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My little princess died last night..and I'm absolutely devastated
chuck_wippl
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My cat died last night and I'm not really a diary person so I hope it's ok if I create another 'lost pet' thread. I can see why so many people do it because it really helps...
Last night at about 6:30pm, our neighbour from down the road arrived sobbing at our door, saying that he'd found my beloved Kitty dead in the gutter
I literally couldn't believe what I was hearing. All I kept saying was "no...no...no...are you sure she's dead? Are you sure?!" and crying my eyes out. My mum was too (and she finds it very difficult to cry. She couldn't even cry when her mum died!) He said he'd gone out to put his car away and saw a lump across the road and immediately knew it was her..and that she was gone. He picked her up and took her to his house (because she used to go round there every so often to keep them company..and get fed every now and again!
) wrapped her up in some towels, and sat there rocking her back and forth on his stairs for about 15 minutes whilst he was deciding how on earth he was going to tell us.
I rang my boyfriend and my brother and they came over straight away. My neighbour was still cradling her on our stairs at this point, crying as he loved her as much as we did since his cat died. He didn't want me to hold her or look at her because...she was covered in blood...and I could see it seeping through the towels My mum, brother and boyfriend saw a bit of her face though and said she looked like she was asleep. All my neighbour said was that her head suffered the damage as her body was fine, so hopefully this means she died quickly.
My boyfriend and brother dug a hole in the garden where she used to sit sunbathing in the Summer, and I just sat on the hall floor talking to my neighbour about how on earth could this have happened. We live on a really small quiet cul-de-sac, but unfortunately, there is a blind corner and people do occasionally just rip round the corner not thinking twice about another car coming the other way, let alone a kitty in the road
When the hole was finished, she was wrapped up in one of my wooly jumpers, then in some towels, then placed in a box that was decorated with messages from all of us, then it was duct taped up and buried. We lit two little candles and all said our prayers and goodbyes in our heads.
I'm so cut up about it. Unbelievably so. Since I've finished uni and started looking for a job, I spent all day every day with her, and she would sleep in my bed every night..even if it meant not being able to pull the covers over me or change sleeping positions I'd be on my computer in my room, or in the sitting room and she'd just creep in every so quietly and let out this "MAOW!" meaning, "I'm here!" and I'd just scoop her up and kiss her all over her body 
She really was my little princess. So gorgeous and sweet. She never once hissed or scratched anyone in her lifetime, and she would always let me give her cuddles or kisses, even though I wanted some practically every hour
I'm going to miss her so so much...because all I keep thinking...is that she was taken from us. She shouldn't have been hit...she was supposed to die of old age at mine and my boyfriend's house when we'd eventually have moved out. This was just too soon. And we had no idea it was coming.
Can't stop thinking about her and her gorgeous little face. Can't believe she's gone...actually gone and I'll never see her, smell her or touch her again
Here she is (YouTube link)
Here are some previous threads I've made about her
How vets refer to your pets
Picky Kitty!
Really sad as I think my cat is missing
Think my Kitty is ill
My cat died last night and I'm not really a diary person so I hope it's ok if I create another 'lost pet' thread. I can see why so many people do it because it really helps...
Last night at about 6:30pm, our neighbour from down the road arrived sobbing at our door, saying that he'd found my beloved Kitty dead in the gutter
I literally couldn't believe what I was hearing. All I kept saying was "no...no...no...are you sure she's dead? Are you sure?!" and crying my eyes out. My mum was too (and she finds it very difficult to cry. She couldn't even cry when her mum died!) He said he'd gone out to put his car away and saw a lump across the road and immediately knew it was her..and that she was gone. He picked her up and took her to his house (because she used to go round there every so often to keep them company..and get fed every now and again!
) wrapped her up in some towels, and sat there rocking her back and forth on his stairs for about 15 minutes whilst he was deciding how on earth he was going to tell us.I rang my boyfriend and my brother and they came over straight away. My neighbour was still cradling her on our stairs at this point, crying as he loved her as much as we did since his cat died. He didn't want me to hold her or look at her because...she was covered in blood...and I could see it seeping through the towels
My mum, brother and boyfriend saw a bit of her face though and said she looked like she was asleep. All my neighbour said was that her head suffered the damage as her body was fine, so hopefully this means she died quickly.My boyfriend and brother dug a hole in the garden where she used to sit sunbathing in the Summer, and I just sat on the hall floor talking to my neighbour about how on earth could this have happened. We live on a really small quiet cul-de-sac, but unfortunately, there is a blind corner and people do occasionally just rip round the corner not thinking twice about another car coming the other way, let alone a kitty in the road
When the hole was finished, she was wrapped up in one of my wooly jumpers, then in some towels, then placed in a box that was decorated with messages from all of us, then it was duct taped up and buried. We lit two little candles and all said our prayers and goodbyes in our heads.
