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Carah M
Last night, I had to make the awful decision to get my 17 year old cat Coco put down. I called the emergency OOH vets because Coco was breathing 60 beats per minute and wheezing when she breathed. They had to put her on oxygen and did multiple scans. iit later transpired that she had inflammation around her heart and fluid in her lungs. Due to her age and health it was unlikely she would survive if they tried to drain her lungs. I was and still am absolutely devastated. I’ve had Coco since she was a few weeks old as she was my sister's cat's daughter. I’m 27 and had her since I was 10 and she was the bestest cat anyone could ever ask for, never bites, scratches, hisses etc. I miss her every second of every day. This is my 1st full day without her and everything feels empty. But I am comforted by the marks she’s made on the wall, pictures of her and bits of her fur here and there. I am absolutely heartbroken but I know my Coco is no longer in any pain or discomfort, she is still with me in spirit if not physically and her memory will always stay alive because she’ll always be alive to me one way or another. I am struggling now but I know over time it will get easier.
Diane Quadling
Last Saturday I said goodbye to my Ozzy he was 14! 14 years are not long enough I miss him everyday he was a lovely cuddly boy. We had him from a kitten he brought so much love and fun to our lives!
Katie Hurn
Our beautiful boy Winston was taken from us just over a month ago. 6 years ago, you were pushed out of your home and found us. You used to climb in through the window and steal our food until one day I went and got you some cat biscuits from Aldi. We took you in with open arms, nursed you and you showed your gratitude for that everyday afterwards. You were by my side every moment of the day and I have never known a cat like that. You were the most affectionate cat and craved my attention always. You were hilarious in every possible way - I have over 3000 videos and photos of you in funny places and doing funny things - you brought so much joy and laughter into our lives. Everyone who knew you loved you as well, even people that didn’t like cats were swayed by you. You were my best friend who never left my side (even when I was in the bath or on the toilet haha). I hope I gave you the life you deserved and I’m so sorry I wasn’t there with you when the vet made the wrong decision. I have a hole in my heart now that you’re gone as every corner of our house is filled with memories of you. I can still feel your presence and know you will always be with us 💔 If you are reading this, please know that how you’re feeling is normal, the amount of grief is directly proportionate to the amount of love your cat showed you. If people don’t understand and just expect you to be ok, that’s only because they weren’t lucky enough to connect with a cat in they way that you and I have.
Marie Mclelland
I love you so much Kitten, and I'm so sorry to have to let you go. You were in a lot of pain my love, and even though you still allowed us to give you tummy rubs we knew your illness was progressing. I got up this morning crying and had to go in to the garden to call your name, but you didn't come running to Mummy. It hurts so much as we had lots of love to give you. I have kept your foo by my bed if you want to come and kneed. I love you my baby. Follow the angels. They will make you better. Mummy, Dad and Liam will always have you in our hearts 💕
Lise Keating
We lost our precious 14 year old, red Burmese boy, Myatt, on 11/06/2025 suddenly and unexpectedly to congestive heart failure. I don't think I have the words to describe the pain in my heart and body at the moment. But it is bone-deep. Sleep -stealing. Burning. Raw. And then there is guilt accompanying it. Why did I not take the small signs more seriously? What if we had gone to the vet sooner? Could we have had more time together? Would your last days have been better than you just suffering in silence? I tried so hard to be the best pet mum to you. It's so hard to believe that I will never dance with you in my arms again, singing silly songs to you. Never feel your silky smooth fur on my face or fall asleep with you sleeping on my head. You were my soul cat. Kind, loving and oh, so intelligent. It was a privilege to have been able to love you and take care of you. Rest well now my sweetest, precious lamb. If I failed you at the end, just know I am so, so sorry and that I have never loved an animal as much as you and probably never will again. Your presence in my life was a gift and a blessing and you will live on in my heart. Until we meet again. All my love, hugs and kisses. Your pet mum. Lise.
