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James Pier e
Dmitry was a kitten that came into my life with his brother Sasha just after they weaned, from an adoption program. I was never planning on getting cats, and i was scared to be a bad owner. In the few months together i fell in love with the boys and they made every day better. Dmitry got sick and despite several trips to vet and adherence to medication he got FIP and this morning got so sick I had to rush back to the ER. Unfortunately, this kind of illness is just awful, and to keep him from suffering i chose to let him go. He held me and laid his head on my arm; i know he was calm and comfortable. But really i just want my cat back... i picked him and his brother special and wanted a long time with them.
Amy Davidson
I lost you, my sweet boy Frank, this time yesterday.. my little buddy who always wanted something from me and always wanted me around. Now I feel lost without you and feel like I've lost my purpose. You were mum's cat first and came to me and Rich when we got our first rented home with a garden. Since then there have been a lot of changes.. a lot of upheaval.. a few moves and a lot of heartbreak. You were always there looking after me.. reminding me I was needed and loved by you. You were always a topic of conversation.. your quirky ways.. our lives were intertwined and everyone that met you thought you were such a character. I didn't realise how much I needed you.. maybe more than you needed me. I knew you were getting old.. I tried to give you everything to make your last days and weeks easier and fill you with love.. but it still came as a shock that you deteriorated so quickly and I had to make the hard decision to let you go. I hope you knew at the end how much I loved you and how you are going to leave a huge Frank shaped hole in my life. I love you booby so so much I will miss you more than you can ever know and I'm so filled with grief now that you've gone. Please continue to watch over me from over rainbow bridge. Goodbye from mummy. XXX
Hayley Allen
I adopted Nelson, a gorgeous ginger and white boy, named so because of his one eye 3 and a half years ago. He was a senior when I got him, the rescue thought about 11 years or so old, with FIV. I wanted to give him a nice home for whatever time he had left. I had no idea what an impact he would have on my life. He was so sweet and cuddly and I loved coming home to see him sat in the window waiting and meowing when he saw me walking to the house. I gave him the best of everything. He got steak, fresh fish and salmon as treats. I even bought wagyu beef home for him. He loved it out in our garden and never tried to run off. He would sit on my chest in the morning and purr and dribble on me. I miss it all so much now. He lost weight and his kidneys were failing, I knew it was time. We gave him a lovely day in the garden, full of sun and warmth and then he fell asleep in my arms in his favourite sun spot. I cant explain how much I loved him and how much it hurts. But I'm so glad I took him in and gave him the best I could for his last few years. If you are reading this I hope it gives you comfort that your aren't alone and they are so much more than pets. Honor their memory and appreciate that they were here with you.
Katie Wright
I don't know your name, your age or anything about you but I took you to the vets today where you succumbed to your injuries and went to sleep. I'm sorry you aren't chipped but I am glad you weren't alone and I hope you felt the love in your final moments. I will think of you often and hope that time heals this sadness I feel for you.
Aileen & Jim White
We have just lost our beautiful girl Miranda. She was 2 days short of her 15th birthday when she was put to sleep. When we took her to the vets on the day in question we had no idea that she would be put to sleep, we thought they could make her better but she was so unwell, it wasn't to be. I still feel guilty. She was the best girl. We rehomed her from Cats Protection Glasgow Adoption Centre back in 2014. She was a wee tiny nervous girl and that never really changed in all the years, but she loved her mummy and daddy unconditionally and we adored her. Nothing was ever a bother - she got the best of everything because she deserved the best of everything. We are lost without her. We find people don't understand our grief, but it is our grief and we will carry this with us for the rest of our lives. A neighbour said today that we will see her in the next life. We cannot bear to get rid of her things as it's too soon and too raw. It doesn't matter to us how long we keep them. We will always talk about her and keep her name and memories alive. She lives on in our hearts.
Louise Hagan
Sylvester, it’s been just 2 days since you had to be put to sleep. As a stray and pre loved, you chose us to be your forever family almost 10 years ago. We never really knew your age, but we think you were about 16 at the end. You loved the sunshine, always lying and stretching out in it. Your character was funny, beautiful, lovely and you always wanted food. You’d stopped eating last weekend and we knew this was a bad sign. We knew you were getting old as you had stopped grooming yourself as much , but as you were eating well and still going out, we missed the signals. By Monday you just wanted to hide away. You’d clearly lost some weight and you couldn’t even try any food or water in the end. We had to make the hardest decision as we knew it was your time. We remained with you, papa and I until your last calm and peaceful breath, with our hands on you to give you the love we always had for you. We are broken. We brought you home and buried you in your favourite spot in the sun. I cuddled your warm body and laid you in the sun one last time. You are everywhere. I see you all through the house, on our walks with the dog that you joined us on. When the sun shines on my face , I feel it is you, our little sunbeam. Having you close by , at home is a comfort. Thank you for choosing us. We were truly blessed. We will be together again one day and you are reunited with Jasper now xxxx
Joanne James
My best friend Billy has been missing for nearly a week but it feels like a lifetime.I can only describe it as gut wrenching. 3 months ago he survived major surgery for cancer and was back to full health, this is such a cruel blow. This is the first time in 11 years that he has gone missing. Not knowing what he might be going through is torture. As well as putting him on Cats Protection, I have put posters around the neighbourhood, put it on social media, contacted the local vets and ensured his microchip details are up to date. People keep telling me to remain positive and that " he will return", I am trying but as another day goes by, all hope of his safe return diminishes. Please find your way home Billy.
