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Diana C.'s avatar

A refreshing and touching piece, Ute. Loved how you described each cat with such love and detail!

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Ute Luppertz's avatar

Thank you, Diana. This means a lot.

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Chingmay Anaïs Jo's avatar

Your essay melted my heart. I've had several pets in my life and just got a new one after finally having the courage to face the eventual death of a dear companion. What you do is admirable. Bless you!💚

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Ute Luppertz's avatar

Oh, thank you for your heartfelt words, Chingmay. I am so glad that you expanded your family💕

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Chingmay Anaïs Jo's avatar

May I invite you to read a story I wrote on Medium about my pets? No pressure at all. Only if you feel like it. :) https://medium.com/the-memoirist/the-cat-i-had-wasnt-a-cat-189eb60bacc1

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Ute Luppertz's avatar

YESS!

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May More's avatar

I Love this story and I had tears reading it - What a wonderful thing you do, and your cats were blessed to have u as their person and you, them, for your Zen <3

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Ute Luppertz's avatar

Awww, thank you 🥰

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Deb Burns's avatar

I loved this story, well done 👍 Death is such an interesting topic and journey

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Ute Luppertz's avatar

Thank you, Deb✨

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Bruen Tucker's avatar

In my 73 years, I’ve had many animals and many animals died. I remember them all. Thanks for making me remember.

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Nevena Pascaleva's avatar

Your courage is admirable… I once lost a dog and we weren’t even that close. However, I’m afraid to get a pet because I’m afraid I can’t overcome the eventual loss…😢❤️

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