For the Love of a Cat by Weezilou

For the Love of a Cat

Winding down with little more than a day to go, here's just one of the reasons I hate to leave. We humans know and understand the change that's about to take place, but what must Dill think as the furniture is removed from the back deck? What will he think on the day he sits by the back door and no one's there to invite him in? Separation breaks my heart. I can't help but wonder what will cross his mind. I have such a strong affinity for animals, I can't help but feel as I do. I know B&D come to check on the house after we're gone, and if they're followed in by a little fur-footed friend, I know they know where I keep the treats.

Thank you for welcoming my little friend into your hearts, too, this summer. Beyond myself, our Lunenburg circle has followed & appreciated the loving notes you've left. It's certainly been an exceptional time...
I'm going to miss Dill, too. But I will continue to enjoy the adventure that you make out of life! :)
September 14th, 2010  
Oh, Dilly! I think I miss him already too! Thanks for sharing him with us. Have a safe trip back to Cali.
September 14th, 2010  
Cats have a weird way of stealing your heart before you realize they've done it. :) I've experienced it twice quite recently. More change, more adventure... for the both of you.
September 14th, 2010  
Until next summer! Gonna miss that face. He has certainly leaped to celebrity status around here. Take care Dill!
September 14th, 2010  
Such a nice shot of Dill. So sad that your season has come to an end. On to another chapter and more adventures.
September 14th, 2010  
aww...my heart is breaking for poor little Dill....he'll be there next year, though right?? still, makes you want to sit down with the little guy and tell him exactly what's going on.... this makes me really sad....
September 14th, 2010  
Andie, we separate and reunite every summer. By May we'll be picking up where we left off!
September 14th, 2010  
Wonderful photo of a gorgeous kitty! I am sure Dill will miss you, as much as you are going to miss him! I have often wondered what goes through a cat's mind... He will be sitting and waiting, though, until you return next summer! They say cats don't get attached to people... I tend to strongly disagree with that statement. Kitties love being around humans and getting pet and loved! The months will fly by quickly, and you'll be back in Lunenburg before you know it! ;-) Enjoy the blueberry muffins and good luck with packing tomorrow! It's not the most pleasant part of a journey, but it needs to be done! Thank you, as always, for your sweet note! :-) Looking forward to seeing photos of your Chicago adventures! ;-)
September 14th, 2010  
awwww I know leaving Dill will be difficult for you but like you said, you will see him again soon!! When do you leave for Italy?
September 14th, 2010  
May will be here before you know it…of course let’s not rush it too soon. You still have a trip, the Vatican and a grandbaby to meet before then. And there’s Christmas – my favorite holiday – and lots of good times between now and then. So Dill, faithful friend, will miss as you will miss him. But you’ll return soon to share your adventures again with him...and you'll probably bring some new treats too. Safe travels.
September 14th, 2010  
Awww, that's so sweet. I would feel the same. Dill will be snuggled up warm while your gone and be so happy to see you when you return I'm sure.
September 14th, 2010  
poor Dill, I can still remember when you posted a picture of him when you first arrived and how excited you were! Luckily you have great friends to keep Dill company and give him lots of love. I look forward to seeing the picture next spring of him on your back step awaiting your return.
September 14th, 2010  
Awww...sweet little Dill. I know you will miss him and we sure will too. A wonderful photo!
September 14th, 2010  
oh, makes me tear up a bit. aren't animals harder to leave in a way, because you can't converse with them to know they understand? this is such a sweet shot of dill. i know when you come back it will be like you never left.
September 14th, 2010  
Its a great photo of Dill. I can understand your feeling. I would hate to say goodbye!
September 14th, 2010  
Awe!! I tear up thinking about it. Even though you reunite every year, it must be heart-breaking for the two of you. You know that you will be back, but I wonder what he thinks. Poor little guy. I hope you have a safe trip back home!
September 14th, 2010  
ahh lovely kitty pic.. my 2 syko and Nero have just been dropped off at the vet for their 'op', they cried all the way there and looked so sad at us when we left them there, but they get microchipped and clipped too.. sad.. but cheered me up when I saw this lovely picture!
September 14th, 2010  
Nice to say goodbye to Dill. Thanks for the photo. Safe journey ahead.
September 14th, 2010  
Thanks for your comments on the syko picture... I understand your sadness at departing from the kitty....., but at least you can look at your fantastic pictures whilst you are away and they these cats are so wiley it will just a moment in cat time!
September 14th, 2010  
