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Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO M.Zuiko

03/30/2005 06:26:34 PM · #1

My very first challenge entry was of my 18 year old cat, Crackers. I'm very glad I took that photo and have it in my portfolio. Today we had to say good-bye to him, so I'm feeling a little glum. I've thought about him sadly a few times at work today and now I'm getting ready to leave and go work out. It's going to be different going home tonight. I know he's only a cat (and mostly he drove me crazy), but he was family...

rex

Canon PowerShot SD780

03/30/2005 06:28:40 PM · #2

Sorry for your loss Wendy. We recently lost our family cat also. Had him for 12 years.

Brad

Olympus OM-D E-M1

03/30/2005 06:29:06 PM · #3

Originally posted by woohoopepper:

I know he's only a cat (and mostly he drove me crazy), but he was family...

No such thing as ONLY A CAT.
Sorry to hear that Wendy.

Shannon

Nikon Coolpix 5700

03/30/2005 06:29:45 PM · #4

I am so sorry to hear that, there is no need to say that "he's only a cat" pets are part of the family too, and there is no need to feel embarrassed for missing him, I'm glad you have some nice pictures to remember him by.

03/30/2005 06:32:11 PM · #5

Thanks James and Brad (by the way Brad, I like your profile photo-LOL). I feel a little guilty but Crackers was meowing night and day and never seemed to be happy anymore and had to eat baby food (that was gross). He stopped sleeping on our beds, so he had to be hurting. Anyway, thanks again. It feels good to hear from others.

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

03/30/2005 06:33:19 PM · #6

Thanks Shannon.

sher

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

03/30/2005 06:35:39 PM · #7

i'm so sorry for your loss. :( he was lucky to have such a loving family. take comfort in the knowledge that you'll see him again at the rainbow bridge. (hug)

blemt

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Nikon

03/30/2005 06:41:17 PM · #8

Commented on his shot. And like Brad said, no such thing as just a cat. Thoughts, prayers, and headbutts from my current crew.

Clara

Sammie

Olympus OM-D E-M5

Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

03/30/2005 07:27:46 PM · #9

I'm very sorry to hear about your cat. You really get attached to them. We have a 19 year old cat on his very last legs - keep thinking we should have him put to sleep but I can't bring myself to do it.