Have hold for Fatty.

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Awaiting blood results for kidney function. As she's still loosing weight and isn't her usual self. Should get them later today. If her kidneys are failing then I think the kindest thing will be to PTS. In view of her heart I don't want to 'try and manage it' it wouldn't be fair. For the last couple of days she's still interested in things but is not my bossy little diva cat and isn't eating much.

Hope it gets easier. Miss my baby 😻😿😿

Hi - I am so sorry. Poor Fatty and poor you. She was obviously a super cat and very loved and happy with you and Snorg. I'm sure you made the right decision for her but that doesn't stop you feeling there's a cat-shaped hole in your world.

Be kind to yourselves.

Just found some old videos of her in my phone. I'd forgotten just how much fatter she was then. Seems really odd that she was once that podgy!

I found the same with my old girl when I was going through an old SD card. It was lovely to have the videos as a reminder of her in happier times.

Just seen this Toddler. I am so so sorry.

@ScreamingValenta I just can't believe she got so large!! She lost most of her weight last year when she had to go on soft diet for her jaw. It was a nightmare. She wouldn't eat it!

I'm keeping my paws crossed xxx

I've been offered an exotic girl by the rescue. I have always liked the idea of an exotic and they don't get them often. She looks and sounds lovely but I'm really unsure how I feel. It has to be right for Snorg. I can't remember and her until next month anyway but they will keep her for me. By which time hopefully I'll be feeling less wobbly.
Snorg is a huge comfort. But it's bittersweet as they were almost identical.

It's awful when they start losing weight and you can't seem to build them up. It seems to happen so quickly.

The exotic girl sounds lovely, but you're right to wait until you're feeling on a more even keel before making a decision. I found the absorbing and sometimes stressful job of integrating a new cat was helpful in taking my mind off grieving for the cat I'd lost and giving me something to focus on; but you need to get over the first shock .

When I mentioned it to a friend her response was 'that was quick'. Any new cat will never replace Maia. And I can't bring her back, But only having one doesn't feel right. And Magic has lived with cats all her life. So she's not used to being alone.

You can never replace a cat, but you can allow yourself the joy of learning to love a new cat as soon as you feel ready. I didn't wait long to start looking for another cat after my tabby girl was pts. The empty space was upsetting me, and I wanted something to take my mind off grieving for her. It was a challenge to introduce my torby girl to my black boy, but it kept me busy and by the time they were at a stage where they could be left, I was over the first, raw stage of loss and feeling much calmer.

I've said I'll go and meet her next week. But can't take her till September. So that will give me something to look forward too. But also some breathing space. It's got to be right for Snorg. Who is currently very clingy.

Just ordered a couple of silver paw print key rings. Think the friend who offers to pay is going to have a heart attack at the cost!

They sound lovely, and it's something you'll have with you all the time too. What a nice thing for your friend to do - I'm glad people are rallying to support you.

He apparently didn't realise he was paying for both!But he definitely said he would!

I think Snorg is feeling a bit insecure. I've been on a 12 hour shift and she keeps popping in from the garden to check I'm still here!

Poor Snorg. It's awful not being able to explain to them what's happened. After his brother died, my sister's cat used to look out of the window and cry if he saw a similar looking cat in the street. She eventually got another kitten, who turned out to be very cheeky and playful, and this distracted the other cat from the loss if only by annoying him!

I'm going to visit another rescue Persian tomorrow. Not as a replacement for Fatty. These two will always hold a very special place. But to see if she would be a good fit for Snorg. I can't take her for a month as I'm away for a few days and Snorg will be at the cattery. I'm not st all sure it's the right thing to do. And I will have to be very firm with myself if I don't think she's right for my princess.

I think you’re doing the right thing by visiting. If you don’t you’ll always wonder, especially if it turns out Snorg would like company. I know that, whatever happens, you’ll do the right thing for Snorg

Our cat does that after the cattery. It's so hard to know what to do for the best.

So, went to visit the new cat and she's lovely. I think she'll be a good fit for Snorg. And I feel better for having visited the rescue and had Persians climbing all over me. It just feels right. I collect her on Friday. No cat will ever replace my gorgeous Fatty, but the cat shaped hole is huge. And I do think Snorg is lonely. As before I wasn't actively looking for a cat. She just caught my eye a few weeks ago.
Am over my photo limit but there are pics on my other thread

FWIW I think you've done the right thing

Than you. Feels right time to. And I feel more at peace with Fatty's death.

Oh lovely! What's her name? Do you have a picture?

I also think you've done the right thing, especially as Snorg has never been on her own.