my cat died about 30 minutes ago

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SkinnyJoe

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Got the horrible call from my mom, on this sunny day. Dad was in tears, haven't heard him cry in a very long time.

Found her as a kitten 13 years ago on the street in Indiana. Took her home, cleaned her up, didn't have the heart to take her to a shelter.

She was more than a pet, a member of my family. She struggled with kidney failure for several months, yesterday dad took her home from the hospital, to die on her own, as she was not in pain.

She will always be alive in my memories.
 
You have my condolences. A truly good pet that becomes a part of the family is hard to give up. In my experience, a new kitten will greatly aid in recovery. They're so much fun.
 
Cats are not my favorite animal, but I know what you mean about a member of the family. Know that you gave that cat a life of love, and it gave a life of love back to your family. It truly is a win win in that respect. For some reason, we are given one life in our mortal bodies, and I think that cat meeting Skinny Joe, was the best thing that happened to it. Hang in there, you have my sympathies.
 
Sorry to hear about your loss, I know it hurts. We lost our cat a couple months ago, liver failure. He was 17. He was a big orange tabby with a great laid back temperment, great with kids, came running when called. Definitely a member of the family.
 
It's good she died at peace. My daughter had to have hers put to sleep because at her advanced age she was in pain even lying down, everything hurt and not much worked anymore. Remember the good times and say goodbye when the grief isn't so fresh.
 
Sorry for your loss...I know what you all are going through, be glad that you gave her a good life with a family that loved her.

Trust me on this...Now that you have the extra space, save another kitten! It is the kindest way to honor her and to give another kitten the chance to have a great life too.
 
I lost my cat to kidney issues many years ago, when I was a teenager. I'd originally found him as a stray kitten, when I was maybe 7 or 8 years old. His little belly was bloated from malnutrition. Had him for about 10 years or so, until his kidneys started to have problems. My parents let me take the car, by myself, so that I could drive him to the vet to be put down. That was a hard drive to make.

For many years after, I'd not fully realized how strongly I'd bonded with him when he was alive. Throughout my adult life, most recently a few weeks ago (after 30+ years), I occasionally dream that he's still with me, sleeping on my bed as I sleep. It's very comforting and, at the same time, makes me really miss him all over again. At times, when I'm feeling some extra anxiety about whatever of life's problems are bothering me, I have this dream. It still surprises me when it comes, after all these years. But it makes me feel like he's going to be there, waiting for me, when my time comes. It's very reassuring.

My deepest condolences for your loss.
 
Sorry for your loss.
Cats make wonderful companions. We've always had more dogs than cats around the house, but there was one little tabby who used to rule the house. When the dogs got too excitable she'd chase them out the kitchen. Another neutered male we rescued used to follow me round the block when I walked the dogs at night.
As the other posters have recommended, look at getting another rescue kitten. They respond to love very quickly.
 
I feel ya man...about 7 or 8 years ago now, my cat died...It felt like losing a brother (he had been a member of the family since before I was born...from what I hear he was about 17 (human) years old at the time).

I am very sorry to hear about your loss, and wish you and your family the best at getting through it!
 
My deepest condolences. I've had cats my whole life and it's always so tough when that day comes. Just try to take consolation in the fact that you brightened her life as much as she did yours.
 
Very sorry to hear about your cat. I can relate.

Mine recently died, too (a few weeks ago).

Had a stroke and at least one seizure that eventually lead to a larger (and undiagnosed) neurological condition of some sort that immobilized her.

I was surprised how emotional I got over it. Pets are special.
 
Early this morning I called my mom to try to talk to her, she wasn't responding, except moving her legs a little. Later in the morning, my mom and dad were doing something around the house and checking up on her (she was always quiet, even to the very end), and then came back to find her cold.

I will never forget the phone call, my mom was trying to maintain some composure, but when I started crying, she did too as dad was already crying in the background.

Last time I saw her was about a month ago, when I was visiting them. I knew that would be the last time I saw her, and the goodbye then and the long ride to the airport were quite difficult. I knew it would get worse.

Thank you all for your kind and understanding words, they help a lot.
 
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