick in your prayers. I truly appreciate all of you taking the time to keep us both in your thoughts. You are the best support system I could have ever wished for. I sincerely thank all of you for helping me through this difficult time, and thank you for being so understanding.

With love,
Harleigh
 
Oh Harleigh,
I feel so sad for you. My own cat -- I''ve had her for 8 years and was told she was 10 when I inherited her! So I routinely worry about what will happen with her and am very fearful about it. She has been my everything. Anyway, I guess what I''m trying to put into words is that Maverick knew how much you loved him. If it is evident to someone like me on a message board how much you loved him, rest assured how evident it was to maverick himself!

I think he knew you would have done anything for him and wouldn''t want you to feel guilty.

My thoughts are with you.

-molly
 
Harleigh, I''m so sorry for your loss. Maverick was a beautiful and much-loved kitty, that is apparent from the pics you posted. I''ve loved and lost my own... I wanted to post a special prayer for kitties I found a while ago that has been comforting to me (besides the Rainbow Bridge poem I''ve always thought was so special.):
Prayer for a cat
by Phylis Feiner Johnson

AUTHOR''S NOTE: The following poem appears elsewhere on the Internet attributed to an anonymous author. In fact, I wrote it in 1996, on commission from a company called Pet Grafix Ink. I believe they printed it in poster form, although I have never seen a printed copy. The firm now appears to be out of business, but the prayer seems to taken on a life of its own. If any reader possesses or has seen one of the originals, please email me -- I''d love to track one down! I hope you enjoy the prayer. May it bring you and your feline friends joy and comfort.


Treat me kindly, dear master. Accord me the courtesy due to a cat — and I for my part will love you, amuse you and cheer your heart as only a cat can do.


Give me a sunny spot to sleep in when morning dawns and I will warm your lap on cold evenings.


Respect my independence and my need to walk alone at times and I will look after myself, so that you may come and go as you please.


Speak to me in our secret kitty language, let me hear my name sung in the music of your voice, and I will meow happily in sweet harmony with you.


Stroke my fur gently and lovingly and I will soothe you with the soft purrs that can only come from a happy cat.


Indulge my curiosity and I will show you the joys of bird watching, star gazing and other kitty pleasures.


Play with me and see me rejoice! Toss a humble ball of yarn and I will delight you with my cleverness and acrobatic leaps.


But do not laugh at me or allow me to be teased for there is nothing I prize more than my dignity.


Keep my surroundings neat and clean and I will be fastidious in my habits.


Feed me and be fair and I will teach you how to tell "kitty time" by instinct and tummy tunes.


And when I am old and the time comes to say farewell, hold me gently in your arms and I will go without a whimper.


For with you I am trusting, safe and secure. A cat who walked alone but loved you with a full and happy heart.


Copyright © 2005 Phylis Feiner

 
I am very sorry for your loss, Haleigh. I cant imagine how difficult it is to lose a beloved pet.

My thoughts and prayers are with you......
 
Harleigh, I can tell how much you are hurting and I wish there was a way I could help you, but I do very much know where you are coming from. It is going to take time, allow yourself to grieve and just try to go through the process. The pain you are feeling now will ease in time, then you will be able to remember all the happy times you shared with Mav. I think the hummingbird story was beautiful and I know it was a sign to you that Maverick is safe and happy.
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We are here for you.XOX
 
