Milo is gone

[Chris Mende]

I am writing this with tears and deepest sadness. My beloved 10 year old chocolate point siamese, Milo ("meelo") is lying dead in my livingroom, looking as beautiful as in life. He escaped my back porch yesterday and was hit by a car. I'm still in complete shock, since of course I had no warning of his death. I had just begun to wonder where he was and look in my bedding, then glanced out the window and saw his body on the sidewalk! He was still warm and limp when I scooped him up. Only his claws showed the struggle, and only a tiny bit of blood on his chest. He was my darling companion, the survivor of two other cat deaths during our life together - my solace and my friend. He was very well trained, knew lots of words, and brought sopping wet yarn ball toys to me in bed, having dunked them in his bowl. He was beloved of all my friends and relatives and is already sorely missed.
Milo's own cat companion of nine years, Dulcie, died about seven months ago, so I now have a young lilac point siamese as well, but she's still rather aloof and far from being a true companion at this time. It's frustrating to try to hold her and cuddle with her, since she doesn't tolerate it well yet. She shows signs of having been abused in her youth. She's not seeming very much affected by Milo's death.
Wish me well while I go through this sad time. I was told about this forum my Michael Haines, who got much support here a few years ago. He's my neighbor and the first person I called.
Thanks to all of you for your being there!

[dlaura]

I am so sorry to hear of your loss! How awful to lose Milo to such a trajic accident. I can hear your grief and really feel for you. It is always so hard when we lose a pet and even harder if it seems before their time. Again my sympathy.

[monkeymamabo]

Chris,
I am so sorry for the loss of your baby Milo. This is a great forum for support. I truly hope that you can find something here to ease your pain even a little bit.
Cyber Hugs to you my friend,
Bo

[Chris Mende]

I just sent Milo's body off with a stranger to be cremated. I've never done that before - I've got friends with a redwood grove and i've always been able to bring my creatures' bodies there for burial, but the friends were away until last night and just after the body had been picked up they called that they are now home. I'm going to take the ashes up there soon, but it feels very strange to be doing it this way. Anyway, I'm now truly in the hardest part of grief, without even the body to touch any longer. I'm trying to stay occupied today, doing fairly normal things, but it feels so strange.
Your words of condolence mean a lot to me.
Thanks!

[JustSteph]

Heart felt sympathy goes out to you from me. I know the pain you are going through, as most of us on here do. Milo will always be in your heart and your memories. I wish you comfort.

[For_the_dogs]

That's so sad, losing your beloved companion so suddenly and unexpectedly. Its never easy to lose someone you love, and words can't wash away the pain you must feel. My condolences at the loss of a family member.

It sounds like he died instantly, so at least he didn't suffer. I'm glad that you have understanding friends and a burial place where you can put your sweety to rest. Best wishes, and welcome to Petlovers.

[Cat&Dog mom]

I'm so sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to you. I know there are no words to ease the grief you are feeling right now... in time your heart will begin to heal as you remeber all the times he sat on your lap looking at you with all the love one could possibly hope for. He will be waiting for you at Rainbow Bridge when the time comes for your souls to be reunited once again.

[Chris Mende]

Your kind words keep soothing me - when I feel too alone, I go back and look again. Today was a very hard day. I slogged through it with such a heavy heart and with tears always very close. When I try to do normal things this week it just feels wrong...and yet I can't cry all day long.

[dlaura]

Thank you for sharing Milo's picture with us. Milo was a beautiful cat and looks very intelligient. Remember that Milo had a wonderful, caring home during his time on earth and that is the best thing you can give any animal. He knew he was loved.