Life goes on
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Two weeks ago, my husband and I lost our first cat, the handsome grey Bobcat. Today, we turned in the paperwork to adopt a new cat, a beautiful and gentle nine-month-old tortoiseshell. (We're still considering a name.)
It's probably a very normal thing, but even while I was sitting in the visiting room with our new tortie snuggled on my lap, I felt something like betrayal — why were we bringing a strange cat into Bob's house? Odd that I hadn't thought about this before now, but maybe it's because only now there's a real kitty we'll be taking home, not just one we're thinking about.
Tomorrow I'll pick up New Kitty, take her to Dr F for a wellness exam, and introduce her to our home. There will be lots of comparisons to Bob, I know. Must remember to allow her to be herself, and to gratefully discover the particular joys she can offer.
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