Phoebe's Rebound pt. 65

I just wanted to thank you for the kind words about Phoebe. I've never hurt this bad from losing an animal before. I hate to say it but even losing Bobo didn't hurt this bad. I guess thinking l saved her on Tuesday only to lose her on Thursday made the hurt that much more greater Lisa. Plus never being away form Phoebe for more than 12 hours a day, in a 5 year span because l had to be home for her insulin made us more closer. I could tell her glucose levels sometime and most times just by looking at her. Yesterday morning l woke up like l always do when my internal clock woke me to treat Phoebe. Only this time l woke with the loneliest feeling I've ever had in my life laying in bed knowing Phoebe was gone and no insulin was necessary. It hurt so #ucking much l wanted to put my fist through a window to take this pain away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! At that moment l started reading some of the amazing kind words people had for me in my grief that was posted for me on felinediabetes.com One special person messaged me and some suggested. She helped me save Phoebe LITERALLY on 7/2/2016 when she basically died and went DKA on me!!! Carol asked me if l had any other cats? She said she knew l lost Bobo 9/26/16 but didn't know if l had anymore? If not in HONOR of Phoebe l should think about rescuing a cat in Phoebe's honor and beautiful memory. Don't tell anyone yet but l adopted these two girl's in her memory.
 
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The top one is currently named Mittens and she's 9 months old. The orange one is named Blossom and is 13 months. I'll bring them home today or tomorrow. I was told before l got to the shelter that Blossom was extremely shy and afraid of people. Exactly like Phoebe when l got her. They couldn't believe how she was all over me rubbing on me and extremely friendly before me as you see her reaching out to me! In the video you see her scratching at the glass. The shelter worker Mary never ever seen her do that and Blossom has been there for a year! Also Mittens was reaching out of her cage for me! I asked to hold her. Mittens jumped out of the cage into my arms! They couldn't believe it. I decided on them both immediately.
 
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One other thing that my friend's told me on felinediabetes.com that helped me make this difficult decision was that she said. Eric Phoebe would want you to be happy and there's A LOT of needy cat's out there looking for a wonderful home. Phoebe would want you to share the LOVE you shared with her for so many year's with other needy cat's. So that's we're I'm at Lisa in my healing process.
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I fully understand your pain and am so very sorry for your loss. I admire your courage and selfless -ness with your choice to go forward and open your home and your heart to those 2 beautiful babies. Today is one month since I lost my Molly - the civvie sister to my sugar cat. It was tragic and I am heartbroken. While I know there are many deserving kitties in need of a home I am just not there yet , so again I wanted to let you know I admire you for giving those 2 special souls a loving home. May you find peace and happiness.
 
Lisa and little said:
I fully understand your pain and am so very sorry for your loss. I admire your courage and selfless -ness with your choice to go forward and open your home and your heart to those 2 beautiful babies. Today is one month since I lost my Molly - the civvie sister to my sugar cat. It was tragic and I am heartbroken. While I know there are many deserving kitties in need of a home I am just not there yet , so again I wanted to let you know I admire you for giving those 2 special souls a loving home. May you find peace and happiness.
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I totally understand Lisa. For 20 years I've had cats. They all overlapped each other. I never had one by themselves. Phoebe was the exception. When Bobo passed l told her she could be the Queen and the only cat. I wanted to focus all my attention on her. I didn't want to stress her out and her diabetes by introducing another cat. She didn't like outsiders. She was extremely territorial. Whenever the neighbor cats would come in the yard it was WWIII. She growl, hiss, and urinate in her rage. I'm laughing now thinking about how feisty she was! Unfortunately she'd take it out on Bobo for 24hours. So l decided once he passed she'd be solitary. She loved it. But now that she's gone I'm alone. I have no one. No wife. No kids. My heart hurts.
 
Sharon14 said:
Eric they are adorable! Phoebe must have told them what a wonderful cat dad you will be. I’m 100% sure she approves. Can’t wait for more pictures!!!!!!!
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Thank you Sharon!!! I can't be alone. I have all these toys and scratching posts that need to be used! Thank you for your guidance and help.❤❤❤
 
Eric. I could cry I am so happy for you. The only thing that helped me in my grief of losing my soul kitty was to lavish so much extra love on my remaining kitty and then when he went got 2 more as soon as I could. Please keep us appraised of your new adventures. Remember they may take awhile to adjust. We will be expecting updates
 
Oh Eric! That is wonderful news, opening your wounded heart to 2 cats in need. I do believe that bringing another life into our lives, can help us heal emotionally.

Hoping that Mittens and Blossom help you do that healing. They are not replacing Phoebe in your heart. No person or pet could ever displace Phoebe in your life and memories. The new kittens are coming into your life to bless your home. They will have a wonderful life with you.

It's not always the right time to adopt another cat. But sometimes, doing that just feels so right, you can't possibly do anything else. What you said here says it all:

EricH. said:
I was told before l got to the shelter that Blossom was extremely shy and afraid of people. Also Mittens was reaching out of her cage for me! I asked to hold her. Mittens jumped out of the cage into my arms! They couldn't believe it. I decided on them both immediately.
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They choose you, freely reaching out and grabbing a hold of you and jumping into your arms was a clear sign from a shy cat that you were meant to be together. Enjoy your new life sweet babies, with one of the best cat dads that ever existed. So happy for you all.

Crying in joy for you Eric. :bighug::bighug::bighug: Please give those 2 kittens a hug from all of us here.
 
