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RIP Pixie 😥

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Thebinisrightthere · 03/07/2026 20:02

On Wednesday dd & I had to take our 4 y/o cat to the vet's as she was limping. The vet said she thought she'd been bitten (no great surprise, the ndn cat is a right bully). Pain killers & anti biotics given.

We'd just got back into the car when OH called to say our older cat suddenly couldn't move her back legs & couldn't walk. He was distraught. So we got back home, dropped 1 cat off & picked up the other one, luckily arrived back at the vet's just before they closed. They examined her & said it was a blood clot in her legs & there was nothing they could do. So we had to kiss her goodbye as she peacefully slipped away. Obviously we miss her loads but she didn't suffer. Also she was a healthy 20 years old! Our other cat is a huge comfort to us

Sleep well sweet girl 💞

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Pudmyboy · 03/07/2026 20:31

So sorry for your loss, though 20 is a brilliant age!
If you want to, please share a photo and anything you want to say about Pixie (which is a lovely name!).
So glad your other cat is providing some comfort at this sad time 💐

Rituelec · 03/07/2026 20:56

So sorry for your loss. My girl had this happen too :( the vet promised me it happens so quick they are not in pain x

Thebinisrightthere · 03/07/2026 21:29

She was a feisty thing in her youth. She once brought in a live squirrel that was as big as her. When dd2 & I used to play doll's she would come & sit by the doll's house so she could join in & get lots of attention. Up until a year ago she would come under the covers and snuggle up to me every single night. Never on OH's side, only mine. She loved our stairs for some reason & would stand on them as if she was about to walk up them and wait for me to wrap my arms right around her body. She also loved her fur being vacuumed. She was basically the boss of the house but a real sweetheart

RIP Pixie 😥
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Thebinisrightthere · 03/07/2026 21:31

Rituelec · 03/07/2026 20:56

So sorry for your loss. My girl had this happen too :( the vet promised me it happens so quick they are not in pain x

Thank you. Yes the vet said it was lucky that OH was at home & noticed it & we were able to bring her in straight away

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LittleEsme · 04/07/2026 08:26

She had an incredible life with you and your prompt action guaranteed she didn’t suffer.

Im so sorry. She looked a gorgeous little thing 🩵

Pixiedust1234 · 04/07/2026 08:44

What a beautiful little girl ❤ and might I say what a fantastic name 😉

I am so sorry for your loss @Thebinisrightthere

Thebinisrightthere · 04/07/2026 21:20

Thank you so much for your replies. Yes she was really special 🥰

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