Day 2529: A huge loss.

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A long distance friend, lost her best friend this week.

The cat had a long life by cat standards, but we are never ready.

It turned out that she had to make the decision. So hard.

I struggled with words, as I have been through this

too any times, but I knew this wasn't about me.

I settled on "how can I help?"

I did mention that I thought she might be aware of 

his presence, or hear a familiar sound and that I believe

when there is a close bond, they stay around for while as

we get our bearings?  Even though she initially thought she

would be without a pet, she wisely has decided on a  kitten, 

in the future, when she is ready.

TMI but it's on my mind.

We got Shogun, he was 12 weeks and the young WW was 4.

They grew up together and looked after each other.

Shogun @ 1 year

Shogun was my best friend.

He's been gone 35 years and I still tear up remembering. 

After he was gone, sometimes I would hear his chain 

collar rattle as it did when he shook his head. 

He slept next to my bed, and for a long time, 

 I would take that familiar big step over, when I got up.

A huge loss.

A smile for Saturday ...