I can home from the vets to a shocking discovery

[Siwsan]

My beautiful Sophie died while I was taking care of Morgan. She was 14, had lost weight, but her appetite seemed to be back and her stress groomed fur was starting to return. What happened, I'll never know, but she was in the den, and had obviously been dead for hours.

I'm in such deep shock and so heartbroken, it's hard for me to type much more. However, life goes on. Madoc is jumping all over me, right now, so happy to see me. And I got to give Morgan a goodnight kiss and scritch before leaving the hospital.

Somehow I doubt I'll sleep, tonight, but I'll keep little Madoc by my side.

[Hoyt]

1. I am so sorry. Love your cat/kitten posts.

[SoCalDavidS]

2. I'm So Very Sorry For Your Loss

A pet is like a family member. My condolences.

[montanacowboy]

3. I am so sorry

We are dealing with a 17 yr old orange tabby in decline and it's hard everyday to know we can lose her at any time. But it looks like Sophie chose the time to leave, when you were not there. She is at the Rainbow Bridge, love her heart. I hope your little one recovers and comes home healthy and happy. We do what we can for them but in the end, they know when to leave us. Hugs.

[TexasTowelie]

4. Oh my, you have had a terrible day.

[OAITW r.2.0]

5. You have done God's work caring for your kittens.

Sophie passed, but she had a damn good life with you. And the last few months must have been special for her. May we all pass relaxed.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. How awful to come home to that! My deepest condolences.

Of course the shock of discovery makes it so difficult to recover from this.

Be good to yourself. She had a great life with you and she loved you. Hold onto that.

[SheltieLover]

7. Omg!

I am so deeply sorry to learn of beloved Sophie crossing the Rainbow Bridge!



I am so glad Madoc is with you & that you were able to give Morgan a kiss before leaving for home.

[NJCher]

8. I just don't know what to say

You have been through so much tonight and to come home to Sophie having passed on must be more than anyone can bear.

I’m so, so sorry.

Those of us who love animals have all been there. We know. We know.

[niyad]

9. Lady Bast, please take Your Sophie gently home in Your loving arms, and send peace

and comfort to our grieving Siswan.

((((((((((Siswan))))))))) there are not enough words to help right now, but know that we are all here for you and Morgan ad Madoc. My little ones have been sent to be with Sophie.

[2naSalit]

16. +1

[3catwoman3]

10. What a terrible day you have had.

I’m so very sorry.

[happybird]

11. I'm so sorry

Sending you hugs and love.

[Polly Hennessey]

12. Your day has been more than terrible.

Madoc will soothe your pain somewhat. I cannot imagine the heartbreak of coming home to Sophie. Be gentle with your grief for Sophie was loved.

[blm]

13. She knew she was loved. That is what matters.

[2naSalit]

14. Holy cow...

What an awful day!

RIP, Sophie.

I hope for the best come tomorrow.

[Ocelot II]

15. I'm so sorry! What an awful day for you!

Hoping for the best for Morgan and so, so sorry about Sophie.

[vanlassie]

17. Very sorry for your loss.

[Rhiannon12866]

18. I am so terribly sorry, words at a time like this are never enough.

Like the others, I've been there and know how devastating losing a much loved pet can be. And it never gets easier. Thank you for all you have done and continue to do with your rescued little ones. And always remember that Sophie was so very lucky to have found you...

[brer cat]

19. I'm so sorry, Siwsan.

What a shocking end to a terrible day for you. RIP beautiful Sophie.

[spooky3]

20. I am so sorry. nt

[TygrBright]

21. So sorry for your loss, Siwsan... nothing can replace the love Sophie gave you.

Stay strong, hold her in your heart. Her time with you will ever remain a blessing.

sadly,
Bright

[pazzyanne]

22. So sorry for your loss, Siwsan!

She will be deeply missed, and I will miss your posts about her. Take care of yourself, and a gentle crossing of the Rainbow Bridge for Sophie.

[MontanaMama]

23. Oh my.

No words. I’m just sick and sad for your day. Cross gently dear Sophie.

[denbot]

24. I very sorry for your loss..

My kitties won't seem so obnoxious tonight.

[irisblue]

25. 🕯️ I am so sorry for your great loss

[IcyPeas]

26. Oh no! I am so sorry Siwsan

[UpInArms]

28. I am so sorry

although I have not posted on your threads, I have followed your story of love …

For the strays … for your Sophie toes

For your so obvious love for all the living creatures in your world ….

I am so sorry for your loss … and so grateful for your love and caring

May it live on in every carnation and every breath

Thank you for being you

[Mr.Bill]

29. This is heartbreaking.

I'm more of a dog person than a cat person. I may not respond much in your threads but I read them all and feel like I know you and all your fur babies. I'm tearing up typing this. I will snuggle a little closer to my puppies tonight, that's for sure.

