The best medicine for my broken heart

[Siwsan]

Madoc curled up on my lap and we both fell asleep for a good 2 hours. And he's not done snuggling, yet.

When I got home, last night, he had been cooped up, all alone, for about 11 hours. As a result he had so much energy to burn off. And, of course, the emotional vibes in the house were pretty awful, last night, and not much better, this morning.

But, today he showed his uncle exactly how fast, nimble and mischievous he can be. In particular, his laser dot chasing skills, and gazelle like leaps from one piece of furniture to another. That, along with his non stop attacking of my feet, and anything else he perceived as prey, last night, seems to have tuckered him out. I'm glad he chose my lap for his nap.

[bamagal62]

1. Oh my...

what a sweetheart. Madoc will help you through the sadness.

[TexasTowelie]

2. Poor guy is probably wondering where all of his family went.

Give him plenty of love.

[Polly Hennessey]

3. And now we are all reminded of the perfect remedy

for a broken heart -the joyful and pure love of another animal. I have always had a multi-pet household. They let us know and try to help us understand what life is really about. Madoc will help you dry your tears and fill the emptiness left by Sophie and Morgan.

[niyad]

4. Kittehs are the BEST medicine. He is such a sweetie. I am so glad that you

have each other. Purrs and hugs from my guy and me.

[calimary]

18. Abso-freakin'-lutely!!!

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Our two new kittens are certainly up to the task! They have helped lift our spirits back up after we lost our Betty last month.

NOTHING quite like new kittens! They can cure a LOT of broken and aching and heavy hearts.

[mrsadm]

5. Love the laser-dot chasing skills!!!

[SheltieLover]

6. I am so glad you have each other!

Lol - Laser chasing skills!

[GPV]

7. So glad you have each other!

[Ocelot II]

8. There's no more effective medicine for a sad heart than a kitty.

[ratchiweenie]

9. At least you still have him to keep you warm. What a sweetie.

[Walleye]

10. So sweet. Cats pick up on vibes and sadness very quickly. And they stay close

It’s good that your brother is helping you out. I have two brothers and they’re both very understanding and situations like this. Don’t know what I would do without them

[Fla Dem]

11. You and Madoc, together for each other.

Love B & W's

[Stuart G]

12. Thanks for that wonderful picture....Perhaps, just perhaps..it is time for me to get a kitten...

...But that is for the future..Today, I am enjoying this wonderful picture. Thank You..

......................Stuart G..............

[CaptainTruth]

13. So sweet. He may realize you're hurting, & want to comfort you.

We have 3 cats & one of them is very good at sensing my emotions. It's funny in a way, she was born to a feral mother & wouldn't even let us touch her when we adopted her, but 2 years later she's become the most interactive kitty we have & I can have long "conversations" with her, she likes to talk & makes a wide variety of sounds.

Anyway, any time I'm sick or upset or sad & I lay down in bed during the day she always gets in bed, talks to me a bit, then plops down beside me & stays with me as long as I'm there. She doesn't do it when I'm feeling fine, it's only when I'm physically (illness) or emotionally hurting, it's like she knows, she pays extra attention to me & comes to stay with me.

Madoc may be doing the same thing. You may have an extra special kitty.

[Fortinbras Armstrong]

22. When my wife died

The younger of my two dogs spent a lot of time with me. She obviously knew that I was hurting, and did her best to help.

[AverageOldGuy]

14. It's about tuxedo cats

My son and daughter-in-law have an older Bischon whatever-it-is and a Golden Lab. Their two sons -- 14 and 11 -- are not big into the dogs. In fact, the boys ignore the dogs as best they can.

So -- in the spring my son introduced a tuxedo kitten to the mix. The kitten quickly showed the dogs what claws can do to a nose if the nose gets too close . . . the dogs now understand who is in charge.

Meanwhile, after inspecting the entire house, the kitty decided that the desk behind the 14 yr old's computer was his home. The kitten is now damn near full grown; helps the 14 yr old with his homework; keeps the dogs under control; and generally rules the household.

[wryter2000]

17. I've fed a few ferals in my yard

Many became tame. The best one was a tuxedo cat. If I made a lap, he was instantly in it. He'd walk away from food for my lap. (I made sure he got the food, though.) He'd greet me when I came home from work. If I went away for a few days, my husband would make sure he got fed, but the cat gave me a lecture when I got back. Non-stop meowing for a few minutes. I think he thought he was a dog because that's how he acted.

[piddyprints]

15. That is truly the best medicine.

I was crying so hard this morning and my 18-month-old kitty came into the room to see what was wrong. I picked her up and she started licking the tears off my face.

Madoc has been through a lot of changes. You need each other.

[3catwoman3]

16. Precious baby.

Hugs to you both.

[catrose]

19. What a darling boy. He's doing his best to ramp up the cute past 11, knowing it's needed now.

[Roy Rolling]

20. Aww

He’s shocked from being alone all day, and alone forever without Morgan and Sophie Stinky Toes. Give him 24/7 attention today. That is an order. 🤣

[seta1950]

21. Sweet guy

I’m sorry for your loss 😢

[soldierant]

23. My mother's family liked to use the word

"prince" to describe a man who was rich in empathy (not in your face about it, but quietly, consistently building others up.)

You named Madoc well. (I almost typend "welsh." Silly me.)

[wendyb-NC]

24. You have the best medicine in that precious guy

I am so good you have such a sweet kitty boy. You both need to rest. He seems to be hinting that you do too. The play times, sound like a wonderful way to deal with the intensity, and stress, of the last several days. The rest can only help you both heal.