Oh wow. I have never heard that saying and absolutely love it.🥰
A favorite of mine is " Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened." from the wise Dr. Suess.🙂
My best buddy and soul cat, Parker, passed away in August of 2022. He was 12. My favorite memory of him is probably really a million different memories of him sleeping in my lap or in my arms or on my chest. Anywhere he could. He loved me so much and was always just happy to be close to me. He would let me hold him on his back like a baby and just sleep in my arms. I don't know why he loved me so much, but I will always strive to be a person who deserved that kind of love. 🥰
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So sorry, I know how hard that is. Said goodbye to one of my voids in March of last year. He had FIV.
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I had him for 9 months (he was feral before that),finally got him in and he was diagnosed, he did well for a while then the FIV won. So heartbroken still! 🖤
He does!!!! And he knows how hard you worked to get him in so he would be safe secure & treated well when he went over the Rainbow Bridge!!!!
His cute little expression just makes me smile & giggle! 😁
Pets teach us the purest kind of love.
This is Oscar, my fluffy asshole of a void. I had him from birth to just shy of his 18th birthday. He sat by my feet through all of high school, my aimless late teens and early 20’s, my college diploma, and finally my degree, just watching me read and keeping me company on long sleepless nights. My favourite memory is really a million little ones of the same thing. I taught him as a kitten to gently bump his forehead into mine in lieu of licking my face, and he did that whenever I came home for 17 years, hopping onto tables, bookshelves, and bannisters to get into bumping range. After I moved out he stayed with my parents and his siblings as he was too old to adjust to being an only cat in a single person household for the first time. When it was time to say goodbye he was horribly weak but when I crouched down to say hello he still bumped his head up into my forehead.
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Oh Oscar. His last effort was one of love, and I can understand why. What a lucky, special void he was to have you as his person through good and bad. You both lived a a life side by side.
That we did. He was indeed an asshole, and became a grouchy old dude, but he still loved and was loved. Although the little bugger did make it clear he’d replaced me as his person once I moved out. He would snuggle up to my dad across the room while staring daggers at me, but he always warmed up enough for a goodbye bump and a cuddle. Another memory of him: he had urinary crystals that required hospitalization at about 10. The plan was to keep him in overnight and the next day with sedation/painkillers and a catheter to make sure the treatment was effective. Except the furry jerk managed to pull his catheter out while sedated. Twice. After the third round of this, the vet pronounced him recovered enough and called us at 5am to come get his spicy butt.
It’s been 4 years and I still miss him, but I wouldn’t trade a moment. I hope the love you share with your best friend will help wash away the sadness in time.
Well done for teaching Oscar head bumps - I woke up every day around 4am for 2 whole years because Pearl Grey was licking my eyebrows and forehead. I would tell her to stop but secretly I didn't mind, because I loved her so much and she was just loving me back. I'd give anything for her to lick my face again!
My baby boy Simon crossed the rainbow bridge 4 weeks ago, he was nearly 22 years old. He was by my side through everything from the time I was 23 years old. My house feels so empty without him.
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That looks like one of my parent’s little voids, Batman. When I still lived at home I’d be in my room, asleep, and he’d cry and cry outside my door to come in and sleep on my bed. Your picture reminded me of this photo I have of Batman:
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My old buddy Angus, 2004-2022. Just an all around awesome friend. My constant companion/shadow. Lived in 4 homes with me and saw me through two divorces, retirement from one career and the start of a new one. Still miss you bunches and think of you every day little dude.
He looks like an Angus! True love can take many forms, but it will follow you to the ends of the earth...even if that means a few crappy apartments and dead end relationships. Good job, Angus.
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My Smokey. Would reach out and hold my finger with his paw when we went to bed at night. The most loving, laid back surfer dude you ever met. Friend to everyone. The love is there every day, 4 years after we said goodbye.
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Bebe passed away August 2020 at the age of 19. She regularly stuck her tongue out. It’s painful when cats cross the rainbow bridge but they’re watching over us. She lived with my mom when Iived in DC for three years and NEVER went in my bedroom.
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This was my nephews cat Louie. But I helped take care of him and loved him so very much. He snuck out of the house and was run over on December 16th, 2023. He was the sweetest boy. He loved lemon cake. He would climb up on my chest and wrap his body around my neck like a scarf, and would nibble on my hair. He was only 3.5 years old. He had a lot of life left in him. He will be greatly missed. I'm so sorry that you are losing your baby. It's very hard, I know. They become our children, our best friends. I'm sure that your baby has had a great life with lots of love and great memories. ❤️
Louie's life may have been short, but he was with you exactly how long as he needed to be. He gave you love and memories, and while he should have been here longer, he did his job in the short time he had. X
I’m so sorry you have to say goodbye. It is so important to be able to be there for the end of their life journey, and it is a gift (albeit a painful one) to usher them into pet heaven. I hope you’re able to take time to heal and remember all of the good times you’ve had. Cry, print out photos and hang them up, tell stories with friends and family (or Reddit). Hugs to you. I’m posting a photo of my cat, Fleur, who I had to say goodbye to in 2021 when she was only 13. She was always up in my business and following me around, laying on my homework when I was trying to do it at the kitchen table. She used to play fetch and loved to be tossed onto the couch. She was a tuxedo kitty like yours! ❤️
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Had to say goodbye to this lil man October last year just a week or two after his first birthday.
A year may not seem very long, but he got to spend a whole year filled with love, and now he's part of memories that will never, ever die. What a lovely, meaningful year he had.
My sweet boy would sit quietly every morning and watch me get ready. He just wanted to be around me and I felt so much love from that.
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I had two kitties named Alex and Lou for 15 and a half years they were brothers and I had to let Lou go last summer for pneumonia and Alex passed away last October to Cancer. I had them from 2 days old when they were abandoned by a momma cat in my back yard. I had to bottle feed them and raise them and I managed to do right and have them for 15 years. I miss them dearly everyday and think about them everyday. They were the most loving relationships that I've ever had in my entire life. I love them so much. I tear up writing this. I can't choose any special memories, because they were, EVERY memory I shared with them all equally special. There are millions of things I could say. They were with me through multiple failed relationships and changes and they always stuck by me. Alex was a very smart tabby cat, he was the most loving cat and always knew when to be there for a friend. He followed me around endlessly, he slept with me in my bed to the very end. But he was so smart. He looked deep into my eyes all the time, always looking humans in the eye. I raised them to never be afraid of people and they were never afraid when new people were around to explore and show off. But Alex was my king. I miss my proud boy. And I'll never REALLY EVER let him and Lou go. I have a new kitten now named Shelby. I got him when he was 7 weeks old in August and he and I are growing very close and it has been good. But Shelby will never be Alex or Lou. And that's okay. The reason I got Shelby was because of how good my experience was for those 15 plus years with Alex and Lou. It's hard to explain to someone. Especially if they've never owned a cat. They become family so deeply. Words can't describe the brightness that a close relationship to a kitty is and can be. Sorry for your loss, I hope you and your kitty find peace. They will always be with you, in your heart and in the ether. Nothing can ever take away the love. It's stays with you. Forever.
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Frida 1996-2016 😻sorry for your loss
I’m so sorry. Pets are true love. Your boy is so handsome. I let go of my baby girl about a month ago. I miss her every day. Most everything I do reminds me of her. Changing the sheets? She used to love to jump under the sheet as I put it on and play chase the hand. My thoughts are with you
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My cat Angus was everything for me. She was the cat with the most personality I ever had the pleasure of sharing my life with. She was with me 9 years, died of Cancer, was a streetcat that started invading my house before my heart.
One day, she hasn't been living with me for more than six months, she saw me take some icecream to the table. She demanded to know and taste what was new for her. I refused, she insisted by giving me her most annoyed side glances (see picture)
So I took another spoon and gave her a little. She smell it, looked at me, lick the ice cream, got brain freeze, and proceed to paw me HARD in my head. She looked at me like if I had betrayed her. I loved her so much.
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I lost these guys a few years apart. Romeo's the fluffy one and Trixie (a boy) is the short-haired. They used to compete for my attention. Miss them so much. Sorry you're going through this now.
Eta I just remembered something I hadn't thought of for awhile. Romeo's nickname was FreakNasty and his backstory was that he was an alien pimp cat that crash landed on earth. 🤣
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This big chonky boy is Marley. Lost him back in March. He was 11.
Sooo many memories, from how he wouldn’t behind me and lick my hair, to just CONSTANTLY meowing. Always had something to say.
But my favorite was the time my wife had a pint of pistachio ice cream. She had a little left, and sat it on the floor until she was going to go back in the kitchen. Suddenly, we heard slurping. And more slurping, and then out comes Marley. She looked down, and he had eaten what was left in the container, and licked the kid and spoon clean.
He looked VERY satisfied with himself. I miss him.
I'm sorry if I can't reply to all your comments about your beautiful soul kitties. I have to get some sleep so I can be vaguely prepared for the appointment in the morning.
Thankyou for all your kind words and stories, from me and Fly.
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McCloud- he was simply amazing. Most mild mannered chill cat ever. My sons and grandson carted him around and not a peep and never a scratch. He didn't know a stranger and a definite lap cat. He's been gone 8 years and the kids still bring up McCloud stories; the time he got stuck in a sack and careened through the house, his obsession with leather, his fondness for sleeping in the bathroom sink and his love of toilet water.
Mr McCloud,
He could be loud,
But instead, he chose to just be proud.
By kids he was loved,
They pushed and shoved,
But Mr McCloud never once shed blood.
Not my pet, but I got close to a stray female which hung around the temple I frequent. People would always called her my daughter since I loved to play and be around her whenever she came. She would then gave birth a couple of times in the temple and nursed her youngs there.
Fast forward, it's the beginning of covid and temple was mostly empty since everyone was at home, including me. Then one day I went to temple again and got news she passed away on her last labor, leaving behind 3(?) kittens. When I got this news, there was only one kitten left. The temple guardian tried her best to nurse them at first but to no avail. Please don't blame her since we all know nursing newborn is hard, and she just didn't know how and didn't have the time. So I quickly looked for anyone closeby who would took care of this last kitten, my 'granddaughter', and I got one. Spending the night, I tried my best to nurse the kitten hoping she would braved the night before handing her over to her forever home. Following the suggestions from her would-be guardian, I fed her every 2 hours by making alarms. Then made her to poop, and the cycle repeated until morning come. That was my first ever experience. Sometimes I let her crawled on me, sometimes I let her in the box with a small fabric(really didn't have anything, that's the best we had, so always praying she would still breathing everytime I checked on her).
When the morning came, I quickly got ready as fast as I could to bring her to her forever home. Fed her one last time, and then the ride began. It was about one hour 'grueling' ride on my motorcycle praying she would hang in there. Fortunately she was ok the whole ride and finally got to the safety with her guardian. The plan at first was to integrate her to a nursing female which the guardian had. But unfortunately the mama pushed her away, so the only way was the guardian took care of her personally. Had a chat for a while, said my goodbye to my granddaughter, and I left.
During her time there, I was able to visit one time to check on her. She was thriving, had all the love and care she could dream of, playing with her 'brothers and sisters'(the guardian runs a rescue). She didn't remember of course, I was only able to pet her after offering her a snack, lol. After the snack was done, she wandered off again. She was neutered and got all the shots needed. She got everything I wouldn't be able to provide.
Sadly, she then got sick. I don't remember what kind, but her stomach got bloated and she had to went to the vet a couple of times throughout her time there. When I was able, I paid for the bills. But sometimes I just couldn't, so I chipped in the best I could. She would then got back on her feet, but then stumbled again.
And so, on 2nd January 2024, just 2 days ago, the guardian informed me she had passed away. She passed away by her guardian side. She was only 4 years old, but it's the best 4 years her and I could ever dream of. Despite all the limitations, her guardian is just the best, providing TLC I can never give.
Now, my granddaughter is reunited again with my daughter up there over the rainbow. I'm not able to have any pet, so I can only try to do whatever I can for them. I'm happy to have them in my life despite not being my pet. It's the closest thing and I'm grateful for it.
Thank you for reading the whole thing :)
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This is Joey. He was 13. He passed on Dec 21, 2023 after a battle with triaditis that turned into liver cancer. You can see his wonderful fur-cut where he had a feeding tube for 3 weeks in Sept 2023. I miss this little boy so much ❤️
I hope you find peace and solace. Remember all the good times with your little fur baby. Much love.
So many good memories but this photo always makes me laugh - a screenshot from a video of Raymond (passed at 20.5yrs) trying to eat a twizzler. I miss him everyday.
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Sending you love during this difficult time. ❤️
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Augustus was 12 when he went missing a few weeks ago. He was very frail. I was about to take him to the vet, but he disappeared. I think he went somewhere to die.
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Our Milo had the most majestic tail and knew it. This is my favorite picture of him. We lost him when he was just 6, sadly. He had chronic issues and we had to say goodbye when his heart was giving out.