Jeannie Bennett
Isabel Sophia April 1, 2005 to June 9,2025 I write this as I lay on my sofa cuddling her favorite toy that she would normally use as a sleep pillow. It somehow brings me comfort. In April 2005, a sweet little 6 week old black ball of fur came into my life. She was my soulmate from the first time I held her. She had the sweetest personality - my best friend and my daughter. Yesterday, June 9th, I had to make a heartbreaking decision to euthanize her. Hardest thing I’ve ever done. I don’t know how to get through this loss - many tears have been shed and I’m sure they will for years to come. And that’s okay. I was blessed to have her in my life for 20 years and 2 months. It wasn’t enough time. She brought immense happiness to me and loved me unconditionally. I hope she knew how much I loved her and I tried to be the best mommy for her. I will always miss you sweet girl.
Amelia Rose
I lost my cat Angel around 7 months ago. She was 17 years old and had been with me since I was about 6. Angel was my best friend and such a special cat that I will forever be grateful for having the opportunity to love her and be loved by her. She was a small black cat with velvety fur and big browny yellow eyes. She brought me so much comfort and companionship and I hope I did the same for her. I miss everything about her. Angel, thank you for being the amazing cat you were, I am so happy that we chose each other 17 years ago. Thank you for all the memories we made together and all the happiness we brought each other. I am never going to forget you and will continue to miss you and love you for the rest of my life. I hope you are resting peacefully Angie. I love you baby girl x Losing my Angel has been the hardest thing I’ve ever gone through in my life, I have thought about her and missed her every single day since she passed. I still talk to her and hold her photo when I’m struggling with missing her. I will continue to believe that our cats never really leave us and after she passed she continues to be at my side walking through life with me and I hope when I pass too I will get to be with her again. Thank you for reading if you read this far down, I’m sorry for the loss of your cat if you are also going through this, it is so incredibly difficult. We will continue to love and share the memories for our cats.
Nicola Capaldi
In Loving Memory of Guss 2007 – 2025 Eighteen years ago, a tiny 8-week-old bundle of black fluff came into our lives and quietly stole our hearts. From that moment on, Guss became more than a pet — he was our companion, our comfort, our constant. He was a shy soul, never one for the spotlight, always preferring the quiet corners and hidden nooks of the house. But Guss had a gift — he just knew. He always knew when something wasn’t right, when the world felt too heavy, when the tears sat just behind our eyes. In those moments, he would come to us — gentle, warm, and present — curling into our arms or resting his head close, as if to say, We’re in this together. I’m here. That quiet love, that steady presence, is what made Guss so incredibly special. He didn’t need to be loud to be known. He didn’t need to ask for love — he gave it freely, unconditionally, and in exactly the ways we needed most. Today, our hearts ache in his absence. The silence feels louder, the corners emptier. But we know that the love he gave us will never fade. It’s woven into the very fabric of our lives and will remain part of us forever. Thank you, Guss, for every year, every purr, every quiet cuddle. You were — and always will be — our beautiful boy. Sleep peacefully, our baby. We will carry you with us, always. 💔🐾
Joshua Dyer
Losing a best friend is always difficult, cat or human. My beloved feline best-friend Toast sadly passed away today due to kidney failures. I adopted Toast in January 2023 from a shelter, with the view of helping an elder cat live out the rest of their years in comfort and warmth. Looking back at our time together and the memories we have created, I believe he chose me. Whilst I write this with a very heavy heart, it does bring comfort thinking of a cat who went from scared and terrified in a shelter to a cat that would happily take car rides, watch the football and sit and play Xbox with me. Whilst the time together doesn’t feel long enough, I take pride knowing I have given him the best few years he could of asked for; (no doubt he would disagree with the amount of dreamies given). I will miss you so much buddy, thank you for touching my life in such a special way and I hope you are at peace. I love you mate.
Joshua Dyer
Losing a best friend is always difficult, cat or human. My beloved feline best-friend Toast sadly passed away today due to kidney failures. I adopted Toast in January 2023 from a shelter, with the view of helping an elder cat live out the rest of their years in comfort and warmth. Looking back at our time together and the memories we have created, I believe he chose me. Whilst I write this with a very heavy heart, it does bring comfort thinking of a cat who went from scared and terrified in a shelter to a cat that would happily take car rides, watch the football and sit and play Xbox with me. Whilst the time together doesn’t feel long enough, I take pride knowing I have given him the best few years he could of asked for; (no doubt he would disagree with the amount of dreamies given). I will miss you so much buddy, thank you for touching my life in such a special way and I hope you are at peace. I love you mate.
