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Lynn Reeves
Truffle you were the third of my ten feral kittens that I took on in the beautiful countryside. I gave you that name because you looked like a sweet baby girl. Poor you, Truff. You were a tom but we stuck to the girlie thing. Gentle, unremarkable but so loving. My companion through breast cancer and my 19 years with you were so special baby. You were the last to go over that rainbow bridge and I feel broken even thinking of your pain. Oral cancer yet you proved to me and everyone that life was for living…sleeping with me for comfort… headbutts to say I love you, Mommy… I miss you so very much and I just wish I still had you and Holly with me, your best pal. I know you are all together in heaven now and playing amongst the long grasses. You never went after birds or squirrels or mice…I believe you knew that Mommy cared for all the wildlife …I miss you so very much my sweet Truffle… play with your sisters and brothers until we meet again. God bless you. I still wish……………but I never wanted you to suffer, ever…Mommy misses you all….xxxxx
A L
Though small, your energy was boundless. My heart often overflowed with your unconditional love. Now all I have are fond memories, photos, and a box filled with your favourite things. I wish we had more time, my sweet angel, but I knew when it was time for you to rest. You fought with all your heart, and I’m forever grateful for every extra day I was blessed with your love. If love alone could have kept you alive, you would have lived forever. I held you in my palm when you were tiny, and I held you in my arms on your final day too. There will never be enough words to describe the joy and love you brought into my life, my sweet little girl. I dream of you often and hope that one day we’ll meet again. A bond like ours can never be broken. I’ll forever remember your beautiful soul every nose bump, every cuddle, every little thing you did to make me smile when I was sad. You were more than just a cat. You were my soul companion. Every hour we spent together lived within my heart, when she loved me. I love you always, Mimi, my precious angel.
Sophie Guyon
My darling boy Luca was five when he was taken from me by a reckless driver. This boy was my soulcat as I call him. I had him from 8 weeks, and he's been by my side ever day since helping me through whatever has come our way by just being there and loving me. He was loved by all who met him, and was popular on our road for being a sweet boy with a little moustache and a penchant for mischief. I'm beyond heartbroken our time has been cut so short, we we're supposed to have so much more time. My Darling Boy, Luca. I will love you forever, and I know you loved me. I will miss you so dearly. Rest easy with Alfie until we meet again x
amelia j
Pinio was a rescue cat and he was the sassiest boy ever. He loved taking up the couch right in the middle, and sitting on the window watching the other cats outside. In the summer he would lounge in the shade and he'd always chase us for treats. He was so sassy and independent, but i couldn't resist giving him a cuddle once in a while. I never got the chance to grieve, but as we get a new cat soon, you will always be in my heart. I hope you are happy in cat heaven. I wish we noticed something sooner. We love you Pinio ❤️
Ailsa Craig
I know it’s hard but you will be okay. It doesn’t matter how long ago it was it’s hard losing your cat but it will be okay. Trust me.
Rebecca Barker
We lost our beloved Nancy one month ago and there is not a day goes by when I don’t cry. She wasn’t just a cat, she was our world. A little human being with fur. She was my shadow and I still look for her everywhere. I’m lost and lonely without her. I know in time we will be ok and hopefully open our hearts to another who needs us just as we needed her. I know you are having fun now in the Summerlands with our dear Bernard, Edmund and Whistler. Spring and autumn 🍂 skies forever. We love you Nancy for the rest of our lives. Mummy and Daddy
Caraline Johnson
I lost my baby Jess in march having adopted her 15 years ago with her brother.they had been hard to rehome as a pair, spike my Tom was a biter. Jess was the most affectionate cat ever and Spike was hapless but endearing. He went down rapidly after she died and passed this morning, thankfully peacefully and not in pain. I'm devastated but comforted that I gave them the best life I could. They are together now if cat heaven exists x
Samantha Ashley
My Trixie was a rescue cat. We got her aged 5/6. She came into our lives on 28/02/2012. She bought us joy, laughter, she was cheeky and sassy. Everything on her own terms. Hated other cats. Hated other people but loved us and we loved her unconditionally. She became poorly aged 14. She fought a 4 year battle with kidney failure. She left this world 22/02/25. She was due to be 18 4 days later. That was a whole 7 months ago. We miss her everyday. She will always remain in our hearts. She has a spot in the garden. Her favourite sunbathing spot. Loved always,missed forever. 💔🐈⬛
Charli Johnson
Misty, my beautiful 6month old kitten. You may of only been with us for a few short months but the pain I feel from loosing you is the hardest emotional time I’ve experienced yet. Holding you and saying goodbye whilst you was still so tiny was so hard. I keep seeing you asleep on the the top of the wardrobe. I keep seeing you watching the fish. I keep seeing you sat on the toilet whilst I take a bath. Your passing was unexpected and I wasn’t prepared. I wasn’t prepared to of loved you so deeply. Thank you for being apart of my life. My children’s life. I will always remember taking you away. Watching you play on the beach. I miss your loopy personality and your not so cat traits like coming back in when called, eating my crumpets and your dog like snuggles. You truly were apart of this family and were broken without you. I love you. We love you. Charli, Cova and finnley.