Oh my goodness, that is so sad! I didn't realize that Dill wasn't your full time cat. I can see how this is rather distressing for you to leave him. But I'd like to think that he retains the fact that you guys keep coming back. This is a beautiful parting shot of Dill!
September 14th, 2010  
That's a tough one... we hardly ever go anywhere because we hate leaving "the kids." Dill's eye looks very well-healed - yay!
September 14th, 2010  
Very nice picture of Dill, and very appropriate..He looks a little sad!
September 14th, 2010  
It's a great photo, and just curious how old is Dill? I assume he's beenthrough this before?
September 14th, 2010  
I will miss Dill too, such a handsome kitty. I look forward to following you on your adventures, and stay safe !
September 14th, 2010  
Poor Dill. You'll have to send him a postcard with something nice smeared on the back for him. :)
September 14th, 2010  
Thanks for all the nice commiserating notes! Rick, Dill is about 9 years old and when he first came to my yard, I was calling him "Pearl" because I'd not met his folks yet. I fully expect to find him at my back door again next year...and the year after that...
September 14th, 2010  
Oh that is sad. I assume he has masters to care for him?
September 14th, 2010  
Great photo of Dill - I think he's looking a bit pensive!
I'm sure he knows that something is a foot.
He's looking very wide-eyed here.
He does take good photo though :D
Thanks so much Louise!
September 14th, 2010  
I think that DIll us an "old soul" and will accept with grace your return to SD. He looks like a cat that has a lot to teach.........:o)
September 14th, 2010  
Cats sense things, we all know that, so it wouldn't surprise me to find out he realizes you will be leaving soon. He will miss you.
September 14th, 2010  
great shot!
September 14th, 2010  
From the heart. I like the picture a lot.
September 14th, 2010  
Dill is a beautiful cat. Summers end is sad but change is good too (Im trying to tell myself)
September 14th, 2010  
It's surprising what cats can sense, but I think their sense of timing is off a bit...so maybe it will seem like you just went for a walk in the Park and will be right back...who am I kidding...
September 14th, 2010  
I'm crying, Louise.....Thank you, thank you. thank you for all your photos and beautiful text....will miss you in Lunenburg, but will be back with you when you get to California!
September 14th, 2010  
We will miss seeing Dill!
September 14th, 2010  
Safe travelling!
September 14th, 2010  
awww... thinking of him waiting there for a door that will not open breaks my heart, too :(
Dill will be missed; hope to see him again next summer!
September 14th, 2010  
Oh, poor Dill. He is going to miss you, and I am sure you will miss him. This is a very nice shot of him... he almost looks like he suspects something is up. Whenever I am going out of town I am certain Kenya knows I'll be leaving soon.
September 14th, 2010  
oh, so sad to part - but I maybe he understands in his own way and accepts that you leave and come back in the same way as the changing of the seasons and be happy to see you when the summer comes back. BTW, the pastry-cook in my house, Ed, is my son (14) not my husband! My husband is a good cook too but his forte is meat dishes! My other son (11) makes a mean chocolate cake. I don't know what I did to be this lucky!
September 14th, 2010  
Ah bless still I'm sure as you've already said he'll be there to welcome you upon your return
September 14th, 2010  
I'm going to miss Dill :(
September 14th, 2010  
lovely farewell picture of Dill, I like all of us 365 followers are going to miss him. But look forward to seeing great times for you Louise and Ken.
September 14th, 2010  
I might even miss Dill. *sniff* ...I'll have to find someone else's cat to poke fun at...
September 14th, 2010  
Aw...poor little Dill. I'm sure he will miss you (and you, him), but think how much he will look forward to your return next year. Can't wait to hear more Dill stories from you this Friday! :-)
September 14th, 2010  
What a fabulous portrait of Dill, looking very relaxed and regal. I'll miss him, but look forward to seeing him next year. Safe journey back. I look forward to your new adventures!
September 14th, 2010  
Thank you so much for your comment, it's so sweet and really touched me :) x

This is such a cute photo, separation is hard...but try look forward to seeing all your friends from your home town :)
September 14th, 2010  
Do you think that maybe Dill could go on a worldwide tour??? Cause we will all miss him sooooo much. I bet everyone would like a week of Dill! : )
September 14th, 2010  
Just make sure you have a little chat with him and explain you are leaving but you will be back :) although he probably already knows!
September 14th, 2010  
Awwwwwwwwwwww, so sad! Good to know that you will see him again though! I do wonder what he thinks is going on. My own furkid is such a velcro dog because of his background. I try and reassure him as much as I can that when I leave, I will be back. It seems that every night when I come home from work he scolds me a bit for being gone, all the while he is trying to hug me with his best doggie hug.

