I miss my cat

[Markness]

It’s been two days since my cat, Petey, passed away due to euthanasia after a family decision to stop his suffering. However, I still miss him dearly. He was always there to keep a soul in the home and to be by my side when I was without human company. He is no longer suffering but life won’t be the same without him.

 

[Thinx]

I'm very sorry to hear about your loss @Markness. My little cat also had to leave us recently, and I'm missing her very much. I do feel sure she is here in her house and garden, in spirit, but so sad that she had to go. But as you say, there's a point at which they're suffering, and it's not kind to put them through that.

Your cat is still around, in spirit, with all the good memories and happy times he's had to remember and celebrate, they are such good companions when we have them, that we are sure to miss them.

We will get some rescue kittens in the autumn, for our spirit cat to boss about and show the house and garden to. Perhaps you will have another cat too.

 

[Alexej]

Yes it is sad when our beloved pets are gone, and grieving is a process that takes time.

 

[Rodafina]

So sad, Markness. I think one of the most difficult things to face is the loss of a close animal friend. I'm sorry you are going through this right now.

 

[AprilR]

I am sorry for your loss. He must have had a good life, being in your care. My cat also passed away a few years ago and i often tell myself that.

 

[jsilver256]

So sorry about your loss. The loss of a pet is different than other types of griefs. A pet is constantly around you; a relative or friend (usually) isn't. Their absence in your house is a constant reminder, it's like a ghost.

 

[Gerald Wilgus]

That is sad, @Markness . I had one cat where she would rest her paws on my shoulder as I read in bed before sleeping. She was a darling. I ended her suffering when she had liver cancer and I could not let her die alone. As I was a witness to her life I was determined to be a witness at her end. I did it but was left a blubbering mess. I take solace in what I did. You too will heal. Be thankful you can mourn our little companions.

Now, I have Mew, a grey and white cat who I think has ASD. She has sensory issues and it is a toss up whether she will let me pet her or run away. Still I value my interaction with her. Caring for a pet takes me out of myself.

 

[QueenOfFrance87]

You have my condolences. My long-time cat Kiki passed away last year from old age, and I admit that there hasn't been a day that I never thought about her. This past year has been hard for sure; during that time, I think that I cried at least once a week or two, as Kiki has been around more than half my life. Even now I cry because she has left a huge impact on my life, especially since I considered her family.

 

[Fino]

My first thought was, "I miss your cat too." I'm sorry about that. The loss of pets is difficult.

 

[honeytoast]

What are some of your favorite memories of your cat? I try to remember those good times about my pet before they passed away. It helps to keep their memory alive, and know that they loved you just as much as you loved them.

 

[GypsyMoth]

I'm sorry, @Markness. That sounds very difficult to have gone through. You have shared memories and pictures of Petey, and hopefully you will receive a paw print. I save all of my kitties' paw prints when they pass. My last kitty passed at age 23. We had to euthanize her, too, and it was the right thing to do--but it was hard. Doing the right thing can often be hard; it's like you leave a bit of yourself behind in choosing to do what's right. But the fond memories will take over as the sorrows grow more distant through the years. And one day you'll wake up, expecting it to be like every other day, and before you know it a new kitty will have made its way into your life and your heart.

They have a way of doing that that defies the expected.


My condolences at your loss.
G.M.

 

[SusanLR]

I'm so sorry to hear this @Markness .
When I read his name was Petey it hurt me too.
The cat I'll always remember with so much love was called Petey also.
He died naturally at age 16 and reached his paw out to me as he took his last breath.

It is an experience I'll never forget. I can't have a cat now because I rent.
He was black. That's why I use a black cat for my icon.
Let us love the memories together.
Bless.

 

[AndyFBlues]

I'm sorry for your loss. A pet is like a family member. They always find a way to bring out our most compassionate nature.

 

[Markness]

What are some of your favorite memories of your cat? I try to remember those good times about my pet before they passed away. It helps to keep their memory alive, and know that they loved you just as much as you loved them.

He went under the kitchen table and reached his paw up from under it to a social worker I had at the time. He also left a paw print on my birthday cake.

 

[Captain Caveman]

Cats go to Heaven. You will see them again.