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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsMy cat, Scoutie, died this afternoon (UPDATED WITH PIC)
Last edited Sat Feb 17, 2018, 06:06 PM - Edit history (2)
safeinOhio
(32,733 posts)Very hard to lose a pet/family member.
sakabatou
(42,180 posts)The most likely cause was something he ate.
Fla Dem
(23,774 posts)sakabatou
(42,180 posts)he stopped eating and drinking and was really lethargic. Part of me wants to blame my parents for not listening to me/not going to the vets sooner.
PoliticAverse
(26,366 posts)janterry
(4,429 posts)dewsgirl
(14,961 posts)RandomAccess
(5,210 posts)My sincere condolences.
Jack-o-Lantern
(972 posts)And if my cats are not in heaven, I want to go where they went
MontanaMama
(23,344 posts)for the loss of Scoutie. So very hard to lose a beloved fur baby.
demmiblue
(36,899 posts)So very painful.
May you soon find some solace in the good memories.
Scoutie.
applegrove
(118,832 posts)hlthe2b
(102,411 posts)As one who has lost their share of beloved dogs and cats, I can really appreciate the loss. I hope when you have had a chance to grieve (as well as to celebrate the life of your dear Scoutie), you will come to a point where you might offer a loving home to another.
sakabatou
(42,180 posts)We only had him for about a year or two.
hlthe2b
(102,411 posts)where I won't encounter too many people if I feel like crying... A few weeks of those long walks can go a long way toward healing. I also carried a little lock of my last pup's hair with me in a little locket on those walks. Made me feel like my sweet "guardian angel" was still there with me.
May happier memories move to the forefront.
DarthDem
(5,257 posts)Thanks for sharing that. Walks are fantastic.
Laffy Kat
(16,388 posts)How horrible, especially since if you weren't expecting it.
sakabatou
(42,180 posts)alittlelark
(18,890 posts)It hurts.............
DarthDem
(5,257 posts)for Scoutie
crazycatlady
(4,492 posts)irisblue
(33,036 posts)shenmue
(38,506 posts)orangecrush
(19,636 posts)Fla Dem
(23,774 posts)raven mad
(4,940 posts)The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,888 posts)pamdb
(1,332 posts)I am so sorry. It's never easy when you lose a pet. They are a member of the family.
redwitch
(14,948 posts)Please accept my virtual hug.💔
saidsimplesimon
(7,888 posts)spooky3
(34,484 posts)lunasun
(21,646 posts)tblue37
(65,490 posts)Cicada
(4,533 posts)so hard when they are such a big part of our daily lives
sakabatou
(42,180 posts)Scoutie was.... okay.
Stuart G
(38,449 posts)sakabatou
(42,180 posts)We did visit one today, but she didn't seem to fit quite right with those I live with :/
shenmue
(38,506 posts)sakabatou
(42,180 posts)3catwoman3
(24,056 posts)And much too short a time together. I have had some cats who were only with us for 2-3 years, and one who made it to 20. I grieved them all.
You sound like me, in that you are already looking for a successor. I know everyone is different, but for me, the only balm to the sorrow of a departed kitty is to find a new one ASAP. It kind of feels as if the love for the cat who has left is just floating around with no one to attach to and needs a new anchor.
Our vet once told me that it was in no way disrespectful to bring a new critter into your life soon after losing one - he said it was the best way to honor the departed friend by offering your loving home to someone else who needs one.
You will know the right one when you find each other.
Upthevibe
(8,080 posts)........my thoughts are with you..........
3catwoman3
(24,056 posts)...for sakabatou.
sakabatou
(42,180 posts)sakabatou
(42,180 posts)and it also helps when the people at the pound also recommends certain ones.
yardwork
(61,713 posts)sakabatou
(42,180 posts)Her name is Tabitha (Tabby). Will post pictures in the future.
irisblue
(33,036 posts)sakabatou
(42,180 posts)onecaliberal
(32,916 posts)3catwoman3
(24,056 posts)How old is she?
sakabatou
(42,180 posts)Less than a year.
CottonBear
(21,596 posts)I miss my little, deaf Tabitha kitty. She lived to be 17 1/2.
I hope that you and your Tabitha have a great life together!
sakabatou
(42,180 posts)Paula Sims
(877 posts)May Scoutie be playing with my Missy and Gypsy
sakabatou
(42,180 posts)hibbing
(10,109 posts)raging moderate
(4,311 posts)All those happy times were with him when he died.
Love is eternal. You will be with him again.
PunksMom
(440 posts)Generic Brad
(14,276 posts)I've suffered through two losses like that myself. It is always difficult losing your best friend. I hope you are holding up OK.
sakabatou
(42,180 posts)smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)I know you must be heartbroken.
Doodley
(9,142 posts)They really are members of the family like dogs.
ProfessorGAC
(65,230 posts)So, we sympathize and empathize.