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user1471439686 · 30/04/2019 16:53

My tabby girl, Tess, suddenly became unwell on Saturday evening. I found her on our stairs having a fit. We rushed her to the vets but there was nothing they could do as they found she had terminal Liver Cancer.

We very, very sadly had to have her put to sleep and it was the hardest thing I have ever had to do.

Tess came to me ten years ago, at the age of 3 from a rescue. Tess became my shadow. When I was upset, she was there. When I was happy, she was there. She was always there. And now I can’t cope knowing that she isn’t.

I am heartbroken and I am distraught. I wish I could rewind time.
I will forever miss her.

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HisNameIsJames · 30/04/2019 16:55

I’m so sorry to hear this. Losing a cat is so tough. Sounds like she landed on her feet when she found you though! Take care.

Iggypoppie · 30/04/2019 16:56

I'm so sorry for your loss, she looks like a lovely soul, and you were clearly both lucky to have each other. Hopefully knowing you gave her a good life will be some solace to you. Flowers

Toddlerteaplease · 30/04/2019 16:59

So sorry. It's awful. But in time you will look back and remember her with a smile.

wigglypiggly · 30/04/2019 16:59

What a beautiful cat Tess was, she looks so pretty in her pink necklace. She will always be in your heart and you must have some wonderful memories together. It's such a difficult decision to make but she was ill and you did right by her. Take care of yourself.Flowers

Threetoedsloth · 30/04/2019 17:03

Such a lovely girl. I am so sad for you. They leave their pawprints on our hearts.

MrsMozartMkII · 30/04/2019 17:04

So sorry lass.

A beautiful girl.

SleepingSloth · 30/04/2019 17:07

I'm so sorry.

Lovely photos, Tess was beautiful and it sounds like you gave her a great life. You did right by her, right til the end.

We had to have our cat pts a few weeks ago. He had cancer. We miss him everyday but have lovely memories of him as I'm sure you do of your girl. For the first couple of weeks I cried when I thought of him but now I smile.

We will always miss them but we are very lucky to have had such special cats in our lives.

OldSpeclkledHen · 30/04/2019 17:10

Ahhh I'm so very very sorry 😢

The shittiest bit of having animals in our lives, it never seems enough time we have them for

Cherish the memories of your darling Tess (such a pretty girl) and what a lucky lady she was to be your special cat for years you had together xx

RIP kitten cat Tess xxxx

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user1471439686 · 30/04/2019 17:35

Thank you everyone for your kind words Flowers

Tess was certainly one of a kind and right now I can’t think of her without crying. My heart hurts knowing she is no longer with me.

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Windygate · 30/04/2019 17:38

Tess was a beautiful cat and so very special to you. You gave her unconditional love in a safe forever home. When the time came you made the brave decision to give Tess her dignity. A very unMN hug to you x

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user1471439686 · 30/04/2019 20:36

I’m so sorry that you have been through similar recently. They really know how to get inside our hearts don’t they?!?

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user1471439686 · 30/04/2019 20:37

Thank you so much.

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MrsCatE · 30/04/2019 22:12

She was a beautiful and obviously, much loved cat. You gave her 10 years in a safe, secure and loving environment. Sorry for your loss Flowers

Ellabella989 · 30/04/2019 22:14

She was gorgeous! So sorry for your loss! I lost my boy recently and it broke my heart. It’S amazing how much our fur babies entwine themselves into our lives. The grief of losing them is awful! X

Nutkin123 · 30/04/2019 22:19

She's so beautiful and I really hope you're ok. They really do become part of you and your life. Just remember that you gave her the best life possible and you'll see her again some day. Very sorry for your loss 🌺

idoliketobebesidethesea · 30/04/2019 22:20

Lucky Tess to have you as a mum 💐

hullaballoonie · 30/04/2019 22:23

I'm so sorry. What a lucky cat to have been so well loved. RIP dear pussThanks

QOD · 30/04/2019 22:24

I’m so sorry 😐 💐

MiniMum97 · 30/04/2019 22:47

I am so sorry for your loss. What a beauty!

We lost our beloved cat to cancer suddenly a few weeks ago. We were devastated too. It was such a shock and we really miss him.

I can't believe how quick it can take them.

Thoughts go out to you.

💐💐💐

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user1471439686 · 30/04/2019 22:49

Thank you again for the lovely, thoughtful words. It is crazy how much they end up meaning to you.

I’m full of guilt wondering if I could have done more but there was no sign that anything was wrong. It’s just devastating. I’d give anything to have her back with me again.

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DramaAlpaca · 30/04/2019 22:54

I'm so sorry Flowers

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user1471439686 · 30/04/2019 22:56

Here she is again... the second picture is how she slept every night for ten years :(

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Chickydoo · 30/04/2019 23:26

So sorry for your loss Thanks

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user1471439686 · 01/05/2019 21:58

I’m finding it very difficult tonight, I just miss Tess so much Sad I’m filled with guilt and I keep thinking about things I could have done or things I didn’t do.

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SleepingSloth · 01/05/2019 22:42

Flowers for you. Don't punish yourself. It's clear to see how much you loved her and how completely happy she was from the photos. I mentioned before that we recently had to have out lovely boy pts and I do understand about being filled with guilt. At first I kept thinking that I should have noticed something sooner but I can see now that was just because I loved him so much that I was over analysing his last few months. The reality is that if there was something obvious, you would have seen it and done something about it.

Be kind to yourself. Think of all the happy times and how lucky you and Tess were.