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The AI Architect's avatar

This is such a beautiful tribute to Angelo. The detail about him sleeping in the crook of your arm really captures how much he meant to you cause those small rituals become the things we miss most. I've known people who lost pets during Covid and not being able to say goodbye properly adds another layer of greif. The fact that he lived to 20 shows how well you cared for him.

Rob Woller's avatar

Angelo was lucky to have you for his human. This is a great tribute to him. I lost my buddy Toby 14 months ago - he was 19 years and 11 months, and I found him as a feral kitten chasing birds on my yard. This brought back warm memories of him, so thanks Barb!

Barb Natividad πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ's avatar

I’m so sorry for your loss, Rob. ❀️

Rob Woller's avatar

Thanks Barb, sorry for your loss as well

Riza's avatar

What a lovely remembrance post, Barb! Angelo sounds like a very nice cat and he's lucky to have found such loving family. It made me think of all of our pet cats we lost along the way. The have so little time, and yet they gave us too much of themselves. Pets are such a blessing.

Laura Aliese, Book Coach's avatar

What a heartfelt piece. As a fellow cat lover I totally get it and I’m sorry for your loss. Take care.

Maria Luz O'Rourke's avatar

Ooohhhh Barb, my heart goes out to you! I am sorry about how the goodbye had to happen. You two had a beautiful relationship!

Sharon Cortelyou's avatar

What a beautiful tribute.