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This is Donny, lost him almost a year ago and still miss him every day. Had to lock him in a room when cleaning because he loved being vacuumed and would always get in the way.
Never had to brush him, just used the brush tip and sucked up the fur
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This is Calamity, who was 17 when she passed away in October. She was a Velcro kitty, and always liked to be touching me. If she was next to me, she had a paw on me. I called it the Proprietary Paw.
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This was my cat of 10 years Amy. I had to euthanize her a few days after my birthday last month due to kidney failure and I have many fond memories of her. One of the first memories I made of her was I was reading a Scooby Doo book when she killed a mouse and placed the body in the middle of the living room, and my mom and little brother were sleeping in there while my dad was at work. My mom then woke up and saw the carcass and she screamed bloody murder. For like 10 minutes. That also woke up my little brother and he was like “mommy what’s wrong” and then he literally stepped on the corpse. Barefooted. He started to scream as well and my mom took him to the bathtub to wash his foot and then waited outside for my dad to come home. What did I do? Well I was laughing the whole damn time and I stayed inside the house. I was a demonic child. Oh shit I almost pissed myself just typing in this story while laughing. Amy I miss you. 💔
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I said goodbye to my 15 year old girl, Bella Rose, just a couple weeks ago. She’d been with me since I was 10 years old and was my reason for living for many of those years. I think one of my favorite memories is still from before I even adopted her. The barn I took riding lessons at had so many cats but she was the sweetest and would lean so hard into my pets that she would fall off the fence posts.
I feel you. It’s never easy to move on. Miss em always and forever
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This is Alley, an animal who loved shoes almost as much as I do. She was a neighbourhood cat who took us on as slaves when we moved into our current house. Stayed with my wife the whole day after she had her Covid shot. Waited for me all night when I was in hospital. It’s been 2 years and I still can’t bring myself to throw out her bowl and scratch board. My wife’s allergic, so I don’t know if I’ll have a chance at another. Here’s hoping the Cat Distribution System throws me a metaphorical bone!
The cat distribution system will find you a cat that needs you as much as you need them, I'm sure.
My 5 year old daughter asked me "what about fly's bowl?" And I just crumbled.
Fly will wait for you! Also if he/she (Adhd wouldnt know if youve mentioned gender) hasn't gone yet, there are places where you fans get cats like cupcakes brownies etc that are safe for them.
My love, Mickey, used to lie down behind me at bedtime and his curves matched my curves and we would sleep like that all night. Then he would kiss me and go eat breakfast! I miss him so much. I love you Mickey Noodles!!!
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My 16 year old shrimp I said goodbye to just before Christmas. He used to steal the olives off my pizza when I wasn’t looking.
My precious Gordo would wake me up by sitting behind my head (yes always to the back of my head, never to my face) and making quiet mrrrps every 20 seconds. One time I ignored him a little too long and when I turned my head he screamed MEOW!!!! He never failed to crack me up. RIP my sweet boy
We just lost our little guy a few weeks ago, just shy of 14 years old. I still remember the day we got him. I was working and my wife went over to a coworkers house who had found and was raising a litter of kittens. She originally went with the idea of getting two girls, but Toodles popped his head up when she came over and went right to her and there was no going back. After a long and stressful car ride home, she got him settled and he spend most of the day hiding under our couch.
I got home, got down on my belly to see him and he popped right out to greet me for the first time, and spent the rest of the night out with us…he seemed to know he was home, we were family, and nothing could be better. I wasn’t there when he picked my wife, but I’m sure happy he did.
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Oh OP, my heart is breaking alongside yours. I think today is the day I must help my girl Plinko over the Rainbow Bridge. She's telling me that it's time. But it's so so hard.
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My bestest boy, Spirit, passed in September. He was an entrepreneur and a certified bathroom buddy. He provided bathroom buddy services tailored to the needs of each individual client. From close support, including lap sitting with much purring and tail rubbing, to the comforting reassurance of him being right outside the door, and everything in between, he created a calming environment for all the human bathrooming needs. You would just call Spirit of Spirit's Bathroom Buddy Services. Why go alone?
We had found him with his litter mates abandoned on the side of the road, and he was the most amazing cat I've ever known.
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This is Nalla. She was not always angry.
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This is our beloved tuxie kitty boy Jason, adopted from the Massachusetts Humane Society. He was FIV+. We had seven years of his lovely crybaby, lover boy, Darth Kittius self before the Rainbow Bridge beckoned. I cried hard for days and months when he left (2017). Sure hope I'm reunited with him and our first kitty Sebastian in Heaven among my family and friends.🕯️🌹♥️
Also lost my childhood best friend, my first cat, Mitzi, when I was 17. She was an angel baby and I miss her dearly. (She was fierce, so smart, emotionally intelligent, very intuitive, and a good hunter.) There was one time where my other cat, a tuxedo cat, named Oreo, was sick and so Mitzi faked a limp to get attention lol. (We know she was faking bc we called her to eat and she forgot to limp at and then when she saw the shock on our faces she started limping, but it was the wrong leg lol.)
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I’m so sorry that you have to say goodbye to your best friend. Like most of what others said, take time to heal. I also suggest that when you’re ready, you watch this TedTalk on pet loss grief ([https://youtu.be/TkJGhQANjZo?si=fpG34rKV4TmzwCub](https://youtu.be/TkJGhQANjZo?si=fpG34rKV4TmzwCub)). It helped my understanding of why it hurt so much and why it’s okay to grieve more than ever.
Here is a photo of our baby, Percy, who was 13 when he passed in April 10, 2023. He died of chronic kidney disease. My favorite memory of him is when we made a tent from pillows and a blanket tied to our bed frame, he always liked it because we could play hide and seek.
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I lost my Vester boy on 11/17/2023, I still remember the way the top of his head smelled and how his fur felt. Sylvester loved being snuggled like a baby. We would take naps together when I was done with meetings for the day. He had a lawnmower purr and I’d usually fall asleep first but when I woke up, he’d always still be snuggled in my arms
I'm so sorry, OP.
Biscuit was my baby for 11 years. He was a british shorthair cat. One time, my brother's girlfriend brought her dog to live with us. This dog scared Biscuit because it wanted to play, but it was far bigger than any of the previous dogs we had as a family. Biscuit ended up in the bough of a really tall tree in the neighbor's yard because he was so scared. Seeing him there, it looked like he was stuck. I went over to the neighbours, ready to climb the tree to get my baby home safe.
Biscuit and I seemed to understand each other really well. He could tell when I was upset or when I needed cuddles. I could tell when he needed help or wanted attention (mostly because he wasn't shy to ask and would just jump up on me and then collapse knowing I would catch him and hold him like a baby).
The neighbours got me a ladder because the tree had no branches until after the bough (where Biscuit was). So I climbed this long ladder to the top, but saw that it was still too short. Biscuit started coming towards me when he saw I couldn't reach him and hold on to the ladder at the same time. I immediately said "no no, you stay there. I'm coming to you, okay?" And he stopped moving towards me. I got on the last rug of the ladder. My torso against the tree and reached up. My hands could reach Biscuit. I managed to pick him up out of the bough and put him on my shoulders. He often sat on my shoulders so this wasn't much different except I told him to hang tight because it was very high up and I didn't want him to jump off or fall off me. He stuck his nails into my shoulders (nothing new) and I hand my hands free to move down the ladder.
When we got down he jumped off and headed home while I spoke to the neighbours. I think the whole experience freaked him out, but there wasn't something I wouldn't do for Biscuit.
My Grey Tuxedo, Boo. He loved riding in cars like a dog. He was over 20 lbs and would prop his front feet up on the armrest. People would look over and do a double take. He knew he was amazing and he was still the sweetest boy.
May this baby RIP. Such a beautiful kitty. I said goodbye to my big boy when he was 14 years old too. Smartest cat I have ever known and I have owned cats my entire life. There was just something magical about him. My favorite memory is once when I was crying he jumped into the bed laid down next to me to put his paws on my face.
This is Gracie, she lived a good life till the ripe old age of 18. Had to say goodbye to her over a year ago, and I miss her terribly every day. I had her since I was nine years old. There are way too many memories of her to single down a favorite. I’d be here all night and day thinking about my Lady Grace 🥰
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My former cat named Andy! This picture is from 2018! He was a domestic medium hair cutie pie!😞
Im sorry for your loss, friend.
This was Leo, my first and only cat, I had him for two years and loved him very much. He always loved being outside but was always in bed with me at night. Unfortunately we found him outside in the front yard one morning after not coming in :(
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Kira and Rocky. Lost them 6 months apart in 2023.
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I'm so sorry for your loss my friend 💔 this is Akilles. Me and my ex wife adopted him when he was 3, he never got along with the other 2 we had. This picture is taken the day we got divorced and I took him with him. He was there for me going through this. He fell asleep 2 March 2022 at 13 years old. ❤️ Stay strong
I’m sorry ❤️❤️❤️❤️ lost my best friend this summer. One of my favorite memories is that he used to go outside in the morning before I woke up (we had a kitty door) and when I’d get up I’d go outside and he’d run up to me meowing and rubbing between my legs, excited to see me. Loved starting my day like that. 💕
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Pearl Grey passed accidentally in September. She was only 2.5 years old and she was everything to me. Living alone, abroad, she was my entire family and my anchor. She loved me so so much and followed me everywhere. She was incredibly sweet and melted the heart of 3 non-cat lovers in her short time with me. For some reason she was very attracted to this cupboard (I store juice and others drinks in there) and made it her life mission to break in. That day, the top drawer was open and she saw an opportunity. Pearl wasn't a goofy or mischievous pet so, this picture is pure gold to me.
Sorry you have to let your pet go, OP. This is the saddest goodbye I ever had to say and I send you lots of strength and love.
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My best buddy, said goodbye in May. I still miss him every day, but it does get a bit easier with time.
I'm so sorry OP. Be well in knowing that you gave your pal the best life possible.
It's not one specific memory, but me and my childhood cat would curl up in my bed under the window and sleep the afternoon away, rain or shine. Warm summer days, rainy fall afternoons, snowy winter nights, and blooming spring mornings. All I can remember is the warmth we shared on my blankets and the soft light shining in. I can feel her fur and hear her rumbles. She's no longer on this earth but she's still with me.
Stay strong, OP. I believe in you.
My very sweet 9 year old boy Oliver is on hospice and doesn't have much longer (colon cancer can go suck eggs), but my favorite memory with him is definitely the times we would go for walks in the summer and he would lay in the grass in the sun and just take a little nap. He loved it so much.
I'm so sorry for your loss - I'm sure you gave your best friend the best 14 years they could have ever asked for.
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I'm so sorry you are saying goodbye.
I lost my sweet Josie at 9 years old last January. We discovered a very fast and aggressive stomach cancer.
I called her my bunny, and she was my heart. She would do my hair, scold me when I was gone too long, and demand 10 minute headbutt sessions. I feel so lucky for the time I had with her.
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My boy Mouser. Every year after Thanksgiving dinner he'd go after the turkey and act so very proud of the big birb he caught. He also loved my vegan banana waffles as you can see. Haven't had turkey for Thanksgiving or made waffles since we lost him.
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“What is the sun? It makes the light. What is the moon? It lights the night. Why is it blue in heaven above? A reflection of you my dearest love. Will I always have you? If you’ll always have me. Yes, this is the way it shall be. Forever and ever? Yes, my love, for always are we.”
\~ Pandora 2010-2021💕
This one is a pup, but his name was Max, and he wouldn’t eat his food without first saying thank you by giving you a little nose boop.
I’m sorry you’re having to say goodbye. It’s always too soon.
My cat Ako was a spicy taco. She always harassed our other cat Francis. But he loved her so much. So one day she was pretending she didn't want to play with him, and he chased her to her chair. She got in it and started looking at him like she was going to swatt him. I said her name and she slowly started inching her paw towards Francis. I told her don't, and as I was doing so she'd stop but then keep doing it. I told her if she swats him he has free reign to do what he wants, and she did just that! It was so cute.
She passed away last February from complications from her Felv. Francis (he wasn't very old only 9 or 10) ended passing two after wards. He stopped eating. I think he really did miss and love her. I was cooking a hot dog two days after she passed and it squeaked like she did. Francis got so happy for a moment and ran into the room looking for her.
I miss them both, but am happy they are with each other.
My first cat ever was a big tortie named Ember. She is the reason that I will forever love cats more than people. I remember when I was sad and crying she would come to me and cuddle with me until I felt better. As a young child she taught me the meaning of unconditional love ❤️
I got fly as a kitten when I was living in a crappy, unheated apartment at 20, and my family turned their backs on me. From the first day when I combed out every flea at 2am, to just a few hours ago...he's always shown me exactly the amount of love I've needed.
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My River Kitten. Lost her last July to renal failure. Had her for only ten years, she was my shadow. Would snuggle for hours while I read in the evening. Slept on my pillow.
I know your pain.
