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Old Aug 03, 2014, 06:00 PM
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It has been a rough year. I was with my mom when she died in march. Today I had to put my kitty asleep. I got her as a rescue when she was 4 and she was 22 when I put her down. She was in end-stage kidney failure. It hurts so bad. I miss her. I feel guilty because I couldn't stay with her when they put her to sleep. I was crying so hard and I was afraid it would upset her. She was more than a cat. She was my friend. She has been with me through everything. It is lonely without her.
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Old Aug 03, 2014, 06:06 PM
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I'm so sorry for your loss It would be so hard to lose a friend and companion of that much time. I bet you have many good memories to remember.
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Old Aug 03, 2014, 06:19 PM
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I am sorry
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Old Aug 04, 2014, 02:37 AM
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I am so sorry, be kind to yourself.
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Old Aug 04, 2014, 11:48 AM
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As a fellow catwoman, I feel your grief and send you lots of love and hugs. Time heals a little, but memories always crop up, sometimes when you least expect them. Allow yourself the time you need to grieve and cry.
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Old Aug 04, 2014, 12:46 PM
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I am sorry. I know your cat was a big part of your life. I still miss my cat I had growing up, and I am now 59! Each critter is special. I know you will have lots of good memories.
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Old Aug 05, 2014, 09:20 AM
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I'm very sorry to hear about your cat. It's hard at first, but it gets easier as time goes on.
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Old Aug 05, 2014, 07:59 PM
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I'm sorry to hear that. It must be hard, I pray things will go better for you.
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Old Aug 05, 2014, 10:27 PM
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i had to put my cat to sleep from kidney failure in january. i still cry abt it. it is very sad when we lose a special pet. i felt like my cat was the only reason i kept myself alive for so long. my responsibility to care for him. when he died i was devastated. i know it hurts. i am so sorry for ur loss.
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Old Aug 06, 2014, 12:30 PM
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So sorry to hear about your loss. I lost my "boy" in Nov and it still hurts every day. I, too, felt like he was more than just a companion. He was part of my life for 15 years. As time goes by, you, too, will find moments during the day where your heart if filled with the joy of the good memories you have, not just the pain of the loss. Thinking of you! {{hugs}}
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Old Aug 07, 2014, 06:57 PM
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I lost my fur baby in nov too from kidney failure. It was so heart breaking because he was my buddy. I still miss him a lot. I lost my best friend not long afterwards. I miss her too. I'm sorry this happened. It's a horrible thing to go through.
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Old Aug 18, 2014, 12:47 AM
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I'm so sorry for your loss, I recently lost my dog. I'd had her seven years, through breakups, eating disorders and everything in between I had my dog. She got a tumor and was just to far gone, I took her to the vet and he promised to do everything he could but she died a few hours later.
It's been about 2 months but the pain is still fresh and very real. I wish I could give you a hug right now or say something to help you, but the best I can do is promise you that I know what you're going through and you're not alone.
I'm here if you ever want to talk. I know the guilt that comes with losing a pet, I hate myself for taking my dog to the vet and her dying there without me but I can't change it. I'm sure you're angel of a cat knows how much you loved her and she'll always love you, animals may die but love never does <3
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Old Aug 21, 2014, 07:19 PM
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Bounce back... I can relate to you...last year i lost my mom and a month later I had to put down my dog so believe me, I know the pain you are going through. I am really sorry you are experiencing all this.
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Old Sep 11, 2014, 10:27 AM
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I had to put my nightmare down he was my best friend and so cuddly with me --- I was going thru a hard break-up and he was there for me .
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Old Sep 14, 2014, 05:30 AM
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I'm so sorry, I had to give my 3 year old cat to another family this year because I found out I was severely allergic and it was getting worse - puffy face, red eyes, breathing difficulties, the whole nine yards. I miss him SO much. He was an orange and white tabby and had the brightest green eyes ever. He was so sensitive and smart and would just stare at me and sit next to me all the time. He was truly like a therapy pet for me.
Thank you for adopting your cat as a rescue at 4 years old, and giving her a loving home until the end. The worst part is knowing I probably won't be able to ever own a cat again when you're ready you can get a cat and give it all the love and affection you both need! That's something to look forward to
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Old Sep 14, 2014, 01:48 PM
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So sorry to hear you lost your good friend. A few years ago I had to put my cat down too. we had him for 13 years and even though I have another cat I still miss him. But when they get old and sick it's for the best. just remind your self that your cat is at peace and no longer suffering.
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