Posted by BarbaraCat on August 4, 2004, at 12:30:36
In reply to In Honor of Their Passing » BarbaraCat, posted by katia on August 3, 2004, at 15:51:23
He sounds like quite the dog - and quite the character! It's so wonderful for them that they were so loved. I've felt this for so long and Merlin's little voice confirmed it for me. The unbounded love that's generated between a well-loved and loving animal and their human turbo-charges both of their spiritual evolutions (he used the word 'cat-a-pult' of course). But especially the animal's, because it teaches them to love in a higher way.
It was meant to be that Rock found you, even for just a short time. It's obvious you were both changed by the experience. I was so lucky to have Merlin for 14 years. We were so close, so bonded. I marvel at the miracle of the bond and communication between two different species. It's the closest I come to realizing that we are all connected - one being expressing in different forms.
I can now devote more time to the critters who are still here. They've been a little ignored during the past 7 months of intensive Merlin care. I wish I could do something with animals. I'm considering animal assisted therapy.
Let me know how it goes with Cathy - I know you will but please know that I'm very interested in this. I will most likely get in touch with her myself. For obvious Merlin reasons, but also our big fluffy white 'blond' cat simply won't use the litter box and if Cathy can help with this frustrating mundane issue, I will be forever grateful. I hate those little hidden pockets of stale cat pee I discover all over the house. - Barbara
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