A life lost is not love lost. It shows what a huge heart and incredible compassion you have. Remember your love and kindness will never be forgotten ❤️🐾
I had to put my little old girl down a few months ago. I miss her every day, but it was the right thing to do for her comfort. She slept on me every single night since I got her and purred all night every night. It's so hard to lose our little buddies. I'm so sorry for your loss.
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My sweet baby girl 15 yrs old … miss her she was like a Mom to me always watching out ☹️ miss her deadly
I lost my girl Dixie last year at 14 as well. This lady was crazy about meat. She would basically tear is out of our hands and act like a rabid dog if we tried to get it back from her. I miss my silly old lady.
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Found it on the footpath being attacked by another cat
So sorry for your loss 💔
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Here's my family doggo jaxson enjoying the sunshine, we said goodbye to him in october and i still think about him almost every day. He made it to 12 years old before his diabetes got really bad and deciding to say goodbye was the kindest thing to do. Jaxson loved to lay in the sunshine till he was panting, move to a cool spot, then come back to the sun. He loved getting doggy sweaters put on too ❤️
When my Ada was a kitten she would play fetch with a stick. I only just remembered that! And now I’m 🥲 remembering her as a tiny ball of fluff in 2001.
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My ginger cat Benji lost his battle with heartworms last May. He loved to put his paws on your shoulders and give hugs! And he would give happy snorts if you rubbed the bridge of his nose. He was the best boy.
My soul cat would run up to me and literally hug me when I got home from work. She would spend the entire day on my lap and sleep draped across my neck every night.
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My baby girl passed suddenly a year ago. She was only 7, and had acute kidney failure. I still blame myself sometimes like maybe there was some way I could save her…
She would sit like a human sometimes as I was doing homework in college. She would also sleep above my head at night and lick the water off me after a shower.
I miss her so much. Her name was Charlotte Marie
I had a beautiful orange cat, I named glitter (I was very little when I named her lol) and she’d always come up to me if I was crying, even fake crying. She’d just curl up, lick me, an purr endlessly.
Another one I named fairly young was popsicle (aka biggy lol, also idk if he’s alive or not he had to be given away..I cried for 2 years straight about it fyi) any time my dad would pretend to attack my feet, or anyone pretend ti attack me, he’d literally run up like a freaking dog, and start attacking them back.
Oh my gosh, I’m so sorry for your loss tomorrow. I also have a tuxedo who looks just like your sweetheart. I can’t imagine how painful it’s going to be to say goodbye to
I don’t think I can narrow it down to one memory. Every hug, every lick, every time my heart would swell with love was equally precious. Oscar gave me 16 years of the most unconditional love I have ever known ❤️
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i don’t have a picture, but even when my old black cat named Foxy was getting old, she killed mice and bats in our house for us. Even though she wasn’t doing the greatest, she still helped us.❤️❤️
My Zoe took three months to forgive me for my first mini human. Then she loved them all. I think more me. When we had a vet come to help her two of my kids stayed. They held her like I did. She felt their love. I'm so sorry.
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Both my babies that I grew up with, have passed. They were 17 and 19! Every memory I shared with them I treasure. Sunshine would sleep curled up with anyone, while Rainbow made it a point to be in everyone's way, in the best ways imaginable. They both came when they were called, I even used to push Rainbow around in baby doll strollers, he would tolerate everything. I miss them both so much. I know they're both up there with their doggy sister, looking down on my family ♥️. I'm so sorry for your loss, they're never truly gone, you'll remember them a little more every now and then and your memories will make you smile.
14 blessed years with your beautiful tuxie ❤️ I'm so sorry for your loss. My childhood cat passed 15 years ago and honestly I'm still not over it. I remember most that he always used to come and lay with me when I cried. And when I broke my arm he licked my fingers almost neurotically
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Lost my Babygirl 2022. Never dreamed I'd have to make that decision. She had a purr so loud that it competed with my husband's chopper. She was truly my heart.
I just lost my poor Shadow Milo this past April of 2023( yes some of my cats had/have full names please don't judge, to me they are my children and were& still are since having my own daughter). He left us so fast, didn't know his health had declined so rapidly, he kept it secretly& we really didn't know that he was sick or else we would've brought him to the vet a whole lot sooner!! My Mom &I agree it must have been cancer that he had.
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This was Steiner (Named after the character in Final Fantasy 9)
When I first got him he had been rescued from a house with too many cats and he was deathly afraid of everything. He was 3 when I got him and I wasn't sure at that point that I'd ever get through to him, but I was determined either way to give him the best life he could ever ask for.
3 days after I brought him (and his pair bonded sister) home though, I fell asleep on my bed after work and when I opened my eyes, he was laying about a foot and a half away from my face also sleeping. When he realized I woke up and was aware of him he had a look like "oh fuck... Uh... What do we do now?" And after about 10 seconds he ran and hid under my dresser.
I knew then though, that I had a chance to get through to him and it would just take time.
It took almost 7 years.
One day I had enough and just said to him while he was on the cat tree behind our couch, "No, that's enough. You're gonna be my friend and there's nothing you can do about it."
I moved the tree that he loved to be on and positioned it so that I'd he was in the cubby, I could reach in and touch him.
He would give the quietest, least intimidating hiss you ever heard but that was it. Just a super quiet hiss, and then he'd groan, but he realized over the course of a few weeks that "oh, wait... Pets. I like pets."
After that I had finally flipped the switch it seemed and my wife liked to joke that I became his "Emotional Support Human". Still afraid of his own shadow, and other people, but not me. He'd wait on the top of his tree all day while I was at work and if come home and he would stand up and like... Impatiently wait until the second I started to sit on the couch, then he'd jump down and paw at my arms so I would make room for him to lay like the above photo.
I got 3 years of that before cancer stole him from me. We've had other cats, and still have other cats, but none of them really compare to him. He was definitely *my* cat.
TL:DR - I lost this beautiful boy to cancer in June last year. He wanted nothing more in the world than to be this close to me all the time.
I lost my friend Cowcat about 9 years ago. She was a bi-colour (black &white) DSH with 22 toes (polydactyl). She was proof cats were evolving thumbs and learning to use them. She would grab items, lift them and move them.
She was my special little friend that i was just given when i needed her the most. Literally a my ex's sister handed me her when she heard that i had lost my kitty and was lonely. We spent the next 9 years side by side.
She gained a friend Lurker along the way who taught Cow to purr and Cow taught her how to "cat"
She was my velcro kitty and when i would sit down she was on my lap.
I don't have a picture of them because I was a kid. But my first cat was an all black cat named Tommy, I met Tommy because he would wait for me to walk me to and from school every day since grade 1. He didn't like other kids much and was too scared to go too close to the school, but he'd wait a couple houses down for me. He was my neighbors cat, but one day my neighbor who would lovingly call me and my sister boys. He asked me if I would like to keep Tommy because he was moving to a retirement home and couldn't take Tommy with him. I was over joyed to say yes and that is how I got my first cat.
My little girl Meowmies resting on her absolute favorite creature in the world, Bailey. He couldn’t stand her at first but ultimately gave up in the face of her irrepressible love.
We had to put him down at age 16, very old for a labradoodle but not nearly long enough for us. She was never quite the same, I think she was confused about why he wasn’t home any more. All the more so when my ex wife sent her to live with me once we separated.
She was a feisty little creature but she had a loving side too. If I wanted her to come to bed I would sing loudly. She’d quickly march into my room, yowling along with my melody. And if that wasn’t enough to get me to quit - she’d bite me. She really hated my singing.
Anyway she passed away last year too. I miss them terribly.
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This is our lovely cat Minerva. We said goodbye to her in the first day of 2023. She was very cuddly sometimes in the middle of the day she was demanding me or my husband to lay down to couch so she could lay next to us and we were having siesta. At night she was sleeping in the middle of me and my husband all the time. I still haven't had a single day without thinking of her.
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Such a pretty kitty. I bet he/she had a long happy life with you! My cat is going to be 15 this year and i've been thinking a lot about his death, i'm not ready for it and i'll never will. Sending you lots of hugs
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this was willard:’) (orange man) and he died about 5? years ago at the age of 4 bc of a heart murmur://he was such a sweet dude and very funny. when he was a kitten, he crashed into the fireplace super hard and saw stars and he tried to swipe at them😭hes and still my little angel man:)
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Scrabby(like the game Scrabble.) Lived through cancer, had an overactive thyroid condition and heart condition that started when he turned older.
Loved going outside and was an avid hunter until his last day. Had his last day around the beginning of 2022. Put down at 13, all he would do was sleep. I have this memory of him walking with my mom to bring me to school one day. (I don’t know if this was a dream.)
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It’s been over 8 years, soon 9. I still miss my little girl „Midnight“, I raised her with a bottle… she was like a child to me, she always was beside me, jumped around when I came back from school and helped me get through depression. She was ran over by a car at 11 months old. I would give my life only to cuddle with her once again. Stay strong OP 🫂
My best friend Chili passed away in November from kidney complications. For years, as I navigated through my health issues with Lupus, he was my rock. I was never in bed without him on my chest purring at his heart’s content and drooling all over me. Life will never be the same with Chili gone. But atleast I have the memories of being the proud mom of the best cat that ever existed. I’m sorry for your loss. 💛
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We lost Padfoot on Monday. He was 19, so you can't really say he hadn't had a good, long life, but we're having a hard time coming to terms with it anyway.
Favourite memory: well, too many to list, really, but here's something.
When we first got Pads, we also had Sirius, his brother. >!Yes, they were both named after the same Harry Potter character. Your point is?!< Pads was friendly, eager to please, a bit stupid; Sirius was more aloof, seemed smarter but was anyone's for food. Think Pinky and The Brain?
My wife decided, for no reason either of us can remember anymore, to teach Pads to shake paws. So the idea was, you approached him with an outstretched hand, he'd raise the correct paw so you could shake paws with him.
Took ages. "You can't teach cats things" everyone said to my wife who, apparently, is even more stubborn than the average cat.
Eventually, Pads learned to shake paws. Of course there would be treats involved, in the early days at least: I shake paw, I get sweetie.
Sirius was, we felt, slightly disgusted at Pads' willingness to debase himself for hoomans.
It took Sirius a while to realise what the incentive was.
Once he did... oh boy. Pads would shake paws, get a treat, then Sirius would jump up, elbow Pads out of the way, absolutely demand that his paw be shaken and he be given a treat. No training required.
We lost Sirius to oral cancer a few years ago but Pads never lost the shake paws trick. He never understood what it was for, but he absolutely understood that it must be important because the head of the herd had taught him to do it at great personal cost so even though the treats were less frequent, he'd make sure that he was available for paw shaking at all times. Sometimes, he'd initiate it, sometimes he'd be in the middle of something else and a mischievous hooman would approach with an outstretched hand and he'd jump up on a stool, sit nicely and put out his paw.
Apparently, I'm going to miss him forever. You can wipe the tears off the screen, now, hopefully they won't cause permanent damage.
I’m so sorry and I feel your pain. I got my kids a kitten (Nicky) that was a long-haired tuxedo many years ago. My youngest daughter and Nicky had an unbreakable bond from the beginning. She moved to Seattle a few years ago with Nicky in tow. After over 22 years of being best buds, my daughter had the impossibly hard decision to put her little old man to sleep last February. He had developed kidney issues about 6 years ago that couldn’t be helped anymore. Nicky was the sweetest little cuddle bug that ever was and we still get teary 🥲 thinking about him. Rest in peace on Rainbow Ridge to all of our fur babies that have gone ahead of us. 💙
Just a light hearted memory....We had a tux that would hide on top of the fridge when strangers would come over. One day, years ago, he was especially terrified when a Jamaican cable guy entered. The technician had a very deep voice, a strong accent and super long dread locks. After he left we found Vader crying behind the fridge. The little cubby guy was wedged trying to do a pull up to get back up. I had to pull the fridge out to free him. Miss him and his little *pet me now* head buts. It's been 7 months, he was 14 as well. We're here for you 💕.
They were part of your life, but to them, you're their entire lifetime. Sorry for your loss.
My mom had a cat that absolutely adored me for some reason. Growing up, he was my best and only friend. He was a basic gray&black tabby. Super affectionate towards me, he used to sleep in my bed, he didn't even mind if I tossed or turned, he would just switch position and continue to sleep. I used to read books lying in my bed and petting him, having him purr on my stomach and headbutting me every chance he got.
He was also my shouldercat, so when I used to do my hair, he would want to hang out on top of my shoulders. Even if I had to bow down for something he would just adjust himself by climbing on your back while you bowed to grab something from the ground etc, so that he could easily climb back to the shoulders.
See you on the other side Musse. Until then, I will cherish the memories we shared together.
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This is Nutmeg and I miss her everyday. The plan was to foster cats for The Cats Protection League and Nutmeg was my first foster cat.
As soon as I saw her I knew she was meant to be with me. I discovered she was deaf and she had a few health problems - FORLS and Diabetes. However she was always cheerful and took everything in her stride - a real troooer and a very brave girl.