I know that Dill will miss you as much as you will miss him, and we will all certainly miss his photos!
September 15th, 2010  
The thing about cats is that their sense of time is poorly developed so usually "ought of sight, out of mind" Maybe not immediately but not too long after you say your good-byes. Then next Spring, he'll be happy to see you all over again!
September 15th, 2010  
I'm gonna miss his pictures
September 15th, 2010  
Thanks for getting back to me on my project Louise and Im pleased youre not leaving :)))
September 15th, 2010  
Poor Dill does look so sad already, but he will adjust too. Great parting shot. Frame him in CA!
September 15th, 2010  
I'm sure it will be hard for poor Dill to get used to you not being there. And I know you'll miss him too (just as I will).
September 15th, 2010  
Oh my gosh, Louise. This is so touching and so sad. It would truly break my heart to leave a dear feline friend, too. This is a beautiful, beautiful shot of Dill.
September 15th, 2010  
:(
September 15th, 2010  
Dill is such a beautiful, regal looking cat. I will miss seeing him, too. We'll all look forward to next May. But, in the meantime, I'm anxious to see photos and read about your next adventure, and your next, and so on. :0) Give Dill a little hug from me.
September 15th, 2010  
Gorgeous kitty
Enjoy your adventures x
September 15th, 2010  
I can only imagine how difficult it must be to leave him each summer...I have a hard time just leaving my kitties for a weeks vacation! I have truly enjoyed seeing your photos from your summer, and I look forward to your continued adventures as you return home.
September 15th, 2010  
awwhh! Your cat is so fluffy and cutee!
September 16th, 2010  
He knows you'll be back ... (he may be mad, but he knows ...)
September 16th, 2010  
I will also miss Dill. This portrait shows his broken heart as he knows what's going on.
September 16th, 2010  
Aww, I'm going to miss the Dill photos! At least he has his wonderful (other) family to take care of him. Poor little guy.
September 16th, 2010  
The vision of Dill looking for some comfy deck furniture to rest on or waiting at your door breaks my heart too. I'm going to miss seeing his little face. By this time next year my 365 project will be over, but I'm going to insist on some how getting my Lunenburg education and Dill updates. :) Thanks so much for letting him into our lives Louise.
September 17th, 2010  
This quite insightful Louise. It's also something that I never really thought of before. Leaving my doggies back at home, I wonder if they notice that I'm not coming back...or if they even realise it.
I have much enjoyed seeing a bit into your life. I also loved see Dill, what a sweet cat. I'm sure he'll be left in good care, but I will miss his photos.
September 18th, 2010  
Now you've gone and made me sad thinking about this adorable kitty! Very certain he will miss you!
September 20th, 2010  
Hi Louise, I want to send you a "discret" message so I picked this old Dill fabulous picture. I'm leaving Paris tomorrow december the 24th around 11.30 PM. we really should have share our private email before your vacations. I really would love to meet you, today if you're connected here (i'm very closed to the place des vosges and you can stop by or may be a drink or dinner after work?) or may be share a breakfast with you tomorrow if you're in Paris and not too far from me. Hope you have a great time in France, the weather is awfull... hope it will be better for your strolls in Paris.
December 23rd, 2010  
ooops i'm leaving tomorrow 11.30 AM not PM....
December 23rd, 2010  
dear Louise

I'm sorry we couldn't see each other, I'm leaving Paris now but be back sunday just for the night. If you're still here let me know may be we can have dinner together? please send an email via my blog (on my profile page. then "contacter l'auteur" I won't have internet for the next 2 days but will check sunday. if so please leave a phone number or anything that helps me to keep in touch with you).
Snow is coming back, hope it will stop so you can walk, visit and pictured Paris. Enjoy your stay and wish you a wonderful christmas to you, your loved and your friends.
Best (bises as we say here) helene
December 24th, 2010  
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