“I want my kitty back”

There are times in our lives when we are emotionally overcome by the loss of a loved one. For some, the loss of a beloved pet can be as traumatic as the loss of a close friend or family member. I recently met a woman whose cat disappeared. It’s one thing to have a loved one pass one whether person or pet, there is a finality to that. But not knowing what happened and the hope that the loved one may someday return is sometimes like an open wound that will not heal. Anyone who has had close friend or family member disappear can attest to that.

In the case of Mary Ann, that is her situation. Here is some of what she wrote me:

“On Sunday Dec 1, 2013 early in the morning around 6:10 am. We (my cat and I) woke up as usual, I made coffee and we both walked out (I hadn’t fed her yet), we stood in the yard, enjoyed the morning (then) she walked up to the gate and wanted to be let out. She left and hasn’t returned. My life went to pieces after that. I called out, walked the hills above my neighborhood for days, talked to the neighbors put up flyers, have big posters posted in different locations, posted on Craig’s list, and, tabby tracker web. Almost daily (I go) to the animal shelter in Santa Cruz. I consulted with a pet detective, a pet psychic, an animal communicator, and hired a private investigator.

“I know in my heart my kitty has not passed away, she was beautiful and friendly. I believe someone picked her up thinking she was a stray and took her home to love. All I want is for her to come back as I miss her more than anything in my life. The hardest is coming home after work and not seeing her waiting by the gate for her belly rub.

“I have had many trials and tribulations in life. I was raised Catholic, Hindu and Buddhist. Have always kept a positive attitude and said God knows best, he must have a plan. Then it struck me; I am no longer bound to accept without question what is given to me. I don’t have to be obedient. I’m now in the West and in one of the greatest countries in the world where people write their own destinies. Instead of accepting all that comes I want to try it the American way and write my own destiny. Therefore, instead of being quiet and accepting, for once in my life, I want to make a stand and say – this is not acceptable – I want my kitty back and I’m going to continue this crusade till she is home with me again!”

Mary Ann lives near the corner of Soquel Drive and Ledyard Way in Aptos, just across the street from Aegis Living. I make no promises to Mary but upon the slim chance that she and her cat can somehow be reunited, contact me via email: noel@cyber-times.com if you have any information.