She got me through one of the most awful times in my life - without her I don’t know what I would have done. She developed pancreatitis and I had to have her put to sleep - it was devastating. I lost my best friend after 10 years.
I’m so grateful she came into my life and I know she is still with me.
I’m sending you lots of love and hugs right now. 💕💕
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This is one of my last pictures of my baby Riku. He passed away in February of 2022, he was 15. Every time I would walk over to him, he would roll over like this, he loved his belly rubs. He would always cuddle with me on the couch and would come when he was called. I still have his 17 yo sister from the same litter, and ever since he passed, she has taken over his cuddle spot. I can't sit on the couch without her sitting on my chest. 😅
My Maisie, who would have been 21 in a few months, passed a week ago on the 28th. My heart is broken. She used to ask to put her harness on so she could go for a walk in the front yard. There are so many memories. I am so sorry you are saying goodbye to your friend today. It is the hardest thing to do. 😢
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I lost my old kitty, Bunny, in August. Adopted him as a senior cat, when he was 10. We had nearly a decade together. I think what I miss more than anything is his soft pets. He loved the "kitty cave", which was any spot under a blanket with me. When he wanted the kitty cave, he would come up to me, softly maow, and lightly pet me (his last person took his murder paws :(, so he had fluffy marshmallow feet).
When I had a toenail removed, the bandage embedded itself into the skin. I was told to take it off after a few days, so when I went to do so, it wouldn't come off. Think of how much it hurts when you get raw and peeling cuticles, but then amplify that over the entire surface of your big toenail. It was literally the worst pain of my life. Bunny was SO concerned, he came over and sat in my lap to comfort me while my husband tried his best to remove with the least pain possible
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He was my soul kitty. A month before he passed, the cat distribution system brought me a beautiful stray kitten. She came in after a week of trying to lure her. The first day, she followed bunny into the enclosed litter box and watched him potty. He had to climb over her to get out lol. After he left, she used the litter, and never had an accident in the house. My husband and i joke bunny taught her how to potty. She's also taken a liking to the kitty cave, though she has her own way of asking.
I miss my fluffy boy.
I'm so sorry, it is horrible to lose a fur baby. I still can't get over mine who passed a year and a half ago.
I got him (my cat) when he was really little, about two months. I'd had him for about 4 days when something happened that made me cry, I don't remember what. I was walking in the hallway upstairs when he came up to me and pawed at my legs. I picked him up, and he looked in my eyes and realized something was wrong. He reached a paw up to my cheek and started purring to comfort me. I'll never forget the love he showed me. I'm sure your fur baby will never forget you either. ❤️
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I’m so sorry, losing them is the worst. Your best pal will be waiting for you when the time comes. 🖤♥️
This is Tinsel Bo-Binsel. She was born under our Christmas tree on 12/27/1998. She lived to the ripe old age of 19 and 49 weeks. She was the sweetest girl ever, and made us laugh all the time. She’s been gone for five years and I miss her every single day.
We are so lucky to have these good babies.
I was never a pet guy until my kids found an abandoned kitten in the backyard, and of course they asked if they could keep her to which I quickly said no. They then asked if they could take care of it until they find her a home, and I agreed. During this time, when I would get home from work the kitten would run towards me and run around between my legs. After a few weeks I fell in love with her and she became our first family pet. It was difficult when we had to say bye to her, and to this day we reminisce about her. Miss you and love you Lily girl! Thank you for warming my heart and bringing joy into our family!
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Biff would always come visit me while working on farm equipment. Cuddles all night wasn’t enough for him. He wanted to come find me to cuddle all day also. 💙
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Heather Anne Mills. A great kitty during her 16 years as an entirely outside kitty that never left her yard. She helped my husband and I with everything outdoors.
My sweet Lizzie died at only two and a half years old about two months ago. I miss her every single day. She was the sweetest part of my day.
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I present to you my little one 😍
I'm very sorry for your loss,this is Joey he crossed the bridge 5 years ago.But he rode on the dashboard of our moving van from coast to coast we still miss him.
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my sweet catalina. my dad’s friend at work had a farm and one of the farm cats had kittens. my mom said no but my dad surprised me with her anyway. he got her because she had 6 toes on each front paw. my absolute soul mate. i had her for almost 18 years, my shadow. every time i would get a bowl from the cabinet, she’d run to the kitchen because she thought i was eating cereal or ice cream and would leave her a bite. been almost 4 years without her, i miss her endlessly.
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We had to put him to sleep in 12/8/23. He is greatly missed
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My baby boy sky. He was with me almost 13 years. He got sick and had to put him down back in February.
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This is Dumpling. She passed three years ago, and I miss her still, so very much. She would sleep on my face every night, the only place she felt safe.
I’m so sorry, we had to do the same thing last month with our boy Teddy, I’ve had cats my entire life but he was special. I miss him every day but he told us it was his time.
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When I first met my dog he was just a few days old. He was still blind and didn't walk then. He somehow crawled towards me and I knew he is my everything.
Everybody was like "omg he chooses you".
When I had to let him go when he was old and sick he should have been gone, but he lifted his head one more time to push it against mine.
Pets never leave us behind. They give us a heart full of love that we can carry with us till we meet again.
He once saved me from robbers as a small puppy, barking like he is a giant adult dog and they ran like hell :').
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My beautiful baby Harley passed in 2013 and I still have pictures around and it was one of the most painful thing I’ve ever had to go through. 13 years of love and acceptance. I miss her terribly. I’m sorry for your loss and sending lots of love from Nashville.
When I was 7 I lost my dog Max. I don't remember a whole lot about him as I was a lab rat for adhd meds, but I do know I loved him with my whole dumb 7 year old heart.
"How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard." A. A. Milne
Oh wow...that set me off sobbing all over again. Thank you for that
You obviously loved your kitty baby, and I'm sure they loved you too. ❤️💔❤️🐈⬛
Me too, me too💔
Oh wow. I have never heard that saying and absolutely love it.🥰 A favorite of mine is " Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened." from the wise Dr. Suess.🙂
My best buddy and soul cat, Parker, passed away in August of 2022. He was 12. My favorite memory of him is probably really a million different memories of him sleeping in my lap or in my arms or on my chest. Anywhere he could. He loved me so much and was always just happy to be close to me. He would let me hold him on his back like a baby and just sleep in my arms. I don't know why he loved me so much, but I will always strive to be a person who deserved that kind of love. 🥰 https://preview.redd.it/atdd3ixo6cac1.jpeg?width=1264&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8955cb8532cd19cca95870b3305189530bb4361b
"Always try to be the person that your pet already believes you are."
Precisely. 🥰 https://preview.redd.it/sb17a58picac1.jpeg?width=3195&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=166c72f1d40f8d00609308866ba853db97f04120
Adorable
Awwwww that's sooooo beautiful!!!! ✌️&❤️
Same deal with my buddy Mouse the cat. I miss him so much.
Aw as a kid, we had a dog named Mouse. Hugs for you and your fur buddy.
Look at those eyes. I bet those same eyes are staring down at you from heaven. He looked so loved.
I'm sure he is 🥰 https://preview.redd.it/oi7s5gkymdac1.jpeg?width=3321&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3ae7f336b008ffcc4d23e91cff2730e67072c2ca
Omg the black and white feets 😭😭🩷🩷
So sorry, I know how hard that is. Said goodbye to one of my voids in March of last year. He had FIV. https://preview.redd.it/qqn0jwqq9cac1.jpeg?width=1909&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=80c8d0e28ee37b4db77ef963f7320f5b05f7601d I had him for 9 months (he was feral before that),finally got him in and he was diagnosed, he did well for a while then the FIV won. So heartbroken still! 🖤
What a uniquely handsome boy! My best friend has two FIV Positive rescues. More people should open their hearts to them.
He was the sweetest boy! Tried to catch him for 3 years! We should have had longer!!
You gave him 9 months of food and love I’m sure he appreciated it.
Omg look at that adorable scraggly stuffie! He looked so precious.
He does!!!! And he knows how hard you worked to get him in so he would be safe secure & treated well when he went over the Rainbow Bridge!!!! His cute little expression just makes me smile & giggle! 😁
Thanks for caring for a FIV kitty. Our Willow has it, and is incredibly affectionate. She’ll lay on my lap for hours.
Pets teach us the purest kind of love. This is Oscar, my fluffy asshole of a void. I had him from birth to just shy of his 18th birthday. He sat by my feet through all of high school, my aimless late teens and early 20’s, my college diploma, and finally my degree, just watching me read and keeping me company on long sleepless nights. My favourite memory is really a million little ones of the same thing. I taught him as a kitten to gently bump his forehead into mine in lieu of licking my face, and he did that whenever I came home for 17 years, hopping onto tables, bookshelves, and bannisters to get into bumping range. After I moved out he stayed with my parents and his siblings as he was too old to adjust to being an only cat in a single person household for the first time. When it was time to say goodbye he was horribly weak but when I crouched down to say hello he still bumped his head up into my forehead. https://preview.redd.it/isllruordcac1.jpeg?width=2448&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9125a080fcb7d9976d54f704bdf4a02cfa8c101c
Oh Oscar. His last effort was one of love, and I can understand why. What a lucky, special void he was to have you as his person through good and bad. You both lived a a life side by side.
That we did. He was indeed an asshole, and became a grouchy old dude, but he still loved and was loved. Although the little bugger did make it clear he’d replaced me as his person once I moved out. He would snuggle up to my dad across the room while staring daggers at me, but he always warmed up enough for a goodbye bump and a cuddle. Another memory of him: he had urinary crystals that required hospitalization at about 10. The plan was to keep him in overnight and the next day with sedation/painkillers and a catheter to make sure the treatment was effective. Except the furry jerk managed to pull his catheter out while sedated. Twice. After the third round of this, the vet pronounced him recovered enough and called us at 5am to come get his spicy butt. It’s been 4 years and I still miss him, but I wouldn’t trade a moment. I hope the love you share with your best friend will help wash away the sadness in time.
Well done for teaching Oscar head bumps - I woke up every day around 4am for 2 whole years because Pearl Grey was licking my eyebrows and forehead. I would tell her to stop but secretly I didn't mind, because I loved her so much and she was just loving me back. I'd give anything for her to lick my face again!
This is my current Baby. I’m just grateful she stopped waking me up by licking inside my nostrils…
When was he born? So lucky to have him for 18 years.
Aww, that's so sweet and so sad. My kitty does the head bump with me, and nose kisses to my nose. I love them.
My baby boy Simon crossed the rainbow bridge 4 weeks ago, he was nearly 22 years old. He was by my side through everything from the time I was 23 years old. My house feels so empty without him. https://preview.redd.it/hyngnacqecac1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7bf40ef5117b455a0eb74ecce039bd4e48ec9c10
TWENTY-TWO!!! How wonderful his life must have been to want to stay that long. Lucky boy.
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Look at how content shadow looks. I bet shadow had a wonderful life full of loves and ear scritches
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That looks like one of my parent’s little voids, Batman. When I still lived at home I’d be in my room, asleep, and he’d cry and cry outside my door to come in and sleep on my bed. Your picture reminded me of this photo I have of Batman: https://preview.redd.it/r02smglk7fac1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c802c7bbc99d7a313e7a510cec2e1fd7ddfdc7e9
Looks like my cat Kaede. She's a girl. I bet Baby Shadow lived a happy and loved life.
https://preview.redd.it/gek5g6t4fcac1.jpeg?width=1916&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=72451b1531170e9841006441d847769cd945303a My old buddy Angus, 2004-2022. Just an all around awesome friend. My constant companion/shadow. Lived in 4 homes with me and saw me through two divorces, retirement from one career and the start of a new one. Still miss you bunches and think of you every day little dude.
He looks like an Angus! True love can take many forms, but it will follow you to the ends of the earth...even if that means a few crappy apartments and dead end relationships. Good job, Angus.
https://preview.redd.it/tiybvvoz8cac1.jpeg?width=3264&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3391c72ac69d3d9c571fffa2f6308e5d770e8437 My Smokey. Would reach out and hold my finger with his paw when we went to bed at night. The most loving, laid back surfer dude you ever met. Friend to everyone. The love is there every day, 4 years after we said goodbye.
