Sorry to hear that, Ed. I'll give you small comfort with what my Dad used to say to me, "If you never had'a had her, you never could'a lost her. You take from life the best you can get." ...............Jerry

So sorry, Ed. Know the pain of losing a pet. They are like our children, and yet such a comfort as they love us unconditionally. And each one is unique in all the world. The cats that come to us are special. I believe this just as I believe that there are no coincidences...Hugs, Lin

How quickly they make their way into our hearts and... then run our lives, but hey! They're loyal friend. You gave her a good life.

Carmen

Heartbreaking write, Ed...my thoughts are with you.

I was marking the anniversary (1 year) of my dear-old LookaLIke who passed on last April 29 now I just happened to read this. Despite or because of ALL the needful creatures you have adopted I feel for you because I know you treasure each one. And this cat was a real "Blue-eyed beauty" Reminds me that my neighbor's cat a sweet female tabby likes my place better than over there and my neighbor seems "mad" about it. But I'm not stealing her, she just loves attention and they NEVER come outside and talk to her or pet her (she's not allowed in) Oh well, you know the trials...
My sympathies...comfort thoughts to ya, michael

My sincere sympathy for although I am not a pet person myself I have witnessed first hand how much pets can mean to people.

Fee

Cryin with you brother pee wee Ed !

Love,
TL

I share your tears, dear Ed! Our pets become our children, and the heart aches when a child is gone. My Momma (who I lost two years ago) will welcome Jessie. {{{Hugs}}}} friend...
Blessings and Love - Micke

Ed and family,

I'm sorry for Jessie's passing. What a beautiful way to slip into heaven; cradled in your love.

Cynthia

PEEWEE - terrific pic & tribute!

Sorry to learn of your family loss ... perhaps Jessie knew it was time to make room for another less fortunate critter to enter into your menagerie?

peace ... tom.

A big Hug pal!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jasmin Horst

Ed, tt's always so sad when a beautiful soul leaves our lives but they never leave our hearts. Old Jessie was so blessed to have you, Rebecca and all your other critters - I'm sure the 12 or so years she lived with you were the happiest of her life. Your poem is a wonderful reflection of your love for her. You're in my thoughts.

Pauline (UK)

i am so sorry--these creatures sure do steel a piece of our hearts

Sorry brother, when one of them go, no matter how many you have around you, it's not the same. Like a big hole on the wall you will see it no matter what.
But old Jessie had a live with love and friendship, that should count!

Georg

Very sad write. I've had several cats in my lifetime as loyal and affectionate pets, and have cried when they died, so I know the pain of your loss.

Cynthia

Heartbreaking write, Ed; very well penned!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :(

I don't know how you deal with the loss of such a good friend...I DO NOT look forward to the day Rufuz leaves me...ed

So hard to to have that final farewell...Jessie was compelled to find your open arms years ago...and they are the same arms that were always there for her even in the end...what a tearful beautiful story...I pray for your pain...as my tears roll.
Christine

A great write, Ed, and such a sad ending. Your love shines through in this poem.

Oh, I'm saddened by this. It reminds me so much of our Freddy when he passed away in my daughter's arms!!

I know this pain of watching something you loved so much died in your arms. My prayers are with you all!!!

Love and Peace,

Sandie Angel :o(