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Chelsea Gaimster
I lost my soul cat of 23 years last week. I got Silver when I was 5 and I don’t remember a time without him. Silver was a gorgeous boy, grey stripy tail, Russian blue with beautiful green eyes. Not only that he had the most beautiful soul and was so kind and loving to me. Silver got poorly and I knew I had to make the decision to help him cross the rainbow bridge, he was telling me in all the ways he could. Living without him is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do, but he sends me signs everyday. Thankyou to everyone on this page sharing words about your beautiful fur babies, it’s nice to hear all about who Silver is with up there on the rainbow bridge. And it’s nice to know I’m not alone in how I feel. I feel like my whole world stopped when I lost Silver, it’s not going back to normal. It’s making a new normal without him here. The extreme grief I feel is a sign of how much love I have for him and always will. Silver, my baby boy - I will love you forever and I know you’ll always stay by my side - even if you’re not physically here you’ll always be in my heart. Love, mummy
Jane Bruce
It's five weeks since my wee boy was killed by a thoughtless car driver speeding in a village. He was the sweetest boy who loved unconditionally. My husband is broken by his loss and I miss him every day. Rest in peace baby boy.
Teresa Saville
My dearest angel boy boy , my whole world changed when you arrived at my door, you taught me to love unconditionally. I absolutely adored the bones of you and I find myself free falling since you left . I knew it would be difficult to lose you but honestly you have taken some of me with you . I am thankful you were mine and I realise no amount of time would have been long enough with you. I often dream of you and I know that means you're here with me. I will love you forever always always. Remember what I said - wait for me at rainbow bridge. You will be the first thing I come for. God bless my sweet angel boy. Life will never be the same without you xxxx
E G
My beautiful Ashley had to leave yesterday and go over the rainbow bridge. Born 01.11.2015 and passed in our arms 10.7.2025 - didn't quite make 10 years old. She was the most loving, sensitive soul and it was like she'd lived in our house before. My heart has joined the Thousand for my friend stopped running today. She stopped running because we couldn't beat the brain lesion that was slowly consuming her. We tried for 9 weeks to halt the progression but it was too much for her tiny body to take. She fought so hard and tried to stay - but the pain, the medication and the constant car journeys to the vet began to take its toll. The vet that cared for her was so kind, so gentle and so skilled. When he said that it was time, we agreed. Her little body had taken so much and she had to leave. Ashley girl - you were our heart cat. You were the soul of our family and we are beyond broken without you. We miss you beyond all comprehension and are shattered that we could not save you despite trying so hard. Please don't forget us and how loved you were because we will NEVER forget you.
denise robinson
I adopted Mimi from the Cats Protection in 2017, she was an Fiv+ little cat. Mimi had a good life and was loved and had everything she needed and lived to be ten years old. This morning was one of the worst days of my life as darling little Mimi had to be euthanized due to Megacolon, which is incurable but can be managed for a while. I feel in a state of shock and can still feel her presence in my home. The vet was very kind and Mimi's passing was peaceful. I feel so lost without her but had started to grieve for her before her death, due to her Megacolon problem. Sleep peacefully my little angel, you will always be loved and missed, and thank you for bringing me so much happiness.
Anyhony Parise
To my beloved Leo, who suddenly fell ill and had to be euthanized due to cancer, I didn't have enough time to say goodbye. To say thank you. To play with you one last time. 15 years may be a long time in cat years, but to me it was cruelly short. You were the sweetest, gentlest, most affectionate cat and I love you. The house seems so empty now. Thank you for enhancing my life in so many ways. Sleep easy, my sweet boy.
Holly Burrell
My beautiful boy Prince who is nearing the end of his life as we speak, I have already started the grieving before he has passed even though me and my family have to make the decision soon to let him go safely and with comfort. Just know if you are also going through this where they haven’t gone just yet but you know they will, it’s okay to miss them and who they were before they got the way they did. He is my childhood pet, and it aches to see him go even know i know it was inevitable, he has such a gentle soul, his purrs can make me feel calmer in any situation and overall was considered my good luck wherever I went, I will miss you my sweet boy, for now I will take as much time as i possibly can to be with you until the day comes that I have to let you go and meet your other siblings who didn’t make it as far as you, you are loved and to anyone who’s hurting like me from this, it’s okay to ugly cry, your cat just meant so much to you.
Jackie Malcolm
Treacle was my best friend, I had her a month from her 20th birthday, I got her from cat protect when she was 7wks old she was the most beautiful cat ever, she followed me every where, she'd meow back at me if I gave he a row 4 something I just loved her so much & now I miss her so very much. God bless treacle I 💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞 lots
Daniele Grigorjeva
You were born on the 14th September 2015 and you left this world on the 29th of June 2025. Today I had to make the most difficult and heartbreaking decision in my life. I had to euthanise you. You had stage four aggressive breast cancer. We tried surgery and treatment. But today you got an ulcer and an infection from one of the lumps on your stomach. Our home will never be the same without you. I am sure that in heaven you will get to enjoy double portions of chicken - I will pray for this! You will forever be in our hearts. You had a temper but you was so loveable. Forever your friend, Dasha
Laura Webb
My cat Bruce died suddenly yesterday after being hit by a car on our lane at speed and didn’t stop. For those who have lost their beloved cats through tragedy or illness or old age, I feel your pain. Bruce got me through difficult times in my life and I want to thank him for being there for my times of need. Words cannot describe how devastating it is to lose such a spirited cat that he was and taken away so early before his time. He was my life and soul mate and will always be forever in my heart. My home and garden will never be the same without him. RIP Bruce my wonderful man you will never be forgotten. Xxx
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.