Corrina Barber
You were all alone when my daughter found you in 2013. 6 months the vet said. We took you into our lives and our other cat Felix took to you straight away. You were inseparable. Then Felix was taken in 2020. You mourned his passing. We showered you with more love. 4th June 2025 I let you out one final time. You were so fit and healthy. I don't know what took you, but I'm devastated beyond words. You have your final resting place where you sunned yourself each evening. I held you in my arms, one final time. You were and are so perfect. I hope you went quick and did not suffer. I am so sorry that I wasn't with you when you took your final breath. Please forgive me. You are and will always be my perfect little girl. I miss you so, so much. I don't what I am going to do. You have your much loved Felix. Love you so, so much my darling little Poppy. 2013-2025
Alex Smith
Yesterday we lost Tybalt, (Tybs, Bibs) our beautiful 8 year old tuxie. He was my first cat, the most handsome boy, and he was my soul cat. A proper mummy’s boy, we had a bond so special, I never knew having a cat could be like this. I thought having a cat would be fun, cute and I knew I’d love him but the bond we had was so unexpected- I’m devastated. He was the most loved, spoiled puss, and I love him with all my heart. I’ll miss his quirks, and his croaky ‘ows’, his own very distinct meow. He was my baby, on a night he would wait for me to pull my blanket over my legs, pat my lap and he’d jump up, making biscuits, before slumping his head on my right arm and purring up a storm in his loud two-toned purr, laying there until my arm went numb. He’d let me pet him on a night but not my husband, he loved him and gave him snuggles, but he was my baby. I’d carry him in my arms around the house as he purred, looking up at me with his huge moon-eyes, eyes everyone who ever met him commented on. He was the softest, silkiest boy who would sit for endless strokes and I can’t believe I’ll never have that with him again, but I will be forever grateful for the extra year we got with him and for every single snuggle we had. I love you Bibs, I always will. Thank you for being my baby.
Elizabeth Dorrington
I am so sad after losing my 10 month old beautiful cat Bonnie Boo. The grief feels too much to bear right now and I haven’t stopped crying. The shock of losing her so quickly and being told there was nothing they could do has been devastating and my heart is truly broken. I wasn’t go to post anything but I want the world to know she mattered and was loved so very very much and touched my life in a way I can’t explain but will never forget. So for her I want to say this. I’m grateful you came to me, our bond was incredible. You absolutely filled my heart with so much joy I hadn’t felt in a long time. I will miss the life I was ‘expecting’ to have with you. I am grateful you had your first Christmas with us. You honestly ‘made’ it and the winter we shared where we cosied up together and you snuggled in our bed each night, purring so beautifully as close to me as you could get. You enjoyed the beautful warm spring we had this year, playing with our other cat Barnaby who you loved and wanted to cuddle and snuggle with him all the time. I’m grateful you felt the sunshine on your beautiful soft fur and grass on your tiny paws. I’m grateful you were ours. I’m so very sorry I couldn’t help you stay longer. Rest now my little girl and enjoy our pretty garden where you loved to play in your short little life. You can sleep peaceful with the flowers and bees where You will always be with us. Thank you for loving me so much. Goodbye for now my beautiful Bonnie Boo. I will love you forever. Mummy x
Lynsey Gallimore
Bowie was a tabby cat with with white paws. He was born in 2021, he was a stray and died in 2025. We miss him a lot! He liked to sleep on the loft stairs and nap on beds. He was pretty and liked to sleep on the shed. Please remember him and all passed away cats. He was only 4. 🐈🐱🐈⬛
Kirsty Mellor
My grief is very raw; we had to put our 5-year-old baby girl to sleep Saturday evening. There is a massive void in our lives, and the grief is overwhelming. The tears haven't stopped since Saturday. El was such a beautiful, loving girl and always there for a cuddle. Don't get me wrong, she could be a little madam, but we loved her implicitly. My emotions go from despair, guilt, anger, and profound sadness. I have joined support groups on social media, and I have been using my weighted blanket to replicate her on my lap. We will all have different ways of expressing and coping with such sadness, but please know that our feelings and coping statagies are valid. Right now, I'm not sure this pain will ever go away, but I have some comfort knowing she is at peace. You are forever loved, my baby girl; we miss you so much.