My cat Lucy was always there to make me feel better, when I was crying or sad or had a bad day--every time I came in the room she would always meow and ask to have her daily belly rub. She was really friendly and would not harm a fly unless it harmed her. If I got low enough whe would put her wet nose on my cheek. She was a great lap cat. She loved me and she knew that my room was her safe place. We found her on the road in the country at night. My mom called to her and although Lucy was shy, she went to her. From that time on every day I came home from school I would go into my room and fill up her love tank. She got to know me really well. I got her name from the show "I Love Lucy" and so you can guess why I called her Lucy.

I feel really depressed and I can't go in my room. I was on a camping trip with some friends and when I came back I heard the bad news and I cried the whole way home. I didn't know what to do. I didn't know if I should just watch a movie and take my mind off of her or try to go in my room and think about her. We only had her for about four years. She always made my pain go away and now I don't know what to do with that pain. I miss her--my wide-eyed Lucy.
Tanner

Tanner,
You've written a beautiful tribute to Lucy, and I believe that where she is, she'll always watch out for you and be with you. Not many people watch "I Love Lucy" anymore, but I have the whole series on tapes and DVDs, and can always find a chuckle when I watch it. That's a great story about how you found her, or really how she found you - who knows how these things happen? - they just seem meant to be, if you know what I mean. When my son lost his hamster Dude (who he used to sneak into school in his pocket) he grieved for the loss terribly. I encouraged him to cry and talk about Dude, and as time went on, the pain eased softly into a memory that Alex cherishes and can talk about now with a smile.

The loss of your pain will hurt badly for awhile - that's the way it's meant to be so that we can remember those souls we love so much, and will one day - a long long time from now - reunite with again. Please come back and share your feelings with us again - it helps somewhat to know that we aren't alone in our pain, and that others are going through what we go through also. It's a hard and sometimes lonely and definitely sad journey - but maybe you can find some comfort in the fact that Lucy most certainly had a much better and happy and loving life with you than if you hadn't driven down that country road that night.

Please let us know how you're doing and come back anytime. Take care - Barbara

Tanner, sorry to hear about your "I Love Lucy." she sounded like a great cat, and i know you will miss her. but i am sure she thought you were a great friend and perhaps if you believe, you and she may meet again some day.

Tanner,

I am so very sorry for your loss. What a wonderful 4 years you and Lucy shared together. I know that doesn't make it any easier. To me it is always best to let the tears come. It's okay to be sad because you are. Try and talk with your parents about your sorrow. Allow them to share in your grief. I am sure they miss Lucy too. I do believe there was a reason you and your family were traveling that country road to find a Lucy.

No one will ever replace Lucy, she will always share a special place in your heart. But you have so much love to give. I hope, when you are ready, you and your parents can visit your local animal shelter and rescue another lonely soul who is waiting so desperately for a loving home.

I lost my best friend too. My Spinoza passed away 3 weeks ago. I am very sad and I miss her very much. So my tribute to Spinoza was to rescue another. I brought home Piper who had sat in a cage for 7 months in an animal shelter waiting for me to find her. She is not Spinoza. She does not replace Spinoza. But I feel she is a tribute to Spinoza's life.

You have many friends here, Tanner.

Joelle

Tanner ,


I am so sorry for your loss of Lucy. Please know that my heart goes out to you. I find that tears are very healing and that it's ok to cry, so cry all you need too and then cry some more.

Remember that Lucy loved you very much and that she will be watching over you. It's never easy when we lose our furbabies but try to keep in mind had you not went down that road Lucy wouldn't have known the love you had to give her and also Lucy wouldn't want you to be sad.

Take care of yourself and please keep us posted on how you're doing.



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Thanks for writing to me. It means alot to me. It also made me cry, which makes me feel a little better. But every time I walk into my room I feel like 110% is missing. I used to go pet Lucy any time I was bored or sad. I decided to bury her about 10 yards from my window under a Christmas tree we planted. That was her most favorite spot.

I went to a place called CATS (Committed Alliance to Strays) and petted kittens and cats. There were two kittens that were orange tabbies with white spots. They were running and climbing all over. We might foster a litter of kittens. We've done that before. Kittens that don't have a mom and are too little to adopt come to our house for about a month to learn about trusting people. They always make us laugh. It's also hard to take them back, but we know they get good homes.

Today my parents and I are working to move my room to my brother's room. He's in college and said it was okay.

The house feels really dark and empty without Lucy.

Thank you for listening.
Tanner

This is another picture of Lucy.