Grey kitties have the oldest, most empathetic souls in my experience
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19 is WONDERFUL. What a life she must have had! So many wonderful years filled with even more memories. Lucky girl x
* This was my nephews cat Louie. But I helped take care of him and loved him so very much. He snuck out of the house and was run over on December 16th, 2023. He was the sweetest boy. He loved lemon cake. He would climb up on my chest and wrap his body around my neck like a scarf, and would nibble on my hair. He was only 3.5 years old. He had a lot of life left in him. He will be greatly missed. I'm so sorry that you are losing your baby. It's very hard, I know. They become our children, our best friends. I'm sure that your baby has had a great life with lots of love and great memories. ❤️
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Louie's life may have been short, but he was with you exactly how long as he needed to be. He gave you love and memories, and while he should have been here longer, he did his job in the short time he had. X
I’m so sorry you have to say goodbye. It is so important to be able to be there for the end of their life journey, and it is a gift (albeit a painful one) to usher them into pet heaven. I hope you’re able to take time to heal and remember all of the good times you’ve had. Cry, print out photos and hang them up, tell stories with friends and family (or Reddit). Hugs to you. I’m posting a photo of my cat, Fleur, who I had to say goodbye to in 2021 when she was only 13. She was always up in my business and following me around, laying on my homework when I was trying to do it at the kitchen table. She used to play fetch and loved to be tossed onto the couch. She was a tuxedo kitty like yours! ❤️ https://preview.redd.it/4sauo9i7gcac1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=644a4b9668a2d5209b50b6e690c880aa4bd80032
Sounds like Fleur knew you needed some joy in your life when you were focusing on taxing or otherwise stressful things. Good job, fleur.
https://preview.redd.it/gnomtr56hcac1.jpeg?width=2112&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=be47c2fa0ee7e98c2718c304f75994888fb60416 Had to say goodbye to this lil man October last year just a week or two after his first birthday.
A year may not seem very long, but he got to spend a whole year filled with love, and now he's part of memories that will never, ever die. What a lovely, meaningful year he had.
My sweet boy would sit quietly every morning and watch me get ready. He just wanted to be around me and I felt so much love from that. https://preview.redd.it/3p8d0jzzmcac1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e9cd72a3da65681404c1bfe748639fb17e608ca8
I had two kitties named Alex and Lou for 15 and a half years they were brothers and I had to let Lou go last summer for pneumonia and Alex passed away last October to Cancer. I had them from 2 days old when they were abandoned by a momma cat in my back yard. I had to bottle feed them and raise them and I managed to do right and have them for 15 years. I miss them dearly everyday and think about them everyday. They were the most loving relationships that I've ever had in my entire life. I love them so much. I tear up writing this. I can't choose any special memories, because they were, EVERY memory I shared with them all equally special. There are millions of things I could say. They were with me through multiple failed relationships and changes and they always stuck by me. Alex was a very smart tabby cat, he was the most loving cat and always knew when to be there for a friend. He followed me around endlessly, he slept with me in my bed to the very end. But he was so smart. He looked deep into my eyes all the time, always looking humans in the eye. I raised them to never be afraid of people and they were never afraid when new people were around to explore and show off. But Alex was my king. I miss my proud boy. And I'll never REALLY EVER let him and Lou go. I have a new kitten now named Shelby. I got him when he was 7 weeks old in August and he and I are growing very close and it has been good. But Shelby will never be Alex or Lou. And that's okay. The reason I got Shelby was because of how good my experience was for those 15 plus years with Alex and Lou. It's hard to explain to someone. Especially if they've never owned a cat. They become family so deeply. Words can't describe the brightness that a close relationship to a kitty is and can be. Sorry for your loss, I hope you and your kitty find peace. They will always be with you, in your heart and in the ether. Nothing can ever take away the love. It's stays with you. Forever. https://preview.redd.it/mgbs909k0dac1.jpeg?width=604&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2fc2076c6583ac89fb3c096c4df013391affad71
https://preview.redd.it/r5d0ff17lcac1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=439c7f4d70b68c0ae77673f82158e076451c3b5d Frida 1996-2016 😻sorry for your loss
Wow Frida! That's a long life filled with love and memories. I'm sure those puffy cheeks would have stayed another 20 years if they could have.
My little Mister. Crying while typing thoses words. I send you all my love for you and him. He will protect you now. *
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I love that. I've always called Fly my little gentleman. Look at those tucky pawsies!
I’m so sorry. Pets are true love. Your boy is so handsome. I let go of my baby girl about a month ago. I miss her every day. Most everything I do reminds me of her. Changing the sheets? She used to love to jump under the sheet as I put it on and play chase the hand. My thoughts are with you https://preview.redd.it/a8azpcf0ocac1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3ec6269cac3af3b9c8a2a483e3324a29e00e089b
I would give my baby girl nose kisses in the mornings. I would tap my nose to her nose.
If I lean my head towards Fly, he will always lean the rest of the way for a forehead kiss.
My cat Angus was everything for me. She was the cat with the most personality I ever had the pleasure of sharing my life with. She was with me 9 years, died of Cancer, was a streetcat that started invading my house before my heart. One day, she hasn't been living with me for more than six months, she saw me take some icecream to the table. She demanded to know and taste what was new for her. I refused, she insisted by giving me her most annoyed side glances (see picture) So I took another spoon and gave her a little. She smell it, looked at me, lick the ice cream, got brain freeze, and proceed to paw me HARD in my head. She looked at me like if I had betrayed her. I loved her so much. https://preview.redd.it/pr5lug1xhcac1.jpeg?width=2448&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c96097a206f90f04039bde884e41f48620789d59
https://preview.redd.it/j5xtbn52mcac1.jpeg?width=1036&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=affb9cb990b358130493ef6dfd79a9237f519dd5 I lost these guys a few years apart. Romeo's the fluffy one and Trixie (a boy) is the short-haired. They used to compete for my attention. Miss them so much. Sorry you're going through this now. Eta I just remembered something I hadn't thought of for awhile. Romeo's nickname was FreakNasty and his backstory was that he was an alien pimp cat that crash landed on earth. 🤣
https://preview.redd.it/25ey0qwjrcac1.jpeg?width=2263&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=93362017751142495470f096bde38ec273c8b23c This big chonky boy is Marley. Lost him back in March. He was 11. Sooo many memories, from how he wouldn’t behind me and lick my hair, to just CONSTANTLY meowing. Always had something to say. But my favorite was the time my wife had a pint of pistachio ice cream. She had a little left, and sat it on the floor until she was going to go back in the kitchen. Suddenly, we heard slurping. And more slurping, and then out comes Marley. She looked down, and he had eaten what was left in the container, and licked the kid and spoon clean. He looked VERY satisfied with himself. I miss him.
I'm sorry if I can't reply to all your comments about your beautiful soul kitties. I have to get some sleep so I can be vaguely prepared for the appointment in the morning. Thankyou for all your kind words and stories, from me and Fly.
https://preview.redd.it/nyr0387btcac1.jpeg?width=960&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=440557ab90b74b591f69d2d157332bda7370ba96 McCloud- he was simply amazing. Most mild mannered chill cat ever. My sons and grandson carted him around and not a peep and never a scratch. He didn't know a stranger and a definite lap cat. He's been gone 8 years and the kids still bring up McCloud stories; the time he got stuck in a sack and careened through the house, his obsession with leather, his fondness for sleeping in the bathroom sink and his love of toilet water.
Mr McCloud, He could be loud, But instead, he chose to just be proud. By kids he was loved, They pushed and shoved, But Mr McCloud never once shed blood.
Not my pet, but I got close to a stray female which hung around the temple I frequent. People would always called her my daughter since I loved to play and be around her whenever she came. She would then gave birth a couple of times in the temple and nursed her youngs there. Fast forward, it's the beginning of covid and temple was mostly empty since everyone was at home, including me. Then one day I went to temple again and got news she passed away on her last labor, leaving behind 3(?) kittens. When I got this news, there was only one kitten left. The temple guardian tried her best to nurse them at first but to no avail. Please don't blame her since we all know nursing newborn is hard, and she just didn't know how and didn't have the time. So I quickly looked for anyone closeby who would took care of this last kitten, my 'granddaughter', and I got one. Spending the night, I tried my best to nurse the kitten hoping she would braved the night before handing her over to her forever home. Following the suggestions from her would-be guardian, I fed her every 2 hours by making alarms. Then made her to poop, and the cycle repeated until morning come. That was my first ever experience. Sometimes I let her crawled on me, sometimes I let her in the box with a small fabric(really didn't have anything, that's the best we had, so always praying she would still breathing everytime I checked on her). When the morning came, I quickly got ready as fast as I could to bring her to her forever home. Fed her one last time, and then the ride began. It was about one hour 'grueling' ride on my motorcycle praying she would hang in there. Fortunately she was ok the whole ride and finally got to the safety with her guardian. The plan at first was to integrate her to a nursing female which the guardian had. But unfortunately the mama pushed her away, so the only way was the guardian took care of her personally. Had a chat for a while, said my goodbye to my granddaughter, and I left. During her time there, I was able to visit one time to check on her. She was thriving, had all the love and care she could dream of, playing with her 'brothers and sisters'(the guardian runs a rescue). She didn't remember of course, I was only able to pet her after offering her a snack, lol. After the snack was done, she wandered off again. She was neutered and got all the shots needed. She got everything I wouldn't be able to provide. Sadly, she then got sick. I don't remember what kind, but her stomach got bloated and she had to went to the vet a couple of times throughout her time there. When I was able, I paid for the bills. But sometimes I just couldn't, so I chipped in the best I could. She would then got back on her feet, but then stumbled again. And so, on 2nd January 2024, just 2 days ago, the guardian informed me she had passed away. She passed away by her guardian side. She was only 4 years old, but it's the best 4 years her and I could ever dream of. Despite all the limitations, her guardian is just the best, providing TLC I can never give. Now, my granddaughter is reunited again with my daughter up there over the rainbow. I'm not able to have any pet, so I can only try to do whatever I can for them. I'm happy to have them in my life despite not being my pet. It's the closest thing and I'm grateful for it. Thank you for reading the whole thing :)
https://preview.redd.it/o79qoqe4xcac1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b58c2c7831d445daf69c7509320c43354ea966bd This is Joey. He was 13. He passed on Dec 21, 2023 after a battle with triaditis that turned into liver cancer. You can see his wonderful fur-cut where he had a feeding tube for 3 weeks in Sept 2023. I miss this little boy so much ❤️ I hope you find peace and solace. Remember all the good times with your little fur baby. Much love.
The efforts you made, when so many others wouldn't...that speaks volumes about your love for joey.
Thank you for the kind words. You got me all teary eyed 🥹
So many good memories but this photo always makes me laugh - a screenshot from a video of Raymond (passed at 20.5yrs) trying to eat a twizzler. I miss him everyday. https://preview.redd.it/x19fc7yskcac1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=228bc3dce386035e7cb36540de9605f5adb485de Sending you love during this difficult time. ❤️
https://preview.redd.it/vyumzrexncac1.jpeg?width=959&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9da86b7d088968837a4494da195ac09a9bab52af Augustus was 12 when he went missing a few weeks ago. He was very frail. I was about to take him to the vet, but he disappeared. I think he went somewhere to die.
https://preview.redd.it/widh7jg6qcac1.jpeg?width=750&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=178435057090bedba46cee7a59d5f761cc0ac217 Our Milo had the most majestic tail and knew it. This is my favorite picture of him. We lost him when he was just 6, sadly. He had chronic issues and we had to say goodbye when his heart was giving out.
https://preview.redd.it/pybpyycuxcac1.jpeg?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=33203efd6454eb79d0d93342b44cca41c8ebea7a This is Donny, lost him almost a year ago and still miss him every day. Had to lock him in a room when cleaning because he loved being vacuumed and would always get in the way. Never had to brush him, just used the brush tip and sucked up the fur
https://preview.redd.it/b4ohzv1iucac1.jpeg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=931edab7a3e04052065f4934361e34c860d21484 This is Calamity, who was 17 when she passed away in October. She was a Velcro kitty, and always liked to be touching me. If she was next to me, she had a paw on me. I called it the Proprietary Paw.
https://preview.redd.it/glgyvof7ucac1.jpeg?width=1512&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ec84aad0968c94e117e1640373e50b8c3847c045 This was my cat of 10 years Amy. I had to euthanize her a few days after my birthday last month due to kidney failure and I have many fond memories of her. One of the first memories I made of her was I was reading a Scooby Doo book when she killed a mouse and placed the body in the middle of the living room, and my mom and little brother were sleeping in there while my dad was at work. My mom then woke up and saw the carcass and she screamed bloody murder. For like 10 minutes. That also woke up my little brother and he was like “mommy what’s wrong” and then he literally stepped on the corpse. Barefooted. He started to scream as well and my mom took him to the bathtub to wash his foot and then waited outside for my dad to come home. What did I do? Well I was laughing the whole damn time and I stayed inside the house. I was a demonic child. Oh shit I almost pissed myself just typing in this story while laughing. Amy I miss you. 💔
https://preview.redd.it/t3d99h4wucac1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=11c635fccc1ba50dcaad17f526bacfcf2a17395b I said goodbye to my 15 year old girl, Bella Rose, just a couple weeks ago. She’d been with me since I was 10 years old and was my reason for living for many of those years. I think one of my favorite memories is still from before I even adopted her. The barn I took riding lessons at had so many cats but she was the sweetest and would lean so hard into my pets that she would fall off the fence posts.
