My cat/best friend died last night

i feel for you brother, my Mom put my childhood cat down because of health problems without even letting me see him again I hadn't seen him for a year. When you lose an animial without being able to say goodbye its hard, at least you got to know him and love him though. one love
 
I keep thinking it was some kinda dream and maybe it was another cat I buried, maybe he might be there waiting for me when I get home, but a guess I have to let go.
I can really relate to this man, even over a week after my kitty passed away I'm still hoping that he will just walk around the corner of the living room and I'll hear his purr and those little chirrupy noises he made whenever he greeted us, and it will have all just been a terrible dream.
But he's not coming back :(
Massive love and good vibes coming your way innerself <3
 
I know EXACTLY how you feel innerself. My life revolves around animals and I have a huge amount of experience under my belt and have spent many many years deeply involved in the exotic animal hobby. I say this so you'll understand when I say Get another animal! When you lose an only pet, your world crumples. You don't have another resident pet to help you through the grieving process. I absolutely recommend you adopt another pet if you are at all in the financial and living situation that can make it feasible. It doesn't have to be a cat. Stop by the local animal shelter if you want or just adopt someone out of the local classifieds.

I offer you many hugs and a shoulder to cry on.
 
Words fail me in how I relate to this, I've lost 4 cats over the years that have meant a lot to me. Each passing varied between just never returning one night, to holding one in my arms as he was put down after myself and my gf of the time had agonised over the decision. Each still hurts now.

The thing that's kept me going each time is the fact that I know I did everything I could to make their existence with me the best I could, and that it could have been very different for them. My ex was a veterinary nurse and I used to visit the surgeries with her when she was on call-out rota to check the animals there, and I've seen some cases of animal abuse that I honestly wish I hadn't, but I know that each cat I adopt I've given a life as far from that as I can. And as each one goes I know I'll never replace them, but it's maybe time for me to look to provide the same care for another.
 
I feel for you. I had an experience not far off from yours. I really do know how you feel and I hope you feel better soon. Keep in mind he's in a better place if you believe that kind of thing and I know you'll carry him in your heart forever.
 
I'm so sorry to hear that :( <3

Cats are awesome creatures, and yours sounded extra-special. I'm so glad you had such a wonderful pet; I know how painful and awful it is now, but cripkeeper is right - you will have the memories forever. It's okay to feel really sad now and there's no quick-fix I'm afraid, but letting yourself mourn the loss of your companion will help..

I know it feels like you are going to spiral now, but right now you are in shock. Be gentle on yourself, take care of yourself, get support from your friends, family or doctor and this doesn't mean you are going to get sucked back in to drink or drugs.. <3
 
my innerself, I'm really sorry for your loss. May I recommend something, though? Have you considered getting another cat? I know that this may sound insensitive, but speaking from personal experience, I have noticed that when pet owners get another pet, they eventually warm up to their new pets and they're not nearly as distraught, as a result.

I know that initially, a new cat would feel like a strange, but, with time, it's hard to not become attached to a cute, furry creature who likes you. And once this happens, it might be easier to remember "Flint Marco" on a positive note, as opposed to getting a sad reaction every time.
 
my innerself, I'm so sorry for your loss. I just wanna say that I have a cat which is 12 years old (almost half my life) and absolutely love her, and I can tell she is getting older and cannot stand to think about that day. But the main thing I want to mention is the drinking/drug use. The most important thing here is to try your best to think straight and look after yourself at a time of loss like this. I've used/abused/been addicted to some drugs and drank a lot of alcohol for years for different reasons and know that my intake has usually always gone up when something not good happens, and then usually ends up making the situation 100 times worse than it already is. Please take care!
 
Ohh, I am crying real tears, for you, with you. I completely understand the relationship you speak of. Our animals really are there for us when shitty humans or life gets you down. I am so, so sorry for your loss. I hope you are holding up okay. The best thing, IMO, is to keep talking about Flinty, and your feelings so that you can come out of this OK. Flinty would have wanted you to be OK.
 
I am so sorry to hear that and I can so relate to your whole situation, mine died in may but I guess it was not as unexpected as poor Flint.

I remember doing the exact same thing, sitting with his body. Please trust me on this tho, it does get better, however slowly, it gets better. I know they are just another part of the family so when they pass it really hits home. Please try and concentrate on all the fun you had together, it lessens the pain and one day you will be looking back, smiling, thankful that you had the pleasure to sharing time with him :)

Anyways, all I can offer is I real feel for you and I hope you can come to terms with thats happened, it takes time I know.

Anyways, my condolences and please feel free to PM me if you need to talk :).
 
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