How do I get over losing my cat?

[justtheonethen]

Had to have my lovely lad PTS on Friday and I'm devastated.

It was the right decision, he was really ill and there was nothing more we could do. He had a few long term illnesses which I have nursed him through when he was sick but he bounced back every time, this time he developed complications and deteriorated quickly.
His quality of life wasn't there any more so I know I've done the right thing, I'm just so sad for me, I miss him so much.

He was lovely. Beautiful picture. Sorry for all of you who have lost dear pets

You're doing fine, lost, so don't concern yourself. The site was playing up earlier which didn't help.

He has got his favourite toy with him so he's not totally alone. He was a huge part of my life so it would be odd if I didn't feel this way.

Thanks for all understanding, it does help to know I'm not alone.

to everyone else who is suffering

I'm so sorry. It hurts like hell but time will help. You have to cling on to those happy memories and how very fortunate you were to be in eac other's lives.

I hope your pain eases soon.

When we put our boy to sleep last year our other cat made it feel less empty (even though we grieved terribly). Few months later we had a kitten. She couldn't replace him or wasn't intended to..there's always a cat in need of a home. But you need time to mourn

just, he's not out there, he's with you, in your heart and your head, where he will always be from now on.

Your boy is beautiful just

It will get better and then you will just be glad to have known him and have him in your life.

Hope that makes sense.

I became very unwell when we lost our 13 year old cat totally unexpectedly almost two years ago. Not recommending this, but I ended up having some beta blockers and sleeping tablets to get through the initial shock and awfulness of it.

We sadly lost our second cat in June of this year, I've coped better but it was still awful and I miss him every day. Just ache to give him a cuddle.

You aren't alone, they are members of the family and leave such a huge gap. I came across the book 'soul comfort for cat lovers' and it helped immensely. It hurts now because your lovely cat was so precious and loved. Personally, I couldn't go out and get another cat straight away. I know it wouldn't be replacing our lost ones but I needed time to grieve for them, and would have felt guilty having a new cat so soon. But, a few months later we came across a cat in need of a home, there are so many waiting for a family when the time is right for you - no rush

We pts our beloved 14 year old cat last night. I feel like my chest is being crushed and I can't stop crying. I have to start functioning better than I am. I feel so devastated, i loved her so much, the pain is something else.
to the op and everyone suffering.

Leax

I'm very sorry, Leax. Take care.

leax for you. It's awful isn't it. I'm totally gutted. It's a week on and I'm still crying every time I think about him. Here if you need to talk.

Thank you everyone who has been so kind.

Of course you are crying. That's totally normal. You have lost a family member. It's horrid.
We lost our very old girl over a year ago. It was a long time before talking about her didn't make me sob but now I can talk about her and sometimes smile. Still miss the old girl though.

It does get better, over time.

I buried my little cat, with an angel wing necklace I wore all the time. She was so young.

Cry/sob as much as you need to.

to all of you who have lost a beloved cat, or any other pet.

Thank you all, the support on here is lovely. This is something that you can genuinely empathise so much with just by thinking of others going through what you yourself are feeling x

He looks like a beautiful cat.

One of our cats was knocked over and killed at the start of the summer. I was in bits for ages. I still talk about her to strangers, colleagues & friends probably more than I should. I miss her and her energy and inquisitiveness.

We still have her green up kitten, but it's not the same for any of us. That said, although I feel sadness, I don't feel the same level of upset as I did.

We talk about her a lot.