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My Furbaby saved my life

29 replies

JPWG2450 · 02/11/2022 00:47

Hi everyone
This is the first time I’ve posted on this particular topic but I wanted to share my story.

This beautiful boy is Binx, and what better time to introduce him to you all than just after hallowe’en.

I’ve suffered with depression and anxiety for as long as I can remember.

The lockdowns hit me very hard, and I got to a point where I couldn’t leave the house.
We had previously had 3 beautiful house cats who all had to be put to sleep very young due to having FIV (from birth)
Their loss was devastating and just compounded my depression until in June 2021 I was at rock bottom. I hadn’t left the house in months and I was honestly suicidal.

Then DH came home with a surprise, an 8 week old ball of fluff and I fell in love.

I named him Binx, because Binx was immortal (until the end but we don’t talk about that)
He slept on my bed from day 1
followed me everywhere and gives the best cuddles.

The day after he arrived I ventured to the shops to get food and supplies
The week after, I took him to the vets for his injections

And by the September was coping well enough (with medication) to go back to college.

I honestly don’t know what I’d do without him, and he really better be immortal because losing him would break me.

Anyone else’s cat helped them overcome anything huge?

My Furbaby saved my life
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ZeldaWillTellYourFortune · 02/11/2022 00:52

What a handsome and sensitive fellow!!

Hugocat1 · 02/11/2022 00:52

Yes my separation and divorce.

binx is lovely.

Here is my big boy Hugo

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ColinRobinsonsFart · 02/11/2022 00:53

Not a cat but a budgie. He kept me going when DH was on ITU. I had something/someone to get up for when I was terrified and alone ( this was lockdown too) . Binx looks like he knows his job is to keep you going. He is a handsome boy.

Ellmau · 02/11/2022 00:57

Well done Binx! He does look like a sweetheart.

RhannionKPSS · 02/11/2022 00:59

Binx is a sweetheart.

LadyVictoriaSponge · 02/11/2022 01:11

Blinx is beautiful! Animals truly are wonderful creatures, wishing you both many many happy years together!

LadyVictoriaSponge · 02/11/2022 01:11

And Hugo is adorable!

Findingmypurposeinlife · 02/11/2022 01:14

❤ Overwhelmed by the cuteness!

Pixiedust1234 · 02/11/2022 01:28

Binx and Hugo both look adorable 😍

Unfortunately i lost my little life saver this year but she kept me going for the previous 6 years. Same as you OP, got to leave the house for the food, the vets, the many many toys and unused beds 😂

Allergictoironing · 02/11/2022 07:55

I was right on the edge a few years ago, actually borderline suicidal.. At my lowest point I realised that Boycat, who has issues of his own and utterly adores me, would have problems without me and his need was just enough to pull me back from that edge.

Even now, in a much better place, cuddling either of my pair makes everything right with my world.

Waitingfordecember · 02/11/2022 07:59

That’s so lovely (and so is Binx!).

Glad that you’re doing better OP Flowers

AnghofioPopeth · 02/11/2022 08:13

He's a gorgeous boy - congratulations. He looks like he will keep you grounded and be the Bog Boss!

AnghofioPopeth · 02/11/2022 08:15

My girl

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Holly1293 · 02/11/2022 08:20

That's so lovely- cats are very special creatures 💕
So pleased you are feeling better

Eightiesgirl · 02/11/2022 08:27

Binx is a gorgeous boy. I lost my furbaby, my beautiful lab, earlier this year and I don't know how ill ever get over it. I once lost literally everything overnight, my home, my husband as he was previously, my life as I knew it was taken away from me. The one thing that kept me going was the fact I still had my boy and he needed me. He gave me a reason to carry on and the strength to sort everything out. He made me leave the house to walk him, made me prepare food as he was always hungry and generally stopped me from giving up. He repaid me by never leaving my side. I was never alone while I had him.

Yesthatismychildsigh · 02/11/2022 08:31

Your pets ate all beautiful.

Yesthatismychildsigh · 02/11/2022 08:32

damn! ARE all beautiful.

Hellyeahbaby · 02/11/2022 08:41

I totally get it, this is my little angel luna, she follows me everywhere, loves kisses and loves a bag Smile

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Ludo19 · 02/11/2022 17:07

Binx is absolutely gorgeous 😍

LadyVictoriaSponge · 02/11/2022 17:41

Eightiesgirl · 02/11/2022 08:27

Binx is a gorgeous boy. I lost my furbaby, my beautiful lab, earlier this year and I don't know how ill ever get over it. I once lost literally everything overnight, my home, my husband as he was previously, my life as I knew it was taken away from me. The one thing that kept me going was the fact I still had my boy and he needed me. He gave me a reason to carry on and the strength to sort everything out. He made me leave the house to walk him, made me prepare food as he was always hungry and generally stopped me from giving up. He repaid me by never leaving my side. I was never alone while I had him.

I’m so sorry that you have lost your lovely lab, he sounds like he was a wonderful companion, I hope you manage to find some comfort and peace soon and also hope in time that maybe another furbaby can help you find some happiness again Flowers

Motnight · 02/11/2022 17:43

My gorgeous old boy. He just makes me happy. He is 14.

So much fabulousness on this thread ❤️

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Eightiesgirl · 02/11/2022 18:27

@LadyVictoriaSponge Thank you for your kind words.

imnotthatkindofmum · 02/11/2022 18:47

Not saved my life but my daughter has severe anxiety and the cat has stepped up as a therapy cat. They spend all evening chilling together.

JPWG2450 · 02/11/2022 20:07

All these cats are beautiful ❤️

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user1471548941 · 02/11/2022 20:48

I have autism and when it’s hard, nothing makes life better than my gorgeous boy Flynn. Not sure who loves cuddles more, even though technically my DH is his favourite!

My Furbaby saved my life