I don’t think I realized how emotionally connected I was to this little guy. As I look around, there are so many things that remind me of him. I miss him very much. But I’m grateful that we got to throw him an 18th birthday, and we even took him cabin camping with us, which he reluctantly enjoyed lol.

PSA to please give your cat kisses and treasure your time with them.

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[–] orbituary@lemmy.dbzer0.com 36 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Senior kitties are so special to me. I lost my girl a year ago in August. She was with me for 18 years, from the day she was born to the day she died. It still hurts... but it's better than it was.

[–] moseschrute@piefed.social 16 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I’m sorry for your loss. I would love to see a picture of your cat that passed, if you’re comfortable sharing

[–] orbituary@lemmy.dbzer0.com 27 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

[–] moseschrute@piefed.social 13 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Awwww she must have been a great cat and friend. Queen of that log!

[–] orbituary@lemmy.dbzer0.com 15 points 3 weeks ago

Thanks. She was. I hope your heart heals soon. I think after a year I'm finally ready for a new kitty.

[–] TheBat@lemmy.world 8 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

SOCKS!

[–] orbituary@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 3 weeks ago

Eso si que es.

[–] aeternum@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (2 children)

I only adopt seniors. They need love too and don’t deserve to die alone in a cage. Anyway, I’m sorry for your loss.

[–] orbituary@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

She had a senior older brother who I adopted about a year before she was born. His name was The Colonel. They loved each other so much.

[–] aeternum@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 3 weeks ago

Aww they were so cute together. I’m sorry again for your loss :(

[–] Siegfried@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Pal, you are the best

[–] aeternum@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 3 weeks ago

Aww shucks. Gonna make me blush

[–] iAmTheTot@sh.itjust.works 15 points 3 weeks ago

Very sorry for your loss.

[–] MyNameIsAtticus@lemmy.world 13 points 3 weeks ago

That’s how I was when my childhood dog passed. So many things I’d do that reminded me of her. At one point, as absurd as it was, I couldn’t play something as basic as Minecraft without having to shut it down because it reminded me of her. Just recently we lost a kitten that wasn’t going to make it, and the space heater we had keeping him warm made me cry whenever I saw it.

Your cat is very lucky to have been loved like that. I’m sure he knew that

[–] mcbenavides85@piefed.social 12 points 3 weeks ago

Sorry for your loss 🥺

[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 11 points 3 weeks ago

That is a well-loved cat. You did a good job.

[–] the_q@lemmy.zip 10 points 3 weeks ago

I'm sorry.

[–] GerardsGuitar@retrolemmy.com 10 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm so sorry for your loss 💔

I'd love to hear more about his 18th birthday trip or any other fun stories about him!

[–] moseschrute@piefed.social 14 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

He’s lived in a lot of houses over the years including a college house. So we invited all his friends from college for his 18th birthday. He always seemed oddly comfortable being surrounded by lots of people and a little chaos. So I think he appreciated getting to see a big group of his friends after having graduated college.

As for camping, we booked a little cabin in the woods. The cabin had electricity and an ac, but no running water, if that gives you an idea. So it was a camping, but comfortable enough for him to like it, aka glamping. Initially he seemed confused being in a new place, but after a couple hours, he was very excited by all the nature around him. In his old age, his top speed was very slow, so we could let him explore a little without him running off.

[–] GerardsGuitar@retrolemmy.com 7 points 3 weeks ago

Aww that's so awesome!!!

[–] xvertigox@lemmy.world 9 points 3 weeks ago

He looks like a true beaut, sorry for your loss <3 I hope you can take some comfort in knowing you gave him a love filled life which was as good as a life can be for a cat.

[–] boaratio@lemmy.world 6 points 3 weeks ago

I'm so sorry to hear that. Best wishes for you and your loved ones.

[–] miau@lemmy.sdf.org 6 points 3 weeks ago

I am sorry for your loss. I know he was deeply loved and so did he. I am happy you could give that little boy so much love! And I am sure all the love he gave back will live on within you and your partner.

[–] klemptor@startrek.website 6 points 3 weeks ago

I'm sorry for your loss 🤍

[–] W3dd1e@lemmy.zip 4 points 3 weeks ago

I’m so happy he got to live with you and be loved by you. Thank you for sharing him with us, even so briefly.

[–] chunkystyles@sopuli.xyz 4 points 3 weeks ago

I didn't realize how much I would miss my cat and how big of a hole he'd leave in my life until he was gone. You just get so used to them always being there. You don't realize all of the little ways you interact every day.

I never wanted that cat, too. He was old and had health issues. But he was a friend's cat who couldn't keep him. My now wife pestered me for days to adopt him, but I resisted. Then a month later when he still hadn't been adopted, she pressured even harder and I finally gave in.

Over the years he bonded with me more and became my cat. And now it's been a year since he passed and I still get choked up sometimes, like right now.

[–] aeternum@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 3 weeks ago

I’m sorry. He was a gorgeous guy. RIP

[–] psycho_driver@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago

Sorry for your loss. May the two of you be re-united in Waghalla one day.

[–] Elaine@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago

May he rest in peace.

[–] Chrysanthemum@piefed.social 2 points 3 weeks ago

So sorry for your loss 💮