Saturday, November 23, 2024

THIS HAS NOT BEEN A GOOD YEAR FOR ME

 


Hello, friends.  I hope you are having a wonderful time leading up to Thanksgiving Day.  Me?  Not so much.

This has been a very hard year for me.  Two of my very close friends passed away.  I miss them so much.  I had to put my much loved cat Jack down since he was dying of renal failure that the vets could not cure or help.  It was heartbreaking to watch him get sicker every day.  And in the end I couldn't even go into the office to be with him because I couldn't stop crying.  It was just days after my best friend had passed away.  Then I had to sell my home of 44 years and move.  I didn't want to, but circumstances made it necessary.  And now my beloved little kitten George has disappeared.

This morning my brother and nephew came over and started emptying the dining room and kitchen of the many boxes we had brought over from the storage unit.  What a wonderful thing that was.  There is so much more room now.  Then before they left they, they put together the kitchen table and chairs which have been sitting in a box first on the front porch and then in the kitchen for four months.  My sister bought it for me as a housewarming gift.  It is beautiful and we ate our first meal (dinner which Joe cooked) at it tonight.

So people were in and out of the house all day.  This morning we saw our little George by the bathroom door while we were getting ready for the day.  But not afterwards.

After Larry and Terry left, I called George but he didn't come or answer.  I didn't think anything of it.  But then hours went by and we still had not seen him.  Joe searched the entire house (including closets) and even walked the neighborhood looking for him.  Nothing.  We have called.  Nothing.  I even put a notice up on the community page on facebook and no response.

Joe and I are heartbroken.  Joe just put out a cardboard box with his litter in it, some food, one of his favorite toys, and one of my sweaters that he could cuddle up in.  It is very cold.  He is very friendly.  He has never had anything bad happen to him his entire life.  He trusts everyone and expects pets and cuddles from everyone he sees.

We are beside ourselves.  I can't stop crying.  This is absolutely one of the worst years of my life.  I'm praying that God brings George back to us, but I have very little hope that will happen.

Sorry this is such a down post, but that's where I am.  Hopefully I will have a happy post next time.

Kathy 

8 comments:

  1. Hi Kathy. I am so sorry that George is lost. I will pray that God will bring him home to you and that all will be well. Sending you love and prayers. I will also pray that 2025 will be a good year for you and Joe and that you will learn to love your new home. It is a blessing that your family is helping you get unpacked.

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  2. Kathy, I am so sorry about your rough year, and now George. There is a good chance he may return. Don't give up hope quite yet. Prayer helps.

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  3. Kathy I am praying for George and the 2 of you!!!!
    A couple years ago my dad’s cat got out and he was gone for 8 weeks!
    The Lord told me tha cat would be back but that “it would take longer than it should “.
    As a retired veterinarian, let me tell you some things:
    •cats do not typically travel further than 100 yards from home
    •keep food and water out for him
    •we also tried trapping with a humane trap. You might be able to borrow one from a local rescue.
    •put up flyers and also notify local vet offices and rescues/humane society. Flyers everywhere!
    •I don’t know if George is microchipped but that may help. Vet clinics and rescues regularly scan found pets that people bring in.
    •my daughter lives in the city and one of her cats got out for a week one time. She found him a few houses down. Also, she helped another man find his 16 year old cat who’s had kidney issues.
    I will be praying fervently for George’s return. Carol

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  4. I'm so saddened by the difficult year you've endured, Kathy, and I'm praying that George will come home to you both soon! May that be the Lord's will and plan. Wishing you blessings!

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  5. Kathy, I am sending you and Joe big hugs. I know what an upside down world it seems to move after so long in one place. Losing friends and pets makes it even harder. Bless your hearts, love Susie

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  6. So sorry you have gone through so much heartache. It is hard to lose those we loved, especially a furbaby. God be with you.

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  7. Kathy, don't give up hope. Cats are notorious for coming back, our little miss old kitty was missing all day and night, I was distraught, but she came back! She never ever goes anywhere, just quickly in and out occasionally, so this was not normal. I was shocked when she reappeared. I will pray for your little George, and I really hope he comes back to you. Hugs.

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  8. Oh Kathy, I am so sorry. You have had a difficult year. I'm sorry you've lost so many loved ones, your pets, and now George. Some pets go back to the old house, I'll pray he realizes where you all live now and comes back to you safe and sound.

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