We’re all still adjusting to the abscence of Relic. It gets a little easier every day. I think the one feeling it most is this one.
While he HATED Relic when we first took him in, Rupert eventually got really attached to Relic. He often had to be wherever Relic was and followed him around the house. Now, he spends most of the day in the bedroom, really only coming down after dinner to spend some time in the catio. He’s always a little grumpy, but he seems a little more so right now. I’ve been trying to give him a little extra loving when I can.
We picked Relic up from the vet on Wednesday. Several more tears were shed.
The cremation company no longer offered the little stone-like urns that we have for the other cats, so Dave picked out this lovely carved box instead. I think it’s very suitable for our garden cat.
When we came home, Dave put him up on top of the antique treadle sewing machine, along with a sympathy bouquet send by wonderful friends, and one I picked from the garden.
Right below the machine was one of Relic’s favourite sleeping spots, so it’s a fitting place for our boy.
Wandering Cat Studio 
Valerie, sending you all hugs. Such a hard time. The box Dave picked out is lovely.Take care.❤️❤️
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Grief is rough on every loved one.
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Sending extra snuggles to Ru and to you and Dave as well.
Relic was very lucky to have adopted you. You gave him a wonderful life.
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Sending hugs for everyone! It’s so hard to lose a family member.
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Oh, my gosh. When those ashes come home it’s like tearing a scab off a very deep wound. Our vet will follow up a few weeks later with a sympathy card which I always have to brace myself for. Your spot of honor for your very good boy is very beautiful. Hugs to you all.
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I am so sorry about Relic.
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What a pretty wooden box. Poor Rupert his life has changed.
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The poor baby. I hope he gets enough love to fill the void, I am sure it’s a comfort to him to have your attention. Our younger dog has become the shadow his older sibling was when he was alive. I can’t go anywhere without him now.
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Poor Rupert. It’s funny how close our animals get to each other. When our dog Annie died, our cat George howled every night for weeks. I took him to the vet and he told us we needed to get him another dog. I thought he was kidding, but then we got Chloe our golden lab and they became very close. Who would have thought, a dog and a cat?
The box that Dave chose is just beautiful. Your babies are so well loved and Relic knew it.
Blessings and hugs,
Betsy
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