I Love Lucy

[MuscleGirl'sHobby]

Awe, thanks for sharing her (and your) story. What a cutie she is, and quite the survivor too. Animals can be so therapeutic, and it seems that they often have a way of teaching us things about ourselves we hadn't realized.

[LinhT]

Deb,

It makes me sick to hear of so many stories about animals being "thrown out of cars". Who would have the heart to throw that little girl out of a car???

I'm so glad you set aside your broken heart to save this little one. I understand that "it's too soon" feeling. I've learned, after getting my first rescue dog, that it all depends on WHY you want and have animals in your life.

Are you just an animal lover in general? Do you like having a pet because it is a cute piece of "property" and it is nothing more than an animal to you (some pet owners do feel this way)? Or...do you choose to be an animal rescuer with a big heart?

From all your pet posts that I've read, I'd say you are a true blue, certified, animal rescuer! That being said, it's NEVER too soon. I bet no animal (or human, probably) can ever replace Jasmine. Some of us pet parents mourn the loss of our fur babies for a long time. Meanwhile, many cats and dogs in terrible situations are hoping and waiting for a better life. Somebody here on OB mentioned.."they KNOW when they've been saved". I think it's so true. The non animal lovers believe cats and dogs are lesser species and don't know anything beyond the love for food. I beg to differ. I think they know much more.

I've had my rescue dog, Yuuki for about 2 months now. He does this weird thing whenever I pick him up and hold him in my lap. He tilts his head all the way up and stares into my face for a long time. I give him a kiss on the nose. Then he puts his head down, and leans his head against my chest and closes his eyes.

Thanks for giving little Lucy a new opportunity for happiness and life.

[DebsC]

I thank each and every one of you for your kind words and thoughts. You all were such a big help to me when I lost Jasmine and you are still helping!

Lucy Anne thanks you, too! She is a real sweetheart and I agree, animals seem to know when they've been saved and also when they save you.

I have other 'kids'. Iggy, who is my main man. He just turned 11 last month. Itty Bitty Kitty, who turned 4 last month and Lu Lu, who is the weirdest cat I have ever known. And now, Lucy Anne.

All are rescues. All are loved unconditionally. But I do worry about them. A few years ago I was diagnosed with Lupus and sometimes it's really bad. So, I worry about the younger cats and I worry about getting any more kittens.

I know none of us have any guarantees in this life and so I just take things as they come. Kittens and all!

Tracy, you pegged me correctly. I love animals...all animals and I'm sure I'm certifiable, too!

I hope you all heal and know we'll find all our loves again someday.

[Izzie]

Sounds like you have a wonderful family there.
Posh has herpes, so I worry about Hallie, but hopefully we can keep them both safe and healthy.

[Swamper]

Last year there was a cat serial killer in our neighborhood. I couldn't believe someone could be so cruel but there was. He finally got caught although he's still waiting to go to trial in October. There were I think, 19 cats that he mutilated and killed. Very disturbed kid.
I'm glad there's good people like you guys to balance things out.