I had to say goodbye by my cat today.

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Yep, I understand how hard it can be. Pets become essential members of the family. However, all you can do is give them the best life possible for as long as they're with you, while appreciating all that they add.

Seems clear you did all of this.

This.

Sorry for your loss, man.

[Fritz88]

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Yep, I understand how hard it can be. Pets become essential members of the family. However, all you can do is give them the best life possible for as long as they're with you, while appreciating all that they add.

Seems clear you did all of this.

Exactly. I remember a close friend telling me the same thing about how I took care of my parrot (I hope I did). It helped a lot in dealing with the loss.

[Dylan]

Rainbow Bridge
Author: Unknown

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.

There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.

There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.

The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. Her bright eyes are intent; Her eager body quivers. Suddenly she begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, her legs carrying her faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together...



My sympathy for the loss of your dear companion.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Originally Posted by Fritz88

Exactly. I remember a close friend telling me the same thing about how I took care of my parrot (I hope I did). It helped a lot in dealing with the loss.

Petey?

[Frosty]

Originally Posted by PGM

Petey?

Dammit! I have been trying so hard no to go there.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Originally Posted by Frosty

Dammit! I have been trying so hard no to go there.

Couldn't resist

[Buehler445]

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Yep, I understand how hard it can be. Pets become essential members of the family. However, all you can do is give them the best life possible for as long as they're with you, while appreciating all that they add.

Seems clear you did all of this.

Well said. I have given Chief dog appropriate notification that he must live forever.

[shakesthecat]

What a great looking cat.

Sorry for your loss, FMB

[Hydrae]

Originally Posted by shakesthecat

What a great looking cat.

Sorry for your loss, FMB

That was my first thought; she was a beautiful cat.

Sorry to hear of your loss. As others have said, it is never easy to lose a loved one.

[The Mayor]

I'm very sorry to hear about your cat. They are hilarious animals. While you can't replace your cat, I hope you save a new kitten from a shelter and have a lot of fun watching him or her cause absolute mayem

[FlaChief58]

Sorry, it's always hard losing a beloved pet. RIP

[Fansy the Famous Bard]

sorry man to hear man

[Frazod]

Sorry to hear this. My advice in these situations is give yourself a couple of weeks to grieve and then get a new kitten.

[Fire Me Boy!]

Originally Posted by frazod

Sorry to hear this. My advice in these situations is give yourself a couple of weeks to grieve and then get a new kitten.

We will. Probably won't wait that long. Very sad for my Rosie, though.

[JohnnyHammersticks]

Originally Posted by Fire Me Boy!

We will. Probably won't wait that long. Very sad for my Rosie, though.

So sorry to hear this, hang in there. I have 2 and they're still pretty young, but I still think about the inevitable ending and dread it. Get another, better yet, get two. Having 2 cats is about the easiest pet situation you can have, you don't feel so guilty leaving them on their own for awhile because they have each other to occupy themselves with. There are plenty of cats and kittens out there looking for a good home, that's for sure.