Rosalind Cocker
We lost our little Maisie mouse as we affectionately called her due to an attack from a dog. She fought hard for 36 hours after to stay with us but sadly did not have the strength to hang on. She was only four and was taken far too soon. Our hearts are truly broken, and we will never forget her. Her sister and brother Sophie and Willow are missing her so much. The only way we can find comfort is to love them even more and promise to try our best to keep them safe and donate monthly to Cats Protection in Maisie’s memory. At least donating in her memory will help other cats out there. Her space on the chair can never be filled it will always remain Maisie’s chair. Fly high little girl we will never forget the joy you brought albiet for far too little time. We love you our special little Maisie Mouse xx
Laura Carpenter
It saddens me to have to write our lovely little girl had to be put to sleep suddenly. Bow was small but a big part of the family, she will be missed sorely. Leaving such a gap in our family. Our only wish is now she's at peace but always be by our sides, gone but never forgotten always in our hearts. Miss our soft cuddles and kisses, and your crazy ways. Grief is hard and every day is a new challenge. People say it gets easier, however the pain still continues, but the tears fade. Hold onto the precious moments and cherish all.
Chloe Dewick
I lost my sweet tabby boy Monkey just over a week ago, he was almost 8 months and unfortunately passed after being hit by a car. The pain has been immensely difficult as he was so young, and didn’t venture far. I’ve kept myself up with guilt thinking I should have kept him in more and never let him out on that night. But I am trying and starting to come to peace with the fact he had a lovely happy life, filled with cuddles, chasing flies, being crazy and eating tuna. Every moment we shared was so special and I will be forever grateful I got to share this time with him. Whilst my house is early and life feels empty without him, I’m trying to take comfort he’s in a happy place, where my other late kitty Georgie is, I’d do anything to be with him again and can’t wait for us to reunite one day. To anyone going through the same pain or loss, I am sending you so much strength and love. I want to be happy for him as he wouldn’t want me to be upset. I love you my darling boy and will miss you for a lifetime xx
Annabel Murphy
I love you so much Tilly, I got to spend 15 years with you until you were 20 years old. You were my very best friend for all 15 of those and you always will be. I don't think I would be alive without you, you were way more than just a cat. Please know how loved you are I will always be missing you and so will you brother Arlo.
Vanessa F
It's been 5 weeks since you were euthanised and passed away purring with your little head in my hand. My heart is forever broken. Your absence is unbearable, and I just can't accept that I'll never see you again. Thank you so much for the almost-18 years we shared together. For your kindness, sweetness, comfort and love. I will always treasure all our cuddle nights on the bed together and our many adventures out in the world of humans. M knew you only 3 years, but he loves you so much too. I tell every animal whom I meet, the trees, plants, clouds, sky, sun, moon, I tell them all to tell you that I love you forever, and I hope that you get the message, that you know. My only wish now in this life is to see you (and BabyKat) again, the three of us together again. Somehow. I miss and love you so much my little baby.
Mia Oleary
Harry there is no words I can put together to describe how grateful I was to spend the time we had together. You came into my life unexpectedly when I had lost everything. You supported me through some of the worst hardships in my life. You brought light to our lives and united myself and dad as family instead of just distant relatives. I know you helped him through dark times too. I am so glad we could provide you with your forever home. I just hope you felt how loved you were. I would do anything to hold you for one last time and have you purr in my arms for hours on end. I’m sorry for all the times I avoided you when you had fleas. I promise I nagged dad to treat them. I’m sorry for the times I got annoyed when you would claw my eyes at 5 am wanting breakfast. I am sorry for all the times I was too busy drawing or getting ready to leave the house to give you cuddles. I would do anything to cuddle you again. I’m glad I got to help care for you until the end. You have made such an impact on my life and I will forever miss you my sweet haribo boy.
Sarah Roberts
Our wonderful boy Pluto passed away on Saturday, at home with me and Gez 🖤 "To the world he was a cat, but to us he was the world" 🌍 We adopted Pluto at the age of 10 from Cats Protection. We had a truly wonderful 8 years with him and he made it to 18.5 years - the equivalent of reaching 90. From the moment we adopted him in 2016 he filled our lives with love and purrs. He LOVED food (especially cheese and lick-e-lix), flowers, sitting outside in the sunshine, and chin rubs. He did not like snow, or the cold, or oranges. We always called him a "dog cat" and he would follow us around the house and always come to greet us at the door when we got home. His old age came with some health issues including diabetes but we continued to look after him, give him his pain meds and inject his insulin. What a privilege to have been able to look after him over that time and thank you to all our friends and family that showed him love too. I am so sorry that he passed the way he did. I hope he is happy over the rainbow bridge enjoying some flowers and sunshine Words can't describe how much he will be missed. Rest In Peace sweet boy.
Cheryl Carter
I get great comfort out of watching videos I took of her , she was not a pet but a family member with birthdays and Christmas pressies, we were strongly bonded over her 13 and 2 months with us. I adored her . Missie was a beautiful BSH black and silver spot she had a tiny body and a large head and massive eyes which made her look incredibly cute . I have filled my home with photos of her to help me cope . She had a massive personality , hated animals but loved people , I’ve never known a cat to have so many facial expressions . I have bought another BSH , totally different to her but it’s hard to bond when you adored your previous furbaby but it helps me immensely by keeping me on my toes with a 9 month old zooming around who is soo different to her . Missie was the one , I’ve cried every day for the past 4 weeks since that horrible evening when I had to make a forced decision to let her go.She started coughing up blood around 4pm but was running around , looked well , eaten and toilet ed It was a shock and I feel ill from it. I’d like to believe that one day we will be reunited and her ashes mixed with mine . I miss her nightly cuddles , our sitting at the front door together in the sun, her little stomp and just about everything about my Missie x I feel like I’ve lost a young child. I spent most of my days with her as I’m at home virtually all the time . 😻💗😪🫶🏻 RIP sweetheart mummy loves you so so much xxx