I still have not gotten another cat since Ella has passed (hair, house)

[carolyninfl]

I am looking for a cat a little bit but it seems nothing will or ever could replace Ella.

It was just me and hubby and Ella for many years. I swear I still see her laying on her favorite chair.

I never missed an animal as much. I also was an animal lover and had many beloved pets pass on. I now can truly understand the pain of losing a pet and understand how people feel.

I have lost many family members and I sure know what pain is. I hope Ella knew how much she was loved.

This past Christmas I took a picture of her and a coworker said I should send it to the news station as they are showing The favorite Christmas pics...so I did and she told me that she seen Ella on tv last night they showed her pic!!!!!!

How many cats can say that they were on tv...heres the pic haha

[=^..^=]

Keep searching and you will find the right cat. I hope you decide to adopt two this time. They'll never take the place of Ella but you will love them just the same.

[LeaveWI]

I totally understand where you are coming from OP. My Pumpkin passed in November 2004, and I still have not gotten another cat. For me it's hard to pick one over another when so many need good homes. I care for all the strays I see when I'm out and about, but still I haven't adopted one. I figure maybe one or more will choose me someday. All things in time. I'm sorry for the loss of Ella

[Summering]

Originally Posted by carolyninfl

I am looking for a cat a little bit but it seems nothing will or ever could replace Ella.

It was just me and hubby and Ella for many years. I swear I still see her laying on her favorite chair.

I never missed an animal as much. I also was an animal lover and had many beloved pets pass on. I now can truly understand the pain of losing a pet and understand how people feel.

I have lost many family members and I sure know what pain is. I hope Ella knew how much she was loved.

This past Christmas I took a picture of her and a coworker said I should send it to the news station as they are showing The favorite Christmas pics...so I did and she told me that she seen Ella on tv last night they showed her pic!!!!!!

How many cats can say that they were on tv...heres the pic haha
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I know how sad you must be.
I have lost quite a few pets that lived until 16 years old.
Just recently though I have seen cats at our Vets that I'd love to take home. However we have a little fellow with Asthma, so we can't.
Some are so very sweet. Waiting to be loved and hugged.
I'm sure if you can find it in your heart to go look in a Vets office or a Pet Smart etc. you will fall in love with one too.
There have been different cats at our vets over a number of months.
Gosh the last one was a tiger cat and it was so mild and sweet.
Keep the love of your cat in your heart.....
But, save another if you can. There are so many that need homes.

[luvmycat]

I know the sadness in your heart as well, sometimes the connection with a particular animal is just so strong, no other bond can ever be the same. But there are still other connections and bonds to be made when the time is right...just listen to your intuition and open your heart, and the right cat will be guided to you. The Pet's Barn in my area recently started adopting out cats from the Humane Society, and if I didn't already have a full house here I would have taken this huge, beautiful white cat there named Merlin...it truly pained me to walk away from him. But I talked to the workers and they said the cats usually get adopted pretty quickly there (they only have 2 or 3 at a time) especially because they charge about 50% of what the HS does...for a little over $50, people can get an adult, spayed/neutered, vaccinated cat...not bad at all! Your "Merlin" is out there, too...just silently call for him and wish for it, and he will find you! (((HUGS)))

[CFoulke]

First, let me say what a beautiful girl.... also a good sport for wearing a costume!!! I know exactly how you are feeling right now. The ache is so bad sometimes that you actually feel it - I lost my girl Callie in February of this year and every morning when I get up to go feed the other cats, I still look around for her sweet little face, or her meowy greeting. I still look for her in her favorite spot in the sunroom...no, she will never be far from my mind or my heart. We are not "actively" looking for another cat but if something happens and we find a baby that needs a forever home, I know we will adopt another - and we still have 23. It may or may not be the time for you to adopt another one - only you can know the answer to that. I don't think it is wrong to want to have another around the house, to love and be companions with. I am positively sure Ella knew how much you loved her - just like the other family members we have lost/will lose someday know. Cats are smart - and they do know who loves them. They thank us every single time we look at them and touch them. I hope you feel better sooner than later, and hopefully think about adopting someone who needs your loving home to call their own. I am sending you a giant sized <<<hug>>>>

[carolyninfl]

What beautiful (cat) people you all are! thank you!!!

Cfloke 23 cats?? omg how do you do it? and thank you for doing it haa

and Ella as you can see on her face despised wearing the costume but she did it for me haha

[Ohiogirl81]

When the right cat finds you, you know it will be time for another cat.

[no kudzu]

As much as I loved and missed my passed cats, I knew there was another who needed what I had to offer. I always think of it as a way to honor my departed friend. Hope you can find that special love again. It won't be the same but it will still be special.