Had my 23 year old cat PTS on Thursday, so sad

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I'm heartbroken, my darling tabby started to really struggle in the last couple of weeks. She was so old and frail but kept trying to keep going. I was hoping she'd just go peacefully in her sleep but on Wednesday she could barely stand up and walk and I couldn't bear to see her like that. I miss her so much, I keep expecting to see her in the house and keep thinking like I'll just go and check on her then it hits me again that she's gone. She was the sweetest little thing, I got her from the cat shelter when she was 12 and never expected her to live this long. I keep crying and feel so empty like my stomachs in my boots. I live on my own now my kids are grown up so it's just so strange her not being here. Just wanted to be able to say how I feel. Sometimes people don't understand that pets are like a member of your family. Going to try again to get to sleep now.

I hope you have managed to sleep.
Your love for your dear, sweet little cat shines through your post and you made a decision that hurt you terribly out of love for her - you did absolutely right by her. It doesn't make it easier though.

I hope soon all the lovely memories of her are comforting rather than too sad to recall. It's totally ok and normal to grieve their loss deeply so do say how you feel, cry when you need to - we get it even if some around you irl maybe don't.
I imagine she had a wonderful life with you and was so obviously well cared for to live to such an age. My condolences and RIP sweet Fluffycat.

Hello, couldn't read and run - I could have written your post. Had to do the same in August two years ago and like u she was 23/24. Even tho it was the kindest thing and no choice at all really I think it was the hardest thing I've ever done and I still remember every moment of it. I still have my moments when I have a little cry but it will get easier I promise. They are family, shared everything with u, seen the children grow up and everything else. Have to say not been able to get another cat but did get a rescue puppy who is lovely and I love him to bits but not the same. I'm so sorry for u, thinking of u and sending love and hugs. Try and get some sleep now x

Sorry for your loss, she sounded like a lovely cat.

Aww - sorry for the loss of your cat. She must have been very well looked after and happy to have lived such a long life All of our pets are definitely members of the family.

Sorry for your loss. She was very lucky to have such a long time with you and 23 is a fabulous age.

The empty feeling doesn't go away but it does diminish eventually... I lost my boy in July and still cry a lot .

Loving a furry soul is a very precious thing, but so sad when they go xx

Thanks for all your lovely messages, it really helps and it made me feel better just being able to say how I feel, knowing you'd understand. It's really painful but I'm so glad I had her for so long. I'm going to make up a photo frame filled with all my favourite pictures of her. My son came over today and we had a nice talk, remembering how special she was.

So sorry for your loss, I took my 15 year old girl to the vets for the final time just over a week ago - she'd been with me for all 15 of those years as a dear family member and I'm still getting a bit teary about her now!

23 really is an AMAZING age, you must have looked after her so well and given her a great life!

I'm already starting to smile at the lovely memories of my girl now instead of bursting into tears.

Aw, sorry you had to go through it recently too. I was trying to prepare myself but it's still always a huge body blow isn't it. I'm glad you can now start to look back and smile about your dear kitty and I know I will too given time.

They leave such a huge gaping hole in our hearts don't they?

I have an old boy who is starting to fail, I am hoping he goes in his sleep but I suspect I too will have to do the kindest thing for him.

I hope the happier memories of her help you in the future.

Oh, bless you love.

Like everybody else has said, it's clear you looked after her very well. Doesn't make your loss any easier though.

So sorry.

So sorry :(

When we had our cat pts I was heartbroken. Pet lovers understand how you feel love.

You definitely did the kindest thing for her - and what a great age to get to, she must have been very loved and pampered :)