P.S. I also have a cat named Patches!
P.P.S. Isn’t it annoyingly endearing when cats plop on whatever it is you’re working on? My roommate’s cat would use my head as his pillow.

Roxy is family and I don’t treat her like a dog and she doesn’t always act like one either. She will greet me at the door when I come home and when it’s time for bed, she will actually hug me which might seem strange to others but I’m sure you understand.

Roxy had a friend, which was my cat that was killed a few years ago by a moving car that was driving way to fast down my street. My cat, Isabell (Bell for short), was also like a family member and to this day I still feel a huge loss… even Roxy was sad for weeks not having her play friend. Yes, a cat and dog did get along.

I know your pain. It will go away in time but just remember through good times and bad times, you will always have your memories of Patches. Hold on to your memories.

I, too, became fond of Patches in the short time I knew him. He liked to lay on top of the pile of clothes I was folding whenever I did laundry. (see pic above!) When he and I would be home alone, while everyone else was at work, I would carry him to my room and we would just chill on the bed, watch tv and fall asleep. I would like to think that we bonded, since he started letting me pet him while he ate. (Either that or he was just hungry and no one else wanted to sit next to him and pet him! Hehe!)

As you know, I also recently lost one of my dogs Charlie and I know how you feel. Some people who lose these “pets” would say that they would never have another one or regret having one if they knew it would cause them so much pain when losing them. But for me, this is part of having and loving these “pets”. Even though I lost several of my dogs, I never regret having them. The memories and fun you had with them can never be replaced. As you said, it’s like losing family coz they are family.

We can get over the pain and depression over losing them, but the memories we have of them will always be there. We will never forget them. :)

He’s in a better place. You know what. With no pain now. And don’t worry, he’s still around you. In spirit.
Time will heal the wound. But always cherish those memories and pictures!

*hugs my friend*
Ana