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My boy went over the rainbow bridge tonight

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Mumsgirls · 11/12/2023 22:55

My old boy Eric was pts tonight with a massive cancer. I am heartbroken. He won’t come into my room for a cuddle in the morning, he was 15 and a massive character.
He had stopped eating and despite three visits and being in all day today for tests and scans my vets missed it. They do not do overnight , so sent us to the vet hospital, it took the vet their 10 secs to find it , confirmed by X-ray.

The cancer had displaced some of his organs, so disappointed with my vets.
Only solace was he died in my arms being stroked and told he was loved. It was very peaceful and I had to be there for him.

I happily live alone, but my house is going to feel very empty. He had a perfect cat life and had me, his slave very well trained. He favourite trick was going out his cat flap and then demanding to be let in the French doors.

As he aged, I dreaded this day and wished we could have had much longer

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Whoknowswhatanymore · 11/12/2023 22:59

Oh I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I am a massive cat lover and I dread this day. Eric sounds like such a wonderful loveable cat with such character. I’m sorry the vets failed both of you but he will be with you always and he will never forget the love you had for him. Big hugs xxx❤️

RhannionKPSS · 11/12/2023 23:02

I’m so sorry. Eric knew how much he was loved, he still is loved and that love never goes away, we carry our beloved pets in our hearts forever.

Silverbirch7 · 11/12/2023 23:04

He sounds wonderful, sending kindest wishes and sympathy to you. I love the bit about the cat flap.💚

Wherethewildthymeblows · 11/12/2023 23:05

I'm so sorry. The pain is so hard to bear I know. But Eric had a wonderful life with you and a peaceful end. You will find comfort in that one day. Any chance of a pic?

AdrianaLaCerva · 11/12/2023 23:06

I’m so very sorry. It sounds like you gave Eric the most lovely life 🌺.

Fedupbeingworriedallthegoddamntime · 11/12/2023 23:08

I am so sorry, it’s clear how much you loved Eric, he will have known that, I am glad you were able to be with him at the end as he crossed the rainbow bridge. The coming weeks will be tough but remember the wonderful life you gave him, I hope that brings you some comfort Flowers

SkaneTos · 11/12/2023 23:09

My condolences, OP.
Eric sounds like a lovely cat. He had a great life.

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Mumsgirls · 11/12/2023 23:11

Thank you all for your kindness, most litter tray people know the pain or can imagine it.
Yes he knew he was loved, could be bitey, but you would get a warning.
A total lap cat, spent his last evening purring on my knee, was incapussatated for hours. I will always remember him. Will find a good photo to post tomorrow.
He spent happy times on his heated pad, supervising our Avenue.

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Mumsgirls · 11/12/2023 23:17

Enjoying his heat pad

My boy went over the rainbow bridge tonight
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SkaneTos · 11/12/2023 23:20

A beautiful cat! Lovely colour.

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Mumsgirls · 11/12/2023 23:34

Yes he was gorgeous, I somehow thought he knew it. As he got older he lost some whiskers and he had some battle scars. He was very intolerant to other cats in his garden. He was a prolific hunter in his youth. Never forget the mouse he left in my bedroom. Not knowing, it got in my hair and bit my finger, terrible at the time but makes me smile know.
I have about twenty different cat foods, bought in his last days to temp him, sure the local rescues will use them.
cats are just the best aren’t they, he has given me so much joy and I thanked him at the end.

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Kittensat36 · 11/12/2023 23:44

So sorry to read this. But at least he spent his last hours being loved and fussed. Hope you're okay.

Fedupbeingworriedallthegoddamntime · 11/12/2023 23:45

He was a beautiful cat, what a lovely picture ❤️

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Mumsgirls · 11/12/2023 23:46

He was called Eric after Eric Morecombe. My daughter had him as a kitten and I used to look after him for holidays. Then daughter had to move to a flat and he loved outdoors, so I took him and he stole my heart. Daughter had a baby and Eric a bit iunpredictable, so was never able to go back. But I would have hated to have given him back so all well and daughter could visit him. We think of his time with me as his gilded retirement, as I don’t work he had loads of company , which he loved.

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Mumsgirls · 11/12/2023 23:49

Night all and thanks for your support, going to try to sleep. I know he was ‘just a cat’ but I loved him and I know you understand

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AdoraBell · 11/12/2023 23:51

What a beautiful cat, so sorry for your loss.

Hillcrest2022 · 12/12/2023 00:06

What a beautiful cat Eric was and it sounded like his life was wonderful with you and so full of love. I'm so sorry for your loss.

I hope you sleep ok tonight and here are some words that I hope comfort you..

I stood by your bed last night …I came to have a peep.
I could see that you’d been crying, and you found it hard to sleep.
I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear,
“It’s me. I haven’t left you. I’m well, I’m fine, I’m here”.
I was close to you at breakfast… I watched you pour your tea.
You were thinking of the many times your hands reached down to touch me.
I was with you at my grave today… you tend to it with such care.
I want to reassure you. That I’m not lying there.
I walked you towards the house as you fumbled for the key.
I gently put my paw on you…I smiled and said, “it’s me”.
You looked so tired as you sank into your chair.
I tried so hard to let you know that I was sitting there.
It’s wonderful for me to be so near you everyday,
To say to you with certainty, “I never went away”.
You sat there quietly, then smiled… I think you knew
That in the stillness of the evening I was very close to you.
And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I’ll rush across to meet you and we’ll stand there side by side.
I have so many things to show you ! There’s so much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out, then come home to be with me.

Toddlerteaplease · 12/12/2023 03:47

So sorry. He sounds wonderful! It's just the worst thing. FlowersFlowers

randomstress · 12/12/2023 03:59

I'm sorry OP, losing them is so hard.
He sounds great and you sound as though you have him a lovely life.

JaneAustensHeroine · 12/12/2023 04:38

I’m so sorry. It’s heartbreaking. 💔 Please look after yourself.

Mumdiva99 · 12/12/2023 04:54

He was a beauty and sounds like an amazing companion. Sorry for your loss.

CallItLoneliness · 12/12/2023 05:20

I am so sorry, I am approaching this point with my darling girl. He was a beautiful boy, and the the hole they leave is always so much bigger than the space they take up

CallItLoneliness · 12/12/2023 05:21

Also, should you have other furry family members, or if you get another one, find a new vet. One of the only things that has kept me going these last months is how bloody wonderful our vet is, and you will never trust your old one again.

AuntieJoyce · 12/12/2023 05:24

I like the way he was a bit cranky, but still so loved anyway. That’s the joy of cats.

Sorry for your loss Flowers

shellyleppard · 12/12/2023 05:35

He looked absolutely gorgeous. I'm so sorry he has gone. But he knew he was loved. Big hugs x