I'm so cut up about it. Unbelievably so. Since I've finished uni and started looking for a job, I spent all day every day with her, and she would sleep in my bed every night..even if it meant not being able to pull the covers over me or change sleeping positions
I'd be on my computer in my room, or in the sitting room and she'd just creep in every so quietly and let out this "MAOW!" meaning, "I'm here!" and I'd just scoop her up and kiss her all over her body She really was my little princess. So gorgeous and sweet. She never once hissed or scratched anyone in her lifetime, and she would always let me give her cuddles or kisses, even though I wanted some practically every hour
I'm going to miss her so so much...because all I keep thinking...is that she was taken from us. She shouldn't have been hit...she was supposed to die of old age at mine and my boyfriend's house when we'd eventually have moved out. This was just too soon. And we had no idea it was coming.
Can't stop thinking about her and her gorgeous little face. Can't believe she's gone...actually gone and I'll never see her, smell her or touch her again
Here she is (YouTube link)
Here are some previous threads I've made about her
How vets refer to your pets
Picky Kitty!
Really sad as I think my cat is missing
Think my Kitty is ill
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I do keep thinking she really was well loved by so many people and that she was treated very well too. I also keep thinking of all the good times and cute little things she did, and that makes me smile.
But then I also inevitably think "Wow...I won't ever get to see that again"
She was clearly much loved and looked after and no creature could ask for more.
You have my thoughts OP, again, I'm so so sorry.
hugsx
RIP little Kitty xx (I'm assuming that was her actual name).
It was a horrible time for us, and buring him in the garden was one of the hardest things I've ever done in my life.
You have my sympathy OP, but time does heal, and maybe you can have another cat in the future.
I've just been outside scrubbing the bit where she died, and after I got up, I just stood there and stared at that spot for what felt like hours. Thinking how she was only a mere 30 metres from our house
My friend said what helped her get over the loss of her cat was getting another one. But I don't know how I feel about that just yet. It's not the replacing aspect I'm worried about, because I 100% know that it's not about replacing her at all. She is, irreplaceable. It's more nerves about, what if it happens again? Or what if the new cat has a completely different personality and doesn't love me like Kitty did? (and yes, her name really was Kitty
For now I'm quite happy with all the pictures and videos I have of her I think. I can't help but talk out loud to her too, like she's still here
RIP little one
You know, although the death of an animal is sad, that's such a beautiful way to go - in a favourite place, on a sunny day and at peace. My oldest cat is 17, and I know he'll have to go sometime in the not too distant future - I pray that since he has to go, I'll just find him peaceful like that, and not have to have him put down.
My last cat, Spike, died when he was only 9. He fought cancer for the last 3 years of his life until it came to the point where he could no longer eat and I had to have him put to sleep. I broke my heart over him.
It was two years before I could even think about having another cat - and when I did, I took in two feral rescue cats (brother & sister). They had been in pens with Cats Protection from being kittens, and were 18 months' old when they came to me.
I never thought I could ever feel the same way about any other cat as I did about Spike, but 8 years on after taking in my two little ferals, my heart sings every time I see them running free. I love them without reservation - & they love me, too.
You have a lot of love to give - don't deprive some little furball who really needs an owner like you.
Gosh, I know just how you feel so I'm sending you a virtual hug...
I had to make the decision to have my fur baby Molly PTS on Saturday and the pain of losing her is unbearable
Our pets are amazing creatures who love us unconditionally and give our lives so much fulfillment. You have lost a family member and the void our babies leave when they are taken away is huge. Take your time, remember her often, cry when you need to. They say time is a healer - I hope it's true.
Take time to grieve for her and when the time is right for you to find a new pet, you will know. You wont ever replace Kitty, but Im sure that you'll eventually open your heart and fall in love all over again.
Sleep tight xxx
RIP little one
I'm so so sorry, I can only imagine how heartsore you are. A lot of people don't understand that pets are a part of the family & you grieve for and miss them as much as a person but you've a lot of love & sympathy on here from other animal lovers.
Take care. JX.
Poor little Kitty.
Like others have said, she was obviously adored and had a happy home with people who loved her. Doesn't make the loss any easier (I know, trust me), but you gave her a fantastic life, and I'm sure Kitty was a happy, contented kit kat.
OP, I couldn't face getting another cat. We got a puppy instead who I love to bits, although it took me a little while to feel that way. I know I'll get another rescue cat at some point cos I love cats, but right now I still miss my Charlie so my grief needs to lessen before I take another cat on. Have been looking though.....
It is very sad but very comforting as it gives hope that you meet up again one day
I remember reading it when Paul O' Grady lost his beloved Buster
I had a cat as a child & she died a week before her 20th birthday & she's buried under a lilac tree
I was heartbroken when she died & my dog & then my pony who I had for 24years
RIP KittyB]