A week ago today one of my cats (4.5 yr old) went out in the morning and never came back. I have been a basket case since. I have put many beloved pets down because of age, but I have NEVER lost one before. I can't seem to stop sitting and staring at the back door hoping she returns. But after a week I am pretty sure she is not.
My other cat (a 5 yr old male) also misses her. Now I am afraid to ever let the boy outside for fear of losing him. But I work all day and it seems wrong to leave him alone all day in the house. So, do I get another kitten or not. In the past I have always replaced the lost cat with a new one, but have had mixed results. One cat will take to a new kitten and one will not. I usually get my pets from the local Animal Control office.
I know I am setting myself up for about 3 months of pure hysteria and lack of sleep, but I miss her so much.