(((Kricket)))
We love our furry friends so much, and we want to protect them at alltimes, but sometimes it just isn't possible. Our pets are independentcreatures by nature, and because of this we simply cannot watch overthem 100% of the time. The best we can do is provide them with properfood and shelter, give them as much love as we possibly can, and prayfor their protection.
An online friend of mine lost one of her precious kitties 3 years ago.She and her husband were getting ready for work one morning, and hercat - a beautiful little white female who was strictly an indoor feline- somehow managed to sneak past one of them and ventured outsideunnoticed. This cat was totally deaf, and never went outdoors alone,never once tried in the past, so her defenses were not what they shouldhave been. When my friend got home that evening from work, she foundher sweet kitty in her backyard...the tragic victim of a dog attack byher neighbors' two rottweilers. There had been a longstanding feudbetween the two neighbors over these dogs running loose in the area,and it finally resulted in a horrendous tragedy. My friend beat herselfup for a long time, taking blame for her cat's death...saying, "Whydidn't I notice she was outdoors? How could I have let this happen?".Yet it was not her fault...it was an unfortunate, terrible case of anindependent creature suddenly deciding to follow her instinctto explore, along with irresponsibility on the part of the dog owners.
I do hope that you realize there was nothing you could have done toprevent the loss of your Pastel. It is an anguishing heartbreak, and Iwish there was more I could do to help you through this. But I believethat Pastel would not want you blaming yourself over her passing. I dobelieve that everything happens for a reason, and that we all - humansand animals - choose our time and method of passing long before we everincarnate. There are lessons and teachings with everything we do, andour soulmates - those closest to us in our lives, both human and animal- have much to teach us. I believe that one of the things Pastel taughtyou was how to love unconditionally, and she is now teaching you how tolove yourself enough to not turn blame inward. This is a very hardlesson to learn, as it can be so painful, but only the wisest andstrongest of souls come to us to show us these teachings. Honor herbeautiful spirit, as she honors yours....and know how blessed you wereto have her in your life. You also blessed Pastel's life, and she isnow watching over you on the other side of the Bridge.
Many hugs to you....
Bassetluv (Di)
. Looked like she had been torn up by dogs. Poorbaby. I bet that was terrifying for her. I ambeating myself up. I bet it was just terrible, terrible,TERRIBLE! I should have been there for her. Ishould have saved her. The only relief in my kitty passing isthat Pastel can keep my dog, Chloe company at Rainbow Bridge.They were best friends and I am glad they are together now. Iburied Pastel next to Chloe and read Rainbow Bridge to her.
