homeschoolmom Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 We put our kitty, Fate (Faters, Faterkins, Boo, Big Cat) down last week. He had been ill over the past month (in addition to other health problems in the past from which he pulled through) and I had nursed him back to health but from this last decline he could not recover. The vet believes it was cancer. This kitty had been with me for 19 years and even though I knew this was coming, I'm just devastated. Every once in awhile I remember he's gone and just not coming back and I'm just so sad. His couch cushion is so empty. :sad: My husband and my daughter are sad but handling this much better than I am. Our other kitties seem to be ok too, even Akasha who adored Fate. I think it's probably because they saw him so sick. I know it's only been a week and he was very important to me but I'm hoping this gets easier. Anyway, sorry to ramble. Please say a prayer for this silly cat lady. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacqui in mo Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 You're not silly. I still miss my cat who died 6 years ago, although I'm happy to love on the one I currently have. Jacqui Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Wisc Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I wake up from a nightmare--where I realize my cat is gone (this was my childhood friend of 30+ years ago. Cats are a part of who I am. I can't imagine losing one after 19 years of life together. (()) Sorry for your loss. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momto5 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 :grouphug: I'm so sorry about your friend. I don't think its silly to miss someone who was a daily part of your life for 19 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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OnTheBrink Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I'm so sorry. I'd be devastated if one of our kitties had to be put down. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I'm so sorry. I still miss a cat I had 20 years ago. It's rough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just a Jen in Mississippi Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 :grouphug: I'm so sorry for your loss! 19 years is such a long time to be together. I can only imagine how difficult this must be for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Ah, hon, I am sorry for your loss. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa at Home Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I feel so bad for you, because I know the pain. I'm just so sorry. :crying: ~Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I am sorry. In February we put down a cat we'd had for 17 years, and I still get sad about it ... but it's better than it was a few months ago. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunty Social Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 :grouphug: I'm so sorry! I know how special he was to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I know how you feel. I still miss my two first cat's Otto and Chelsea. They were brother and sister and passed about three years apart. Otto went first seven years ago and Chelsea just about four. Just last Friday we had to put down our pup, Madison. She was 13 and had bone cancer. I joke she was the other wife. It has been very quiet around the house without her. Even my other two cats, Eli and Ellie have been looking for her. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I'm so sorry. I know what you're feeling. My old girl and I were together for 18 of her approximately 20 years (she was a stray and when I initially took her in to the vet, they estimated she was around 2 years old). I still miss her and occasionally wake up thinking I've heard her "hello!" meow. I have the pleasure of the company of a grand little fellow now, but I still miss my old girl. There simply was no one like her. All I can say is, treasure the memories. It will get easier and those memories will one day make you smile rather than cry. It's not silly to have loved a cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I'm sorry for your loss. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers. ((((homeschoolmom))). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trivium Academy Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 (((HomeschoolMom))) Condolences for your loss. A pet memorial for my dog was a very healing thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy in Ky Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 My kitty died after I had her for over 16 years. I feel so sorry for you. Pets are a gift from God, and it is only right to grieve them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted May 13, 2008 Author Share Posted May 13, 2008 Thanks everyone. I do appreciate your words and thoughts. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Readsalot Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Our furry friends are such a huge part of our lives. They give us unconditional love and our hearts are broken when they are no longer there. The void is unbarable at times. We lost a furry friend last August and I will still tear up over it. The first few weeks were the hardest though. It does get a bit better, or maybe we just get cried out. I don't know. Like your family my dh and ds seems to handle it better. I could not even talk about it for a few days. I few things that helped me were. Making a stone marker for where we buried her in the yard. Making a picture collage for our family photo album. Cry bucket full of tears if you need too. Again I am so sorry for your loss.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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