My gorgeous boy just died

[Inthebathagain]

He was only 5.

A little listless today, but I put it down to the heat.

About 9.30pm be started lying on the floor with shallow breathing. Left for the emergency vet at 10pm. On the way there, he let out a horrid yowl, foamed at the mouth, his bowels went and he died.

I cannot tell you how much that cat got me and my children through the worst point in their lives. He was their constant when their world was always shifting.

His death was completely unexpected. Not sure how I'm going to sleep tonight without him in the crook of my legs.

Oh I’m so sorry, what a terrible shock for you all. He looks like such a lovely cat x

I am so so SO sorry @Inthebathagain What a terrible loss of such a young cat. 💔 I am thinking of you tonight. He was so gorgeous!

Oh no, how sad and distressing for you. I'm so sorry. He looks a beautiful cat.

I’m so sorry :( Beautiful boy xxxx

I am so sorry 💔

It's the shock of it. I'm reading Google and it seems it was most likely heart failure.

He's wrapped in a blanket downstairs. It's so upsetting remembering this is his last night with us 😥

I’m so so sorry. The pain is shocking and hard to comprehend. My beautiful girl died a few weeks ago and I still haven’t fully come to terms with it. I understand your pain and feel so sad you’re experiencing it.

I’m so sorry for your loss, he was such a beautiful boy and so young. Sending you and your family love from another cat owner, gentle cuddles 🐾

It's so hard when you lose a pet. They are very much a part of your life. You have, I'm sure, given your little cat a very happy life so cherish yoyr memories💔

I'm so sorry 😞 I lost my boy in February. Even though he had a heart condition and was high risk for sudden death, it was still such a shock, so I can't imagine how you feel 💔

I'm so sorry xx

So sorry for you and I know it’s no consolation but he’s only so missed because he was so loved ❤️ Sending love

I’m so sorry. It’s heartbreaking to lose a pet so young. I’m sure you gave him lots of love in those 5 years he was in your life.

Thank you everyone.

Given up trying to go back to sleep.

Painfully sorry , what a photo xx

How horrific last night must have been . Hope you won"t mind me saying that over the course of life I have occasionally been surprised by a strong sense that one or other of my long departed cats is beside me , saying hello

I’m so sorry, he looks like such a lovely boy, sending you lots of love xx

I’m so very sorry. To lose him out of the blue at such a young age is a devastating shock.

Such a lovely face.

Be kind to yourself over the following days. I hope it will be some comfort to remember how very much loved he was.

So very sorry to read this, what a shock for you and your family. Absolutely heartbreaking 💐
Please share any more photos and stories of his life if you would like to. Will you be burying him at home?

Oh no, how heartbreaking. Poor little lamb x

It’s heartbreaking to lose them at any age but especially when so young. It sounds like you gave him the very best life and he was so loved by you all.

I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope that in time you will be able to remember your precious years together with happiness, but for now, give yourself over to grief.

DD (18) is feeling it harder than I am. Like I said, he got us through some really tough stuff. My friend was spot on when she said he was our furry angel sent to help us heal. He did his job so well.

The pet crem collected him yesterday. I'm getting him back Tuesday in a little cat urn. I can't bear for him not to be at home.

He was easily the sweetest natured cat I've ever known. His presence has been very missed these last 2 days.

Thank you all for your ongoing thoughts.

Thinking of you all today @Inthebathagain Once again, I'm so very sorry.

So sorry for your loss 💔. These are early days, let the tears flow. He sounds like a very special boy, he'll be back home soon💐

Poor puss, bless him. What a lovely boy he looks.