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Need a hand hold... she's gone

27 replies

Americano75 · 29/01/2026 23:54

My wee cat, my lovely wee girl was hit by a car earlier and she's gone. My heart is broken.

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RosesAndHellebores · 29/01/2026 23:56
Flowers

I am sorry for your loss. Hopefully there will be many friends to welcome her at the other side of the rainbow bridge.

RIP little one

Rgf · 29/01/2026 23:58

Aw I’m so sorry, it’s my worst fear.

one positive is she got to have live a life with the whole world on offer, free to catch any out of order leaf and shit in the weird neighbours garden 🐈‍⬛

Although it’s of no comfort just now at least you know what has happened and it’s not a case of she went out one day and didn’t come home…x

Empress13 · 30/01/2026 00:00

I’m so sorry how sad sending love 🥰

Americano75 · 30/01/2026 00:01

I'm just broken. She's in a box in the living room and I'm waiting up for my eldest to come home so I can comfort her.

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semideponent · 30/01/2026 00:03

I'm so very sorry. Your beautiful girl. Go gently with yourself over this first round of the day, and feeding time especially. The best advice I ever had was: feel all the feelings and let them come to the surface.

SnowflakeSmasher86 · 30/01/2026 00:05

Aww no, I’m so sorry for your loss. Hope your daughter is home soon and you can give each other a hug. Xx

Toddlerteaplease · 30/01/2026 00:06

So sorry.

HatStickBoots · 30/01/2026 00:08

I’m so sorry for your loss…. What a tragic thing to happen… 💔💐

Rgf · 30/01/2026 00:15

Also as much as it will kill maybe taking a paw print (loads of marker then on a bit of paper) might be something you would want to have/keep (a very personal thing so no right or wrong answer) x

TheNinjaWife · 30/01/2026 00:15

Aw, I’m so sorry. We lost our boy last Feb. He was 20 though. How old was your girl? Please share pictures etc. Even though I was prepared for our cats passing due to age it was all the sounds he made that I missed most. His bell, paws on floors, purrs and meows.

BewleyBear · 30/01/2026 00:18

Oh no I’m so sorry x

Americano75 · 30/01/2026 00:30

She was 14. We got her when she was 1 year old from the shelter. I knew she was mine the minute I saw her.

Need a hand hold... she's gone
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JanuaryJasmine · 30/01/2026 00:35

I'm so very sorry, she looks be adorable & snuggly!

The only very small consolation is that you have her & that she's not missing & in pain somewhere xx

Much love & hugs

BewleyBear · 30/01/2026 00:59

She’s beautiful bless her x

Globules · 30/01/2026 06:24

I'm so sorry to hear this. She looks a gorgeous girl.

I hope you and your daughter were able to comfort each other last night.

Take it easy the next few days.

OntheupsoIam · 30/01/2026 06:40

She looks so gorgeous, and I am so sorry.

HatStickBoots · 30/01/2026 08:08

Dear @Americano75 she’s so beautiful and the pain you’re feeling must be immense. I lost one of our little cats in the same horrible way. Allow yourself to grieve, take comfort from your time together. I planted special flowers for all of mine who have gone. You never stop loving them.

Pabbel · 30/01/2026 08:09

Beautiful cat, im sure you gave her a wonderful life, so sorry.

RosesAndHellebores · 30/01/2026 08:13

Hi @Americano75 Our old boy was 14 too. It was hard. The vet arranged a cremation and return of ashes. I buroed them, planted a rose and had a little plaque engraved at Timpsons.

Igmum · 30/01/2026 08:23

So sorry Americano Flowers she looks beautiful. Sending love and hugs, it’s always devastating to lose a cat, they are members of the family ❤️

Pudmyboy · 30/01/2026 09:39

So sorry, what a little beauty she is. Be gentle with yourself (you can rage at the motorist though), take it one day at a time 💐💐💐

Americano75 · 30/01/2026 09:52

I can't rage at the motorist, it was a total accident. My poor neighbour hit her on her drive and she's in bits too, which makes it worse. I'm so upset for her too.

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Leeds157 · 30/01/2026 09:57

So sorry for your loss 💐your cat is beautiful, a vet nurse gave us a clipping of our cat’s fur when we had to put him down, try to get one for you, was the last thing on my mind at the time but now I’m glad we can see his fur again xx

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Americano75 · 30/01/2026 10:04

He looks just like my boy cat @Leeds157 , gorgeous.

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Pudmyboy · 30/01/2026 10:06

Americano75 · 30/01/2026 09:52

I can't rage at the motorist, it was a total accident. My poor neighbour hit her on her drive and she's in bits too, which makes it worse. I'm so upset for her too.

Oh I am so sorry, I thought it was a hit-and-run.
I can imagine your neighbour is devastated too, I have seriously thought if I ever hurt an animal when driving, I would have to give up my licence, I couldn't bear it. 💐💐💐