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RIP Buns

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Shehasadiamondinthesky · 22/02/2021 12:04

She went downhill very suddenly during the night after rallying on Sunday. I took her to the vets first thing this morning and he said it was time. She was 19 years old.
It was very very peaceful and I told her I loved her again, I knew she wanted to go. She didn't suffer at all. The vet let me stay with her for 10 minutes and she looked just like she was sleeping. I'll get her ashes and a paw print back on Saturday. My heart is broken and the house feels so empty now. But I know I did the right thing for her.

RIP Buns
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Shehasadiamondinthesky · 22/02/2021 12:05

I used to be Madcatladyforever but had to change my user name for various reasons.

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MyMumTracyBeaker · 22/02/2021 12:18

So sorry Sad. I hope that you've got people around you to support you today and for the next few days.

Vinorosso74 · 22/02/2021 12:34

RIP sweet Buns. So sorry for you OP, they do leave a big hole Flowers

TheSecondMrsAshwell · 22/02/2021 12:53

Oh I'm so sorry that Buns (fab name, BTW) has crossed the bridge.

It's true they leave a hole. Run free, Buns.

Snowymcsnowsony · 22/02/2021 12:55

Ah what a beautiful dcat... Sorry for your loss.

AndeanMountainCat · 22/02/2021 12:58

Oh I’m sorry. She looks like such a sweetheart. Fluffy hugs.

Toddlerteaplease · 22/02/2021 15:04

So sorry.

TheLongRider · 22/02/2021 15:06

So sorry for your loss, you had many happy years together. Flowers

SoupDragon · 22/02/2021 15:08

Aww... RIP Buns

Wishing you mice aplenty

LST · 22/02/2021 15:13

RIP sweet cat. So sorry for your loss op x

Fluffycloudland77 · 22/02/2021 17:03

I’m so sorry, you did everything you could for buns.

PurpleRainDancer · 22/02/2021 17:08

So sorry to hear this, it is so very hard, hugs Flowers

MrsIronfoundersson · 22/02/2021 17:10

So sorry for your loss - RIP Buns.

Defiantly41 · 22/02/2021 17:34

Oh, I'm so sorry @Shehasadiamondinthesky . I remember her lovely picture in one of the other threads and the comments about her spectacular whiskers. Sleep tight lovely girl

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Shehasadiamondinthesky · 22/02/2021 18:14

Oh I'm so sorry that Buns (fab name, BTW) has crossed the bridge.

Thanks for the lovely words everyone. I keep looking about for her, I can't believe she has gone. Buns is short for bunny because she had such long ears Smile

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CatChant · 22/02/2021 18:57

What a love of a cat. I'm sorry OP. It's always hard to lose them and after 19 years she must have left a huge hole in your life. Be kind to yourself.

HopingForOurRainbowBaby · 22/02/2021 19:21

RIP Buns

Kayjay2018 · 22/02/2021 19:26

@Shehasadiamondinthesky oh I am so very sorry, it's heartbreaking when they go. It sounds like she was a very lucky cat having you as her owner and she must have known a lot of love. We have my girls ashes and paw print (I didn't know about that and it made me sob when I saw it) in the study along with a cat soft toy from IKEA that wears her pretty collar. Sending you big hugs as it's a really horrible time.

coastergirl · 22/02/2021 19:35

I'm so sorry. She looks like my Bertie, who I lost not long ago. It's such a heartbreaking time.

frostymornings · 22/02/2021 19:42

RIP dear puss cat. Lucky cat to have been so loved🥰💞

catscatscatseverywhere · 22/02/2021 21:36

RIP Buns. So sorry for your loss, OP. Can't imagine the pain of losing a beloved pet. Take care xxx

YetAnotherSpartacus · 23/02/2021 11:15

I remember you and Buns. RIP Buns and take care MCLF Flowers.

nettie434 · 23/02/2021 11:20

That's a lovely photo Shehasadiamondinthesky. It's such a huge loss but clearly you did the right thing. I know from your other posts how much you meant to each other.

Pancakeorcrepe · 23/02/2021 13:40

What a lovely photo and such a cute name.
It's such a huge loss when they go, I lost one of mine a week tomorrow and am still reeling.
She sounds like she was a great little character and clearly very much loved and well looked after. RIP Buns.

Wolfiefan · 23/02/2021 13:42

I am so very very sorry for your loss. Some years ago we had the same with our 19 year old girl. She was fine. Then she wasn’t.
We suffer because we love them too much to let them do so.
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