Mourning my pet

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9 years ago 12/17/2014 5:41am EST

I've had to give my pet away because of allergies that affected my breathing.

Has anyone been in a similar situation?

I feel disproportionately sad about it - I'm more sad about this than when I lost friendships with various people and I feel more sad about it than any of my relationship breakups. I feel pathetic about this because I know people go through worse (and I have with various things including an eye disease that affected my sight and having to spend 6 months in hospital a few years ago). I'm trying to get it in proportion but I seem to fail at this.

I had her for 2 years and we spent a lot of time together. She was one of the only good things in my life left.

PS I'm female before someone tells me to stop being a p*ssy.

9 years ago 12/17/2014 6:06am EST

re: fluffyy

But your pet hasn't died, so don't be so sad.

Normally I'd be "so what", but it's obvious that you're feeling this more because you've been through some rough things, and the fluffy one was a comfort for you.

I also feel for you regarding allergies and breathing problems, totally sucks. However, you're a runner I presume so that's an amazing thing! You have a way to stay healthy and improve your breathing and to feel better in general.

I had an amazing cat once and I've not had a pet since, nothing would compare to supercat

ha ha! So I just remember how cool my cat was and smile and be happy that I got

to spend time with such a brilliant cat.

Hugs for you.

9 years ago 12/17/2014 6:10am EST

re: nowurrys

thank you, i'll take that on board.

you're right that i probably wouldn't have been affected by this a few years ago. i used to be tough! it's since things have gone downhill with my health (the eye disease and damage to my eyes + arthritis, lack of sleep) that i seem to have changed. i got the pet after i came out of hospital.

9 years ago 12/17/2014 7:56am EST

Have gone through a few cats with my family. Never really felt sad when they ran away/died.

If I had a dog, it'd be a whole different story. I'd cry for a week straight.

9 years ago 12/17/2014 9:17am EST

re: fluffyy

It's weird how pets become so important to us. They're just animals but they really do become part of people's families in a way. You get used to having them be there. They become part of your daily routine so then they're part of your life.

You know they are going to get sick and die at somepoint but it's still tough to lose them. It's change. Change is tough. when they leave us you find yourself looking for them in the morning, or headed to fill up the bowl because you forget for a second that they're gone. Lots of people feel the way you are feeling. It doesn't matter that the pet is still alive. They aren't around you. You can feel sad for a bit. It's ok.

9 years ago 12/17/2014 9:56am EST

re: TheNavidsonRecord

Cats are special.

I think that there is a breed of cat that's hypoallergenic. Here's a link.

http://www.catster.com/cat-breeds/hypoallergenic-cat-breeds

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