Date: 11/26/2007 11:17:29 PM
Author: Harleigh



Last night was possibly one of the worst nights of my entire life. I lay awake most of the night, and if I started to fall asleep, I began having horrible dreams seeing Maverick's face in death, imagining someone had removed the honeysuckle tree above his grave, etc... I couldn't get out of the house fast enough this morning, and as I mentioned above, I absolutely dreaded coming home. I spoke to as few people as possible at school today, and just stayed in my classroom and tried to figure out a way to put one foot in front of the other and contiinue to move forward. To say that out loud, I know I sound like an idiot, but I don't think that other than my favorite grandmother passing away 10 years ago, I've taken anything else quite this hard. My grandmother and Maverick were the only two in my life who truly loved me unconditionally, no matter what, and I miss them both so much. Thank you, Deb, for being so supportive and understanding my grief. Aside from my brother and best friend who are huge cat lovers (my brother got his cats BECAUSE he loved Maverick so much) are the only two who really seem to understand my loss, and I can't allow myself to blubber on the phone to them all day, even though I know they would let me. Rusty is very understanding and sad for me, but he has had many animals come and go in his life, and in his line of work he unfortunately sees tragedy all the time, so he has a bit of a better perspective on this situation than I do, but he cared about Maverick, too, and he knows how much I loved him. He's just not the most emotional guy, and I'm trying not to inundate him with tears and emotional turmoil every time I speak with him while he is busy at work for 48 hours at a stretch. I still can't find a way to go downstairs unless I absolutely have to, and I can't even begin to look to the spot where I found him. I'm sure tomorrow will be easier, and easier the day after that, but I can't think that far ahead right now. Thank you again for keeping an eye on me...it's nice to know you and so many other people here care.
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I don't know what this touched off in me, Harleigh, but I read it and started to cry. I know I am crying for something in my own life, some sadness that you touched when you reached into your own sadness. It has something to do with the depth of your your love for Maverick and that your whole life-even whether you will go downstairs-has been changed by his loss. And it has something to do with there not being enough consolation for you in the entire world. I am just so sorry. And I feel I am going to cry again.

Hugs,
Deb
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I''m sorry your lovely cat is gone. He knew he was loved.
 
Hi Everyone,

I''m so sorry, but I just didn''t feel up to posting yesterday at all, though I kept all of your thoughts and well wishes wrapped around me like a blanket all day and night. I am having a bit of a harder time than I thought I would, and am trying to adjust to being so alone. Thank you, all of you, for allowing me to share my thoughts and grief here...it has really helped to know that someone, somewhere, is listening. No one here at work seems to understand how or why I could possibly be so distraught about what they just see as another pet...one teacher actually asked me when I was going to snap out of it, and I simply replied, "I don''t know." I wish I could put a timeline on my feelings and shove them to the wayside, but I just can''t. I am usually such a fun-loving, gregarious person that no one here recognizes me. I just wish they would all leave me alone and let me heal in my own way. I know I''ll get over it, but I''d rather not be told how and when to do it.
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So, thank you for allowing me to come here and get some of my feelings out of my system. It has been very helpful to write to all of you about how I''m feeling, and it helps to make me feel not quite so alone.

Molly...thank you for sharing about your own cat. I am trying so hard to NOT feel guilty about leaving him alone, but I am really struggling with that right now. I guess I should feel good about the fact that I kept something alive for 11 years, and up till now had done a fairly good job of it. I will keep your kitty in my prayers and hope you have many more happy years with her.

Hi monnie...thank you for the beautiful poem. One day when I am more able to read them with an open heart, I plan to print them all out and keep them with my memories of Maverick. I appreciate your taking the time to post it.

Dani...thank you for your thoughts and prayers.

Lorelei...I am still hurting so much, but today is a little better than yesterday, which was better than the day before, and I DO know in my heart that it will continue to get better. Thank you for being here for me and understanding how I am feeling...it really means a lot to me.

Oh, Deb, I am so sorry, I didn''t mean to add to your pain and misery. I read on bee*''s thread about your own precious baby, Biscuit, and I am saddened by what you are going through, too. I am hoping that in the days to come I am less of an emotional wreck and maybe could be of some use to you or anyone else, and know that we all care about you here and will be here for you if you need us. You have been such a strong support to many of us, and it breaks my heart to know that you are hurting, too. Please know I''m keeping your lab in my thoughts and prayers, and thank you for checking on me again.

Thank you, Madam Bijoux.
 
Harleigh, I'm so so sorry for your tragic loss. I cried some tears with you on reading this...My kitty and bff Ginger is 20 and her health is slowly fading away, and I can only begin to imagine the ache inside of your heart. I know words are of limited comfort and can't take the pain away, but at least know that there are others who hurt with you...Here are some flowers for you....

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Harleigh Sweetheart,

When it comes to pets, I have found some people can be so darn cold hearted.

When I lost my beloved Lhasa Apso''s, people also told me "to get over it, they were just dogs". You will find that these people have no connection, whatsoever to animals.

It takes time to grieve. I grieved for months and months, after each one of mine died. I was also depressed.