Oh Eric , bless your heart that you rescued these 2 babies
I really think Phoebe wanted you to adopt these two and didn't want you to be alone
She wants you to share the love you have from the best dad ever
Looking at there pictures I actually was saying to myself that Blossom was a feisty one
That are both so adorable and thank you for taking them and giving them the best home they can ever have. I was reading when you said that Phoebe was a feisty one when she would see the other cats in the yard and hiss and growl, and then take it out on poor Bobo, , she sure was a feisty one.
Please keep us updated and send lots of pics, are you going to keep the names they already have. Phoebe is probably looking down on you right now and saying good choice dad, these two were meant to be taken home with you
Peace and love to you Eric and enjoy these two precious girls
They probably can't wait to get out of those cages:bighug::bighug::bighug::cat::cat:
 
Bless your heart for rescuing not one, but two gorgeous kitties that need a forever home! I know it's fast, but sometimes that's exactly what's needed. You had so much love to give Phoebe, and now there's two kitties that have lucked into a very happy and loving home. Phoebe will be happy that the love never ends. It just grows and grows.
 
That's YOUR place Eric! I recognize that cat tree in picture 1 and the sofa in picture 3, and the .....................

Ok, simply noticing some of the stuff from your other pictures you have posted in your other threads.;)

They are going to LOVE watching the birds from your windows, and will be running you ragged chasing each other all around your home, and playing with toys and all the other good things you have there for them. They are going to be so spoiled, as they should be.

Belly rubs? One of them let you do belly rubs?

Welcome home kitties.:cat::cat:
 
EricH. said:
I totally understand Lisa. For 20 years I've had cats. They all overlapped each other. I never had one by themselves. Phoebe was the exception. When Bobo passed l told her she could be the Queen and the only cat. I wanted to focus all my attention on her. I didn't want to stress her out and her diabetes by introducing another cat. She didn't like outsiders. She was extremely territorial. Whenever the neighbor cats would come in the yard it was WWIII. She growl, hiss, and urinate in her rage. I'm laughing now thinking about how feisty she was! Unfortunately she'd take it out on Bobo for 24hours. So l decided once he passed she'd be solitary. She loved it. But now that she's gone I'm alone. I have no one. No wife. No kids. My heart hurts.
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So glad to see you have your new babies home. And thank you for confirming my thought that Maybe I will keep Little solitary at least for a while so I can really work her numbers and now leave food out during the day to try and further regulate. With 2 cats leaving food is a crapshoot as you never know who ate what. I sort of feel I neglected Little a bit the last 4 months as I was desperately trying to save and rehabilitate my Molly girl after an anesthesia overdose. I tried everything even hyperbaric oxygen treatments. Little was so used to getting so much attention and was stressed and acting out during the past few months as most of my attention was focused elsewhere so I really didn’t play with her insulin dose thinking her stress level could change at any time and we would end up in trouble. That was probably a mistake. Bless you for opening your heart to those 2 beautiful girls. When I actually first got Molly, it was under the same circumstances. I had just lost a kitty and my then boyfriend showed up with her thinking it would help. I was so mad and so not ready. I about had a nervous breakdown in the beginning. What I learned was that it did in fact help me heal. I hope the additions to your family do the same for you during this difficult time. Peace love and cuddles to your beautiful family and please post kitty pics!
 
Lisa and little said:
So glad to see you have your new babies home. And thank you for confirming my thought that Maybe I will keep Little solitary at least for a while so I can really work her numbers and now leave food out during the day to try and further regulate. With 2 cats leaving food is a crapshoot as you never know who ate what. I sort of feel I neglected Little a bit the last 4 months as I was desperately trying to save and rehabilitate my Molly girl after an anesthesia overdose. I tried everything even hyperbaric oxygen treatments. Little was so used to getting so much attention and was stressed and acting out during the past few months as most of my attention was focused elsewhere so I really didn’t play with her insulin dose thinking her stress level could change at any time and we would end up in trouble. That was probably a mistake. Bless you for opening your heart to those 2 beautiful girls. When I actually first got Molly, it was under the same circumstances. I had just lost a kitty and my then boyfriend showed up with her thinking it would help. I was so mad and so not ready. I about had a nervous breakdown in the beginning. What I learned was that it did in fact help me heal. I hope the additions to your family do the same for you during this difficult time. Peace love and cuddles to your beautiful family and please post kitty pics!
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How is Little and Molly doing now? Thank you again for the kind words.
 
Mittens is an angel! Complete sweety. Very affectionate! Blossom hasn't moved in three hours. Still under the end table on my records. She nipped at me 15 minutes ago. And keeps getting grrrrr's when Mittens tries to coax her out. Any suggestions? I think I'll leave her be.
 
Oh Eric those pictures melt my heart, look at Mittens letting you rub her belly
Like some have said ImI sure Blossom will come get used to her new surroundings soon, she was in the shelter for so long, this is all new to her
They are too adorable:bighug::cat:
 
Good night Eric, Mittens and Blossom, you are killing me with these adorable pics
Just read Mittens was on your chest , precious girl, she is loving life
She must love looking at the cardinals, such beautiful birds my favorite
Blossom will except you and Mittens in due time:bighug::bighug::cat:
 
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Is Blossom settling in a bit more? Getting used to her new forever home?
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Deb l recieved a call from the shelter on Monday. Apparently Blossom was the victim of an ex-husband dropping her daughter's cat off at the shelter! The ex-wife and daughter wanted Blossom back. Knowing their heartbreak l brought Blossom back. They asked me if l wanted another cat or money back? I told them well l wanted a cat. They said they had one that'll be available Wednesday. So l adopted this little boy who's 5 1/2 and now named Roky.
 
Poor little Blossom- but how wonderful she will be back to her original home - hopefully, she will settle right back. What a terrible man to do this
Roky is adorable - so you can't pick him up until next Wednesday?
Update on Mittens?
 
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