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Vivienne Gee
My darling Ruby, you made it giddo to 18 years and 4 months! Went to rainbow bridge on 14th September 2023. The only time I called and you didn't come to me. We recently managed to cure your hyperthyroidism and were moving onto managing your arthritis. Other than that, no other problems! We found you at the bottom of the garden, looking asleep but you were gone. . Still very unsure as to why and guess we will never know. My only hope is that you heard me calling you before you left my darling. The happiness and joy you gave was endless and you were a part of my soul. It was you and me Rubes, you and me .... friends, relationships, homes, jobs, family came and went but throughout this time you stayed with me. Thank you my friend. The best cat ever. The cat who thought and acted like a dog. You loved humans, the sun and your food. Wherever I was, you wanted to be. A massive character, the most talkative, friendly, pretty, loud, quirky, sweet (so very sweet) cat. I loved your paws - it looked like you had socks on. I loved your back paws, white that looked like rabbits feet. I loved the way you smiled when I stroked your head. You loved my head massages that I gave you ! I am sorry for all of the mountains of kisses that I gave you, it never felt enough. I loved the way you rubbed your back on the pavement when the sun came out and I tickled your tummy. You charmed everyone who met you. I don't know a single person who didn't love you. Goodbye my best friend and my baby - I will love and miss you forever. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Patricia MORGUNN
Dear Salem, you left me on the 16th September 2023. My heart is aching with emptiness since I found your earthly shell. You were my familiar, my comfort my entertainer. I see you everywhere and light a candle for your beautiful soul. Your sister cat Lilith, is missing you chasing her outside - although she does not want to admit it. She's been quiet and grumpy since you went to the otherside. You were loved by many my sweet boy. Thank you for your gift of unconditional love. You will be sorely missed. May Bast, Freya & Skehmet take you in their loving arms.
Yvonne Gerrard-Shaw
We lost our darling Dobby, he was a massive part of our cat family. He had the loudest purr and would purr when you just walked into a room. He even purred to the very end. At the moment the pain is unbearable, but I know in time the memory of you will heal us all. We will always love you our darling boy. Dad will remember you taking his KFC and stealing someone's McDonald's from the park (the teenagers were arguing who ate their burger! It was you,, 🤣) and I will remember all the funny gift you brought me: gloves, hats, a sock, dog toys from neighbours gardens and a plastic flowers, but most of all we will remember all the unconditional love you gave us. Rest in peace our wonderful boy we wil miss you forever 💗
Libby Weil
Pous was with me for 19 years and was dearly loved. She was a tuxedo girl cat and very gentle. Sadly we had to let her go yesterday over the rainbow bridge and I am heartbroken. She’s everywhere in the house and yet nowhere. However , today we took her food and cat litter to a local cat rescue centre and they kindly let me see their cats and kittens. It so cheered me up to see these darling little kittens playing and it some ways has helped me process my grief as you can see the circle of life. My own cat had lost weight and was down to 2.5kg. After seeing these kittens and cats it made me see that actually my cat was very old and not in good health. The vet said she had hyperthyroidism and wasn’t suitable for treatment because of her existing health issues. We had to put her to sleep and the guilt completely engulfs me, she was purring until the end. Non cat owners cannot understand our pain and my heart aches for all those who have lost their cats today. You are not alone in your grief .
Sid Day
I originally re-homed Roxie and her sister Tessa about 8 years ago,they were my second and third cats as I previously had one many years ago who sadly didn't live to a great age as he succumbed to cat flu,this was before much was known about it. My 2 girls saved me from doing something stupid so I owe them a massive debt,unfortunately yesterday I had to take Roxie to the vet,sadly it was time for her to say goodbye to me for now as it was time to let her go and end her suffering,she was a month past her 18th birthday and i love and miss her ever so much xxx
Joshie deCoteau
You gave us 6 years of unimaginable love and hope. You and your loud meows would cheer us all up when we felt sad or were down after a hard day. You meant the world to us and it heartbreaking to see you so sick. We felt letting you and your poorly self rest was the best thing to do for you. We will never forget you Aria ❤️🙏
Gemma Stokell
my dashy.🩵🪽✨ i can’t even find the words. you were my absolute world. the thing that got me up every morning, the thing that gave me hope and so much love everyday. the last 9 months has been incredible, and we are so lucky to have been blessed with you my perfect baby boy. never in my life did i think i would have lost you so early, and to have lost you to a careless driver who didn’t even have the heart to stop kills me and i am so so sorry to you my baby. we tried everything possible to save your beautiful soul and bring you home with us, but it just wasn’t enough.💔 heartbroken is such an understatement to how i am feeling. it’s been 2 days since you were ripped away from us, and all i can do is cry. you deserved so much better my baby boy, you loved the outdoors (even though i never wanted you out!), it brought me so much happiness seeing you happy playing outside with your big brother. i wish so much that there was more we could have done for you. i promise you we will look after your best friend and big brother. we are grieving your loss so overwhelmingly hard, i can’t accept you’re gone. we are so so broken 💔 i miss your snuggles and kisses. your adorable meows and constant purring trying to wake us up in the mornings for your breakfast. i miss watching you make biscuits on your blanket. there is such a void and hole in my heart that will never be filled. you didn’t even make your first birthday 😭💔 i will never forget you my angel boy. sleep tight my dashy, i’ll love you forever 🩵🫧
Kendra Goddard
I lost my cat Frankie yesterday, she was 22 years old, healthy as anything, but your time was cut short by a car who just didn't look. You wasn't just a cat, you were my best friend, you still are. I'll forever look for you in white feathers and dreamies. Always my little girl, my best friend.