It is like losing a beloved child, you have to allow yourself time to grieve. Try to ignore what all the ignorant people are telling you, they don''t have a clue what it is to be loved by a pet.

Love,
Linda
 
Harleigh: how are you feeling today? I am thinking of you ...and wish you well.
 
Just know that he will never leave your side- you now have a guide!
Losing a pet is a nightmare- the grieving process can be longer and deeper than for a human. They give us unconditional love, are there thru the high and low points and ask for so little. Many shelters have grieving counselors and there are some wonderful on-line sites that are terriffic-(pet-loss is one) and should provide lots of support.
I used to work with animals and was always amazed at how we all grieved everytime anything large or small, bonded or not passed on.
Just know that you saved a magnificent soul and gave it a wonderful life!

Big hug to you
 
Harleigh, I''m so sorry to hear about Maverick''s passing. Please always remember the fun times, how much he loved you and how much you loved him... it''s that love that is a blessing. Though he may not be here for you to see everyday, I''m a firm believer that those we treat well stay around us throughout our lives - so, be at peace knowing that Maverick will always be with you in spirit and thankful for you opening your heart and home to him when he had no where else to go.

Prayers and good thoughts for you and Maverick.

*hugs*
 
Oh Harleigh honey, I''m so sorry to hear about your baby Maverick. I know I''m late to this thread, but I just wanted to send my condolences. Losing a pet is heartbreaking and really truly one of the most difficult things I''ve ever had to go through. Basking in the glow of all your memories of your little guy is the best thing I can think of to help heal your pain.

I''m thinking about you and Maverick, Har, I''m so sorry for your loss.
 
I am so sorry.

Reading your loss prompted me to think of my beloved cat that I lost in 01. When she died she was the first loss that really mattered in my life. (as ridiculous as that may sound) That cat exprienced so many things with me and no matter my life and the turmoil I was going through the only thing stable for me was my cat! LOL! I miss her. And unfortunately that ache never goes away.


When I lost her I found a website called petmemories.com. I created a memorial page for her and reading other memorials helped (a little). At least knowing I wasn''t going thru this pain alone. Perhaps you''d like to create one for your beloved pet.



You are not alone. Thinking of you.
Linda
 
Oh Harleigh, I am so so sorry, I know exactly how you feel - I lost my Sophie-cat 3 weeks ago and I''m still so sad about her. I was so touched by all the lovely comments and support I got on PS at the time.

I have lost 6 cats over the last 20 years and still think of all of them. Most had long lives and all of them had very happy lives and that is the important thing.

I''ll be thinking of you.

Big Hug for me.
 
Harleigh, I'm sorry I missed this until now, too, but I am so sorry about your kitty! He was beautiful and I know you will miss him so much. Take care. {{{hugs}}}
 
Hi Harleigh, I just saw this thread. I''m so sorry for your lost. Please don''t beat yourself up over what you could have done differently. Know that you gave Maverick a wonderful life. I know it is difficult but as time goes by, your pain will lessen. Take care.
 
Oh Harleigh, I am so sorry. I have been through losing my sweet beloved cat too. I know how much you are hurting. I understand so well when you say you can''t bear to go home to the empty house. My husband and I would purposely stay out of the house and find anything to do, just so we didn''t have to go home and face the house without her. It was a long time before we could sit on the couch again and watch a movie (where she always sat with us).

As far as the people who don''t understand, and who ask "when you''re going to snap out of it" (btw, I can''t believe someone would actually say that) ... they must have never loved a pet. It is the worst grief. Nothing can soothe you... it is like a piece of your heart is gone, and there''s nothing that can ever fill the hole.

You will get better in your own time. But it may take a while. So try to ignore the mean people who don''t understand, and remember what a happy life he had with you. One thing that helped DH and me was to get some pretty little frames and put pictures of her around the house. Not sure why, but that made us feel a little better.

p.s... I am a newbie, by the way.... I''m a very long time lurker, but after reading your post tonight, I just had to register and try to help if I could. I love reading these boards and everyone seems so nice. It sounds like SO many people''s thoughts and prayers are with you. Mine are too. Take care.
 
I''m sorry for your loss Harleigh. My thoughts are with you.
 
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