This morning I woke the same way I have for the past few days: clutching one of Rumpy’s old stuffed toys.
October is Rumpy’s Gotcha month.
He’s been gone for 6 months, but the hurt is as acute as the day he died.
In some ways things have improved. Now that I no longer care for a “dangerous breed” of dog, my choices for spaces to live in have greatly improved. We recently moved into a townhouse apartment that rents for less than half of what I had been paying. It’s much nicer digs.
But I miss Rumpy. And June Buggie. And Bubba.
October has traditionally been a month of celebration and joy. There were treats and gifts and lots of fun.
Now it’s gloomy and sad.
I always have a kitty close by when I’m home. They cuddle close. They demand petting, and brushing, and sweet words of affection. It helps get me through the down times. I think we comfort each other.
It’s going to be a long month. Hope that stuffie is up to it.
Dogpaddling Through Life 
Love, tender hugs and gentle purring from all of us. Annie, gone these past six months, is still our profile picture. We miss her every day and she’s always in our hearts. You and your kitties are, too. RainbowCatsx12 xoxo
Dear dear Jen, I’m thinking of you and your fur family so much. I miss Rumpy and his Gotcha Day, that is 20th of this month, too……He always invited us to celebrate it together…..that stuffie….looks so cute….he mush have loved it so much. And dearest June Buggie….and Buuba….I miss the brothers, too….but I truly believe that their soul must be somewhere close to you, Jen….and they might enjoy looking down what has been happening in here…the world where we live. Jen, we’re sending our love to yiu and your family. I hope that Yella Fella’s eyes will get better….he is such a lovely boy. Jen, please remember we’re here for you. Love, Angel Kevin, mom and kitties.
It will get easier to bare with time Jen,time is a great healer.Just hold the stuffie and those kitties close to you and you will all get through this.Hope Yellas eye feel better soon,much love and hug to you all,xx Rachel and Speedy
I feel the same this year… it was the first birthday without easy… I loved fall so much, but now it is the month of tears for me… I hope the time can heal a broken heart but I have some doubts …
Me too. 😦 Fall is here and all I can think of is how Storm loved to run through the leaves on the ground. 😦 *hugs*
Oh yes. And i bet it made you so happy to watch.
Yes, so much so that I would end up running with her through them sometimes.
Sending many purrs
I have a hard time with losing Storm a month ago, I can’t imagine what it’s like to lose more than one in a short amount of time. When I think about Storm, I also often think of Rumpy (and others).
Oh, I miss Rumpie dog too and I only saw him on my iPad screen. Glad you relocated. Grief always takes time. Knowing it does doesn’t help either you just learn to live with it. Not so cheery,H
We miss Rumpy, too. 😟🐶
I’m sorry. You’re in my thoughts.
❤Rumpy🐾
I will always remember & ❤ Rumpy & June Buggie & Bubba.
Thankfully you DO have a nicer place & the other cats to comfort you & hang out with you Jenn. I still miss Nylablue as if she just left & I've had Siddhartha Henry since Dec. 2014 (I adopted 2 weeks after NB had gone.)
They leave HUGE pawprints on our hearts & minds. Hug that stuffie! Whatever works.
Sincerely, Sherri-Ellen & Siddhartha Henry x0x0
Wow, has it really been 3 years? Doesn’t seem that long. ❤️❤️❤️
Will always miss them 2 xoxo Ogden, Sijun, Horton, Peggy and now Doggoe xoxo
Sending you lots of purrs….
Jen, I think of you and Rumpy and the kitties and miss them all. I also still miss DeeDee.
I’m not sure it gets easier with time. For me, it’s less intense most of the time. It’s been 20 months since BJ left us. I still have his picture as the background on my MAC screen and still feel the sadness when I think of him. I still cry although not wail as much.
I’m happy that you have the kitties to comfort you while you listen to their soothing purrs. You seem happy to have moved. It will be less of a financial commitment and more freedom when you adopt another dog.
Duncan and I send love and hugs. Dunk sends licks too.
Six months is my limit. Time to hit the shelter. Rumpy knows you need a new dog to take care of you.
I’m not in a position to adopt now. Maybe I can volunteer.
Head bonks and purrs to you! Dennis and Emily
I am sorry you are hurting.XO
We are so sorry, Jen. We just lost Zoe 3 weeks ago, and we’re all struggling with the very palpable void she left in our hearts, and in our home. Please know we are thinking of you as you miss your Rumpy, June Buggie and Bubba.
It never stops hurting, but it hurts less, and good memories as well as warm cats ease the pain in time. Hugs to you.
I promise it will get better, but it takes time especially when they meant the world to you. Know you’re being sent oodles of poodles thoughts of comfort every time you squeeze that stuffie. ❤︎
I am so sorry for your loss. Love and positive thoughts being sent your way 🙂