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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
(32,688 posts)Very hard to lose a pet/family member.
sakabatou
(42,152 posts)The most likely cause was something he ate.
Fla Dem
(23,690 posts)sakabatou
(42,152 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
(967 posts)And if my cats are not in heaven, I want to go where they went
MontanaMama
(23,322 posts)for the loss of Scoutie. So very hard to lose a beloved fur baby.
demmiblue
(36,864 posts)So very painful.
May you soon find some solace in the good memories.
Scoutie.
applegrove
(118,677 posts)hlthe2b
(102,290 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
(42,152 posts)We only had him for about a year or two.
hlthe2b
(102,290 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
(5,255 posts)Thanks for sharing that. Walks are fantastic.
Laffy Kat
(16,383 posts)How horrible, especially since if you weren't expecting it.
sakabatou
(42,152 posts)alittlelark
(18,890 posts)It hurts.............
DarthDem
(5,255 posts)for Scoutie
crazycatlady
(4,492 posts)irisblue
(32,980 posts)shenmue
(38,506 posts)orangecrush
(19,571 posts)Fla Dem
(23,690 posts)raven mad
(4,940 posts)The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,732 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
(14,944 posts)Please accept my virtual hug.💔
saidsimplesimon
(7,888 posts)spooky3
(34,457 posts)lunasun
(21,646 posts)tblue37
(65,403 posts)Cicada
(4,533 posts)so hard when they are such a big part of our daily lives
sakabatou
(42,152 posts)Scoutie was.... okay.
Stuart G
(38,434 posts)sakabatou
(42,152 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
(42,152 posts)3catwoman3
(24,006 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
(8,052 posts)........my thoughts are with you..........
3catwoman3
(24,006 posts)...for sakabatou.
sakabatou
(42,152 posts)sakabatou
(42,152 posts)and it also helps when the people at the pound also recommends certain ones.
yardwork
(61,649 posts)sakabatou
(42,152 posts)Her name is Tabitha (Tabby). Will post pictures in the future.
irisblue
(32,980 posts)sakabatou
(42,152 posts)onecaliberal
(32,863 posts)3catwoman3
(24,006 posts)How old is she?
sakabatou
(42,152 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
(42,152 posts)Paula Sims
(877 posts)May Scoutie be playing with my Missy and Gypsy
sakabatou
(42,152 posts)hibbing
(10,098 posts)raging moderate
(4,305 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
(14,275 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
(42,152 posts)smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)I know you must be heartbroken.
Doodley
(9,093 posts)They really are members of the family like dogs.
ProfessorGAC
(65,061 posts)So, we sympathize and empathize.