I had 2 lovely maine coone cross cats, Frankie and Lola. Very sadly I came downstairs this morning to find Frankie lying on the floor, unresponsive. She was still warm, so we rushed her to the emergency vet but there was nothing they could do.
My children (9f and 12m) are at their dad's house (My ex husband) for the week (we have 50/50 custody). I have texted him, but told him not to say anything to the children as I will tell them when they come to me. They are going to be devastated, as am I. She was only 3. They think she had a blood clot on her heart, and she wouldn't have even known anything happened, which is a small comfort.
Her sister, Lola, is probably wondering where she is. I got them together so they had each other for company when we went away for a weekend with my mum popping in to check on them and feed them. We are due to go away in 2 weekends time with the kids, and I hate the thought of Lola being on her own.
Eventually we will get a new cat or kitten, I'm just wondering whether it would be better to get a boy cat so that Lola doesn't feel threatened by another female, or even whether to do it sooner rather than later.
Please be gentle with me, I'm crushed by this. I just can't believe it's true. I have a little bag with her fur in it and I'm just holding it and sitting here in shock.
Any advice gratefully received.