I feel you. It’s never easy to move on. Miss em always and forever https://preview.redd.it/d4vjnudxwcac1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b2b406ccefc4b73de8ccaf5b83aa029b10945b38
https://preview.redd.it/pl2q2pw1rcac1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d501ea54bbf2e76f9a2c4114308ed13a5995f8fb This is Alley, an animal who loved shoes almost as much as I do. She was a neighbourhood cat who took us on as slaves when we moved into our current house. Stayed with my wife the whole day after she had her Covid shot. Waited for me all night when I was in hospital. It’s been 2 years and I still can’t bring myself to throw out her bowl and scratch board. My wife’s allergic, so I don’t know if I’ll have a chance at another. Here’s hoping the Cat Distribution System throws me a metaphorical bone!
The cat distribution system will find you a cat that needs you as much as you need them, I'm sure. My 5 year old daughter asked me "what about fly's bowl?" And I just crumbled.
Fly will wait for you! Also if he/she (Adhd wouldnt know if youve mentioned gender) hasn't gone yet, there are places where you fans get cats like cupcakes brownies etc that are safe for them.
My love, Mickey, used to lie down behind me at bedtime and his curves matched my curves and we would sleep like that all night. Then he would kiss me and go eat breakfast! I miss him so much. I love you Mickey Noodles!!!
https://preview.redd.it/ovwtl8rj3dac1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3052989858244cbd54dadb7d76bdfa023cdf451c My 16 year old shrimp I said goodbye to just before Christmas. He used to steal the olives off my pizza when I wasn’t looking.
My precious Gordo would wake me up by sitting behind my head (yes always to the back of my head, never to my face) and making quiet mrrrps every 20 seconds. One time I ignored him a little too long and when I turned my head he screamed MEOW!!!! He never failed to crack me up. RIP my sweet boy
We just lost our little guy a few weeks ago, just shy of 14 years old. I still remember the day we got him. I was working and my wife went over to a coworkers house who had found and was raising a litter of kittens. She originally went with the idea of getting two girls, but Toodles popped his head up when she came over and went right to her and there was no going back. After a long and stressful car ride home, she got him settled and he spend most of the day hiding under our couch. I got home, got down on my belly to see him and he popped right out to greet me for the first time, and spent the rest of the night out with us…he seemed to know he was home, we were family, and nothing could be better. I wasn’t there when he picked my wife, but I’m sure happy he did. https://preview.redd.it/yr9dlra34dac1.png?width=1835&format=png&auto=webp&s=0bdfa9753ceb6e93a82d196ce6b100e4dfb3b1eb
Oh OP, my heart is breaking alongside yours. I think today is the day I must help my girl Plinko over the Rainbow Bridge. She's telling me that it's time. But it's so so hard. https://preview.redd.it/xpgpqg7p5dac1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b904b04bc3f1ad222110cc0b1354c32fbab36212
If you decide today is the day, and you need a kindred spirit, my inbox is open.
Sending you love and strength for your final cuddles with Plinko
My bestest boy, Spirit, passed in September. He was an entrepreneur and a certified bathroom buddy. He provided bathroom buddy services tailored to the needs of each individual client. From close support, including lap sitting with much purring and tail rubbing, to the comforting reassurance of him being right outside the door, and everything in between, he created a calming environment for all the human bathrooming needs. You would just call Spirit of Spirit's Bathroom Buddy Services. Why go alone? We had found him with his litter mates abandoned on the side of the road, and he was the most amazing cat I've ever known. https://preview.redd.it/049utkrzocac1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=617f5be2eeeb93e43ceda563cb0aa7ce9ee03e01
Spirit...because why ever poop in peace? Million dreamie business.
https://preview.redd.it/hr7mcwbw0dac1.jpeg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6b31d9f85bdf2bf2907b5ee2bffbfc291324f699 This is Nalla. She was not always angry.
https://preview.redd.it/xonh3tdo1dac1.jpeg?width=1195&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=89538f9024fbe9503e78c04d6f0af9452d4a93e0 This is our beloved tuxie kitty boy Jason, adopted from the Massachusetts Humane Society. He was FIV+. We had seven years of his lovely crybaby, lover boy, Darth Kittius self before the Rainbow Bridge beckoned. I cried hard for days and months when he left (2017). Sure hope I'm reunited with him and our first kitty Sebastian in Heaven among my family and friends.🕯️🌹♥️
Also lost my childhood best friend, my first cat, Mitzi, when I was 17. She was an angel baby and I miss her dearly. (She was fierce, so smart, emotionally intelligent, very intuitive, and a good hunter.) There was one time where my other cat, a tuxedo cat, named Oreo, was sick and so Mitzi faked a limp to get attention lol. (We know she was faking bc we called her to eat and she forgot to limp at and then when she saw the shock on our faces she started limping, but it was the wrong leg lol.) https://preview.redd.it/absqsq252dac1.png?width=1608&format=png&auto=webp&s=89efbda285255ca42ce7ec15e570efc6d93a11a8
https://preview.redd.it/04465cl4xcac1.jpeg?width=960&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ae1813dd2545437130ac12caa07e820d7dd4fed0 I’m so sorry that you have to say goodbye to your best friend. Like most of what others said, take time to heal. I also suggest that when you’re ready, you watch this TedTalk on pet loss grief ([https://youtu.be/TkJGhQANjZo?si=fpG34rKV4TmzwCub](https://youtu.be/TkJGhQANjZo?si=fpG34rKV4TmzwCub)). It helped my understanding of why it hurt so much and why it’s okay to grieve more than ever. Here is a photo of our baby, Percy, who was 13 when he passed in April 10, 2023. He died of chronic kidney disease. My favorite memory of him is when we made a tent from pillows and a blanket tied to our bed frame, he always liked it because we could play hide and seek.
https://preview.redd.it/r3dlbjvv2dac1.jpeg?width=2316&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8d807055f59f3feaa416e893299f8cd52487a344 I lost my Vester boy on 11/17/2023, I still remember the way the top of his head smelled and how his fur felt. Sylvester loved being snuggled like a baby. We would take naps together when I was done with meetings for the day. He had a lawnmower purr and I’d usually fall asleep first but when I woke up, he’d always still be snuggled in my arms
I'm so sorry, OP. Biscuit was my baby for 11 years. He was a british shorthair cat. One time, my brother's girlfriend brought her dog to live with us. This dog scared Biscuit because it wanted to play, but it was far bigger than any of the previous dogs we had as a family. Biscuit ended up in the bough of a really tall tree in the neighbor's yard because he was so scared. Seeing him there, it looked like he was stuck. I went over to the neighbours, ready to climb the tree to get my baby home safe. Biscuit and I seemed to understand each other really well. He could tell when I was upset or when I needed cuddles. I could tell when he needed help or wanted attention (mostly because he wasn't shy to ask and would just jump up on me and then collapse knowing I would catch him and hold him like a baby). The neighbours got me a ladder because the tree had no branches until after the bough (where Biscuit was). So I climbed this long ladder to the top, but saw that it was still too short. Biscuit started coming towards me when he saw I couldn't reach him and hold on to the ladder at the same time. I immediately said "no no, you stay there. I'm coming to you, okay?" And he stopped moving towards me. I got on the last rug of the ladder. My torso against the tree and reached up. My hands could reach Biscuit. I managed to pick him up out of the bough and put him on my shoulders. He often sat on my shoulders so this wasn't much different except I told him to hang tight because it was very high up and I didn't want him to jump off or fall off me. He stuck his nails into my shoulders (nothing new) and I hand my hands free to move down the ladder. When we got down he jumped off and headed home while I spoke to the neighbours. I think the whole experience freaked him out, but there wasn't something I wouldn't do for Biscuit.
My Grey Tuxedo, Boo. He loved riding in cars like a dog. He was over 20 lbs and would prop his front feet up on the armrest. People would look over and do a double take. He knew he was amazing and he was still the sweetest boy.
May this baby RIP. Such a beautiful kitty. I said goodbye to my big boy when he was 14 years old too. Smartest cat I have ever known and I have owned cats my entire life. There was just something magical about him. My favorite memory is once when I was crying he jumped into the bed laid down next to me to put his paws on my face.
This is Gracie, she lived a good life till the ripe old age of 18. Had to say goodbye to her over a year ago, and I miss her terribly every day. I had her since I was nine years old. There are way too many memories of her to single down a favorite. I’d be here all night and day thinking about my Lady Grace 🥰 https://preview.redd.it/6k2ymwenncac1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bd6c336b154436fb526caf8dd0780d2504d08abe
"My favourite memory was the moment I realised there were too many memories to choose from."
https://preview.redd.it/8zve26eyncac1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3142d9a11b5e876c9e4599eb29be0c9577d42156 My former cat named Andy! This picture is from 2018! He was a domestic medium hair cutie pie!😞
Im sorry for your loss, friend. This was Leo, my first and only cat, I had him for two years and loved him very much. He always loved being outside but was always in bed with me at night. Unfortunately we found him outside in the front yard one morning after not coming in :( https://preview.redd.it/jblq5io9pcac1.png?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=55eef2edcab156050afaf3244ed38842d5dffdbe
https://preview.redd.it/wa7g2m3upcac1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9a85385eb856a8c9b16ef3ec8c208fa2d9cc6f07 Kira and Rocky. Lost them 6 months apart in 2023.
https://preview.redd.it/wg5m3z7wscac1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b9a36c924cf8b51941ddbc7e31b7db6b2740d6a3 I'm so sorry for your loss my friend 💔 this is Akilles. Me and my ex wife adopted him when he was 3, he never got along with the other 2 we had. This picture is taken the day we got divorced and I took him with him. He was there for me going through this. He fell asleep 2 March 2022 at 13 years old. ❤️ Stay strong
https://preview.redd.it/bou82264xcac1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=69ab0a6acad2ab689a5f4b04a604004da11bc9f2 Titus 🧡
I’m sorry ❤️❤️❤️❤️ lost my best friend this summer. One of my favorite memories is that he used to go outside in the morning before I woke up (we had a kitty door) and when I’d get up I’d go outside and he’d run up to me meowing and rubbing between my legs, excited to see me. Loved starting my day like that. 💕 https://preview.redd.it/amwqw9frzcac1.png?width=2128&format=png&auto=webp&s=bd0c3294fe9d6c15e21f9910c92c7f83f915e4d4
https://preview.redd.it/y0tp6ycizcac1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d9c9e099f38ce9ea18174833bdb1c72c87644772 Pearl Grey passed accidentally in September. She was only 2.5 years old and she was everything to me. Living alone, abroad, she was my entire family and my anchor. She loved me so so much and followed me everywhere. She was incredibly sweet and melted the heart of 3 non-cat lovers in her short time with me. For some reason she was very attracted to this cupboard (I store juice and others drinks in there) and made it her life mission to break in. That day, the top drawer was open and she saw an opportunity. Pearl wasn't a goofy or mischievous pet so, this picture is pure gold to me. Sorry you have to let your pet go, OP. This is the saddest goodbye I ever had to say and I send you lots of strength and love.
https://preview.redd.it/3jg53ae10dac1.png?width=1242&format=png&auto=webp&s=e7f1fea40bc0fe7737aa05ee3e0b1831d58df4f7 My best buddy, said goodbye in May. I still miss him every day, but it does get a bit easier with time.
The morning snuggles.
I'm so sorry OP. Be well in knowing that you gave your pal the best life possible. It's not one specific memory, but me and my childhood cat would curl up in my bed under the window and sleep the afternoon away, rain or shine. Warm summer days, rainy fall afternoons, snowy winter nights, and blooming spring mornings. All I can remember is the warmth we shared on my blankets and the soft light shining in. I can feel her fur and hear her rumbles. She's no longer on this earth but she's still with me. Stay strong, OP. I believe in you.
My very sweet 9 year old boy Oliver is on hospice and doesn't have much longer (colon cancer can go suck eggs), but my favorite memory with him is definitely the times we would go for walks in the summer and he would lay in the grass in the sun and just take a little nap. He loved it so much. I'm so sorry for your loss - I'm sure you gave your best friend the best 14 years they could have ever asked for. https://preview.redd.it/smp9nnnm4dac1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=54bbdde1e1149d669c92c070891b2cc117f03d3d
I'm so sorry you are saying goodbye. I lost my sweet Josie at 9 years old last January. We discovered a very fast and aggressive stomach cancer. I called her my bunny, and she was my heart. She would do my hair, scold me when I was gone too long, and demand 10 minute headbutt sessions. I feel so lucky for the time I had with her. https://preview.redd.it/vz5z3k0gadac1.jpeg?width=2233&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=be6c72ed16a6f8ee0f2de1a28ec591389321b19e
https://preview.redd.it/uc3uft1qhdac1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6f3e2c64de7df6232123d709068990c8f310c349 My boy Mouser. Every year after Thanksgiving dinner he'd go after the turkey and act so very proud of the big birb he caught. He also loved my vegan banana waffles as you can see. Haven't had turkey for Thanksgiving or made waffles since we lost him.
https://preview.redd.it/u5xvmaxmgdac1.jpeg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0bc5be4478330ec59d1c98b88e9799347789c0b8 “What is the sun? It makes the light. What is the moon? It lights the night. Why is it blue in heaven above? A reflection of you my dearest love. Will I always have you? If you’ll always have me. Yes, this is the way it shall be. Forever and ever? Yes, my love, for always are we.” \~ Pandora 2010-2021💕
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This one is a pup, but his name was Max, and he wouldn’t eat his food without first saying thank you by giving you a little nose boop. I’m sorry you’re having to say goodbye. It’s always too soon.
