Special Memories of a “Less Adoptable” Pet
Black cats are often passed over at shelters. We’re so glad we had the pleasure of sharing two great years with Zia, a darling black cat we adopted as a tiny kitten through the local shelter. His name symbolized the sun and he had the sunniest personality of any pet we’ve shared our home with. We were stunned and heartbroken that our two year old little sweetheart died July 9, 2009 during a routine dental procedure. Very animated and downright funny, he was a total joy every single day from the very first afternoon. We’re so sad that his life was so short.
We can always learn from our pets. That little guy taught us not to take ourselves too seriously and enjoy every day. For now we’re struggling with enjoying our days without our sweet Zia. Only two years in our home but in our hearts forever. You were such a treasure, Zia.
If you’re thinking about adopting a pet, be sure to consider black pets and senior pets. We would have missed out on a wonderful little companion if we had overlooked our adorable Zia.
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I share the joys and pain of having some great cats. I have several black cats, Ivy, Daisy, Grimm and Natchez are the lights of my life. They have provided love, support and companionship to my life for many years now. As I’m typing this, Daisy is sitting behind me giving me her daily morning smooch.
I feel privileged to have been given the time with each of them, and wish that other people will have the opportunity to meet and live with a true friend, through thick and thin.
I’m sorry for your loss. I would be devastated at the loss of any of my six cats. No matter how long they are in our home, they live on forever in our hearts.
You are so right in your endorsement of black cats. Until a few years ago, I always chose only black cats. [Now, our cats have mostly chosen us instead, lol] However, two of them are black cats. One male, one female. They are the sweetest, most adorable babies. Our little boy was on his way to be euthanized when the woman from the shelter called us. It scares me to think how close we came to missing the pleasure of knowing him.
I hope your heart heals well.
Reneda