Sunday, November 4, 2018

Shadow

This morning the unthinkable happened - I found Shadow dead against the boundary fence. He had been killed by the dogs next door who managed to come into my garden while I was out. 

 I am berating myself for letting Shadow and Ambrose out yesterday afternoon. Although Shadow hadn't come in last night, I was sure he would be at the door at 3am. Since Tanzanian days, Shadow has been the cat crier at that ungodly hour - he'd nag me until I got up and fed all the cats. 

 I've realized you cannot search for a cat. Even if they've been injured. They either limp home: like Ginger did at the end of July when the dogs mauled him, but he fought like a tiger and managed to get away to safety and ultimately to the back door. Or you find them, like I did Shadow this morning. 

 I'm so so so very sorry, my precious Shadow, for not being there when you needed me.

REST IN PEACE MY SWEET BOY

Shadow: 25 February 2010 - 3 November 2018 



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11 comments:

  1. Elephant's Child04 November, 2018 10:12

    Tears. With and for you and Shadow.

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  2. MadSnapper04 November, 2018 10:34

    No I am so sorry. I have heard in my eyes for your beautiful shadow and for you and your other sweet babies broken hearts

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  3. Ann04 November, 2018 11:18

    Oh I am so sorry to hear about Shadow. My heart goes out to you. It's never easy to lose a furbaby

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  4. Joyful04 November, 2018 13:40

    Dear Jo, so very sorry for this shocking and sad news. I pray Shadow is resting in peace and that your heart will be comforted What a wonderful companion Shadow has been all these years. ♥

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  5. diane b04 November, 2018 14:11

    Poor Shadow and Poor You. I remember when you found him in Tanzania.

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  6. eileeninmd04 November, 2018 16:14

    Hugs Jo! I am so sorry for the loss of Shadow. RIP Shadow.

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  7. William Kendall04 November, 2018 17:16

    Jo, I am so sorry.

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  8. Author R. Mac Wheeler04 November, 2018 18:31

    awwwwwwwwwwwwww

    hugs

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  9. Gaelyn04 November, 2018 18:40

    So sorry. It's difficult to loose our fur babies.

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  10. Betsy Banks Adams05 November, 2018 03:47

    Oh Jo---I am so very sorry to hear this. I can only imagine how sad you are...

    My Love is with you.
    Betsy

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  11. magiceye05 November, 2018 04:03

    Heart wrenching news. I pray for Shadow to be happy wherever he has moved on to.

    Bozo

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