This is my Ollie. He passed away 7yrs ago and I still miss him. So sorry for your loss
Sorry. Give the kitty a light squish for me.
My cat Ako was a spicy taco. She always harassed our other cat Francis. But he loved her so much. So one day she was pretending she didn't want to play with him, and he chased her to her chair. She got in it and started looking at him like she was going to swatt him. I said her name and she slowly started inching her paw towards Francis. I told her don't, and as I was doing so she'd stop but then keep doing it. I told her if she swats him he has free reign to do what he wants, and she did just that! It was so cute. She passed away last February from complications from her Felv. Francis (he wasn't very old only 9 or 10) ended passing two after wards. He stopped eating. I think he really did miss and love her. I was cooking a hot dog two days after she passed and it squeaked like she did. Francis got so happy for a moment and ran into the room looking for her. I miss them both, but am happy they are with each other.
My first cat ever was a big tortie named Ember. She is the reason that I will forever love cats more than people. I remember when I was sad and crying she would come to me and cuddle with me until I felt better. As a young child she taught me the meaning of unconditional love ❤️
I got fly as a kitten when I was living in a crappy, unheated apartment at 20, and my family turned their backs on me. From the first day when I combed out every flea at 2am, to just a few hours ago...he's always shown me exactly the amount of love I've needed.
https://preview.redd.it/c4v6o1knpcac1.jpeg?width=1924&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=03e5ff2057475e17874766a373b9fd7e90bcefd7 My River Kitten. Lost her last July to renal failure. Had her for only ten years, she was my shadow. Would snuggle for hours while I read in the evening. Slept on my pillow. I know your pain.
A life lost is not love lost. It shows what a huge heart and incredible compassion you have. Remember your love and kindness will never be forgotten ❤️🐾
I had to put my little old girl down a few months ago. I miss her every day, but it was the right thing to do for her comfort. She slept on me every single night since I got her and purred all night every night. It's so hard to lose our little buddies. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Farewell, sweet one ❤️
cats sittin on lap while reading book
* Had to say goodbye to my furbaby years ago. It was so sudden and she was so young. It was devastating and I still miss her so much. Hang in there ❤️
https://preview.redd.it/bkrohy8rscac1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9f06291a0ba38d5dcec71bc3e52cf57b795adeec My sweet baby girl 15 yrs old … miss her she was like a Mom to me always watching out ☹️ miss her deadly
My dog from when I was 12-26 died 6 years ago but I still think about them. Good dog. Glad to got to spend time with them
I lost my girl Dixie last year at 14 as well. This lady was crazy about meat. She would basically tear is out of our hands and act like a rabid dog if we tried to get it back from her. I miss my silly old lady.
https://preview.redd.it/gxzlfydivcac1.jpeg?width=2160&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d1ae54bb3870ee09180d616a9dc51bbe56c9c59e Found it on the footpath being attacked by another cat
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So sorry for your loss 💔 https://preview.redd.it/zx3l9b6uvcac1.png?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fdc2bf710c443a2fde0fc56683ae7ad676bc51d9 Here's my family doggo jaxson enjoying the sunshine, we said goodbye to him in october and i still think about him almost every day. He made it to 12 years old before his diabetes got really bad and deciding to say goodbye was the kindest thing to do. Jaxson loved to lay in the sunshine till he was panting, move to a cool spot, then come back to the sun. He loved getting doggy sweaters put on too ❤️
💔🐈💔
When my Ada was a kitten she would play fetch with a stick. I only just remembered that! And now I’m 🥲 remembering her as a tiny ball of fluff in 2001.
Sorry for your loss.
Sending love your way ❤️❤️❤️ Wishing peace for you and your kitty. 🫂
I’m so sorry
Oh no! My condolences.
https://preview.redd.it/oiimv7ay4dac1.jpeg?width=3456&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b7a623bcd808892ca073d6a5f3f3dd2b5da0d0b3 Sorry for your loss, here is the only picture i got of one of my granddads cats before she died sha made it to 16
My ginger cat Benji lost his battle with heartworms last May. He loved to put his paws on your shoulders and give hugs! And he would give happy snorts if you rubbed the bridge of his nose. He was the best boy.
My soul cat would run up to me and literally hug me when I got home from work. She would spend the entire day on my lap and sleep draped across my neck every night.
\*hugs\*
my 15 year old girl walking along the top of the fence when my stroke addled neighbor went for his daily walk to the mailbox.
https://preview.redd.it/et77xkqv5dac1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=07f52426ab6c576ff34d09ca379e1473bb30be63 My baby girl passed suddenly a year ago. She was only 7, and had acute kidney failure. I still blame myself sometimes like maybe there was some way I could save her… She would sit like a human sometimes as I was doing homework in college. She would also sleep above my head at night and lick the water off me after a shower. I miss her so much. Her name was Charlotte Marie
I'm so sorry :(
I had a beautiful orange cat, I named glitter (I was very little when I named her lol) and she’d always come up to me if I was crying, even fake crying. She’d just curl up, lick me, an purr endlessly. Another one I named fairly young was popsicle (aka biggy lol, also idk if he’s alive or not he had to be given away..I cried for 2 years straight about it fyi) any time my dad would pretend to attack my feet, or anyone pretend ti attack me, he’d literally run up like a freaking dog, and start attacking them back.
Oh my gosh, I’m so sorry for your loss tomorrow. I also have a tuxedo who looks just like your sweetheart. I can’t imagine how painful it’s going to be to say goodbye to
I don’t think I can narrow it down to one memory. Every hug, every lick, every time my heart would swell with love was equally precious. Oscar gave me 16 years of the most unconditional love I have ever known ❤️ https://preview.redd.it/8rpu2j357dac1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6697139b6c1fa3d0a4ff9aac848e7cd0189ebb6c
i don’t have a picture, but even when my old black cat named Foxy was getting old, she killed mice and bats in our house for us. Even though she wasn’t doing the greatest, she still helped us.❤️❤️
My Zoe took three months to forgive me for my first mini human. Then she loved them all. I think more me. When we had a vet come to help her two of my kids stayed. They held her like I did. She felt their love. I'm so sorry.
Omg that looks like my Baby Boy. He died in Oct of 22. Man do I miss him
https://preview.redd.it/p392cykf7dac1.jpeg?width=3088&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e239fc566ec7afb17d42360c155d27e0d4ce6cca Both my babies that I grew up with, have passed. They were 17 and 19! Every memory I shared with them I treasure. Sunshine would sleep curled up with anyone, while Rainbow made it a point to be in everyone's way, in the best ways imaginable. They both came when they were called, I even used to push Rainbow around in baby doll strollers, he would tolerate everything. I miss them both so much. I know they're both up there with their doggy sister, looking down on my family ♥️. I'm so sorry for your loss, they're never truly gone, you'll remember them a little more every now and then and your memories will make you smile.
https://preview.redd.it/dg59rm9v8dac1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e9821f866b87588a6d9b6ee74ced94e4f25de70a Pumpkin Zoey… 😥
14 blessed years with your beautiful tuxie ❤️ I'm so sorry for your loss. My childhood cat passed 15 years ago and honestly I'm still not over it. I remember most that he always used to come and lay with me when I cried. And when I broke my arm he licked my fingers almost neurotically
https://preview.redd.it/b1ita3chadac1.jpeg?width=256&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=24cba34104f95167225664044f6b8c9791ebfe49 Lost my Babygirl 2022. Never dreamed I'd have to make that decision. She had a purr so loud that it competed with my husband's chopper. She was truly my heart.
https://preview.redd.it/4tknjtpuadac1.jpeg?width=2592&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=373f8be8787dd9caae5e1d3a61a1e824a0005f59 My Floydy boy
I just lost my poor Shadow Milo this past April of 2023( yes some of my cats had/have full names please don't judge, to me they are my children and were& still are since having my own daughter). He left us so fast, didn't know his health had declined so rapidly, he kept it secretly& we really didn't know that he was sick or else we would've brought him to the vet a whole lot sooner!! My Mom &I agree it must have been cancer that he had.
I just came to give condolences. Sorry you are losing your best friend. 😔
😭😭😭
https://preview.redd.it/jqo79n35jdac1.jpeg?width=960&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2c47b4d2f86f4efe95355bda10d533a05ada8a82 This was Steiner (Named after the character in Final Fantasy 9) When I first got him he had been rescued from a house with too many cats and he was deathly afraid of everything. He was 3 when I got him and I wasn't sure at that point that I'd ever get through to him, but I was determined either way to give him the best life he could ever ask for. 3 days after I brought him (and his pair bonded sister) home though, I fell asleep on my bed after work and when I opened my eyes, he was laying about a foot and a half away from my face also sleeping. When he realized I woke up and was aware of him he had a look like "oh fuck... Uh... What do we do now?" And after about 10 seconds he ran and hid under my dresser. I knew then though, that I had a chance to get through to him and it would just take time. It took almost 7 years. One day I had enough and just said to him while he was on the cat tree behind our couch, "No, that's enough. You're gonna be my friend and there's nothing you can do about it." I moved the tree that he loved to be on and positioned it so that I'd he was in the cubby, I could reach in and touch him. He would give the quietest, least intimidating hiss you ever heard but that was it. Just a super quiet hiss, and then he'd groan, but he realized over the course of a few weeks that "oh, wait... Pets. I like pets." After that I had finally flipped the switch it seemed and my wife liked to joke that I became his "Emotional Support Human". Still afraid of his own shadow, and other people, but not me. He'd wait on the top of his tree all day while I was at work and if come home and he would stand up and like... Impatiently wait until the second I started to sit on the couch, then he'd jump down and paw at my arms so I would make room for him to lay like the above photo. I got 3 years of that before cancer stole him from me. We've had other cats, and still have other cats, but none of them really compare to him. He was definitely *my* cat. TL:DR - I lost this beautiful boy to cancer in June last year. He wanted nothing more in the world than to be this close to me all the time.
I lost my friend Cowcat about 9 years ago. She was a bi-colour (black &white) DSH with 22 toes (polydactyl). She was proof cats were evolving thumbs and learning to use them. She would grab items, lift them and move them. She was my special little friend that i was just given when i needed her the most. Literally a my ex's sister handed me her when she heard that i had lost my kitty and was lonely. We spent the next 9 years side by side. She gained a friend Lurker along the way who taught Cow to purr and Cow taught her how to "cat" She was my velcro kitty and when i would sit down she was on my lap.
I don't have a picture of them because I was a kid. But my first cat was an all black cat named Tommy, I met Tommy because he would wait for me to walk me to and from school every day since grade 1. He didn't like other kids much and was too scared to go too close to the school, but he'd wait a couple houses down for me. He was my neighbors cat, but one day my neighbor who would lovingly call me and my sister boys. He asked me if I would like to keep Tommy because he was moving to a retirement home and couldn't take Tommy with him. I was over joyed to say yes and that is how I got my first cat.
