Oh my. He looks like my cat; Sweet Pea. I’ve had her for well over 10 years. So long in fact I can’t remember just how old she is. Just yesterday I called the vet we used to go to when we lived in another part of the state. They don’t keep records older than five years, so they were of no help.
I’m 61 years old. I’ve owned cats all my life. And I know the grief that comes when you lose a sweet furry pet like this.
God bless.
“I know he was only a cat”
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No such thing as “only a cat” when they become friends with whom we get to share part of our lives. Thank you for the great post.
Sorry for your loss. I’ve been there. Not looking forward for the next one.
I’m sorry for your loss. Putting down a beloved cat is very hard. I pray the Lord will fill the hole in your heart with many kind and warm memories of him.
“And he was a conservative, too.”
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Furry FReepers make good company.
My lovely wife has always been a cat hater and me the opposite. I had two cats and during the past year or so my wife has drug in two feral cats that love her. So, she has reluctantly become a cat person. Sorry for your loss...I will pass this along to our four so they will know.
I had to put my 19 yr old rescue blue/lilac point siamese female down this past February. I had her for 17 years and she pre-dated my hubby! She was healthy as a horse and then one day she started crying and wouldn’t eat or drink.
Something wrong with her stomach. Made the difficult decision to put her down as she was suffering so.
RIP Kitty.
My most precious old girl is on my lap, her favorite spot on earth, as I type this. She only has 3 legs, right rear was amputated 11 years ago, and knows she will get her right cheek, chin and ear scratched for hours on end.
Tough thing to do,looks like your cat had a good life.
So sorry. I have been there a few times myself. It hurts bad.
So sorry, I lost my lil girl (dog) about a month ago... still hurts.
We need to remember, they are only visiting.
It’s always hard, but you gave him and good home and it seems that he more than paid you back.
So sorry for your loss. I know the feeling. I miss mine too
We had your cats twin brother until seven years ago when age caught up, and he went as we all do. Right down to the eyes he was identical, everything. He was pure love, and full of stuff. He stood out above, and beyond so many of the other cats we’ve had over the years.
Down to eleven now with four newbies from feral mom outside by one of the barns just spayed, and/or neutered, shots, and all trying to find them good homes. Gonna git that mother cat one of these days, and fix her too.
Amazing the resemblance between yours, and old Wiffy. We feel your pain.
Handsome boy! I’m really sorry. You will always miss him, but that’s good, as it means he was special in your life. You were both lucky to have each other.
Condolences to you from this cat lover-what a pretty boy he was-orange tabbies are my favorite cats-one of my 4 cats-Titus-is an orange boy.
My Maine Coon died in his sleep over 2 years ago-he was 18 and I still miss him...
Please go to a shelter/animal welfare group and give a feral or abandoned pet kitty a loving home-shelter cats are the best pets...
Tough to do for sure ... even knowing you did the right thing for him as you have done throughout the fine life and home you gave him. Sincere condolences.
I know how you must feel, I’ve had to put down 2 beloved cats who were suffering with terminal cancers. It was one of the most depressing days of my life, not sure I could do it again.
Condolences, FRiend.