Socrates Is Dead

Published on December 18, 2006 By MasonM In Pets & Nature

My heart is broken. Today Socrates dumped my coffee cup over in the floor. I set aside my laptop and started cleaning up the mess when he jumped on the laptop and broke off one of the keys from the keyboard. I was angry and yelled at him for it.

I guess he was upset or scared from my yelling at him because when I opened the door to get out of the truck he jumped out. I tried to catch him but wasn't able to do so. The poor little guy ran under the wheels of another truck before I could stop him.

I shouldn't have yelled at him like that. I feel terrible.

Comments (Page 2)

MasonM

on Dec 18, 2006

I appreciate all of the kind comments. Please forgive me if I don't acknowledge them individually as I have a very heavy heart at the moment.

Bunnahabhain

on Dec 18, 2006

I am sorry for your loss Mason. Please accept my condolences.

KFC Kickin For Christ

on Dec 18, 2006

Oh my gosh Mason, just saw this on the sidebar and knew you must be hurting. So sorry to hear this. I know how much my pets mean to me and how hard it is to let them go. I do hope, with all the love you have to give, you will think about taking in another kitty in time.

(((((((((((((M)))))))))))))

Texas Wahine

on Dec 18, 2006

I'm so sorry, Mason.

Cordelia

on Dec 18, 2006

My heart goes out to you. I'm so sorry. Thinking of you.

MarcieMoo

on Dec 18, 2006

Jeez, Mason, I'm so sorry to read this. I really enjoyed reading about Socrates' antics in and out of the rig.

I think about all the kitties we have in the shelter...I know that you miss Socrates and you need some time to mourn the poor little guy but I wonder if you'd consider another homeless kitty to share your abode sometime?

He seemed like such a good little companion for you, even if the stinker did spill your coffee

Again, I'm so sorry for your loss.

Tova7

on Dec 18, 2006

I'm sorry Mason. (((((((M))))))))))

Arlya

on Dec 19, 2006

*hugs* I'm so sorry Mason.

Trudygolightly

on Dec 19, 2006

Oh my God Mason, just read this today....

soooo very sorry!

Ravenblack

on Dec 19, 2006

Oh no.

My sincerest condolences.

MasonM

on Dec 19, 2006

Gee thanks LW, I can't read it without tearing up (real manly huh?).

ps-it wasn't your fault, buddy.

Yes, it was.

MasonM

on Dec 19, 2006

Jen, it's a nice story, poem, idea, whatever you want to call it, but it drives the hurt home in a big way. I can't read it without tearing up like a big wimp.

MasonM

on Dec 20, 2006

He's probably jumped out of the truck many times, too, for reasons other than you yelling at him, right?

No, he hadn't. He was terrified of being outside.

What truly feels awful is that your last words to him were angry ones,

Yep.

KarmaGirl

on Dec 20, 2006

It was an accident, Mason. Hindsight is always 20/20. There is no way that you could have known how he would have reacted, and there is no way to train an animal without showing your disappointment.

I am so sorry for your loss, but beating yourself up about it won't help anyone, and it can't change what happened. All you can do is think about the good time he had when alive, and not dwell on the "should haves and shouldn't haves".

MasonM

on Dec 20, 2006

Are you anywhere near Northeast Ohio between now and Saturday?

No. Thanks though.

Welcome Guest! Please take the time to register with us.
There are many great features available to you once you register, including:

Richer content, access to many features that are disabled for guests like commenting on the forums.
Access to a great community, with a massive database of many, many areas of interest.
Access to contests & subscription offers like exclusive emails.
It's simple, and FREE!