My Shar-Pei, Sissy, was my bestie until she passed on after almost 14 years back in September 2005, on the last day of Summer. I still miss that dog terribly.
I remember reading this on Salon when it was new. Hard to believe another cat generation has passed in the meantime. Thanks Carol. Hope you’ve found others to curl up with you in the meantime.
Our farm was over run by rats after we started raising cattle. The farm tomcat died of an infected rat bite. Then Sarah Jane showed up. She was a fierce hunter and the rats evaporated in a matter of weeks. She had one kitten who survived who was just a good.
Moral of the story….the present is a coin flip, while the past in retrospect oft seems sweetly fated. But for most people, the future remains a blank space empty of those familiar things we once cherished.
hawgowar almost 5 years ago
My Shar-Pei, Sissy, was my bestie until she passed on after almost 14 years back in September 2005, on the last day of Summer. I still miss that dog terribly.
DangerBunny almost 5 years ago
I remember reading this on Salon when it was new. Hard to believe another cat generation has passed in the meantime. Thanks Carol. Hope you’ve found others to curl up with you in the meantime.
Ida No almost 5 years ago
When someone asks “How do you live your life with Gusto,” answer “one mouse at a time.”
Aladar30 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Awesome cat story ♡
Sojourn almost 5 years ago
soo sweet!
Radish the wordsmith almost 5 years ago
I love it when animals find us.
RobertaPyle almost 5 years ago
Beautiful memorial. Looks like you had many good years together!
patfritts almost 5 years ago
I’m so sorry. I’ve had many cats over the years and know it is really hard to lose them.
Thomas R. Williams almost 5 years ago
Our farm was over run by rats after we started raising cattle. The farm tomcat died of an infected rat bite. Then Sarah Jane showed up. She was a fierce hunter and the rats evaporated in a matter of weeks. She had one kitten who survived who was just a good.
rAtkinson almost 5 years ago
Sorry for your loss.
garcalej almost 5 years ago
Moral of the story….the present is a coin flip, while the past in retrospect oft seems sweetly fated. But for most people, the future remains a blank space empty of those familiar things we once cherished.
RIP Gusto.
tammyspeakslife Premium Member almost 5 years ago
<3 :’(
willie_mctell almost 5 years ago
Feline greatness.
Dragoncat almost 5 years ago
I love a wonderful story about a wonderful cat.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] almost 5 years ago
Real stories have their magick too. This is one of them.
Sojourn almost 5 years ago
last year she lost her other cat Hoover Doover, her fur babies must be on her mind
craigwestlake almost 5 years ago
Losing a beloved furry child is a very painful experience. But be aware, Carol, that you will see him again…
jonesbeltone almost 5 years ago
Dogs tell us, “you’re ok, you’re just fine the way you are.” Cats say, “you really could be a little better, if you tried. Now feed me.”
PurpleOpus almost 5 years ago
Chester, 1986-1992. I will miss you forever.
tinac69 almost 5 years ago
Shorty, 2012-2019, M.J., 2013-2019