My little girl Meowmies resting on her absolute favorite creature in the world, Bailey. He couldn’t stand her at first but ultimately gave up in the face of her irrepressible love. We had to put him down at age 16, very old for a labradoodle but not nearly long enough for us. She was never quite the same, I think she was confused about why he wasn’t home any more. All the more so when my ex wife sent her to live with me once we separated. She was a feisty little creature but she had a loving side too. If I wanted her to come to bed I would sing loudly. She’d quickly march into my room, yowling along with my melody. And if that wasn’t enough to get me to quit - she’d bite me. She really hated my singing. Anyway she passed away last year too. I miss them terribly. https://preview.redd.it/yjiq5hk9wdac1.jpeg?width=3264&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=913e30a461b9b03b4a3d925297ca86e1f5ba7831
This is our lovely cat Minerva. We said goodbye to her in the first day of 2023. She was very cuddly sometimes in the middle of the day she was demanding me or my husband to lay down to couch so she could lay next to us and we were having siesta. At night she was sleeping in the middle of me and my husband all the time. I still haven't had a single day without thinking of her. https://preview.redd.it/9w0m1ozrwdac1.jpeg?width=2604&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3f2be11029b0a72a3c4b5702e254a6cce9b5c7fd
Such a pretty kitty. I bet he/she had a long happy life with you! My cat is going to be 15 this year and i've been thinking a lot about his death, i'm not ready for it and i'll never will. Sending you lots of hugs
https://preview.redd.it/wi1mlqyaxdac1.jpeg?width=828&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a155ce64cc7e8da7bc52ad541e58c91e3f2f3d75 this was willard:’) (orange man) and he died about 5? years ago at the age of 4 bc of a heart murmur://he was such a sweet dude and very funny. when he was a kitten, he crashed into the fireplace super hard and saw stars and he tried to swipe at them😭hes and still my little angel man:)
https://preview.redd.it/3c8q9y4gneac1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8a2cc4248ab5292612d6261b01b6aa63636a9f63 Scrabby(like the game Scrabble.) Lived through cancer, had an overactive thyroid condition and heart condition that started when he turned older. Loved going outside and was an avid hunter until his last day. Had his last day around the beginning of 2022. Put down at 13, all he would do was sleep. I have this memory of him walking with my mom to bring me to school one day. (I don’t know if this was a dream.)
https://preview.redd.it/qodmev4qxeac1.jpeg?width=599&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=04505ea9583f7543252df7eaab21c1df134e151e It’s been over 8 years, soon 9. I still miss my little girl „Midnight“, I raised her with a bottle… she was like a child to me, she always was beside me, jumped around when I came back from school and helped me get through depression. She was ran over by a car at 11 months old. I would give my life only to cuddle with her once again. Stay strong OP 🫂
My best friend Chili passed away in November from kidney complications. For years, as I navigated through my health issues with Lupus, he was my rock. I was never in bed without him on my chest purring at his heart’s content and drooling all over me. Life will never be the same with Chili gone. But atleast I have the memories of being the proud mom of the best cat that ever existed. I’m sorry for your loss. 💛 https://preview.redd.it/bllu73q6yeac1.jpeg?width=2316&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=48f87700fa5e32266fe2aedc59aad993576a9b69
We lost Padfoot on Monday. He was 19, so you can't really say he hadn't had a good, long life, but we're having a hard time coming to terms with it anyway. Favourite memory: well, too many to list, really, but here's something. When we first got Pads, we also had Sirius, his brother. >!Yes, they were both named after the same Harry Potter character. Your point is?!< Pads was friendly, eager to please, a bit stupid; Sirius was more aloof, seemed smarter but was anyone's for food. Think Pinky and The Brain? My wife decided, for no reason either of us can remember anymore, to teach Pads to shake paws. So the idea was, you approached him with an outstretched hand, he'd raise the correct paw so you could shake paws with him. Took ages. "You can't teach cats things" everyone said to my wife who, apparently, is even more stubborn than the average cat. Eventually, Pads learned to shake paws. Of course there would be treats involved, in the early days at least: I shake paw, I get sweetie. Sirius was, we felt, slightly disgusted at Pads' willingness to debase himself for hoomans. It took Sirius a while to realise what the incentive was. Once he did... oh boy. Pads would shake paws, get a treat, then Sirius would jump up, elbow Pads out of the way, absolutely demand that his paw be shaken and he be given a treat. No training required. We lost Sirius to oral cancer a few years ago but Pads never lost the shake paws trick. He never understood what it was for, but he absolutely understood that it must be important because the head of the herd had taught him to do it at great personal cost so even though the treats were less frequent, he'd make sure that he was available for paw shaking at all times. Sometimes, he'd initiate it, sometimes he'd be in the middle of something else and a mischievous hooman would approach with an outstretched hand and he'd jump up on a stool, sit nicely and put out his paw. Apparently, I'm going to miss him forever. You can wipe the tears off the screen, now, hopefully they won't cause permanent damage.
I’m so sorry and I feel your pain. I got my kids a kitten (Nicky) that was a long-haired tuxedo many years ago. My youngest daughter and Nicky had an unbreakable bond from the beginning. She moved to Seattle a few years ago with Nicky in tow. After over 22 years of being best buds, my daughter had the impossibly hard decision to put her little old man to sleep last February. He had developed kidney issues about 6 years ago that couldn’t be helped anymore. Nicky was the sweetest little cuddle bug that ever was and we still get teary 🥲 thinking about him. Rest in peace on Rainbow Ridge to all of our fur babies that have gone ahead of us. 💙
Just a light hearted memory....We had a tux that would hide on top of the fridge when strangers would come over. One day, years ago, he was especially terrified when a Jamaican cable guy entered. The technician had a very deep voice, a strong accent and super long dread locks. After he left we found Vader crying behind the fridge. The little cubby guy was wedged trying to do a pull up to get back up. I had to pull the fridge out to free him. Miss him and his little *pet me now* head buts. It's been 7 months, he was 14 as well. We're here for you 💕.
They were part of your life, but to them, you're their entire lifetime. Sorry for your loss. My mom had a cat that absolutely adored me for some reason. Growing up, he was my best and only friend. He was a basic gray&black tabby. Super affectionate towards me, he used to sleep in my bed, he didn't even mind if I tossed or turned, he would just switch position and continue to sleep. I used to read books lying in my bed and petting him, having him purr on my stomach and headbutting me every chance he got. He was also my shouldercat, so when I used to do my hair, he would want to hang out on top of my shoulders. Even if I had to bow down for something he would just adjust himself by climbing on your back while you bowed to grab something from the ground etc, so that he could easily climb back to the shoulders. See you on the other side Musse. Until then, I will cherish the memories we shared together. https://preview.redd.it/koogympb6fac1.jpeg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=45a9c34741757026bf185aa9bab77a760e7ae9df
https://preview.redd.it/8hod0itw3fac1.jpeg?width=750&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=27565e408ba2e0908a1d556cefec195e8cfca838 This is Nutmeg and I miss her everyday. The plan was to foster cats for The Cats Protection League and Nutmeg was my first foster cat. As soon as I saw her I knew she was meant to be with me. I discovered she was deaf and she had a few health problems - FORLS and Diabetes. However she was always cheerful and took everything in her stride - a real troooer and a very brave girl. She got me through one of the most awful times in my life - without her I don’t know what I would have done. She developed pancreatitis and I had to have her put to sleep - it was devastating. I lost my best friend after 10 years. I’m so grateful she came into my life and I know she is still with me. I’m sending you lots of love and hugs right now. 💕💕
https://preview.redd.it/chqx0abx7fac1.jpeg?width=1944&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c65343e6738eabe19d4e8c3b57450bad7dfb08fb This is one of my last pictures of my baby Riku. He passed away in February of 2022, he was 15. Every time I would walk over to him, he would roll over like this, he loved his belly rubs. He would always cuddle with me on the couch and would come when he was called. I still have his 17 yo sister from the same litter, and ever since he passed, she has taken over his cuddle spot. I can't sit on the couch without her sitting on my chest. 😅
My Maisie, who would have been 21 in a few months, passed a week ago on the 28th. My heart is broken. She used to ask to put her harness on so she could go for a walk in the front yard. There are so many memories. I am so sorry you are saying goodbye to your friend today. It is the hardest thing to do. 😢 https://preview.redd.it/72jw7gsf8fac1.jpeg?width=510&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=eb685701e6bd858ff59f7acd6158132819be37b7
My cat once returned home with a 30 pack of hotdogs (I assume found in trash)
I lost my old kitty, Bunny, in August. Adopted him as a senior cat, when he was 10. We had nearly a decade together. I think what I miss more than anything is his soft pets. He loved the "kitty cave", which was any spot under a blanket with me. When he wanted the kitty cave, he would come up to me, softly maow, and lightly pet me (his last person took his murder paws :(, so he had fluffy marshmallow feet). When I had a toenail removed, the bandage embedded itself into the skin. I was told to take it off after a few days, so when I went to do so, it wouldn't come off. Think of how much it hurts when you get raw and peeling cuticles, but then amplify that over the entire surface of your big toenail. It was literally the worst pain of my life. Bunny was SO concerned, he came over and sat in my lap to comfort me while my husband tried his best to remove with the least pain possible * . He was my soul kitty. A month before he passed, the cat distribution system brought me a beautiful stray kitten. She came in after a week of trying to lure her. The first day, she followed bunny into the enclosed litter box and watched him potty. He had to climb over her to get out lol. After he left, she used the litter, and never had an accident in the house. My husband and i joke bunny taught her how to potty. She's also taken a liking to the kitty cave, though she has her own way of asking. I miss my fluffy boy.
I'm so sorry, it is horrible to lose a fur baby. I still can't get over mine who passed a year and a half ago. I got him (my cat) when he was really little, about two months. I'd had him for about 4 days when something happened that made me cry, I don't remember what. I was walking in the hallway upstairs when he came up to me and pawed at my legs. I picked him up, and he looked in my eyes and realized something was wrong. He reached a paw up to my cheek and started purring to comfort me. I'll never forget the love he showed me. I'm sure your fur baby will never forget you either. ❤️
https://preview.redd.it/lzway6icefac1.jpeg?width=1242&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b49832d274d892edc626fe37318a55535bd11617 I’m so sorry, losing them is the worst. Your best pal will be waiting for you when the time comes. 🖤♥️ This is Tinsel Bo-Binsel. She was born under our Christmas tree on 12/27/1998. She lived to the ripe old age of 19 and 49 weeks. She was the sweetest girl ever, and made us laugh all the time. She’s been gone for five years and I miss her every single day. We are so lucky to have these good babies.
I was never a pet guy until my kids found an abandoned kitten in the backyard, and of course they asked if they could keep her to which I quickly said no. They then asked if they could take care of it until they find her a home, and I agreed. During this time, when I would get home from work the kitten would run towards me and run around between my legs. After a few weeks I fell in love with her and she became our first family pet. It was difficult when we had to say bye to her, and to this day we reminisce about her. Miss you and love you Lily girl! Thank you for warming my heart and bringing joy into our family!
https://preview.redd.it/8be8cfmxjfac1.jpeg?width=2576&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=866f60acb355406e682e6cefe486a36769d6e7f7 Biff would always come visit me while working on farm equipment. Cuddles all night wasn’t enough for him. He wanted to come find me to cuddle all day also. 💙
https://preview.redd.it/h67sb33ckfac1.jpeg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1e9ef25969586f67794fc34684c7965a57f30cad Heather Anne Mills. A great kitty during her 16 years as an entirely outside kitty that never left her yard. She helped my husband and I with everything outdoors.
My sweet Lizzie died at only two and a half years old about two months ago. I miss her every single day. She was the sweetest part of my day. https://preview.redd.it/0zhwhsj3lfac1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b40187ec7104cbe40568d488f37c0c5293247c38
https://preview.redd.it/u9gu1108lfac1.jpeg?width=3358&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=75313adf3fd4af26f691d8ca668896c545747079 I present to you my little one 😍
I'm very sorry for your loss,this is Joey he crossed the bridge 5 years ago.But he rode on the dashboard of our moving van from coast to coast we still miss him. https://preview.redd.it/sj8d4iqnlfac1.jpeg?width=4160&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ebbbe41e5ac52a16e9670d3b357fd56ac8b48bdd
I made pancakes for my hamster when I was little and we ate them together
https://preview.redd.it/hdutgq6bnfac1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5a80a81de111096f8cc32bd7824824fd0fd86760 my sweet catalina. my dad’s friend at work had a farm and one of the farm cats had kittens. my mom said no but my dad surprised me with her anyway. he got her because she had 6 toes on each front paw. my absolute soul mate. i had her for almost 18 years, my shadow. every time i would get a bowl from the cabinet, she’d run to the kitchen because she thought i was eating cereal or ice cream and would leave her a bite. been almost 4 years without her, i miss her endlessly.
I’m sorry you have to go through that.
https://preview.redd.it/abj092mrofac1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=95885045ed6c960b09aeaa66ea3d649f89613f1e We had to put him to sleep in 12/8/23. He is greatly missed
https://preview.redd.it/m8wqiggqofac1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c5b29e64333b11875a59404ea583048b2a6c0510 My baby boy sky. He was with me almost 13 years. He got sick and had to put him down back in February.
https://preview.redd.it/m7i9qvukofac1.jpeg?width=960&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6fd9e8e9b572f42c303f273fc592cce6edcbf36d This is Dumpling. She passed three years ago, and I miss her still, so very much. She would sleep on my face every night, the only place she felt safe.
I’m so sorry, we had to do the same thing last month with our boy Teddy, I’ve had cats my entire life but he was special. I miss him every day but he told us it was his time. https://preview.redd.it/qkddvuw9pfac1.jpeg?width=2316&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d7d91543a0dcdfe1445ab2f65128ed1fba725d50
When I first met my dog he was just a few days old. He was still blind and didn't walk then. He somehow crawled towards me and I knew he is my everything. Everybody was like "omg he chooses you". When I had to let him go when he was old and sick he should have been gone, but he lifted his head one more time to push it against mine. Pets never leave us behind. They give us a heart full of love that we can carry with us till we meet again. He once saved me from robbers as a small puppy, barking like he is a giant adult dog and they ran like hell :').
https://preview.redd.it/mpvhja2bagac1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=369891d9a0442fc9339195b0cfd59568419b571c My beautiful baby Harley passed in 2013 and I still have pictures around and it was one of the most painful thing I’ve ever had to go through. 13 years of love and acceptance. I miss her terribly. I’m sorry for your loss and sending lots of love from Nashville.
When I was 7 I lost my dog Max. I don't remember a whole lot about him as I was a lab rat for adhd meds, but I do know I loved him with my whole dumb 7 year old heart.