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Post by Uncaripswife on Dec 6, 2017 15:38:58 GMT -6
TW pet death
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Post by Uncaripswife on Dec 6, 2017 15:39:18 GMT -6
I had to put my cat down today. She was 18 years old, but until 2 weeks ago the only things wrong with her (that I knew of) were a little arthritis in her hip and hearing loss. She was diagnosed with bladder cancer and got worse really fast.
I know she was suffering but I am heartbroken. That cat was with me through my stupid 20s, dumb boyfriends, crazy roommates, many apartments, panic attacks, law school. Then meeting mh, buying a house, having a baby. Everything. She was my bestie.
I have lost a pet before but for some reason this loss feels worse. Somebody just tell me it's going to be ok.
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Post by dreadpirateroberts on Dec 6, 2017 15:42:51 GMT -6
I'm so sorry. I lost my 18 year old cat right before I got married. She wasn't sick or anything, she just went into the woods and didn't come back out. It was really hard because I had her for so long, but it does get better, and it will be okay. ((HUGS))
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Post by jkjacq on Dec 6, 2017 15:45:32 GMT -6
I'm so sorry. Its really hard to lose a pet that has been in your life for so long.
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Post by Minerva on Dec 6, 2017 15:49:41 GMT -6
I am so so sorry. ((Hugs)) I know she was an important part of your family. I lost my 19 year old childhood kitty the year after DS was born and it was very hard, but over time it gets easier and you will start focusing on the good memories.
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Post by crunch on Dec 6, 2017 15:56:30 GMT -6
I’m sorry friend
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Post by charlotte on Dec 6, 2017 15:58:29 GMT -6
I’m sorry about your cat. I am glad that you will always have those happy memories with her— a pet like that is truly special.
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Post by joelies on Dec 6, 2017 16:02:09 GMT -6
You had her for such a long time, it's no wonder that it's really throwing you for a loop. I'm really sorry.
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Post by cnf on Dec 6, 2017 16:18:11 GMT -6
I am so sorry. She had a long, beautiful life because of you. Pets are family and the choice is never easy even though it was the right one. Lots of hugs coming your way.
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Post by athn64 on Dec 6, 2017 16:28:11 GMT -6
Uncaripswife, I'm so sorry. I lost my 16 year old cat in August and I miss her like crazy. She'd been with me half my life. Longer than pretty much anyone else. Hugs to you
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Post by summerbabe on Dec 6, 2017 16:29:39 GMT -6
I am so sorry! Your kitty had an awesome life with you and it totally sucks. We still talk about the cat we lost 2 years ago like once a week because he was so rad. Hair pats your way!
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Post by bugglesbee on Dec 6, 2017 16:32:48 GMT -6
We lost our cat this past summer to cancer. It was awful. I am so so sorry.
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Post by cakewench on Dec 6, 2017 16:38:13 GMT -6
I am so incredibly sorry, Uncaripswife. Unfortunately it's something I know all too well - both of our senior cats went similarly, OK one day and diagnosed with cancer a few days later. I wish there was something I could say to make it better, but it just fucking hurts and I am sending you all the love I have. It will get better with time, but for now please take care of yourself and take time to grieve. So many hugs.
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Post by goldenbird on Dec 6, 2017 17:37:41 GMT -6
I'm so sorry. Last year we also had to put our 18 year old family cat down. She went downhill so fast it was scary, and also surprising. It's so hard to say goodbye to them.
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Post by enchanted on Dec 6, 2017 17:37:41 GMT -6
I'm so sorry. Losing a pet that you've had such a long time is hard. I remember thinking I was never going to stop crying over my nearly twenty year old dog dying.
It does get better. I just takes time.
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Post by pianolove on Dec 6, 2017 19:03:28 GMT -6
I'm so sorry. You gave your kitty a wonderful life, and animals know when they are loved. It will be okay, you will be able to look back at her and smile and laugh. So many hugs.
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Post by Uncaripswife on Dec 6, 2017 19:55:09 GMT -6
Thanks everyone
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2017 20:02:48 GMT -6
I'm so sorry for your loss. Losing a pet is so tough; I still grieve for my dog that we had put down 3 years ago.
We made her a little memorial shelf in our house where her ashes rest, along with her picture and a little plaque that has her license on it.
All of the hugs and hairpats to you.
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Post by hawkeye2015 on Dec 6, 2017 20:06:30 GMT -6
I'm so sorry about your cat. Losing a pet is so hard.
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Post by oreobitsy on Dec 6, 2017 21:46:30 GMT -6
I'm sorry for your loss. Losing a pet is so hard, especially one that has been with you throughout so much. Hugs.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2017 22:46:26 GMT -6
I’m so so sorry. It’s so hard to lose a pet, they are our faithful companions. I’ll be thinking of you.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2017 6:05:17 GMT -6
I am so sorry. I have an older cat too that is just the absolute best cat ever. He's so affectionate and just like your cat, has been through it all with me. And he's so patient with my kids. The thought of having to say goodbye to him some day is always in the back of my mind. Again, I am so sorry for your loss.
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Post by blurnette989 on Dec 7, 2017 7:15:41 GMT -6
So many hugs. I am so sorry for your lost.
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Post by JukEboX on Dec 7, 2017 7:23:33 GMT -6
I'm sorry This whole story triggered me thinking about my cat. She was 18 when we lost her to kidney disease. She was my first real pet. I rescued her from a home that didn't want her when she was 6. She was double coated and double toed and she was with me through college, grad school, our marriage but didn't make it through DW pregnancy. I miss her so much. DW came with me to put her down and it was the hardest thing I have EVER done in my life. I really feel you. I'm so sorry. Attachment DeletedThis is one of my last good pictures of her. #becausetortiseshell Do you have pics of yours?
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Post by greykitty on Dec 7, 2017 7:38:19 GMT -6
I’m so sorry.
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Post by silverspoon on Dec 7, 2017 7:39:43 GMT -6
I'm so sorry. It will be ok, but it will be sad for awhile.
I lost my cat that was also with me through my 20s and when I moved from single apartment girl in with my husband. It sort of felt like saying goodbye to a part of my life with her (that is so dramatic and I apologize). It will get better though.
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Post by wickedcandy on Dec 7, 2017 9:20:13 GMT -6
I'm sorry Uncaripswife, lossing a pet hurts, but even more when they have been a part of your life for so long <3
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Post by Uncaripswife on Dec 7, 2017 9:49:07 GMT -6
You all are really making me feel a little better. JukEboX this is a picture I took of her just a few days ago
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Post by pesto on Dec 7, 2017 9:51:07 GMT -6
I'm so sorry. Losing a pet is heartbreaking.
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Post by byjove on Dec 7, 2017 11:10:50 GMT -6
I'm sorry. I had a cat that I got in my 20s when I was alone in grad school and it was hard to let her go <3
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