HAVE YOU EXPERIENCE LOSS? Saying ‘good bye’ is painful. We have all had to say farewell to someone we love. Today, for some reason, I was thinking about my amazing kitty, Koo Bear who was a stray. For months, Koo stared at me through my glass door every day and waited for me to feed him. I slowly lured him inside and we got to know one another. It was quite an ordeal as he got used to trusting a human. He would attack anyone who came near me which presented big challenges, went potty in the house, and brought in fleas until I got close enough to get everything under control. But eventually, he would cuddle up in my arms and was one of the most amazing and intelligent animals I have ever known.
Koo’s back legs started to fail him and I realized he had something neurological going on that could not be fixed. I found out that he was not in pain but would soon not be able to walk. It was accelerating but he got around fine and insisted on going outside every day to visit neighbors and hang out. He was, after all, a stray and not to be confined. That was how he wanted to live and everyone loved him.
One morning, Koo didn’t come back and after frantically searching, I found out that Coyotes got him. It broke my heart and I still mourn the loss of that amazing soul. This is the toughest part of loving a person or an animal (sometimes it is tougher saying good bye to an animal!) and we often feel that it is easier to not love at all.
I miss him SO much, but I know that nothing truly dies. He is off in an amazing place and despite my pain, I am a better person for having known him. So, to anyone who has experienced deep loss, know that the love you received is worth it all and that we WILL see them again. And if you can adopt a pet or take in a stray animal, you will learn far more from them than what you give. Life is a challenge but these are the journeys that make it all amazing. So, a year upon the death my Koo Bear, I know that he came into my life for a reason and I send him my love. I miss you Koo Bear.
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I’m sorry for the loss of Koo, but glad to know that you know the sadness is so worth going through for the joy that little creature brought into your world.
How blessed we are to experience such emotions xxx
Hello Landria,
I am Adriana and I learned of you via your youtube channel. I am a veterinarian and a visionary. I believe in the spiritual elevation the human/ animal bond is capable of, It is actually my passion. Your personal experience with your beloved Koo, is a classic example of this magical bond that transcends. I am the creator of the CreatureCovenant movement and it is really taking off via social media. Your segments on YouTube are so inspiring. I ordered the I Am journal via Amazon and cannot wait to start working on it.
Best regards !!
Adriana