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Beautiful boy went to sleep today

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NotJustAnyOldCat · 05/08/2015 19:06

Little bits of him are everywhere. He is as much a part of this house as the floors and walls and for him not to be here is just wrong.
I can't put away his litter tray and bowls and water fountain and cushion and foam footballs and cardboard box and random cotton buds that he pushed down the stairs.
I can't bear the thought of going to bed tonight and not having the wind knocked out of me when he jumps up and starts padding my stomach.
And how can I have a shower tomorrow if he's not there having his own licky shower on the bathroom floor?
How can I make a coffee if he's not winding around my ankles kissing me good morning and demanding a pouch?
And how can I possibly come home from work to no little bear brrp brrp brrping his way down the stairs to welcome me home?
I miss you, wee buddy.

OP posts:
cozietoesie · 05/08/2015 19:25

I'm so sorry, Not.

(Try if you can to put away his stuff though. In my own experience, it's better than having to face it all the next morning.)

ThisFenceIsComfy · 05/08/2015 19:29

Oh dear I'm so sorry, I dread the day my beautiful girl goes Flowers

Fluffycloudland77 · 05/08/2015 19:31

I am so sorry, You did the right thing for him though. Much as it will pain you.

Flowers
timtam23 · 05/08/2015 19:57

That's very sad, so sorry OP Flowers

WildwestWind · 05/08/2015 21:22

Such a sad day. My gorgeous old lady was also put to sleep today so I know exactly how you are feeling tonight. You probably think I'm daft but I have this lovely vision of them together finally at rest.

susiedaisy · 05/08/2015 21:47

So sorry for your loss op.

cozietoesie · 05/08/2015 22:00

I'm sorry you also had to let your old girl go, Wild.

LittlePeasMummy1 · 05/08/2015 22:05

Sorry to both of you, I know how it feels x

PiperIsTerrysChoclateOrange · 05/08/2015 22:12

I'm sorry for your loss.

You really need to sort out litter tray and food bowls < just empty and clean> then take your time with the rest.

Then put them away because I wish I didn't sell everything as I have now had to start from scratch again. It took me 16 months to gain to confidence to have a new kitten.

MedusaIsHavingaBadHairday · 05/08/2015 23:58

I'm sorry for the loss of your boy xx

cyclerunmum · 06/08/2015 05:19

I am so sorry Not,

Although I haven't yet had to go through this as my old boy is 14, I dread it happening. It will take a long time but be gentle on yourself, they really are one of the family.

Sorry about your girl too wild

WildwestWind · 06/08/2015 06:47

Good morning Not.
I imagine this morning you are feeling raw and that there is a huge gap where your boy ought to be. Be gentle with yourself.

piper, thanks for the good advice.

Callycatsy · 06/08/2015 11:28

I'm so sorry. This happened to us a few weeks ago and I couldn't bear it. I cleared everything away the next day including all the cat food he sprayed up the paintwork because he was such a messy eater!

Two weeks later we went to our local animal shelter and gave a 10yr old tabby a forever home. It's helped to fill the enormous gap that our old boy left, its not a replacement, nothing could replace him but it's good to see our home and garden filled with love again.

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