My sincere condolences.

[Solly Mack]

30. I'm so sorry, Siwsan.

[LoisB]

31. That is so sad. I feel for you.

[KT2000]

32. Oh Siwsan, I am so sorry

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there are no words but know we are all thinking of you and Morgan and Madoc.

[virgdem]

33. Words can't express how deeply sorry I am for your loss..

I know all too well the pain and heartbreak you are going through. Hold your remaining kitties close and take good care of yourself.💔🌈

[hlthe2b]

34. The pain of losing a pet, especially unexpectedly is among the worse losses we can have, but

it only underscores how very precious they are to us. I'm so sorry.

May Sophie be forever happy beyond the rainbow bridge and may you be at peace knowing that.

[piddyprints]

35. OMG, Siwsan!

You have had a day from hell.

So sorry about Sophie. I’ve always enjoyed your posts about her and the others.

[femmedem]

36. Oh Siwsan. That's so wrenchingly sad.

We have all shared in your joy as you cared for your kittens and Sophie, and we share in your grief now.

[sinkingfeeling]

37. I'm sorry for your loss.

[Tanuki]

38. I am so sorry. From your posts, I know how much you love and will

miss Sophie.

[róisín_dubh]

39. Ugh I'm so sorry. Something very similar happened with my cat.

About 13 years ago. I was heartbroken.

[Marthe48]

40. I was sorry to hear about your double tragedy

The kitties pick their times to go on to their 10th life. You gave them good lives and it was a mercy they didn't linger in sickness. It is hard on you, and I hope your little Madoc gives you comfort.

[llashram]

41. it is difficult

losing a fur buddy-child. Having had felines since 1975...my heart weeps.

[appleannie1]

42. Sophie arranged the gift of Madoc to help ease your pain before she left.

Sometimes animals know things before we do. Sending hugs.

[Ilsa]

43. Take the heartfelt words in this thread into your heart.

We are thinking of you.

[housecat]

44. Never easy.

I am truly sorry for your great loss. Of the several heartbreaks we've had with the loss of a beautiful soul, the one I can't get out of my mind is when I held him as he was being euthanized and I saw and felt his life leave. It is never easy. Be strong. She is at peace.

[NQAS]

45. So sorry

Sadly, it’s the price we know we are going to pay when these creatures come into our lives. Doesn’t make the reality any easier to confront.

[littlemissmartypants]

46. So sorry. I hope you find comfort in the happy memories left behind.

Thank you so much for sharing your kitty cat journey with us. Bless you for serving as an example of the beauty and power of love. Please also know that you are loved. Stay strong and never forget that there is always someone here for you if you need anything. ❤

[haele]

47. I'm so sorry.

A difficult decision and a shock like this returning home is heartbreaking and almost too hard to hear for anyone with a heart. And there's nothing more you could have done for either Morgan or Sophie, no matter how much you loved them and they loved you.
Take care of yourself. And take all the time you need to grieve. Your human family and Madoc will understand.

Haele

[kimbutgar]

48. I'm so sorry Siwsan about your loss

Everyday I read your posts about your cats make me smile.

Sophie is resting peacefully in cat heaven now.

[CrispyQ]

49. I'm so sorry!

I know the heartbreak you're feeling right now.

[The Jungle 1]

50. Keep your memories close.

Create a generous opening in the earth.
Warm it with fire.
Cry

[patphil]

51. I can relate to you pain. Over the years my wife and I have had many cats.

Even when you have time to prepare for it, it's painful.
Pets are like children that never grow up.

We give them our love, and they give us theirs. Both are enriched by the years we have together.
Live does indeed go on, and time lessens the pain and the good times will eventually far outweigh the bad.

[malaise]

52. Looking after those kittens was preparation

although we are never ready

[onlyadream]

53. I'm so sorry for your loss

I lost my kitty on 9/3 and I’m still unable to think of her without crying.

[XanaDUer2]

54. Was this Sophie Stinky toes?

I am so sorry.

[Siwsan]

55. Yes.

The vet I saw last night told me cats have an amazing talent for hiding the fact they are ill. And, if she had been diagnosed with something, how much was I willing to have her endure medically.

She has 14 great years. The sad thing was my brother and I were talking about her during the drive home, commenting on how great it was she had accepted the kittens.

I'm still having trouble processing this whole situation. It just seems fate decided to deal a very cruel hand.

[XanaDUer2]

56. I'm sorry

[bluedigger]

57. It's always a shock when a pet leaves us.

I've enjoyed your posts this last year. They helped a lot as I coped with the loss of my own dog and then a cat. A new puppy is now in the house, and a kitten is on order. All the best to you!