One of my cats was euthanised yesterday…

[sximii]

I had her since I was a child. Then she got kidney failure and started rapidly deteriorating. She was almost 17… I just can't accept that she's gone, I want to cry but the tears wont come, like something is blocking them and forcing me to keep all the emotion inside. She lived a good life and died in my mother's arms, and that thought gives me some peace, and she doesn't have to suffer anymore, but her being gone just pushes me further to CTB. I love her so much and I always will and I just don't know how I will live with her not around anymore. People who don't have pets really underestimate the importance of them. But at least I'm happy that she's at peace and that she had a fulfilling life

 

[skybox]

So sorry for your loss...We are our pets entire lives, I'm sure she enjoyed her time here with you. I dread the day my babies pass, my oldest just turned 10. My 2 cats are the main reason I'm still alive.

 

[bankai]

I don't have pets right now, but I've grown up with a lot of pets. I still remember bawling so hard at the loss of them. It does come eventually. Most of their lives are short lived unfortunately.


Please take solace in the fact that she lived so long at least. She basically died of old age. But I understand how much you loved her and how much of A comfort she was to you. I'm very sorry for your loss.

 

[avalokitesvara]

Losing a beloved animal is a terrible grief. I'm very sorry for your loss. It sounds like she was a great cat and had a very long and happy life with your family Take care of yourself.

 

[lawlietsph]

I am so sorry... i know your pain too well.
Last march my dog died, and just one month later my cat too. I've lost another cat in september. The truth is, you die a little bit with them every single time. The only comfort is that you gave her everything she could ever wanted or needed. 17 years is extremely rare and awesome, it shows how well you look after her and loved her with all your being. Thank you for that, honestly. Most people don't cheerish their animals as you do, so you are already one of a kind, wonderful human being.
I can relate to the suicide part too. I think about them a lot, how i want to go after them, to be with them again (eventho I don't believe in afterlife or any of these fairytales). Time will help a little bit... Not too much, because you will always miss them, remember them, cry for them. But it gets a little bit easier, I promise. Give yourself all the space to grieve and to cry as much as you want.

 

[lifeisadream]

I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful cat. They are family too & mean the world to us. Her little paw prints will always be in your heart. It won't take your pain away but you gave her love & a happy life which you'll always cherish. Sending you hugs.

 

[bankai]

Her little paw prints will always be in your heart

Well put,well said.

 

[LastDayOnEarth]

Sorry for your lost, I remember losing my two pet turtles when i was a kid and feeling really sad, I dreamt about them once recently

 

[tsumihoroboshi]

I know your pain, I've lost a few pets over the years and the pain is distant but it's never been erased, I try not to think too hard about it. They all remain precious to me no matter how many years passed. I am sorry for your loss :(

 

[darksouls]

I am so sorry for your loss
I know how painful this is
my beloved female dog left me in 2020
she was my best friend for about 15 years
I am sending you hugs and love

 

[SailorBlue]

I'm sorry for your loss. I've always had cats, and many have passed away.

The pain becomes less unbearable with time, but we never forget it.

I'm here if you need to talk.

 

[Rymrgand]

My pets were really important to me too, I loved them so much. But at least I was able to give them a happy life, like I'm sure you did with her.

My condolences.

 

[Sweet Tart]

I'm so sorry for your loss. It sounds like she had a beautiful life (and death) with you and your family. Grieving a beloved animal family member is so hard. It probably doesn't help right now to hear this, but her love is part of you & always will be. I hope you can grieve and memorialize her in whatever way feels right for you.