Pet Memorial for Carly

by Carolyn Neikam
(Philadelphia, PA, USA)

On January 30th, 2012 my beloved cat Carly had to be put to sleep. She had been sick for over 4 years. She and I had a very happy and loving relationship, just the 2 of us, for many years. We shared our lives for 16 years, but it still seems like it wasn't enough time together.

She's been gone for less than 24 hours, and I miss her like crazy. I am having a very difficult time coping with the loss of her. I don't know if anything will ever mend my broken heart over her.

My message to her is this:

Carly Girl -- I love you more than anything, sweetie. You made my life so happy, having you as my pet for all of these years. I hope you know that you were loved so very much. I always said you were a Miss America Cat, because of your beauty, grace, femininity, intelligence and loving spirit. I will miss you forever, my little girl! My heart is with you, honey.

Love,
your mom (for eternity)
Comment from Kate
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I totally know the pain you are going through at the moment. It does feel like your grief will never ease. But even though you can’t believe it right now, it does.

But just because the pain eases it doesn’t mean that you care any less, it’s just the natural way grief is. It turns from pain and guilt to fond warm memories.

When i had to let me Little mo go I thought my heart was going to explode, my thoughts were constantly with her and I thought I would never get through it. But gradually the pain eased and eventually we adopted two more cats from a rescue centre.

We still think about little Mo and we will never forget the wonderful years we had together.

Take heart, she will always be with you.