Robert Reacord
I have 2 female cats. About 10 weeks ago I noticed there was a cat that started appearing. He was only seen at night and quite vocal but ran off when approached. I had not seen him before and had no idea where he came from or who owned him. I started to gain his trust and began feeding him. My other cats were wary of him at first and he was very interested in my 1st cat who spent most of her time outdoors. I spoke to local residents about him - some who has seen him about but did not know who or if he had an owner. He seemed settled and happy with me and he stayed nearby. Over the time he overcome a problem with his back paw and tail but he remained happy and affectionate. I felt honoured that he chose me and started to look after him. It helped me as I had lost my job and was suffering from anxiety. Sadly he was recently attacked by a dog and died. I am struggling to process he is no longer here and miss him very much and cannot stop thinking about him. I have never experienced grief like it. I have stalked to family and friends about it but I cannot stop thinking about the loss. I have a few photos and my son took a video of him which I am glad I have. My thoughts are that I never got to find out who he belonged too and name him and how and why it happened as I did not see what happened but I could find out but will it help me to process the grief I am experiencing. I hope to think he enjoyed the time he had with me. I know I did with him and loved him very much. May He Rest In Peace 🐱
Jacobs Sara
I had whiskers for 18 years - a third of my life. Many hours would pass. He would lie curled up now making a sound. I always knew he was there. A stroke, a chat, a cuddle. For me that is the beauty of a cat, always there.
Amy Goodchild
Midnight wasn’t just my cat he was part of my family and he was only 6or 7 and he was a great cat and I don’t know if he suffered or not but I never forget him
Seren Jones
Twinkles, Twinks, Twinkiliicious, I love you more than words can describe. There’s a hole in my heart now where you used to be and I feel numb. I miss you so much and I’m so sorry that I couldn’t save you. You really were my baby, from the day I met you when I was only 4 to now that I’m 18. You were my rock, when everything wasn’t going alright. I knew it would be okay because I had you. Ember and Moonlight miss you, Autumn is unbothered tbh lol. You know how she is, mam is okay. I’m staying strong so I can look after her like she has for me so many times but please don’t think I don’t care, I just don’t know how to deal with the loss of you, I remember all the times me and Carwyn gave you a bath and you were so good, all the times with me and Olivia. I’m sorry you couldn’t see her one last time my baby. She loves you and misses you as well. You’ve met so many people and they are all gutted with this loss but we will be okay and I’m glad you're not in pain anymore. I’ll be okay Twinkies. I love you.
Sarah Vessey
Today I said goodbye to my best friend for the last 16 years. My lovely Ozzy has been through so much with me, he snuggled into bed and cuddled me whilst I cried over the loss of my husky. He’s kept me company whilst I’ve struggled with fibromyalgia and ME symptoms over the last 2 years. The pain is raw right now but you are at peace. You were loved and will be remembered as long as I live. The love you gave the whole family was such a huge blessing. I hope those of you reading this are ok, I’m sorry for your loss. Keep those memories alive, look through the photo albums even if it does make you cry. Remember your cat loved you as much as you loved them xxx
Leshu Torchin
There are no words of comfort for me right now. I had to say goodbye to my best girl today . Mieke and I were a love story for the ages— as I would often say. She was the cuddliest, the feistiest, and the best companion I could have. Making the decision it was time after almost three months of care for what turned out to be lymphoma, was the hardest thing. What I hate most is that I did not have the time to give her a day of getting to eat all the treats she would want and had not been allowed to eat during her treatment. But at least this morning we had cuddles. We had the best life together: I adored her and she me. But even knowing this the pain is still so great. And I must remember that the pain is so enormous because our love was that big, and that rewarding. And I hope that will sustain me through this horrible time. Maybe I shouldn’t have written yet. Maybe I should have when I could revisit the happy memories. But I needed to share in a place where those reading this will likely know these feelings— if too deeply.