Hobbes the Cat
April 1992 - August 2008
Hobbes has only been gone
going on one day
We look at his old haunts
wanting to cry all the time
Last night me and mom
went in the cat room
Casey was the only one there
and we started to sob and hug each other
We looked at the old computer chair
the foot stool
and the pillow Hobbes loved to lay on
All we could do was cry even more
We already miss Hobbes
meowing loudly at the screen door
to be let in to the main part
of our house and his blue eyes
peering out from under the door
This morning we had Casey
on Hobbes side of the couch
It just didn't feel right
Casey being in his spot
Hobbes we are missing you
I miss you so much
that when I took Casey back
out in the cat room
I thought I saw your blue eyes
looking back at me
I miss you so dang much
But I will always have my memories
even though at this time
they always make me cry
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I miss Hobbes so dang much. I am depressed over the whole thing. 
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I'm sure there's a lot who can relate to the terrible loss's of a beloved pet.
I know I can, I miss my Labrador Basil to this very day even though he left us over two years ago.
He battled a battle that even he could not even withstand any longer but he refused to give up.
Be strong, though his body may have given way, but his spirit remains in your hearts forever.
You'll see him again and that's the wonderful thing.
Don't grieve for his loss just remember the happiness that he brought to you and your family.
He'll appreciate that.
Take care, I'm sure Hobbes appreciates the warmth and love you gave to him and he'll hold that true, forever.
Love and light
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Im sorry for your loss.
I know its hard to explain your pain in words.
I lost my dog whom I have known all my life last year. I cried for 3 weeks straight.Even now It brings tears to my eyes.. -
I am so sorry Hobbs is gone
I know how I would feel if anything happens to my Banjoe he is my love and I so understand your feelings
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This is so sad. You did a great job describing how painful it is to lose a pet. When they pass they, leave such a hole in our heart. It hurts so much. I am so sorry for your loss.
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Tears
How I like this sweetest poem. I know how it is to lose pets. I lost my ferrets a year apart, but now have two cats and we make a wonderful family. Hang in there, the pain will never go away, but it will fade.
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SO SAD!
I am so sorry to hear of your cats disappearance for I do know from personal experiences just how much they come to mean to us. 
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Tis very hard to deal with. But sharing how you feel is the first step. Then remebering that he'll always be in your heart and he is waiting too see you again one day.
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Hobbes is with you still, and never will leave your side! I know how much it hurts, and will always hurt; but the pain does subside and you will treasure the memories with a smile and not always with tears. I still cry about cats I lost years ago; and I miss them but I know that they are with me in spirit, or have even come back to me somehow through another pet, etc.
Death is such a natural cycle of life; but I do believe it recycles itself and that our pets can return to us. I hope that this doesn't sound to "out there". When my Tigger died from being hit by a car; I blamed myself for letting him out that night. I was unable to function for two weeks. Sometimes, as I lay on my couch crying and thinking about him, I swore I heard him meowing for me from the corner of the room; almost as if he wondered why he couldn't get to me . like he was in another dimension. That was hard too.
You are not alone in your grief. The photo of Hobbes is absolutely adorable. I will pray for Hobbes.
Thank you for sharing this with us and reaching out. We are here for you; and understand your sadness...
Let us know how you are doing. It takes times, but you will feel better. I know that you will never forget Hobbes and your love for him!
'sssss 
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aw what a heartbreaking poem ! i'm very sorry for your loss ! my cat's name was also Hobbes and he also left us a year or two ago. i also had to put my dog down just a little while ago. i feel your pain, and i'm so terribly sorry !
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I lost my dog almost a year ago now, and now I am battling my other dog's old age and I've had her since the minute she was born, so I know how you feel. I am sorry for your loss, and good luck in all you do.
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I'm so sorry sweetie! Losing a pet is so hard.. My doggie is going on 15 and soon he will have to go too. I dread the day.
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Oh Honey, I know what you mean! I lost one of my cats, and felt the same way. Won't go into details as how I lost him, but it was horrible... I am dreading the day we lose Calvin. I love that tabby cat. He has the most beautiful markings!
I hope you will be ok one day. Loosing a pet, is like loosing a family member, as they become such a part of the family!
Best of luck in this contest!
and love
Nyetta
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So sorry to hear about Hobbes. I know he is mourned and missed! A touching write~
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They leave such an enormous footprint on our lives don't they. I lost my horse a while back and believe me there are still times when I think of him that my heart breaks. He was my bestest friend, my confident,my keeper of all secrets my jacob. May sound silly but I still talk to him even now. Bless you sweetheart , we accept but we never forget.....Love Ma!!
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oh my!
this had me crying as I do know the loss of a pet
and vacant spots where they should be..don't regret
doing what you had to do, but istead..keep writing your feelings and emotions,as I had to do...
life will empty for quite a while..but remember you had to do it...keep your chin up !ok!
Lin
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loved it...so tenderly and compassionately written!
Lovely, lovely poem, you really touched our hearts,
and brought to memory those dear little souls that
capture our hearts so boldly.
Very proud of you! Wonderful poem that speaks of the
grieving and reaching through for those joyful moments
of memory.
It does take a while for the tears to turn to joy.
and Joyful tears is what we all share in this bold
adventure of life, it connects us powerfully together.
ears/Seattle
well done! well done!
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awww - it is so depressing to lose a special family pet - they are just so much a part of the family. I made a collage of my pet when she passed. And I had 2 other cats - who also missed her, so I gave them the extra attention. You can never replace Hobbes, but I'm sure he would want you to give that extra care to the rest of the family, and keep him in your hearts and memories.
best wishes
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