Dealing with the lost of a pet….

[Once.Upon.A.Time]

Hi all,

I just need some people for support and to talk too. My cat has been sick for a while now. He had to have most of his teeth pulled due to age and disease and than came down with the age old chronic kidney disease. Well, I know now the end is near. I don’t want it to be. I miss him so much already. I have cried for days on end. He’s my best friend. My soul cat. He’s bought me endless joy and I’ll love him forever, but I have we have to make that dreaded trip. How to cope? Especially this time of year? Plus he was bonded with his sister and now she’ll miss him I’m sure. Just looking for some words of wisdom. Support. Stories. And knowing when to open your heart to another precious animal.

Thank you all so much,

Xoxo

 

[Kitty 34]

Here's a big for you.

 

[slo]

I am so sorry to hear this
Many of us have experienced the loss of a beloved pet and definitely understand what you are going through
My best advice is to focus on the joy your cat has given you. Try your hardest to not slip into a repetitive pattern of focusing on your cats final days, which isn’t easy I know. Our first dog died at 5 years old with lymphoma that we didn’t know about until it was too late. He was my big boy and I loved him so much - I was shattered. It took a lot for me to grieve with a smile instead of just tears. I made a photo album of just him and 23 years later, I still look at it and still shed a tear, but it’s a happy tear, because he was amazing.
Again, I’m sorry to hear this and I hope the wonderful memories of your cat comfort you during this sad time

 

[GAN]

Take Slo's advice. It's the best way to cope -you did everything for him and know he did everything for you. We had to put down my pal earlier this year and it was difficult, but we knew that ultimately he had given everything he could -in fact, I was thinking about him last night. It hurts -but I think about his goofy ways and do manage a laugh. Take care...