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I love Maine Coons. I am loyal to the breed. 16 years ago I got a pair from a breeder. Last year, I lost both due to old age. A few months later (last year), I purchased two new brothers. I named them Aslan and Echo. A month ago, I lost Echo. Vet said he was born with a rare heart problem. "Idiopathic Diolated Cardiomyopathy" It was a gut wrenching decision but I felt I had no choice to put him to sleep. He was only 14 1/2 months old! Still a baby!! Aslan was fine at first. It took him 2 days to realize his brother was gone. He became a mess and stopped eating and meowed alot.. I called the breeder and told her what happened to Echo. She was deeply sorry, and said she had and older 5 month female kitten that I could have for free so Aslan could have a buddy again. Her name is "Elektra". I decided to adopt her. I brought her home and after several "supervised" visits, they get along great. They play, groom eachother. Aslan has a buddy again. MY PROBLEM IS that I feel guilty. I LOVE this new kitten but it was too soon emotionally. This all happened too fast and I did not have a chance to grieve Echo's loss. I feel like I have this little "bandaid" running around the house!! IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO to to help my grieving for my loss of Echo?! Attaching pics.. 1st is Aslan, 2nd is Elektra, 3rd is Echo
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