shock , my girl cat has died

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We think she was hit by a car. Im all over the place and can't stop crying but I have dc to think about. Any advice how I can deal with this for them and to pull myself back together?

No advice but I'm so sad for your loss.

I'm so sorry.

Roughly how old are the DCs?

They are twins are 7 , we had the cats first so have always been with boys and this is the first family pet to go

Sorry for your loss

Maybe have a read of this leaflet. (It can also be downloaded.)

I've not had to use their bereavement service myself but I understand that it's also very good.

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We've buried her and I've answered some theological difficult questions about cat heaven. now just to get through the day

Adult or child, it's not easy. There will likely be people here throughout the day if you would like to tell us about her.

Take care.

I'm so sorry, it's horrible losing a pet especially when it's unexpected.

When my last cat died it took me a long time to get over it, I had had him 13 years. I still got upset occasionally even months later. It takes time and you need to give yourself that. Don't worry either if people think you're being silly or 'it's only a cat' because the pain is very real and animal lovers will get it.

I got two new kittens a few months later and it was a real tonic, at first I felt guilty but it was lovely to have cats in the house again.

I was her favourite human , she was my baby when I found out I wasn't going to have children naturally and she used to sit on my shoulder. We still have a couple more cats but she was the only one that loves me best

Don't be surprised if the balance with the other cats changes now that she's gone. Cat society is a complicated thing and they'll likely make some adjustments themselves.

When Scrappy had to be pts his sister (both rescue wildlings) decided that after 14 years of disdain she could manage two cuddles a day without biting.

I still miss him ridiculously He was a hero.

I'm sorry

I'm sorry for your loss, RIP dear puss

I'm so sorry. I lost a cat fairly recently as well, in the same manner. It really is horrible.

I'm so sorry

So very sorry

I'm so sorry

Thank you for all the kind words. I'm keeping a very close eye on my others. One is back to normal but her sister seems to be avoiding our house and just coming in to eat. I haven't picked her up yet, they were very similar build wise and I miss my girl too much . We had a mouse present left today so everyone is out of sorts.

Very sad. So sorry for you all .

She's still coming in to eat though so that's something.

So, so sorry for your loss.

I lost my lovely boy about 6w ago (similar circs). He was only just one. I was devastated, but as the days went on I was better able to remember him as he was, rather than the cold, stiff cat I had to collect from a neighbour's front garden.

2 weeks ago we got a kitten. Not a replacement, more of a tribute. Our first cat opened our hearts to a pet and made us realise we couldn't live without a cat in the house. That kitten shaped pest is currently charging around the room like a lunatic for no apparent reason and bringing us all so much joy.

It will get better xxx