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In reply to the discussion: My old kitty passed away last night [View all]calimary
(84,186 posts)34. More hugs from here, Marthe48.
It WILL take time. Give yourself time. Be gentle with yourself. Come here to post about it and talk it through. Youll be in a safe, caring space among friends.
And in time, youll be sent a new furry friend (or maybe a few!). Nature hates a vacuum. The hurt in your heart will be healed.
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My sympathies to you. Our pets are our family. Each loss is painful, but they live forever in our hearts.
scarletlib
May 2024
#4
Sounds like she had the good fortune to live with you. So sorry she had to leave and
japple
May 2024
#11
My heart goes out to you. Twenty years is a long cat life, she was lucky to spend them with
Ziggysmom
May 2024
#12
I'm so sorry. I do wish they could live as long as humans, but 20 years is a long time!
CousinIT
May 2024
#13
My heart goes out to you. Having a cherished pet pass on leaves a big hole in your heart.
Fla Dem
May 2024
#20
Holding you in my heart. They are such a part of our lives, it's a devastating loss. n/t
TygrBright
May 2024
#33
I am very sorry for your loss...a cat is a 100% full member of a family who loves her/him.
Jack-o-Lantern
May 2024
#51