Rachel Reed
You gave us 5.5 short years my beautiful man. You were the funniest, fluffiest little companion and my life will never be the same. I will forever regret letting you outside, I’m sorry people are so careless. I’ll love you more than you’ll ever know
Teresa McDade
My beautiful boy, may you rest in peace after a long spate of illness. I am heart broken, you gave love and nudges to everyone and loved to swish that big fluffy tail. You were bursting with character and loved the outdoors. I miss you, taken too early, there is a big hole in our family now. Love you forever...xxx
Anthony Gilmartin
We recently had to say good bye to our beloved family cat Tommy, or TT as became to be affectionately known by his friends. Spotted by my brother in law working as a vet at a rescue centre he immediately phoned my wife and said you have to come and see this handsome ginger cat who's just arrived and that was it, the start of a beautiful friendship that lasted for more than 18 years. An ever present member of our family he's been with us with us since day one, seeing us get married and raise two daughters who adored him and whom he showered with affection and patience, he really was the perfect pet and treasured member of our family. We had him for so long that you hoped he could be with us forever, but unfortunately life can be cruel and this wasn't case. Fit and active to the very end, it was only in the last month or so that we noticed a change, no longer coming upstairs to wake us in the morning and becoming unsteady on his feet, we could sense his time was coming which was so sad. In the end his body gave up on him and it was his time to go but boy what a life he had and what treasured memories he left us with. Good night my friend, I and my family will miss you forever, thank you for enriching our lives with your kind and gracious presence, we will miss you xxx
Nicola Goemans
Oh my sweet, precious, darling baby girl. I miss you so very much. I miss your beautiful face, your long whiskers, your little tail. You were a rescue and you always seemed so grateful. You loved me and were my best friend and companion. You kept me company at home and I will miss your presence, your company, your love. You loved to chase your own tail, you loved your little biscuits, you caught your vicious hairbands and brought them to us with your huge miaow. You were always there for me and your love was pure and unconditional. I miss our cuddles and your soft fur and your beautiful stripes. Your were everything to me and I am utterly bereft and heartbroken. I would do anything for another day with you. I'm so sorry that I couldn't save you. I tried so hard but I feel guilty that I didn't do more and that i had you put to sleep in the end. Holding you while you died was one of the hardest things I've ever done. Please forgive me, my sweet precious baby girl, for not saving you, for letting you go. I will miss you with my whole heart every day of my life and will love you forever. You were my best best girl. I love you Lily.
Andrew Pedrick
It's been just hours since I picked your beautiful broken body up from the roadside and cursed the driver responsible while, all the time, knowing it was your fearless love of adventure that brought about your downfall. We only had you in our lives for a year but you brought us so much joy and laughter with your crazy antics that losing you has left a hole that can never be filled. Your brother Dave hated you at first but you never gave up on him and won his tolerance if nothing else and how Nippy, your Guinea Pig buddy, is going to miss playing hide and seek with you. Mummy has not stopped crying since you passed. The two of you had a bond that was unbreakable until fate intervened and I can only pray that time will heal her shattered heart. Goodbye our little princess...we knew you for far too short a time but you will be in our hearts forever.
Amber Lovegrove
I got Poppet when I was 8 and she was only 6 weeks old. Today we said goodbye. I am 23, and she was 16. Words cannot express how hard it is to lose my best friend, especially as we have grown up together. You didn’t deserve to go away so soon my little Angel but we both knew it was time. Your purr was so loud I’m sure the neighbours heard it and your head butts of affection were so strong I’m surprised you didn’t give yourself a concussion! I’ll miss waiting to wash myself in the bath so that you could have a drink and having to turn the tap on for you when I brush my teeth. I hope you are at peace surrounded by treats, blankets and are finally reunited with your older brother. I love you so much and I’ll never forget your pretty green eyes.