My beautiful cat passed away last night. I'm feeling so emotional and miserable, it was so out the blue. He was a bit lethargic yesterday day time and by the evening he was gone.
We've had him 5 years but he was a stray we started taking care of and we've had him ever since.
We don't know much about his health or age but he's been a part of our family and it's hit me really hard.
He was mischievous and adventurous.
He was completely deaf and had very bad eye sight, we don't know but think this was due to being all white.
He always knocked things over at night time and made loads of noise and woke everyone up, but he didn't understand because he couldn't hear the noise himself.
He loved playing with my DS who would run around with a shoe lace so Cream could chase it. They also had really good cuddles together.
He passed away quite fast with cuddles off me and my DH as he went, I have no clue what caused it. Saturday he was his normal self, yesterday he was acting a bit strange, then at 7 he started crying a bit so we have him a cuddle, he started to struggle to breathe and he was gone by half 7.
I've barely slept and I can't stop crying.
I am an emotional person at the best of times, but this has just been such a sudden shock.
I now feel so guilty for being angry when he woke my son up in the night with his silliness round the house.
I just wish he didn't have to go.
This post is basically to let everyone know who reads it that I had a lovely cat who was family, who was naughty, brave, playful, cuddley, loyal and was very much loved.
I just wanted to take the time to share him with others and acknowledge his life. I know we gave him and safe and happy home for the past 5 years and he will be truly missed by everyone on this home.
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My cat passed away last night. . .
MsHopey · 10/12/2018 06:15
I’m really sorry to hear this, he sounds like a complete cutie 
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I often wonder why we do this to ourselves, we know we will outlive our pets then I remember that the joy they bring into our lives makes it worth it. You obviously have a lot of lovely memories of him so he will live on as a happy part of your history as a family.
Take care.
So sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy. He was obviously a much loved member of your family and you gave him a wonderful life. I'm sure he felt safe when he passed because he was in your and DH's arms. 
That is so sad. He was well loved and cared for the time he was with you. It's awful when they die but it sounds like he went quickly without suffering. RIP beautiful boy
So sorry. He was loved and he knew it. I feel your pain. House is not home. So glad you were there when he went you must have been a great comfort to him.
Beautiful photos of your son and your cat. He sounds like he was the most lucky cat ever to have five wonderful years with you after living as a stray. I’m sorry you’ve lost him
This is so sad. Rest in peace, beautiful boy.
You made him happy, MsHopey
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